Kiri Blakeley

Brooklyn

Digital Journalist at Realtor.com

Journalist/Writer/Memorist

Articles

Developer Who Demolished Jeffrey Epstein's Palm Beach Mansion Reveals Why He Also Changed the Address

2 days ago | realtor.com | Kiri Blakeley

It's no surprise that the ultraelite in Palm Beach, FL, would want to forget that notorious sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein once lived among them—but the developer who bought the land and razed the mansion took it one step further, changing the address. The disgraced financier had a waterfront mansion at 358 El Brillo Way. The address has since been changed to 360 El Brillo Way.
Developer Who Demolished Jeffrey Epstein’s Palm Beach Mansion Reveals Why He Also Changed the Address

2 days ago | yahoo.com | Kiri Blakeley

It’s no surprise that the ultraelite in Palm Beach, FL, would want to forget that notorious sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein once lived among them—but the developer who bought the land and razed the mansion took it one step further, changing the address. The disgraced financier had a waterfront mansion at 358 El Brillo Way. The address has since been changed to 360 El Brillo Way.
See the Churches That Make Divine and Affordable Homes

6 days ago | realtor.com | Kiri Blakeley

The typical home's amenities might include modern appliances and open layouts, but what about a bell tower and 125-year-old stained-glass windows? If that idea appeals to you, then a converted church might just be the answer to your prayers. "You can feel all those people who came before you, all the weddings and funerals," agent Ted Murphy Jr. with E.J. Murphy Realty, who is selling a converted church in Cornwall, CT, tells Realtor.com®. "And, oh, yeah, you've got a bell tower.
See the Churches That Make Divine and Affordable Homes

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Kiri Blakeley

The typical home’s amenities might include modern appliances and open layouts, but what about a bell tower and 125-year-old stained-glass windows? If that idea appeals to you, then a converted church might just be the answer to your prayers. “You can feel all those people who came before you, all the weddings and funerals,” agent Ted Murphy Jr. with E.J. Murphy Realty, who is selling a converted church in Cornwall, CT, tells Realtor.com®. “And, oh, yeah, you’ve got a bell tower.
Olympian Gary Hall Jr. Starts Over in Florida After Fire Destroys Palisades Home—and the 10 Medals in His 'Fireproof' Safety Box

1 week ago | realtor.com | Kiri Blakeley

The Los Angeles fires in January were no doubt one of the worst tragedies in California history, with incalculable losses. But Gary Hall Jr. is likely the only resident who lost 10 Olympic medals: five gold, three silver, and two bronze, which he was awarded for sprint freestyle swimming during the 1996, 2000, and 2004 Summer Games. Days after the fires ripped through his beloved home, leaving behind nothing but rubble, he was able to locate the "fireproof" safety box that housed his medals.
Investors Are Snapping Up Homes in These Affordable States

1 week ago | realtor.com | Kiri Blakeley

Home prices are reaching new highs and mortgage rates aren't budging, making more affordable states appealing to real estate investors. "Investors are keenly aware of economic growth and housing demand, but must balance home price with potential returns," says Realtor.com® senior economic research analyst Hannah Jones in the latest Investor Report. Last year, 13% of homes bought were purchased by an investor.
The Best Small Cities To Enjoy Amazing Quality of Life

1 week ago | realtor.com | Kiri Blakeley

Small cities can often offer all that a big city does—including culture, diversity, activities, shops, and housing choices—but without the higher price tags and quality of life issues such as crime and gridlock traffic that can plague a bigger city. "Small cities can offer families a slower pace of life and more family-friendly amenities," says Hannah Jones, senior economic research analyst at Realtor.com®.
The Best Small Cities To Enjoy Amazing Quality of Life

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Kiri Blakeley

Small cities can often offer all that a big city does—including culture, diversity, activities, shops, and housing choices—but without the higher price tags and quality of life issues such as crime and gridlock traffic that can plague a bigger city. “Small cities can offer families a slower pace of life and more family-friendly amenities,” says Hannah Jones, senior economic research analyst at Realtor.com®.
NYC Bans Broker Fees for Renters: Landlords Will Have To Pay the Cost, Raising Fears That Rents Will Spike

2 weeks ago | mansionglobal.com | Kiri Blakeley

A win for renters in New York City, as a new rental law went into effect June 11—and New Yorkers can expect to pay a lot less to rent an apartment. The Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses (FARE) Act ends the process of passing along the broker’s fee to tenants. From now on, unless a tenant explicitly hires a broker to find an apartment, the landlord will have to eat this cost, which ranges from one month’s rent to up to 15% of the annual cost of renting an apartment.
New York City Renters Could Start Saving Thousands in Fees

2 weeks ago | nypost.com | Kiri Blakeley

If a new New York City rental law goes through as expected, New Yorkers can expect to pay a lot less to rent an apartment. Unless there is a last-minute reversal by a judge, the Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses (FARE) Actis scheduled to take effect on Wednesday. The law will end the process of passing along the broker’s fee to tenants.