Rowan Crosby
Rowan Crosby is a senior journalist at Elite Agent specialising in finance and real estate.
German home prices set to rise
German home prices are forecast to rise around 3 per cent annually in coming years, outpacing inflation and further challenging affordability for first-time buyers.
Richard Simmons’ Los Angeles estate gets price reduction
The longtime Los Angeles home of late fitness guru Richard Simmons has received a significant price cut, now…
Southern England house prices fall as UK average rises
House prices in London and the wider south of England have dipped for the first time in 18…
Housing market stabilises as east coast capitals cool
Australia's housing market has flattened in November, with national house and unit prices remaining unchanged after several months…
Building approvals decline despite long-term growth
Building approvals fell 6.4 per cent in October 2025, despite yearly figures showing continued growth in the housing…
Buddy and Jesinta Franklin purchase rural Gold Coast estate
AFL legend Lance "Buddy" Franklin and his wife Jesinta have downsized to a $4.6 million rural property in…
Florida housing markets cooling fastest as Northeast remains hot
The pandemic-era housing boom in the US is showing signs of turning around, with Florida markets experiencing the…
AUKUS to intensify Perth’s housing pressure in key suburbs
The AUKUS defence agreement is set to add further pressure to Perth's already tight housing market, particularly in…
Fashion designer’s historic NY mansion returns to market after Clooney stay
Fashion designer Kenneth Cole is preparing to relist his historic Westchester mansion, following a rental period by actor…
Housing market momentum to continue into 2026 despite uncertainty
The Australian housing market is entering 2026 with stronger momentum than anticipated, despite facing an unusual degree of…
Saudi Arabia opens real estate market to foreign investors
Saudi Arabia will allow foreigners to buy and own property starting January 2026, marking a significant shift in…
Joe Jonas’ former LA home hits market at reduced price
A Los Angeles home previously owned by singer Joe Jonas is back on the market at $3.99 million…
New homes are now more affordable than ever across the US
New homes are becoming increasingly competitive with existing homes as builders offer significant incentives and more competitive pricing…
Uri Ross: From local roots to real estate success in Nimbin
Uri Ross has leveraged his deep local connections and straightforward approach to build a thriving real estate business…
How to get on a vendor’s shopping list
Leading agent Daniel Robinson from Area Specialist has built a wildly successful business, and he explains how he…
iD4me partners with REIP to deliver real-time property intelligence to agents
Data intelligence platform iD4me has announced a new partnership with Real Estate Industry Partners (REIP), a move that…
Cricket legend Michael Clarke lists luxury mansion for over $20m
Australian cricket legend Michael Clarke has put his Vaucluse mansion on the market with price expectations exceeding $20…
Income-generating homes set to drive property values higher
Homes equipped with energy-generating technology could soon deliver financial returns to owners, potentially driving property values higher as…
Property Council welcomes boost to social and affordable housing
The Property Council of Australia has welcomed the third round of the Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF), which…
More than half of US homes losing value despite long-term equity gains
More than half of American homes have lost value over the past year, reaching the highest level of…
Housing affordability hits record lows across Australia
Australia's housing affordability has reached unprecedented lows, with three of four key national indicators hitting record highs in…
Tech CEO sells Manhattan apartment after kiss-cam scandal
A married tech executive who became infamous in a viral kiss-cam video has sold his New York apartment…
NSW strata laws receive final overhaul to benefit 1.2 million residents
The NSW Minns Labor Government has introduced its fourth and final strata reform bill to Parliament, completing an…
Channel 7 newsreader Mark Ferguson sells Southern Tablelands estate for $8.5 million
Channel 7 newsreader Mark Ferguson and his wife Jayne have sold their livestock estate in the NSW Southern…
Thanksgiving hosting influences home buying decisions
More than half of Americans consider Thanksgiving hosting capabilities when searching for a new home, with younger generations…
European property market gains momentum as interest rates fall
Europe's housing market is experiencing renewed momentum in 2025, with falling interest rates and persistent supply shortages driving…
Entertainment legend Mary Lopez lists stunning oceanfront haven
Australian entertainment pioneer Mary Lopez AM is selling her beloved oceanfront sanctuary at Culburra Beach after two decades…
US sellers pulling properties off market instead of lowering prices
Home prices remain stubbornly high across the US as an increasing number of sellers are choosing to delist…
RBNZ expected to deliver final 25bp rate cut
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is expected to cut the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 25 basis…
Housing crisis intensifies across regional NSW
Housing pressures in regional New South Wales have reached critical levels as builders struggle to meet growing demand…
Casino mogul Steve Wynn slashes mansion price by US$10 million
Steve Wynn has cut the price of his Beverly Hills megamansion by another $10 million, bringing the asking…
Renowned photographer lists custom Texas estate after price cut
Douglas Friedman, a photographer who has captured America's most luxurious homes for two decades, has reduced the asking…
House premium hits record high as property market exceeds $12 trillion
The gap between house and unit prices in Australia's capital cities has reached a record high of $363,000,…
Goldman Sachs executive lists Melbourne mansion for $22 million
A prestigious Brighton beachfront property owned by Goldman Sachs executive Nick Sims and his wife Georgina has hit…
WA and QLD celebrate their top performers at Excellence Awards
The country’s real estate professionals were in the spotlight this month as both Queensland and Western Australia honoured…