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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Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin house and its three (tragic) lives
May 5, 2023
Frank Lloyd Wright is undoubtedly one of the most influential architects of all time. A champion of organic architecture, a philosophy he promoted throughout his career that focuses on the harmony between human living and the natural world — incorporating buildings into their surroundings — Lloyd Wright designed more than 1,000 structures in his lifetime, […] More
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Jim Carrey’s house of 30 years gets $2.4M price cut, now listed for $26.5 million
April 20, 2023
One of the biggest entertainers of the past few decades, Jim Carrey’s name is most often associated with the iconic roles he’s played over the years. From playing Stanley Ipkiss in The Mask, to Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, The Cable Guy, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Bruce Almighty, Carrey’s name is synonymous with joy and […] More
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Revisiting the most iconic rock star houses from the 1960s: from Jimi Hendrix’s Red House to Janis Joplin’s pink home
April 12, 2023
‘Keep your eyes on the road, your hand upon the wheel… Yeah we’re going to the roadhouse, gonna have a real good time.’ What better tune to start talking about iconic rock’n’roll legends and their houses in California, than The Doors’ Roadhouse Blues? It’s the best song to start your road trip playlist if you’re […] More
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Chicago Bulls’ Zach LaVine parting ways with Washington home for $2.3 million
March 29, 2023
Ever wondered what the home of a successful basketball player looks like? If that’s the case, then you’ll want to take a sneak peek at the Washington home of Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine. But if you’re expecting all-around opulence, sports cars and gold guitars hanging from the walls, Studio 54 disco lights and […] More
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The Chemosphere House and 6 other striking John Lautner-designed homes
March 17, 2023
You don’t necessarily have to be an architecture buff or aficionado to be able to recognize a house designed by John Lautner. You might not know much about the man himself, but his works are instantly recognizable due to the fact that they’re so unique, so daring, so eclectic, and, as some might say, so […] More
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The sleek Parasite house and how it came to be
March 14, 2023
If you have yet to watch Bong Joon Ho’s award-winning masterpiece Parasite, which swept the Oscars back in 2020 by winning the coveted awards for best picture, best director, best foreign language film, and best original screenplay, then stop reading right now and go watch it. We guarantee you won’t regret it, and you’ll get […] More
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16 Biggest celebrities who live in Beverly Hills & their million-dollar homes
February 27, 2023
Ah, the lifestyle of the rich and famous… If you’re a Netflix fanatic like us, you’ve probably binged shows like Selling Sunset or The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, meaning you already have an idea of what life is like in sunny Los Angeles — and its ritziest surroundings. The truth is, Cali living is […] More
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‘The One’ mansion saga: from a $500M listing to its $141M auction sale
February 24, 2023
Around 2015, American developer and former movie producer Nile Niami was convinced his new project would make him worthy of a spot in the real estate history books. He was just getting started building a huge residential property similar in grandiosity to the majestic mansions of the Gilded Age. It was going to be one […] More
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What happened to Hillside, the $40 million house from ‘Selling Sunset’?
February 8, 2023
If you’ve watched Selling Sunset, the Netflix docu-soap series focused on the high-powered female brokers at Oppenheim Group, you’re bound to remember the $40 million Hollywood Hills stunner featured on the show. And if you don’t, we’re here to bring you up to speed. Especially since we have some hot news to share. In the […] More
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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