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.
Step inside Keira Knightley’s ‘Black Doves’ home
The grand Victorian villa that served as Keira Knightley’s on-screen home in the Netflix spy thriller Black Doves is now on the market for £5 million (AUD $9.7 million).
Rocket Companies to acquire Redfin in US$2.4 billion deal
Redfin has announced that it will be acquired by Rocket Companies in an all-stock transaction valued at $2.4…
Mick Fanning’s Hamptons-inspired retreat up for auction
Surfing legend Mick Fanning has officially listed his luxury Gold Coast beach house for sale.
Are family-sized apartments the future?
For years, Australian apartment living has been synonymous with young professionals and downsizers, while families have largely gravitated…
Hartford leads America’s hottest housing markets as buyers pay over asking
Hartford, Connecticut, has been named the hottest housing market in the U.S. for February, according to the latest…
Victoria strengthens renter rights with new laws
Victoria has passed new laws strengthening renter protections, including a complete ban on ‘no reason’ evictions.
Christine McVie’s Belgravia penthouse listed for sale
The former London home of Fleetwood Mac star Christine McVie has hit the market for £6.95 million (AUD…
Homes listed in late May sell for $5,600 more, says Zillow
A new Zillow analysis has found that timing is everything when selling a home. In the U.S, homes…
New home approvals rise, signalling progress for housing supply
New home building approvals in Australia have reached their highest level since December 2022, offering some positive news…
Closing the pay gap for women in real estate
This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating real change in real estate. In an industry where gender pay disparities…
Coalition announces FIRB overhaul
A Dutton Government would establish a taskforce to reform the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) and implement an…
Spain’s Foreign Buyer Tax sparks concerns cross Europe
Spain’s proposed 100% property tax on non-EU buyers has triggered fears that other European nations, including France, Greece,…
The ‘Happiness Advantage’: why mindset is the secret weapon of top real estate agents
In real estate, success is often thought to be the result of hard work, skill, and a strong…
REA Group invests in rural property data platform Agtuary
REA Group has announced it will acquire a minority stake in Agtuary, a platform specialising in rural property…
Keller Williams partners with Stone Point Capital, appoints Christopher Czarnecki as CEO
Keller Williams Realty, the world’s largest real estate franchise by agent count, has announced a strategic partnership with…
Housing market rebounds as prices rise
After three months of decline, Australian home values increased by 0.3% in February, marking a reversal in the…
Halsey lists historic Los Feliz home for US$5.5 million
Halsey has put her Spanish Colonial Revival estate in Los Feliz on the market for $5.5 million (AUD…
Five years on: how the pandemic transformed home buying in the US
Five years after the onset of the COVID pandemic, the US housing market looks significantly different. Home values…
Townsville leads regional Queensland in house price growth
Townsville is experiencing the fastest-growing house prices of any regional city in Queensland, following years of subdued market…
Home prices rebound in February amid interest rate cut
National home prices rose by 0.40% in February, reaching a new record and reversing recent minor declines.
Former Mafia Boss Paul Castellano’s Staten Island mansion is back on the market
A Staten Island mansion once owned by notorious mafia boss Paul Castellano has hit the market with a…
Floyd Mayweather expands real estate empire with US$402 million Manhattan purchase
Floyd Mayweather has unveiled his latest and most expensive real estate investment yet, acquiring 62 buildings in Manhattan…
Apartment rents cool in the US, but family homes stay pricey
Renters in the United States may find better deals on apartments this year, but those looking for single-family…
Aussie homeownership dreams remain strong despite market pressures
A new LJ Hooker survey has revealed that despite soaring property prices and mortgage pressures, Australians remain committed…
Real estate growth: is bigger always better?
For real estate professionals, the pressure to scale quickly can be intense. Whether it's expanding a property portfolio,…
Buying a unit can shave nearly two years off first-home buyer savings time
First-home buyers in Australia can enter the property market nearly two years sooner by purchasing a unit instead…
Green homes: trend or trade-off? What buyers really want
As sustainability takes centre stage in global real estate, the big question for agents is: should they be…
Check out Elvis Presley’s former Beverly Hills retreat with million-dollar views
A Beverly Hills home once owned by Elvis Presley has been listed for $24.5 million (AUD $37.3 million).
Apollo expands real estate reach with $2.3 billion acquisition of Bridge Investment Group
Apollo Global Management has announced a $2.3 billion (AUD) ($1.5 billion USD) all-stock acquisition of real estate investment…
Olympic champion Grant Hackett lists luxurious Brighton mansion for up to $8.4m
Australian Olympic swimming legend Grant Hackett and his wife Sharlene have placed their luxury five-bedroom, five-bathroom Brighton home…
Buying beats renting in Pittsburgh and Detroit
In a rare trend reversal, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Detroit, Michigan, have emerged as the only two US metro…
NSW Government’s Low and Mid-Rise policy to unlock 112,000 homes over five years
The Minns Labor Government’s Low and Mid-Rise housing policy is set to deliver 112,000 new homes across New…
Productivity failures are holding Australia back, says report
Australia’s housing affordability crisis is being worsened by three decades of declining productivity in home construction, with new…
Sir Robert Menzies’ historic Melbourne residence up for sale at $9 million
A landmark home once owned by Australia’s longest-serving Prime Minister, Sir Robert Menzies, has been listed for sale…
Should you ever negotiate your commission as a real estate agent?
Commission negotiation is a hot topic in real estate, but the truth is, discounting your commission isn’t always…