Ioana Neamt
Experienced writer with a background in real estate and a fondness for soaring skyscrapers and Victorian-style mansions. Also loves fancy homes with crackling fireplaces and views of snowy mountains.
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Former OPI Exec Lists Italian-Style Villa in Beverly Hills for $33 Million
Miriam Schaeffer, a former executive at nail polish giant OPI Products, is looking to sell her Italian-style villa in Beverly Hills, CA — and won’t settle for just any amount. The nail polish mogul — who is also the former wife of George Schaeffer, founder of the popular nail polish brand — is asking a hefty […] More
New Jersey’s Gloria Crest Estate, Once Home to Hollywood Silent Film Starlet, Is on the Market
There’s a certain charm that’s specific to Old Hollywood. And this sprawling estate that used to belong to well-known 1950s actress Gloria Swanson is a fit display of the elegance and sophistication of those times. The Gloria Crest Estate at 83 N. Woodland Street in Englewood, New Jersey was originally brought to market in 2013 […] More
Greystone Mansion: the Most Familiar House You’ve Never Visited
There’s this mansion in Beverly Hills that a large part of the world’s population has already seen, even though they might not realize it. It’s a historic house that’s been used in endless Hollywood movies, TV series, and music videos. After you finish reading this article, you might just realize that you’ve seen this house […] More
For $35K/Month, You Could Join the Ranks of the Hollywood Celebs Renting This House in Malibu
Hollywood has plenty of well-kept secrets, and one of them is this house in Malibu that seems to be attracting celebrities like a magnet. Which comes as no surprise, given that its owner is a celebrity herself. Betty Moon, a well-known singer, songwriter and producer, is known to have quite the flair for real estate, with […] More
‘The Haunting of Bly Manor’ — All You Need to Know About the Sequel to Hill House
For many of us, fall is equivalent to horror movie season. At the first strike of September, we start devising lists of movies to (re)watch curled up under a soft blanket, hot cocoa in hand. For horror and mystery aficionados, fall is the most wonderful time of year, for many reasons, one of them being […] More
Check Out 10 of the Biggest Celebrities Who Live in Malibu
Celebrities have a hard time staying out of the spotlight. Their photos, daily habits, and personal lives are always gracing the pages of gossip magazines, whether they like it or not. And with the so-called paparazzi always lurking, it’s no wonder that Hollywood celebs value privacy above all else when buying homes. For celebrities who […] More
See Inside a Modern, Art-Filled Compound in Venice — with a Custom Outdoor Piece by French Artist Invader
You never run out of one-of-a-kind homes in Los Angeles. Each new residence brings something new to the table — whether it’s a fresh take on an old concept, an exciting new way to mix colors and patterns, or the touch of a revolutionary mind. Today we’re looking at a home in Venice that’s truly […] More
Former Home and Office of Marilyn Monroe’s Psychiatrist Listed for Sale in Manhattan
If you’re a Marilyn Monroe fan, you’ll want to sneak a peek at this lovely property on Manhattan’s Upper East Side — that basically lets you walk in the blonde bombshell’s footsteps. Located at 155 East 93rd Street, this pre-war co-op was once the home and office of Dr. Margaret Hohenberg, Marilyn Monroe’s psychiatrist, and […] More
Everything You Need to Know about Brentwood, One of LA’s Most Glamorous Neighborhoods
Lead image: the Cactus Garden on top of one of the buildings at the Getty Center in Brentwood. Credit: Ian D. Keating Brentwood is one of Los Angeles’ coolest neighborhoods, home to movie and music stars, upscale shops, glossy office buildings, and plenty of outdoor entertainment options. It used to be one of Hollywood’s best […] More
New Homes are Rare in Cali’s Marin County, Which Is Why This $5.5M House Is a True Gem
Marin County lies just north of San Francisco across the Golden Gate bridge, and over 80% of it is preserved open space. New constructions are rare in this area — and usually no more than 10 new homes are built here each year. This is why the property we’re about to tour is such a […] More
