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A look at some of the most interesting recent real estate and home-related news in the United States. America’s Top 10 Real Estate News is featured at TopTenRealEstateDeals.com.

Baby Boomers Hogging the Housing Market

Baby boomers are still the major factor in U.S. home purchases. According to the National Association of Realtors, baby boomers made up 42% of home buyers in the past year, compared to just 29% for millennials. And while 95% of buyers under age 44 used a mortgage for their purchase, close to 50% of buyers over age 60 were able to use cash.

U.S. Home Prices Up, Except the South

Most of the U.S. metro markets saw price gains in the first quarter of 2025. “Most metro markets continue to set new record highs for home prices,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. “In the first quarter, the Northeast performed best in both sales and price gains by percentage.” The Southern US did not fare as well, with declining sales and virtually no price appreciation.

Quincy Jones’ Epic $60 Million Mansion

The late Quincy Jones owned one of LA’s most remarkable mansions. At almost 25,000 square feet, Quincy commissioned a high school friend to build the home with a central wing, east and west wings. Features include a domed living room ceiling, wine cellar, screening room, five bedrooms and 17 bathrooms. Located in LA’s ritzy Bel-Air neighborhood, it is for sale at $59.99 million.

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America’s Most Expensive Home Sells for $225 Million

A Naples, Florida waterfront estate on 15 acres has sold for $225 million, a record price for the Sunshine State and the second-highest price in US history. Listed in early 1994 for $195 million, the DeGroote family from Canada began putting the property together in the 1990s. Although not as well known as Miami Beach, Naples home and condo prices are about equal to Miami Beach.

J-Lo & Ben Offer a Better Price

After almost a year trying to sell their mansion and no buyers in sight, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have lowered the price on their 38,000-square-foot marital home to $59.95 million. The 12-bedroom, 24-bath home with a 12-car garage was listed at $68 million. Their divorce was finalized in January.

Florida Ranks #1 for Economy, #2 for Education

According to U.S. News & World Report’s Best States list, Florida has the best economy of any state in the nation and the second-best state for education. It is ranked the 6th best state overall. Utah is ranked #1.

U.S. Home Sales Slow Down

U.S. home sales have slowed to their slowest rate since 2019. Experts blame high mortgage interest rates, tariff fears and economic uncertainty. Parts of Texas and South Florida had the slowest sales markets in the country.

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New Yorkers Who Moved to Florida

According to the New York Post, New Yorkers moved to Florida in droves between 2018 and 2022, taking nearly $14 billion in income with them. About 125,000 New Yorkers moved to Florida in the four-year time span, including 26,000 who went to new homes in Miami-Dade County.

Mark Wahlberg’s Beverly Hills Mansion

Mark Wahlberg’s former Beverly Hills mansion is back on the market for $68 million. Mark sold the home two years ago to a Chinese billionaire who has relisted the home for $13 million more than he paid for it. One of the most expensive homes in the US, it has 30,000 square feet on six acres with features including 20 bathrooms, a five-hole golf course, a glass gym, elegant home theater, a waterfall and 20 bathrooms.

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July’s Top 10 Celebrity Real Estate News: Walt Disney, Mick Jagger & James Corden

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Special submission by TopTenRealEstateDeals.com

Walt Disney, Mick Jagger & James Corden made real estate news in July.

July’s Top 10 Celebrity Real Estate News

Photo Credit: Joel Danto of TheLuxLevel

Walt Disney’s Longtime LA Home

The Los Angeles home where Walt Disney lived and worked on some of his most important movies such as Snow White, Cinderella, and Pinocchio is for rent at $40,000 per month. Walt and family lived in the home from 1932 to 1950.

Mick Jagger’s Florida Home For Sale

Mick Jagger and girlfriend Melanie Hamrick have listed their Florida home for sale at $3.49 million. Jagger bought the four-bedroom lakefront home near Sarasota in 2020 for $1.98 million.

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James Corden Sells LA Home Before US Exit

Heading back to his native UK, James Corden has sold his LA home for $17.1 million. Originally listed at $22 million, James had to lower the price for the seven-bedroom home for several reasons, including a slow real estate market and the new LA luxury homes tax. James will be doing several new projects in England, including building a new home in Oxfordshire – near London.

Johnny Depp Saves Hollywood Hills Homes

Johnny Depp has owned an eclectic collection of real estate, including his five LA penthouses that he sold a few years ago and an entire French village. He just saved two of his West Hollywood Hills homes from foreclosure after taking out a $10 million loan.

Photo credit:Daniel Dahler for Sotheby’s International Realty

Jim Carrey’s LA Mansion

In 2022, Jim Carrey announced that he was taking a break from acting and was considering retirement. The prolific star has relocated to his vacation property in Hawaii and put the Los Angeles home where he has lived for the last 30 years up for sale. The 12,700-square-foot home is listed for $26.5 million.

John Fogerty’s California Contemporary

John Fogerty is a fortunate son: the owner of a beautiful 18,600-square-foot California contemporary home with ocean and mountain views. John is one of the world’s most popular musicians and longtime leader of Creedence Clearwater Revival. The home is for sale at $19.95 million.

Photo credit: Michael MacNamara and Jason Speth

Rihanna Buys One LA Home – Lists Another One

Rihanna recently made celebrity real estate news when she bought Matthew Perry’s former Los Angeles penthouse for $21 million. Now she is selling one of two side-by-side homes in Beverly Hills that she bought in 2020 and 2021. The Tudor-style, 5,100-square-foot home is listed at $10.5 million.

Promises Malibu For Sale

Three Malibu properties, formerly the world-renowned Promises Malibu, have gone on the market. Frequented by A-listers for many decades, the longtime celebrity-rehab clinic on over three acres includes ocean views, a tennis court, a salt water pool and three single family homes totaling over 9,300 square feet. The asking price is $19.95 million.

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Kevin James Sells Another Florida Mansion

Comedian Kevin James has sold his latest Florida home – this one for $12.7 million. The home includes six bedrooms and seven bathrooms plus a game room and wine cellar. The star of The King of Queens has bought and sold several homes in Delray; he sold a similar home in 2016 for $26.4 million.

Rosie O’Donnell Lists Her Manhattan Penthouse

Rosie O’Donnell has listed her Midtown Manhattan penthouse for $8.3 million. With 3,600 square feet and postcard views of the Empire State Building and the East River, the apartment has just about everything a New York home buyer could want, including four bedrooms, a private rooftop terrace, professional sound system, and a 70-bottle wine refrigerator.

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Princess Margaret’s Historic French Fortress Is Going To Auction

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Princess Margaret of Denmark’s longtime home is a fortress and overlooks the French Riviera.

Princess Margaret of Denmark was the fifth child of Prince Valdemar of Denmark and his wife Princess Marie of Orléans. Extensively connected to European royalty, she was a cousin of Queen Elizabeth of England, as well as rulers of Russia, Greece, Hanover and Orléans. She married Prince René of Bourbon-Parma, with whom she would have four children. The couple resided mostly in France but were forced to flee the Nazis during World War II. Escaping through Spain to Portugal to New York, the princess worked making hats while her husband worked at a gas company and her oldest daughter as a shop clerk to make ends meet until the war was over and they were able to return to Paris.

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The Côte d’Azur estate where Princess Margaret and René made their home has recently been listed for sale at a no-reserve auction on May 16th. Overlooking the French Riviera, the one-of-a-kind residence is known as La Carriere. It dates back to the 1920s, a majestic manor house built into the stone walls of a fortress. The stunning villa melds rustic charm with modern luxury, while the walls provide the ultimate in privacy and security. The list price, prior to auction, was $12 million.

Arched windows-and-stone accents give the villa a unique and enduring style. Warm colors on the walls provide an inviting atmosphere. Antique high-beamed ceilings and a majestic fireplace add grandeur to the living room. Five bedrooms and six bathrooms offer plenty of room for family and guests. A spacious kitchen and gorgeous formal dining room are perfect for entertaining. Multiple terraces offer generous views of the Riviera, the Villefranche Bay and the impressive local Cap Ferrat, plus the turrets and ramparts of the castle-like surrounding fortress. The rooftop deck includes a built-in Jacuzzi. The landscaped grounds include lush lawns, mature trees, beautiful gardens, plus a pool surrounded by a stone grotto. The pool complex includes a detached studio.

Côte d’Azur refers to the coastline of the Mediterranean Sea in southern France. One of the world’s first resort areas, it has long been a summer destination for Europe’s royalty, world celebrities, and artists, including Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse. About half of the world’s super yachts visit the region every summer. With over 310 days of sunshine per year, the 71 miles of coastline and beaches are home to 18 golf courses, 14 ski resorts and 3,000 restaurants.

La Carriere is located in the town of Villefranche-sur-Mer, nestled between Nice and Monaco. In addition to sunny beaches and sparkling waters, the village is known for its well-preserved historic downtown and thriving arts scene marked by numerous galleries, museums and events. Despite all the historic charm and natural beauty, Côte d’Azur international airport is only fifteen minutes away. Other celebrities with nearby villas include Bill Gates, Elton John and Bono. Princess Margaret died in 1992.

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