Rowan Crosby
Rowan Crosby is a senior journalist at Elite Agent specialising in finance and real estate.
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 2025, signaling both buying and renting have become unsustainable for many Australians.
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…
49 suburbs see house prices grow at triple the national rate
House prices in 49 suburbs across Australia's capital cities have grown more than three times faster than the…
Hollywood Golden Age home hits market at US$9 million
A historic Los Angeles residence built for Oscar-winning actor Melvyn Douglas has been listed for sale at nearly…
Paige Creedon: Development expertise and flexibility drive success
Paige Creedon has built a growing real estate business by combining her development expertise with the flexibility to…
How to build a listings-first business with geo farming
Craig Duran has built a listing-first business model that has vendors calling him directly, thanks to his unique…
NHL legend slashes price on luxury Malibu beachfront mansion
NHL hall of famer Chris Chelios has reduced the asking price of his Malibu beachfront mansion to just…
Anywhere agents signal exodus if Compass acquisition proceeds
More than half of Anywhere Real Estate agents would consider leaving their brokerage if the proposed Compass acquisition…
Victoria strengthens underquoting laws to protect homebuyers
The Victorian Government is cracking down on underquoting in the real estate market with updated guidelines that establish…
Housing market reveals growing gap between buyer searches and property prices
Australia's housing market is experiencing a significant misalignment between what buyers are searching for and what sellers are…
Rob Lowe sells Beverly Hills home after multiple price cuts
Actor Rob Lowe has finally found a buyer for his Beverly Hills property after a year and a…
Lower-priced homes outperform following 5% Deposit Scheme expansion
Properties falling within the price caps of the Federal Government's expanded 5% Deposit Scheme experienced stronger growth in…
Trump proposes 50-year mortgages to boost affordability
President Trump has proposed introducing 50-year mortgages as a solution to housing affordability challenges, a move that would…
Regional areas delivering Australia’s strongest rental yields
Australia's highest rental returns are now found outside major cities, with regional towns and Darwin emerging as the…
Prince’s bandmate selling fairy-tale Los Angeles home after 40 years
Lisa Coleman, former keyboardist for Prince's band the Revolution, has listed her castle-like Los Angeles home for nearly…
Housing intensification study to examine inequality impacts
New research will investigate who truly benefits from New Zealand's housing intensification policies and their effects on social…
SERHANT. expands to Las Vegas as luxury market heats up
Luxury brokerage SERHANT. has launched operations in Las Vegas, marking its fourth expansion this year and 14th office…
Capital markets gaining momentum as office yields tighten
Transaction activity in Australia's Capital Markets is gathering significant momentum, with Sydney yields tightening in a clear signal…
Racing icon’s Indiana mansion hits market for US$11.9 million
Michael Andretti, member of the legendary racing family, has listed his sprawling Indiana estate for US$11.9 million (AUD…
Veronica Perez: Building success through genuine connection
Veronica Perez has spent over two decades mastering the art of real estate, transforming from a young agent…
How to use TikTok to generate 50+ referrals
US-based Courtney Benson has built one of the most referral-rich real estate brands on TikTok and not through…
HGTV star Genevieve Gorder, lists renovated Chelsea, duplex for $4.35 million
Interior designer and HGTV personality Genevieve Gorder has put her Manhattan duplex on the market for US$4.35 million…