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MACDONALD: Kamala Buys 8 Million Dollar Home…On The Coast

January 17, 2026 Steve MacDonald

If you were looking for some hot takes, look no further than Doug ‘Domestic Violence’ Emhoff and his cackling cohort, Kamala Harris. These people of the people, the defenders of the working class, just bought a multi-million dollar mansion in an exclusive Malibu neighborhood, which just happens to hug the coastline. Harris and her husband … Read more

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MACDONALD: Knollwood Price Drop!

December 6, 2025 Steve MacDonald

I have the pink plastic champagne glass from Augusta Petron’s memorial service on the top of the bookshelf behind me. It’s a piece of NH Political history and a reminder of a wonderful human being. Sometimes you can see it in the background of my podcast (GrokTALK!) or the Morning Update, depending on how I … Read more

MACDONALD: You Can Buy Augusta Petrone’s Home for 15 Million

October 2, 2025 Steve MacDonald

I’m not sure who is lining up to purchase this magnificent and historic property, but Knowllwood is a beautiful place, which most of us know as the home of Augusta Petrone. Augusta passed away last month, and the property has been left for her sister, Mitzi Purdue, to put on the market. Known as Knollwood, 4 … Read more

Manch Talk: Bitcoin and Real Estate in New Hampshire

September 5, 2025 Manch Talk

(Manch Talk 09/03/25) Matt Ping, the visionary behind Ledgeview Commercial, teams up with Carla Gericke to dive deep into the sizzling intersection of Bitcoin and real estate! Discover how New Hampshire is blazing a trail as a crypto pioneer with its groundbreaking legislation, unlocking new frontiers for decentralized finance. They’ll unpack the revolutionary rise of … Read more

Manch Talk: New Hampshire Real Estate…

August 29, 2025 Manch Talk

(Manch Talk 08/27/25) Team Porcupine Real Estate’s agents Carla Gericke and Dominic deMaria break down the latest market trends in the Granite State. Is it hot or not? (Hint: it’s hot!) We cover median vs. average prices, what’s shifting, and why now’s the time to start planning for the upcoming Homesteading Conference. Please like, follow, … Read more

Manch Talk:What’s Up With the Free State Housing Market?

July 25, 2025 Manch Talk

(Manch Talk 07/23/25) Carla and Dominic of Porcupine Real Estate sit down to chat about the real estate landscape in New Hampshire. Learn more about median prices by county, how we tailor our searches for our clients, recent press coverage, and more! Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, … Read more

New York Real Estate License Requirements You Should Meet

March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 Guest Contributor

Getting a New York real estate license can be a lengthy process. Therefore, you need to prepare well to avoid delaying your career launch. The New York State Department of State has set clear guidelines on how to acquire your license. It has also approved various course providers to provide the necessary 77-hour education needed before becoming a real estate agent in NY.

Taxes, Inflation, Vacancies, and Shoplifting Becoming Too Hard To Bear

February 8, 2024 John Klar

A convergence of financial pressures threatens to send shock waves through America’s commercial real estate sector in 2024. As a record number of outstanding commercial mortgages mature, refinancing at nosebleed interest rates is a daunting hurdle for investors and lenders alike.

What to Consider Before Taking Up House Flipping

November 14, 2022November 14, 2022 Guest Contributor

House flipping sounds simple; you pick a house off the market, fix it up a bit, and then sell it for more than its original value. Well, as the saying goes, it’s a lot easier said than done. Flipping houses can take quite a while to complete as well as cost a lot of money.

Donald Trump’s Real Estate Successes and Flops

September 19, 2022 Guest Contributor

Donald Trump, is the richest individual ever to hold the position of the President of the United States. His wealth is no surprise as prior to his political career, he was renowned for his acumen in real estate investment.

Critical Negotiating Skills for Real Estate Investors

July 4, 2022 Guest Contributor

The real estate pool will always be open for business and there is no such thing as too many investors. You can do anything from becoming a real estate agent to fixing houses and reselling them, to finding wholesale opportunities and selling contracts for a fee.

Find the Best Real Estate Agents in Your Area Using UpNest

March 9, 2020 Third Party Content

In a country where there are 2 million licensed real estate agents, it is only imaginable the struggle of finding one whom you want to work with. At times, regardless of the highest recommendations and experience, an agent might not be the right choice for you. UpNest solves this problem, giving you access to the … Read more