Rowan Crosby
Rowan Crosby is a senior journalist at Elite Agent specialising in finance and real estate.
Robin McIlwain retires after five decades shaping Brisbane’s real estate
After an extraordinary 47-year career that has left an indelible mark on Queensland's real estate landscape, industry icon Robin McIlwain has announced her retirement from active sales at Ray White Toowong.
Hasbro CEO’s Beverly Hills mansion sells for $18.8 million
A Beverly Hills mansion owned by the late Hasbro CEO Brian Goldner has sold for $18.8 million (AUD$28.3…
Home prices turn negative for first time since 2023
US home prices have declined year-over-year for the first time in over two years, according to new data…
Cisco co-founder lists historic Virginia farm for $19.8 million
Tech entrepreneur Sandy Lerner is selling her meticulously restored 571-acre Virginia farm after nearly three decades of ownership…
Dutch housing market shows signs of recovery amid mixed signals
The housing market is gradually recovering with increasing demand and slightly rising prices, though regional variations persist and…
Housing affordability improves for third consecutive quarter
Housing affordability in Australia has continued its positive trajectory for the third consecutive quarter, while rental affordability has…
Russell Wilson and Ciara list California estate for record-breaking price
NFL quarterback Russell Wilson and Grammy Award-winning singer Ciara have put their lavish Rancho Santa Fe estate on…
Swiss property market rebounds with strong growth
The Swiss property market has rebounded significantly in 2025 following a two-year correction phase, with residential investment properties…
Brisbane emerges as commercial property standout
Brisbane has established itself as the leader in Australian commercial property performance, benefiting from Queensland's strong population growth…
Five per cent deposit scheme reveals big regional disparities
The expanded five per cent deposit scheme for first-home buyers is creating vastly different opportunities across Australian cities,…
Lowes CEO lists Whale Beach estate for $30 million
A clifftop compound featuring its own 18-hole golf course has hit the market in Sydney's Northern Beaches, with…
Global housing bubble unlikely despite overheated markets
Housing markets worldwide are likely to remain stable despite concerns about potential bubbles, with only a few cities…
Experts reveal Australia’s property hotspots for 2026
The annual realestate.com.au Hot 100 has identified the suburbs across Australia expected to outperform the market in 2026…
First home buyers face shrinking housing options
First home buyers in Australia are facing increasingly limited options, with only 12 per cent of housing stock…
Renters will need six-figure incomes by 2026
Australian renters will need to earn significantly more to afford housing in 2026, with new analysis from Domain…
Simpsons duo list Manhattan apartment for $8.75 million
A luxury Manhattan apartment owned by two longtime creative forces behind "The Simpsons" has hit the market for…
Scottish property market shows resilience despite slowdown in activity
Property prices across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife, and the Borders have risen by 5.1 per cent year-on-year to…
Affordable housing market outpaces premium segment as first home buyers surge
The affordable end of Australia's housing market has significantly outperformed more expensive segments since the pandemic, with further…
Five direct mail campaigns to set up your best year ever
As 2025 winds down, the best agents aren’t slowing down, they’re setting the stage for their biggest year…
Coronis Bribie Island launches led by Jason Watson
Coronis Group CEO Karuna Mazzocchi has announced the launch of Coronis Bribie Island, led by Agency Director Jason…
RBA holds steady at 3.6pc as inflation proves stubborn
Despite hopes for a final dose of festive cheer, the RBA has held the cash rate at 3.60…
Alec Baldwin lists historic Hamptons mansion for $21 million
Alec Baldwin has relisted his historic Hamptons mansion for $21 million (AUD $31.7 million) after multiple attempts to…
Cincinnati tops the nation’s most sought-after rental markets
Cincinnati has emerged as the most in-demand city for apartment hunters, overtaking Washington D.C. in the third quarter…
Buyers willing to compromise to enter property market
More Australians are adopting a "compromise or miss out" approach to homebuying as competition intensifies in the property…
Rental vacancy rate reliability questioned in landmark study
Australia's reliance on private companies to measure rental vacancy rates has been called into question in a groundbreaking…
French property market shows signs of recovery
French house prices have increased by 0.3 per cent in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the…
RBA expected to hold rates amid hawkish shift
The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to maintain the cash rate at its final meeting of the…
Diane Keaton’s Pinterest-inspired home hits market for $27 million
The meticulously renovated home of late Hollywood icon Diane Keaton has returned to the market with a $26.9…
Aaron Rodgers lists Wisconsin mansion for $3.7 million
Aaron Rodgers has officially put his longtime Wisconsin estate on the market for $3.7 million (AUD$6 million), signalling…
Home prices set to drop in 22 major US cities next year
The US housing market is expected to become more balanced in 2026, with home prices forecast to decline…
Australian hotel sector rebounds with strong summer outlook
Australia's hotel sector is experiencing a significant recovery with transaction volumes rising and occupancy rates strengthening across most…
Cost of living crisis pushes more Australians into shared housing
Cost of living pressures are driving more Australians of all ages into shared accommodation, with over half of…
Sydney’s Bellevue Hill claims title of Australia’s most expensive street
Kambala Road in Bellevue Hill has emerged as Australia's most expensive street with a median house price of…
New Zealand property values show signs of recovery
Property values in New Zealand have increased for the second consecutive month, signalling what could be the early…
Patrick D’Arrigo: Building success through personalised service
Brisbane real estate agent Patrick D'Arrigo balances business success with family life in Warner, where his client-focused approach…