From choice interpretations of red carpet gowns to a new sustainable clothing line, Allen Schwartz and his ABS label have for years left an indelible mark on the fashion world. Now, the designer is ready to leave his mark on the Los Angeles housing market, where his longtime home in Brentwood is for sale at
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If you ask any real estate professional, they’ll tell you that an expert home inspection is one of the essential parts of acquiring a new home. Home inspections give you a feel for the property, its size and might start giving birth to ideas about how you could adjust the living space to your taste.
Property managers are tasked with taking care of a particular real estate holding’s needs, but these holdings differ by classification. Luxury properties tend to need more care and attention than standard residential properties. As a result, the property managers of these types of real estate need to display a different set of skills altogether. As
A new passive house development in Brooklyn. Travis Mark As New Yorkers continue to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, now in its second wave, and with the threat of climate change looming, “passive house” developers in the country’s densest city see their building philosophy as a response to these ongoing challenges — and hope this
One construction worker using a staircase in the scaffolding of TSX Broadway on October 29, 2020 (AP … [+] Photo/Mary Altaffer) ASSOCIATED PRESS Although many tourists are not coming to New York during the COVID-19 pandemic, foreigners still have their sights set on Broadway. According to a recent court filing, the real estate developers planning
Getty When Brian Murphy, CEO of flexible office space Breather, threw in the towel on his startup’s business model this week, he left no doubt that 2020 has been a defining year for the entire industry. “The decision I’ve made is that Breather in its current form as an operator doesn’t make sense and, to
There is considerable evidence that all residents benefit from diverse, inclusive communities. getty In an effort to reverse the Trump administration’s legacy on weakening enforcement of fair housing laws, the National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) has released a detailed policy roadmap for the incoming Biden-Harris administration and the 117th Congress to ensure communities of color can bounce back in
Interest rates are the lowest they have ever been. Getty As we near the end of the year, mortgage interest rates continue to rock bottom yet again. Rates for a 30-year, fixed-rate loan closed out the week of December 17 at 2.67%, four basis points lower than the previous low of 2.71% seen for the
Truckee’s Donner Lake under the snow in winter. getty Embedded in the heart of Truckee, Calif., is a laid-back, ski resort town. But with a recent surge of new residents seeking a more placid lifestyle, the mountain community has grown a quiet sophistication, with newly-opened restaurants, a budding art scene and boutique shopping — all
Some communities serve as the ideal places to spend evenings stargazing with family and friends. getty This holiday season, there’s something to look forward to seeing in the sky aside from a red-nosed reindeer pulling a sleigh. On December 21, Jupiter and Saturn will form a rare alignment creating what looks like a double planet.
Crossprairie will be a master-planned community in Osceola County, consisting of 5,000 homes and … [+] more than two million square feet of commercial space. BTI Partners With young families and professionals increasingly priced out of the Orlando residential market, there’s a place not far away poised for exponential growth. That setting is Osceola County,
CEO & Co-Founder of HAP Investments and CEO of HAP Construction. getty In today’s world, residential real estate developers need new strategies to ensure their projects will be successful. Below are four tips to help them stay ahead of the competition. 1. Design with the client in mind. As a result of the pandemic, a number of
Tony “The Closer” Robinson wants to make his Rona Proof real estate program accessible and … [+] inclusive. Courtesy of Tony “The Closer” Robinson America’s unemployment rate surged from 6.3 million in February to 20.2 million in May, a number that continues to rise as the pandemic’s effect on the economy lingers. Tony “The Closer”
The one-of-a-kind setting in California was designed to evoke Europe. Hilton & Hyland Get your bids ready. After two years on the market, America’s most expensive home, Villa Firenze, will be going to auction on January 26 with no reserve and no minimum bid. Currently listed for $160 million, the estate in Beverly Hills, California
Tahoe Mountain Realty listed designer Tracy Flaherty’s seven-bedroom Truckee estate for $7.25 … [+] million in November. The home sold for $6.9 million. Tahoe Mountain Realty Tracy Flaherty knows a thing or two about remodeling. From Arizona to Seattle and Utah, the Phoenix resident has been building and styling her own homes and helping friends
The housing market is largely being driven by a shortage of available housing inventory and … [+] extremely low-interest rates. Xinhua News Agency/Getty Images The housing market has been on fire this year with record-low mortgage rates and a sudden wave of relocations made possible by remote work. Home prices have continued to push new
Rents fell the most in Midtown Manhattan. getty New York City rents have fallen farther this year than they did during the Great Recession, according to a report released today by real estate listings site StreetEasy. Manhattan rents fell 12.7%, compared to dropping 10% around the recession that started in 2008, with the median asking
Tacoma, Washington has seen home values appreciate solidly over the last year, while houses are … [+] selling very quickly, with nearly 74% of homes sold going off the market within just two weeks. getty As 2020 nears its end, one of the more interesting developments to observe was how housing markets reacted to the
Anne Hearst, a granddaughter of publishing tycoon William Randolph Hearst, and her husband, Jay … [+] McInerney, have paid about $10.726 million for a home in famed Malibu Colony. Hilton & Hyland Malibu’s one-mile beachfront stretch known as Malibu Colony has long been a bastion for Hollywood stars and business tycoons. Now, the coastal enclave
The east side of the design for the renewal of Luther George Park located in downtown Springdale, … [+] Arkansas. Rendering by Eleven Visualisation; Courtesy of Trahan Architects Spackman Mossop Michaels and Trahan Architects revealed today their design for the renewal of Luther George Park located in downtown Springdale, Arkansas. The project was commissioned by