Mary K. Jacob

Mary K. Jacob is a reporter at the New York Post.

Background

Mary 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 has covered wide-ranging topics from national security to entertainment.

Latest Articles

Former "Real Housewives of Orange County" star Kelly Dodd and her husband, ex-Fox News reporter Rick Leventhal, sold their Westhampton home for $1.16 million.

'RHOC' star Kelly Dodd and Rick Leventhal sell the Westhampton beach house where they met -- for $1.16M

November 15, 2024 | 2:51pm

Former "RHOC" star Dodd and her husband, ex-Fox reporter Leventhal, are parting ways with Westhampton amid their move to California.

Broadcaster Chris Wallace is selling his long-time Washington, D.C. home, a 1929 Georgian Revival in Kalorama, for $6.4 million after nearly three decades of residence.

Chris Wallace puts stunning DC mansion on the market for $6.4 million after quitting CNN

November 15, 2024 | 1:05pm

Veteran broadcaster Chris Wallace is saying goodbye to his Washington, DC perch as he lists his stately home in the Kalorama neighborhood.

Billionaire hedge-fund manager Ken Griffin has sold the top two floors of Chicago's No. 9 Walton condo tower for $19 million, marking a 44% loss from his 2017 purchase price of over $34 million.

Billionaire wants to get out of this city quick — sells record-breaking penthouse for a 44% loss

November 14, 2024 | 3:53pm

The Citadel honcho has decamped to Florida -- and is in the process of cutting ties with the city that he once called home.

Greg Carr, co-founder of Boston Technology and former chair of Prodigy, is selling his iconic penthouse at 170 Fifth Ave. in New York for $25 million, after nearly 25 years of ownership.

Iconic NYC penthouse crowned with a golden dome hits the market for $25M

November 14, 2024 | 1:10pm

A gem of an aerie at 170 Fifth Ave. has a dazzling amenity that's rare to find in New York -- and now a new generation stands to get it.

Cirque du Soleil co-founder Guy Laliberté has put his luxurious Montreal residence on the market for US $9,307,500

Cirque du Soleil co-founder lists his marvelous 50-room mansion in Montreal for $9.3M

November 13, 2024 | 4:06pm

Guy Laliberté, the company's co-founder, has listed his handsome Montreal estate for $9.3 million, The Post has learned.

The median age for first-time homebuyers in the U.S. has reached a record high of 38, three years older than the previous year, reflecting economic challenges and higher home prices, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

First-time homebuyers are now older than ever as the housing crisis deepens

November 13, 2024 | 1:03pm

First-time homebuyers in America are hitting an unprecedented milestone, and it’s not one they’ll be celebrating.

The Erteguns' legacy extends beyond their Southampton property as it hits the market for the first time since its construction in 1990. Christie’s auction house is preparing for a significant sale, which includes items from the home titled “Mica: The Collection of Mica Ertegun."

Mica Ertegun's Hamptons mansion dazzled with rare and glamorous worldly décor -- and now it's all up for sale

November 13, 2024 | 12:44pm

A Christie's auction will spotlight the precious objects of the late Mica Ertegun, and will also turn eyes toward the Hamptons jewel box she called home.

Home prices along Florida’s southwestern coast, including affluent areas like Sarasota, are experiencing their steepest declines since 2011, driven by rising inventory, higher insurance costs, and hurricane impacts.

Florida's crumbling home prices haven't been this bad since 2011

November 12, 2024 | 1:39pm

Despite rising home prices across most of the US, certain Southeast metros, especially in Florida, are bucking the trend, according to NAR.

The Benessere Vineyards estate in St. Helena, formerly the site of the original Charles Shaw winery known for pioneering the “Two Buck Chuck” wines sold at Trader Joe’s, is now on the market for $35 million.

Former Trader Joe's 'Two-Buck Chuck' winery — now a luxury Napa estate — hits the market for $35M

November 11, 2024 | 12:08pm

A piece of wine history is up for grabs.

Only two years after Brooke Shields sold her Pacific Palisades home for $7.4 million, it is now listed for $8.65 million.

Brooke Shields' former longtime LA home asks $8.65M -- 2 years after she sold it for $7.4M

November 8, 2024 | 4:03pm

The actress and model purchased the Pacific Palisades property in 1997 for $3.24 million with her then-husband, tennis great Andre Agassi.

Casa Encantada, the most expensive home in Los Angeles and California overall, recently saw its asking price reduced from $195 million to $165 million.

'Casa Encantada' -- the most expensive residence in California -- has its price slashed to $165M

November 8, 2024 | 1:08pm

Casa Encantada in Bel-Air is now available at a slight discount, but still has a stratospheric asking price.

A mid-century modern home in Los Angeles, designed by renowned architect A. Quincy Jones in 1956, is on the market for the first time at nearly $3.5 million.

This mid-century Los Angeles home -- perfectly frozen in architectural amber -- has listed for the very first time

November 7, 2024 | 2:58pm

For the first time ever, a home crafted by the celebrated architect A. Quincy Jones is up for sale, with an asking price just shy of $3.5 million.

If demand for rent continues, landlords could gain more pricing power by next year, potentially leading to higher rents.

Rents set to roar back as apartment demand surges after building boom

November 7, 2024 | 12:06pm

After a construction surge unlike anything seen in 40 years flooded the market with shiny new apartments, landlords are finally breathing a sigh of relief.

A $50 million penthouse atop Manhattan’s newly renovated Surrey hotel on the Upper East Side is set to hit the market, marking the final unit in a collection of 14 luxury condos developed by Reuben Brothers.

Historic Surrey hotel penthouse lists on NYC’s Upper East Side for $50M after a glamorous makeover

November 5, 2024 | 2:56pm

On the Upper East Side, a $50 million penthouse atop the newly revamped Surrey hotel is set to make its debut.

Trump supporters are concerned about housing affordability, but many see other economic pressures—like the rising costs of groceries, gas, and rent—as more immediate priorities, according to a Redfin survey.

Trump voters prioritize basic needs over housing affordability in 2024 election: Report

November 5, 2024 | 11:47am

A new Redfin survey found that 29% of early Trump voters are more focused on the rising costs of everyday essentials than on housing costs.

The real estate market, initially supercharged by the pandemic, has shifted, with October seeing the highest number of homes for sale since 2019, including significant increases in pandemic "boomtowns" like Austin, Memphis, and Orlando.

Housing market hits highest inventory since 2019 as sellers flood the market

November 4, 2024 | 3:21pm

The housing market is finally giving buyers some breathing room. After two years of skyrocketing prices and shrinking inventory, the number of homes on the market just hit its highest...

Mark Cuban may not agree with Trump's politics — but he has no problem with him as the landlord of his $13.5M condo

November 4, 2024 | 3:20pm

The Dallas-based mogul — who has thrown his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris during the current presidential campaign — purchased the 3,700-square-foot property on the 45th floor of the...

Prince Andrew’s $38M mansion falling into disrepair as King Charles cuts financial lifeline

November 4, 2024 | 2:51pm

Prince Andrew is facing mounting pressure as his grand Windsor estate, the Royal Lodge, falls deeper into disrepair.

The only available home on Miami's exclusive Star Island, listed at $54 million, is a waterfront estate formerly owned by comedian Rosie O'Donnell.

This listed home on Miami's Star Island once belonged to Rosie O'Donnell until she sold it for $16.5M — now it asks $54M

November 1, 2024 | 3:37pm

Miami's tony Star Island has just one home for sale, and it comes with a star past.

The Dallas-Fort Worth (D-FW) area is forecasted to be the top U.S. real estate market for investment and development in 2025.

This Texas metro area was named the hottest spot for real estate investment in 2025

November 1, 2024 | 12:34pm

This North Texas metroplex has just been crowned the US's top spot for investment and development, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers and the Urban Land Institute.