Mary K. Jacob

About the Author

Mary K. Jacob joined The Post in 2021 as a real estate reporter, covering local, luxury and celebrity real estate. A graduate of New York University with a degree in politics and journalism, she first began working on different political campaigns before moving to local broadcast and national news in digital and print. She is passionate about architecture and history. Outside of work, you can find her taking her dog Kobe on hikes, traveling to small towns and horseback riding.

The Archive

American Cancer Society lists Dan Snyder's former DC-area mansion for $34.9M -- 2 months after he donated it for research

The former Washington Commanders owner donated his Potomac home to charity, which offers major tax benefits -- now, the American Cancer Society is listing it.

15 cities revealed where home prices are falling amid soaring mortgage rates

Dreams of owning a home might seem dashed for many Americans in the face of soaring house prices. But fear not — you can find bargains in more than a...

Boston's priciest home is a $30M technicolor dreamland owned by venture capitalist

The asking price is more than double what the current owner paid for the property just nine years ago.

Patriots owner Robert Kraft sells apartment in NYC's iconic Plaza Hotel for $22.5M

The Patriots owner sold his longtime home inside the storied property in an off-market deal, meaning details of the unit itself are sparse.

Residents from liberal cities are flocking to this new red state haven amid rising crime and chaos

With more people leaving Portland, Seattle and San Diego, a number have flocked to this nearby state, which has seen population growth.

The LA home that Matthew Perry purchased months before his death lists for $5.19M

The Hollywood Hills residence that the "Friends" star purchased, but never lived in, is looking for its next steward.

Here are the top 5 US cities where rents are spiking

A new Realtor.com report shows where rental prices are spiking across the nation -- but despite the increases, there is a bit of hope.

Stormy Daniels' fourth husband wooed her with a sprawling Fla. horse ranch before their wedding

Barrett Blade, in a gesture of affection, shelled out $535,000 in 2022 to secure Daniels her "dream home" in Dunnellon, Florida.

Sean Hannity slams NY as he lists $13.7M LI property after Fla. move: 'I am done'

The Fox News star has listed his handsome Long Island estate in Centre Island following his move to Palm Beach.

The dream of owning a home is slipping away for a majority of renters, New York Fed survey finds

A New York Federal Reserve survey released Monday found only 13.4% of renters still cling to the hope of one day owning a home -- despite high interest rates.

Here's the eerie reason why no one dares to inhabit this deserted $2.4M LA mansion after 60 years

In Los Feliz, 2475 Glendower Place has remained abandoned for six decades -- and it all traces back to a brutal murder.

Robert De Niro's ex-wife, Grace Hightower, lists NYC marital home below 2006 purchase price

Hightower is kicking off a fresh chapter after her split from the famed actor -- and she's looking for someone new to take this 88 Central Park West home.

Airbnb's latest feat: listing the ‘Up’ house, which literally floats

The short-term stay giant has unveiled a number of unique properties where travelers can stay as part of its "Icons" experiences.

The LA home where Muhammad Ali lived during the height of his career is up for auction

In Hancock Park, the elegant mansion where the boxing legend resided for some five years has gone up for auction in a sale set to close on May 15.

WeWork is shutting down its NYC headquarters

The co-working giant, as part of its bankruptcy restructuring, will shed its 300,000-square-foot lease at Tower 49 in Midtown.

These are the perfect dream homes for every type of American, according to AI

A new study from Lombardo Homes shows exactly what Americans look for in terms of home appearance and layout -- and how it all differs generationally.

Saudi Arabia's $1.5T futuristic city still on track despite scaling-back rumors amid money issues

Despite rumors, Economy Minister Faisal Al Ibrahim affirmed that all projects within NEOM are moving forward at full speed.

California's housing crisis is becoming Nevada's nightmare — and Trump's ticket to victory

The dream of homeownership is fading fast for many middle-class voters in key swing states such as Nevada, which has seen prices soar in recent years.

Woman has to travel through gator-infested waters just to take out her trash every week

On TikTok, KayakKatie takes her viewers through the wild task of taking out her garbage, which involves putting on waders and going through some risky waters.

Historic New York home lists for just $4,000 -- if you can renovate it yourself

If you can show proof of funds for a cool $140,000, this 106 Merriman Ave. home in Syracuse can be yours -- but it will need a big facelift.