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Past Golden Globe winner Pia Zadora faced terrible reviews at the beginning of her career, notching three less-than-coveted Golden Raspberry Awards for her acting.

At the height of her fame—or infamy—she took up residence where one of Hollywood’s most fabled homes once stood.

For a couple of decades, Zadora lived in the Beverly Hills property once known as Pickfair. She sold it in 2005.

Now the former actress is attempting to sell a more modest Southern California abode—her townhome in Malibu. She has listed the place for $2,350,000.

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Home improvements are—or should be—as much about the future value of your home as they are about improving your quality of life today.

You might think installing a lap pool–size bathtub in your bathroom is a great idea. But before sinking thousands of dollars into any home project, you might want to consider whether that $10,000 will deliver a return on investment, or ROI, when it’s time to sell your home.

ROI, simply put, can be calculated by adding up all of the costs associated with a home project, from materials to labor, and then factoring in the return the investment yields when it’s time to sell your house. You subtract the initial outlay of the investment from the final value.

Upgrades like radiant floor heating and a steam shower will transform your bathroom into a haven of luxury. But if your main goal is to invest in a renovation that’s smart for you and your wallet, you probably want to prioritize other projects.

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There was a point, not too long ago, when buying a house was fairly straightforward: You’d schedule some tours, make an offer, and boom, you’re in the house before you know it.

Today, though, the housing market is a very different animal—fast, ferocious, and ever-changing. In such an environment, it’s no longer a given that all homebuyers will easily find a house and seal the deal. And even more surprisingly, those lucky folks who do succeed aren’t just sitting on piles of cash. On the contrary, real estate agents and other experts we spoke to say that successful homebuyers today simply possess a particular mindset and behaviors that help them persevere in today’s market.

So what are these qualities, you might ask?

1. They’re persistent

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A 1927 Spanish-style home in Los Angeles, a four-bedroom townhouse in Manhattan Beach and a compound on more than 400 acres in Yorkville.

Julian Abeleda was optimistic when he left California, but he had a hard landing in Manhattan. A TikTok video about a housing lottery made him think, “Let’s just try.”

Showing gratitude isn't something to do just at the holidays. Make it part of every day to grow and nurture your network with these tips from Nikki Beauchamp.

What’s in store for 2023? Join Brad Nelson, chief marketing officer at Sotheby’s International Realty, on January 26th for the Insider open webinar, where top agents will explore this year’s market trends, data, and opportunities.

The inception of federal fair housing and every subsequent expansion of fair housing rests on Dr. King’s willing sacrifice of his life for every American.  Dr. Lee Davenport speaks with Dr. Elizabeth Rosner of The King Center about King's role in this historic struggle.

With the right focus, this can be an incredible market for your agents to grow their business — if you can point them in the right direction. We outline what that looks like for team leaders.

Now known as 550 Madison, the historic Chippendale Building has been updated with a new gym, a full kitchen and an outdoor garden to welcome people back to the office.

Jerald Cooper, who lives in Cincinnati, wants to recognize and help preserve modern architecture and interior design that have added to the aesthetic and culture of many Black communities.

Michael Newell wanted to buy and renovate the house he and his siblings grew up in, and give it another purpose. Wedding bells are ringing!

Ms. Presley, who died suddenly on Thursday, had visited the estate four days earlier to celebrate what would have been her father’s 88th birthday.

Federal guidelines require employees’ health information to be kept confidential. But employers also have an obligation to protect the workplace.

Ring in the new year with a new resolve to improve wage growth and leadership equity for women in the housing industry. Team leader Aime Quirarte encourages all agents to make these strategic moves to help empower women in 2023.

The 1980s can be characterized as a "more is more" period of design, with innovative building techniques and styles. Gerard Splendore's Circa series explores kitchens and baths of the era.

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Is it possible that a condo with original 1970s decor could be considered move-in ready?

It is for one eye-popping pad in Miami with a $529,999 price tag.

The home is filled with disco-era design and is ready for its next owner—who may very well want to preserve the home’s groovy, flamingo-hued motif.

“You see the rotunda area with the circular pink couch and the mirrors on top?” asks Judy Jordan with BHHS EWM Realty. “It’s very vintage and embracing as you walk in. It’s so fun.”

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Back in the day, you might have pinned a poster of your latest heartthrob to your ceiling. And then later, maybe you draped a dark pink tapestry across the overhead light so a rosy glow would bathe your bedroom.

Sure, these were juvenile stabs at ceiling decor. But why must the go-to look for adult ceilings be basic white paint? Or maybe (gasp!) beige?

Truth: If you’re not doing something kind of dramatic on your ceiling, you’re missing out on a rare chance to express yourself.

Known as “the fifth wall” in design-speak, ceiling decor is having a moment right now. Are you ready for some help on how to add some drama to this wide-open space? Then read on for decor treatments that’ll help amp up the look of your house.

Economic uncertainty is putting pressure on real estate agents' databases. Hot leads have simmered, and suddenly business is harder to come by. That's why referrals are more valuable than ever.

The biggest redlining settlement in DOJ history is the fifth enforcement action since the launch of the initiative to combat redlining in 2021, with $75 million in relief to date. City National denied that it engaged in redlining.