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A brick home in Bordentown, NJ, that was once owned by Napoleon Bonaparte‘s older brother, Joseph—a diplomat, statesman, and one-time king of Spain—is the oldest property to hit the market this week on Realtor.com®.

The former king of Spain is said to have lived in the historic home from 1816 until 1839, when he emigrated to the U.S. after the fall of Napoleon. The home was then sold to Joseph Hopkinson, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. It later served as the dormitory of the Bordentown Military Institute, and dubbed Hopkinson House, or “Hop House,” before being transformed into a single-family home.

Other vintage gems on the market this week include a Massachusetts beauty steps from the ocean, a former Pennsylvania tavern that predated the American Revolution, and an affordable Connecticut homestead.

Scroll down for a full look at this week’s 10 oldest homes.

Fisher and her four-agent team left ONE Sotheby's International Realty in favor of the Christie's affiliate because of the brand's international luxury connections, ties to Christie's auction house and new technology offerings.

Referrals are everything when it comes to building a sustainable real estate business, expanding your network (and opportunities), and creating momentum, say former Million Dollar Listers David Parnes and James Harris. Here are their top seven tips for building a thriving referral network and bountiful business.

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Even though HGTV superstars Tarek El Moussa and Christina Hall separated in 2016 and divorced two years later, they continued to flip houses together on their hit show, “Flip or Flop,” up until their recent series finale, “Flip or Flop: The Final Flip.”

By now, El Moussa has a new wife, Heather Rae El Moussa of “Selling Sunset,” as well as their own upcoming show, “The Flipping El Moussas.”

Meanwhile, Hall and her new husband, Josh Hall, also have a new show, “Christina in the Country,” which is about design projects in the vicinity of her second home in Tennessee.

Despite their new lives and loves, Tarek and Christina decided to get together one last time to finish one more flip: a pricey home in Sunset Beach, CA, that they’d bought two years earlier.

Following the launch of an investigation by regulators in North Carolina last month, Florida's attorney general's office says MV Realty's business practices "shock the conscience."

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TV personality Ryan Seacrest has sold his gorgeous mansion in Beverly Hills, CA, for $51 million.

While that surely is a large chunk of change, it’s still $34 million less than the $85 million Seacrest sought in 2020.

The seven-bedroom estate was relisted in February for $69,950,000. The price dropped to $61,995,000 in May, then to $59,500,000 in September.

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Each of NevelHaus' carriage house designs is infused with modernism, characterized by open floor plans and floor-to-ceiling glass openings, meant for simple living and depicting smart, low-maintenance architecture.

The funds came from a variety of investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Fifth Wall, 645 Ventures and others. The funding is notable for coming amid a cooling housing market.

The Series A funding round was led by Moderne Ventures with strategic participation by The Travelers Companies, according to an announcement sent exclusively to Inman on Tuesday.

As mortgage rates continue to retreat from 2022 highs, all eyes will be on Federal Reserve as policymakers conduct their final meeting of the year next week.

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The wintertime brings lazy days indoors, holiday hosting, and—you guessed it—freezing temperatures.

One of the most important home maintenance tasks you can do ahead of the winter season is to make sure your heating system is in tiptop shape. And here’s the (sometimes) painful truth: It’s something that most homeowners assume is functioning correctly until it goes on the fritz. Neglecting the ways in which your home stays warm can result in frigid—sometimes dangerous—outcomes.

To help better prepare you for the frosty months ahead, here are some handy home heating tips. From skipping routine maintenance to overlooking the draftiest spots in your home, take heed of these common heating mistakes.

1. Not replacing HVAC air filters

A dirty and clogged filter makes it harder for your heating system to push air through the ventilation system.

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If your closet is full of cashmere, wool, cotton, and other natural-fiber clothing, they are at risk of becoming a delicious meal for critters called closet moths. They’re nothing to take lightly; left unchecked, these destructors can go from gnawing holes in sweaters to destroying your bedding and furniture.

In order to salvage your belongings, you’ll need to know how to get rid of closet moths, pronto. Here’s how to get rid of them and make sure they don’t set up shop somewhere else.

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Unlike pantry moths, which you can actually see zipping among bags of flour and boxes of cereal, closet moths don’t like light—or attention. It’s possible that you could have them and never see anything but the havoc they’ve wreaked. (Beneath collars and cuffs of clothing are a favorite spot.)

Relax, it’s not your cleaning that’s to blame. Fabric-devouring moths can fly in through an open door or window, or ride into your home on an article of clothing. It’s not the adult insects that cause the major damage. But when they lay eggs next to a good food source—like, say, your cozy cashmere hoodie—their larvae feast.

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Just a few months ago, homebuyers were competing in knock-down, drag-out bidding wars for modest homes that were selling for six figures over their asking prices. Now, sellers are rapidly dropping prices and doing whatever they can to attract even a single interested buyer.

Call it the Great Real Estate Reversal.

As mortgage interest rates have soared, making purchasing a home significantly more expensive, buyers largely have disappeared from the market. It’s not that they don’t want to close on a home; it’s that they can’t afford to do so anymore. Home sales are down, prices have fallen, and properties for sale are beginning to pile up.

However, there are some real estate markets bucking the grimness that has overtaken the housing market in recent months. The Realtor.com® economic research team identified these metropolitan areas where sales and prices are anticipated to continue rising next year. These are the top housing markets of 2023.

The Ulster County hamlet has long been a magnet for New Yorkers seeking weekend homes. Since the pandemic, many have become full-time residents.

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The Ulster County hamlet has long been a magnet for New Yorkers seeking weekend homes, including celebrities like Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody. Since the pandemic, many have become full-time residents.

Flexibility beats out rigidity when it comes to an industry like real estate, so adapt, pivot and adjust to stay successful within the ever-changing residential real estate market.

Master Certified Coach Byron Van Arsdale guides you through practical, proven strategies that have gotten results for thousands of clients.

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It’s one piece of furniture most people can’t live without, and it’s the one place where we spend one-third of our lives (assuming you get enough sleep, that is). So you’ll want your bed frame to be just right.

Before you lose any sleep over this subject, here’s a guide to types of bed frames, from ornate canopies to ones with handy storage underneath. Here’s what the experts say you need to keep in mind when shopping for the best bed frame for your boudoir.

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Cushy headboards covered in fabric are all the rage, says interior designer Vivian Hung, owner of Global Home in New York City. “It could be due to our weekly juggle of work and family,” she says. “An upholstered bed feels like a soft refuge.”