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KISS bassist Gene Simmons owned this CA mega mansion for sale

A massive estate that was the longtime home of a rock music legend has landed on the real estate market in Beverly Hills, California, for a pretty penny.

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The 16,390-square-foot residence — which is listed for $48 million — was the longtime home of iconic KISS bassist Gene Simmons, numerous media outlets, including Mansion Global, reported. Simmons originally sold it in 2021 for $16 million, and the price jump over the two-year period is due to a full renovation of the seven-bedroom, 11-bathroom estate.

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“Showcasing unparalleled design, this masterpiece is accented with the finest materials — main level

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MLB Legend Chipper Jones Snags Record-Breaking Sale on Georgia Home

former Atlanta Braves great Chipper Jones recently set a real estate record with the sale of his Canton, GA, mansion.

The $11 million final price was the largest recorded sale so far this year in Georgia—and the biggest real estate deal in the Peach State since 2019.

This sale also netted Jones a nice profit: He purchased the ranch in 2018 for $9.25 million. The endlessly luxurious property features 37 acres, eight bedrooms, and 11 baths.

The mansion’s wooden lot includes a fish-stocked, private lake; gardens; a pool; fire pits; and horse stables. In addition to the main house, there’s

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We Asked 3 Real Estate Experts About the Best-Selling House Colors, and Their Responses Were Actually Surprising

The “definite winner” just might shock you.

Selling a house is never an easy process. You might need to do some remodeling inside to get it up to snuff, and keeping it constantly clean for showings is a hardship in itself. But have you thought about how your exterior color affects your curb appeal? Home buyers sure do, and it’s something to ponder if you’re serious about selling.

Alex CarasRealtor at Chicago’s Magellan Realty LLC, recommends always thinking about “digital curb appeal,” adding that around 80 percent of home buyers begin their search online on sites like Zillow or

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Realtors encourage women of color to buy property

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – A group of local realtors is encouraging women of color to invest in real estate to not only create futures for themselves but to have something to leave for their children.

The push comes after the National Association of Realtors reported that in 2022, white and Hispanic home ownership was on the rise as Asian and Black buyers were on the decline. Realtor Amber Payne says she is aware of those disparities and says the gap between those groups and women of color is even wider.

“We are encouraging women and women of color to invest

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FC Lifetime Honoree Realtor Merelyn Kaye Dies

A true Falls Church legend, realtor, citizen, parent and business leader Merelyn Kaye died last Friday, Feb. 3. Her impact over the 30 years of her active contribution to this community is unmatched. In December 2021, she became the first ever recipient of the News-Press’ Lifetime Honor award.

The following was submitted to the FCNP by the Kaye family and is reprinted here in full:

Merelyn Shultz Kaye departed this earth on February 3, 2023 after fighting a long illness. She was the beloved wife of Arthur Kaye (deceased), mother to Kristin Karnis and Karin Morrison, grandmother to Jessica, Emily,