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.
Navigating longer sales cycles in a shifting luxury market
When it comes to prestige property, patience is more than a virtue — it's part of the process. As Australia's luxury housing market shifts and sale cycles stretch, seasoned agents are adjusting their pace and strategy. Marshall White Sales Director John Bongiorno is one of them.
More choice, flexibility and support ahead for agents, says REA Group
Agents can expect “more choice, more flexibility, more value than ever before” in 2025, with REA Group rolling…
Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost snap up “bargain” Upper East Side penthouse for US$13M
Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson and comedian Colin Jost have secured a prime piece of New York real estate,…
Ireland’s global pitch to solve its housing crisis
At this year’s MIPIM conference in Cannes — Europe’s largest annual real estate trade show — Ireland made…
Andy Warhol’s former NY townhouse selling for $10.6 Million
A rare piece of pop art history has hit the market, with Andy Warhol’s former Manhattan townhouse listed…
Marcus Bontempelli lends star power to Footscray’s ARCO development
Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli is bringing more than just sporting success to Melbourne’s west, teaming up with…
Extell secures final Fifth Avenue lot for $265M AUD, plans $1.5B tower with Manhattan’s first IKEA
After a decade of strategic acquisitions, real estate heavyweight Extell Development Company has finalised its long-anticipated deal for…
NSW ends No-Grounds Evictions: rental reform laws to begin in May
The Minns Labor Government has confirmed that major rental law reforms — including the end of no-grounds evictions…
Norway’s oil fund buys 25% stake in London’s Covent Garden for £570 Million
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, the world’s largest at US$1.8 trillion, has acquired a 25 per cent stake in…
The Block winners Mitch & Mark list luxurious beach home
TV renovation stars Mitch and Mark have listed their meticulously transformed home in Sydney's Northern Beaches, marking their…
Victoria leads Australia’s population growth as housing shortfall looms
New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows Australia’s population grew by 484,000 people (1.8%) in…
Sonia Kruger sells Mosman mansion for nearly $20 Million
Gold Logie-winning TV presenter Sonia Kruger and her partner Craig McPherson have sold their stunning Mosman home for…
LJ Hooker calls for urgent housing action ahead of Federal Budget
Australia’s housing crisis is in the spotlight as LJ Hooker urges the Federal Government to fast-track solutions to…
Dar Global invests AUD$613 million in Saudi Arabia’s residential market
Luxury real estate developer Dar Global has made a significant move in Saudi Arabia’s booming property market, investing…
Rock icons and fine wine: Tallagandra Hill hits the market
A celebrity-favourite winery and events venue, which has hosted some of Australia’s biggest music legends, is now on…
Big wins for home sellers, but unit owners feel the pinch
Australian home sellers achieved record-breaking profits in the December 2024 quarter, with a median nominal gain of $306,000,…
New York’s Woolworth mansion drops price to just under US$50 Million
A landmark Upper East Side townhouse, known as the Woolworth Mansion, has seen its asking price slashed by…
Trump’s tariffs push up construction costs for US developers
Real estate developers across the US are facing rising costs as President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs increase prices…
Brisbane and Gold Coast property markets bounce back after Cyclone Alfred
Just a week after Cyclone Alfred disrupted open homes and auctions, Brisbane and the Gold Coast real estate…
Ellen DeGeneres lists one of her last US homes following UK move
Ellen DeGeneres is continuing to shed her US real estate portfolio, putting one of her last remaining Montecito,…
Five years on: COVID-19’s lasting impact on Australia’s housing market
Five years after COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic, its influence on Australia’s housing market remains strong, with…
Rental prices drop in Auckland and Wellington, offering relief for renters
New data from realestate.co.nz shows that rental prices have dropped in two of New Zealand’s largest cities, with…
What real estate agents can learn from an FBI hostage negotiator
Former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss has spent decades perfecting the art of persuasion, and his strategies translate…
Dubai’s real estate boom reshapes the Gulf’s luxury market
Dubai’s property market continues its rapid expansion, with residential sales reaching AED 120 billion ($32.7 billion) in the…
Property market gains momentum as new listings spike in February
Australia’s property market showed renewed momentum in February, with new listings rising across major capital cities and auction…
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…
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…