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Catherine Nikas-Boulos

Catherine Nikas-Boulos is the Digital Editor at Elite Agent and has spent the last 20 years covering (and coveting) real estate around the country.

Celebrity Homes

Quincy Jones’s palace could be yours – for $91M

The former Bel-Air estate of legendary record producer and composer Quincy Jones has officially hit the market, with an asking price of US$59.995 million (approximately AUD $91.3 million).

Industry News

Rentvestors target Sydney’s Southwest

Liverpool has been ranked the top postcode in New South Wales for sales activity by first-home buyers, according…

Industry News

Domain set for $3 Billion takeover by US real estate giant CoStar

Australian property listings platform Domain is set to be acquired by U.S. real estate heavyweight CoStar Group in…

Features

Real estate’s quiet reset: bringing humanity back into the conversation

Tech might be faster, but it’s not always better. Barry Plant's Spiro Drossos says the industry’s obsession with…

Industry News

Brookfield’s US$16B bet: buying big while property crashes

Brookfield Asset Management has raised $5.9 billion (approx. A$9.1 billion) in the first quarter of 2025 for its…

Opinion

The psychology of pricing: why facts, not flattery, win in real estate

In real estate, price isn’t just a number, it’s a decision layered with psychology, data, and trust. Whether…

Industry News

Apartment approvals slump as focus shifts to delivery phase

Australia’s housing approvals have taken a hit, with apartment approvals seeing a significant drop in March, as the…

Celebrity Homes

Inside the US$38.5M mansion for sale in Florida’s ultra-exclusive Bear’s Club

A newly constructed luxury mansion has hit the market for $38.5 million (approx. AUD $59.5 million) in the…

News

Americans must now earn over US$114,000 to afford the median-priced home, Up 70% Since 2019

Buying a home in the United States has become significantly less attainable, with new data revealing that the…

Celebrity Homes

Where Ziggy Stardust began: David Bowie’s childhood home in London for Sale

A modest Victorian terrace in Bromley with a brief but meaningful link to David Bowie has been listed…

Features

“Your days on market are a year because your marketing’s sh*t”: Kathy Sweeney on building better agents

Kathy Sweeney turned outdated beliefs about regional marketing on their head, proving that strong personal branding and professional…

Industry News

Kiwi property market defies global trends

Despite ongoing global economic uncertainty, New Zealand’s property market has remained steady in April, with national prices holding…

Celebrity Homes

Bachelor mansion returns to the market with $20m price tag

Fans of The Bachelor might recognise this luxurious Northern Beaches estate — but now, it is ready for…

News

Luxico launches exclusive membership as Billion Dollar Playground prepares for premiere

Blending five-star hotel service with the privacy of Australia's most breathtaking homes, Luxico’s new membership model promises curated…

Celebrity Homes

Luxury meets rock legacy: Gene Simmons’ Beverly Hills house hits the market

Rock legend Gene Simmons is ready to part with his ultra-modern Beverly Hills home, but only to the…

Technology

Arcanite Group: the tech-driven revolution transforming new development sales

In a sector long burdened by drawn-out sales timelines and outdated marketing tactics, Arcanite Group is emerging as…

News

Stability amid the storm: Why commercial property remains the safe haven for investors

With policy uncertainty and shifting economic conditions casting a shadow over global markets, commercial property continues to prove…

Celebrity Homes

Nine’s Kendall Bora sells off Sydney apartment following move to LA

After relocating to the United States to take up her new role as Nine’s Los Angeles bureau chief,…

News

Adelaide joins the million-dollar club

​Adelaide has officially joined Australia's million-dollar club, with its median house price reaching $1,000,202 in the March quarter,…

Celebrity Homes

John Stamos’ former mansion lists for US$13 million after major reno

A grand Mediterranean-style mansion in Calabasas, once owned by Full House star John Stamos, has returned to the…

Celebrity Homes

Former Supercars driver Paul Weel sells Southern Highlands estate for $7.35 Million

Former Supercars driver Paul Weel and his wife Emma have sold their equestrian estate in Burradoo for $7.35…

News

Rise of the part-time female agent signals shift in real estate workforce

A new report from Ray White has revealed a marked increase in the number of female part-time real…

Celebrity Homes

Wolfmother drummer Hamish Rosser lists ‘laid back’ Byron Bay hinterland home

Set on two hectares in the rolling hills of Clunes, the Northern Rivers home of Wolfmother and The…

Industry News

Younger Aussies shift the goalposts on homeownership, but agents still hold ground

As property prices continue to test buyers’ budgets, younger Australians are getting creative, embracing co-ownership, apartment living, and…

Features

The truth hurts, but it works: Lisa Pennell on why real estate needs less sales hype and more honesty

There’s a moment in most real estate conversations where the vendor leans forward and asks the question every…

Features

“A bit of showbiz never hurt anyone”: Josh Horner on why real estate needs more fun

From Disney choreography to sold stickers, Josh Horner brings flair, feeling and yes, even showgirls to the property…

Celebrity Homes

Hollywood star Rachel McAdams’ Sydney hideaway hits the market

Woollahra’s leafy backstreets have quietly hosted some serious star power—most recently, Hollywood actor Rachel McAdams. Now, the mid-century…

International

Overseas demand for UK property hits record low

The number of international buyers registering to purchase residential property in the UK has fallen to its lowest…

Sales & Marketing

The soft skills closing hard deals

Every agent knows the script. Build rapport. Handle objections. Present your value. Close strong. But in the real…

Celebrity Homes

Historic Scottish castle once home to Queen Margaret Tudor is selling for £1m

A castle steeped in royal history — and complete with its own escape tunnel — has been listed…

News

Why Simon Cohen’s teaming up with view.com.au to help the industry stay sharp

A month into his new role as Property Expert and Brand Ambassador for view.com.au, Simon Cohen says he’s…

International

Sardinian seafront villa sells for more than €160 million in record-breaking deal

A seafront estate on Sardinia’s exclusive Costa Smeralda has sold for more than €160 million (approximately AUD $267…

Industry News

Could Brisbane overtake Sydney in house prices by 2029?

Brisbane’s property market is experiencing rapid growth — and some are now daring to ask the question: could…

Celebrity Homes

Historic Brisbane home with David Jones and John Eales links sells for $5.8 Million

A landmark Brisbane residence with ties to the David Jones family and former Wallabies captain John Eales has…

News

Calls to ease housing affordability pressures as property leaders back red tape reduction

Two of Australia’s leading property industry voices have thrown their support behind changes to lending and investment policy,…