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.
More recent stories
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Get to know Gracie Mansion, the official residence of NYC’s Mayor
February 6, 2023
Being mayor of New York City comes with a lot of responsibilities, challenges and a great deal of stress. However, this high-profile job does come with some pleasant perks, too. One of the privileges of being mayor of the city that never sleeps is that you get to reside in a historic mansion in the […] More
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17 Biggest celebrities that live in Malibu & their million-dollar homes
January 31, 2023
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
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The Domestead: A unique $1.725M geodesic dome house in L.A.
January 30, 2023
If you’ve ever dreamed of owning and living in an architectural masterpiece featuring your very own ‘Glass Onion,’ then look no further, because an incredible opportunity is on the horizon. Molly Kelley and Susan Irving of Nourmand & Associates hold a one-of-a-kind listing of a property that you might not expect to find in glitzy […] More
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10 Real-life Stranger Things houses & how much they’re worth
January 20, 2023
Stranger Things almost broke the internet when it first landed on Netflix in 2016. From the super-catchy synth-style intro and colorful ’80s aesthetic to the clever writing and lovable characters, the show was a delight for teens and veteran Stephen King fans alike. Since that initial launch, the supernatural drama series kept adding to its […] More
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The Remarkable Sheats-Goldstein Residence in LA: Past, Present and Future
January 17, 2023
If you’re not familiar with John Lautner’s iconic Beverly Crest mansion, or with the estate’s flamboyant owner, then you’re definitely missing out. This 1963-built mansion is an architectural gem and one of Hollywood’s best-kept secrets. The Sheats Goldstein residence: John Lautner’s organic architecture dream The 4,500-square-foot Sheats-Goldstein residence was designed by John Lautner (one of […] More
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Is the ‘Glass Onion’ house real?
January 3, 2023
Who would have thought that Daniel Craig, aka Bond, James Bond, would be able to charm his way into becoming a modern, American version of Hercule Poirot, dazzling us with his unique Southern drawl? Not even Agatha Christie could have seen this coming. Yet here we are, eyes glued to the screen to watch the […] More
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The Playboy Mansion: the full story of Hugh Hefner’s party palace
December 6, 2022
There are many iconic properties around the world that have stood the test of time, but few as unique or as titillating as the massive estate located at 10236 Charing Cross Road in Los Angeles, most commonly known as the Playboy Mansion. A few decades ago, Hugh Hefner’s pleasure palace was widely known as one […] More
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Solving the case of 221B Baker Street, the ‘real’ home of Sherlock Holmes
November 25, 2022
There is no way that anyone reading this right now has not heard of Sherlock Holmes. Whether you’ve read the stories published by Arthur Conan Doyle, or discovered this character from series like Sherlock, Elementary, or Hollywood blockbusters like Sherlock Holmes. We’re not even going to get into a debate on who was the best […] More
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Tony Soprano’s house is a real-life home in New Jersey — and the pool and driveway look awfully familiar
November 1, 2022
The legendary TV drama The Sopranos first hit our screens back in 1999, and it did so with a bang. It got us hooked from the very first episode with its stellar performances, production quality, and its unusual portrayal of an Italian Mafia capo. The popular crime/drama series introduces us to Tony Soprano, a slightly […] More
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Behind the evil eyes: The (Real) story of the Amityville house
October 18, 2022
Highlights The Amityville Horror House is real, and you can find it in Long Island, NY — though its now-infamous 112 Ocean Avenue address has changed to 108 Ocean Ave. Its tragic history started in 1974 when Ronald DeFeo Jr. killed his entire family (father, mother, two brothers, and two sisters) DeFeo’s brutal murders inspired […] More
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The history of the Breakers mansion in Newport, the Vanderbilt summer estate
October 12, 2022
Gilded Age mansions are a living reminder of a time long past when America’s richest families — like the Astors, Vanderbilts, Carnegies, and Rockefellers — used their sprawling estates to assert status and give everyone a visual representation of their vast family fortune. And nobody did it better than the Vanderbilt family. The Vanderbilts were […] More
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A recent history of the opulent Gloria Crest Estate in Englewood, NJ
October 5, 2022
There’s a certain charm that’s specific to Old Hollywood. And this sprawling estate with ties to the Golden Age of Hollywood is a fit display of the elegance and sophistication of those times. The Gloria Crest Estate in Englewood, New Jersey was built back in 1926, and traces its history all the way back to […] More