Do Tiny Horses and Other Gimmicks Really Sell Houses Faster?

A listing in California's Ventura County just went viral—not for a slashed price or staging with Restoration Hardware, but for enlisting the help of Lemon, a therapy miniature horse. “I’ve always had creative ideas, but for a long time I didn’t apply them in real estate,” says Lucy Oliveira, the lis

Mark Wahlberg’s Former Mansion ‘Playground’—Complete With His Custom Two-Story Gym and Boxing Ring—Undergoes $7 Million Price Cut

Hollywood legend Mark Wahlberg's former "playground" in Beverly Hills has hit the market again at a significant discount—12 years after the actor sold the extensively remodeled mansion. The property, which is in the celebrity-loved Oak Pass community, was originally put on the market in November 202

Extraordinary $22 Million Paradise Valley Party Palace Boasts Custom Man Cave, Swim-Up Bar—and Barbecue Area With 6 TVs

A rare estate in Arizona's highly sought-after Paradise Valley is living proof that you should never judge a book by its cover—as it conceals a party-ready oasis behind an elegant and immaculately landscaped exterior. From the street, the expansive property, might not register with passersby save fo

Investor home purchases hit lowest second-quarter level since 2020

U.S. real estate investors bought about 52,000 homes in the second quarter, the lowest level for that period since 2020, according to a report from Redfin. Purchases were down 6% from a year earlier — the largest drop since late 2023. Redfin, which analyzed purchase records across 39 major metropoli