Listing Price Cut for Third Time on Katharine Hepburn’s Former NYC Home

by Phil Hall | Mar 25, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

The listing for the longtime New York City home of Oscar-winning actress Katharine Hepburn has undergone its third price cut. Mansion Global reports the 166-year-old five-story townhome in the Turtle Bay section of Midtown Manhattan is now being marketed at $6.195...

Singapore’s Banyan Group Enters US Luxury Residential Market

by Phil Hall | Mar 25, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

The Singaporean hospitality company Banyan Group is bringing its Banyan Tree brand to the US residential market with the launch of the Florida luxury property Banyan Tree Residences West Palm Beach. Developed in collaboration with Mast Capital and Curated JCZM...

Paul Anka Relists LA-Area Estate for $8.9 Million

by Phil Hall | Mar 24, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

The legendary singer-songwriter Paul Anka has relisted his Los Angeles-area estate for $8.9 million, down from the $10 million listing he posted in 2024. The New York Post reports the initial listing was removed when Anka opted to make upgrades to the property and use...

Report: Nearly 14% of Home Sale Agreements Fell Through During February

by Phil Hall | Mar 24, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

More than 42,000 home sale agreements fell through in February, equal to 13.7% of properties that went under contract during the month. According to a data report from Redfin, this is up from 12.8% one year earlier, and it marks the highest February share in records...

The Agency Expands with First Office in Alaska

by Phil Hall | Mar 24, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The global real estate brokerage The Agency has opened its first Alaska location with an office in Anchorage. The Agency Anchorage will be led by Managing Partners Emma Shibe and Bethany Weiser. The new office will be temporarily located at 5401 Cordova Street in...