Ioana Neamt
Experienced writer with a background in real estate and a fondness for soaring skyscrapers and Victorian-style mansions. With past bylines in several industry publications, including CPExecutive, MHN.com, and CommercialCafe, Ioana has now transitioned into a digital marketing role, leading the content efforts for SRD Media and real estate marketing firm #Markethink.
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The Conjuring House Sells for Over $1.5 Million Despite its Sordid History
June 1, 2022
While million dollar homes throughout the country add never-ending lists of amenities to attract buyers, a modest farmhouse in Rhode Island is banking big on its terrifying history. The house that inspired the Conjuring movie franchise has recently traded hands — commanding an impressive $1.525 million sale price. Located in a remote part of Harrisville, a town […] More
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Everything You Need to Know about Belvedere Castle in Central Park
May 16, 2022
As it turns out, you don’t have to travel all the way to Germany or France to see a veritable castle — there are some very beautiful castles in the New York area as well. In fact, there’s a magnificent castle nestled in one of the busiest and most well-known parks in the world. New […] More
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The Bird Streets in Los Angeles: West Hollywood’s Top Celebrity Magnet
May 9, 2022
Before we start talking about the ultra-luxurious, ultra-private Los Angeles enclave known as the Bird Streets, let’s set the ambiance, shall we? Put on your favorite ’60s or ’70s record, whether it’s Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, or The Doors, pour some whiskey, light up a cigar — whatever it takes to get you in that […] More
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Inside a One-of-a-Kind $39M Richard Requa-Designed Home Known as Coronado Castle
April 6, 2022
One of the most exquisite private homes in the entire San Diego area is now up for grabs. Those of you who have a passion for architecture will have probably heard the name Richard Requa before. His firm, Requa and Jackson, was arguably the busiest architecture company in the 1920s in San Diego. Whenever you […] More
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5 New York Castles That Will Make You Feel Like You’ve Traveled to Europe
April 1, 2022
Who amongst us hasn’t wondered at some point what it would be like to live in a castle? Whenever we visit a castle, we think of what it must have been like to live there, and imagine ourselves as king (or queen) of our domain. Then we unfortunately snap back to reality and go about […] More
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Where Do Your Favorite F1 Drivers Live? 7 Fabulous Houses of Formula 1 Champs
March 10, 2022
We’re all probably familiar with the concept of seasonal affective disorder, otherwise known as – wait for it – SAD. It’s a state of melancholy that affects most people during the colder months, but for some, it can also make an appearance as the weather turns warmer. For Formula 1 fans, seasonal affective disorder means […] More
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Let’s Recap All the Fab Real Estate Featured in ‘And Just Like That…’
March 2, 2022
‘And Just Like That…’ might not have been to everyone’s liking, but there’s no denying the fabulousness of all the real estate we get to see throughout the new series. More
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Grant Cardone’s Houses: A $40M ‘Castle on the Sand’ and a Wildly Colorful Main Residence in Florida
February 6, 2022
Social media influencer, author, motivational speaker, and real estate investor Grant Cardone finally bought his Malibu dream home in 2022 – and it’s definitely worth the investment.
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‘Full House’ Creator Jeff Franklin Asking $85M for Former Cielo Drive Murder House in LA
January 26, 2022
Finding a buyer for what was once known across the country as a ‘murder house’ might seem like a tough sell. But after being completely redeveloped and reimagined as an ultra-luxurious, palatial estate, 10066 Cielo Drive might be the easiest sell ever. If owner Jeff Franklin gets his $85 million ask, it might also become one of the priciest home sales in Beverly Hills history.
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The Sharon Tate Murder House on Cielo Drive and Its Sordid Past
October 15, 2021
As the 50-year anniversary of the terrible events at 10050 Cielo Drive approaches, we look back at the house’s dark history, and its rebirth. More
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Why Stephen King’s House is the Beating Heart of Bangor, Maine
September 21, 2021
There’s no doubt that Stephen King put Bangor, Maine on the map. The small New England town is inextricably associated with the famous writer, and his red Victorian mansion is its beating heart. People from all across the country, sometimes even from across the ocean, flock to this otherwise unassuming town, to get a glimpse […] More
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Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ennis House (Featured in Blade Runner) is a True Architectural Marvel
August 10, 2021
Few houses nowadays can cause our brows to rise and our jaws to drop; one might say we’ve pretty much seen it all by now. Yet there are some architectural gems that only get more impressive with time and even after decades have past, leave us in awe with their masterful design. Frank Lloyd […] More