Buyers Are Test-Driving Homes With Sleepovers

The Wall Street Journal, Aug. 24, 2025-Jessica Flint
Last year, Eric Albert, 65, listed his roughly 11,095-square-foot, six-bedroom Newport Coast, Calif., estate for $60.2 million. An overseas couple watched a video of the property and expressed interest in making an offer, but with a request: Could they stay overnight at the house before committing? They wanted to ensure their comfort in the home and confirm it was the right size and layout.
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