Real Estate

Forbes Global Properties By the middle of the 1980s, television host and media mogul Merv Griffin was making retirement plans from his hit talk show, The Merv Griffin Show, which had been on the air for more than 20 years. The success of his production companies, Merv Griffin Enterprise and Merv Griffin Entertainment—responsible for creating

Investment in luxury second-home markets has cooled following a sales run-up during the pandemic years 2020-21. But that’s not to say a lot of folks aren’t still toying with investing in such sunny spots as the Caribbean, Hawaii and Costa Rica. “The pandemic-related market run experienced in Hawaii’s ultra-luxury real estate sector was logistically unsustainable,

Michigan is home to the good ole “Motor City” of Detroit, the University of Michigan, and some fascinating colonial era forts at the tips of the Upper and Lower Peninsulas. Indeed, Michigan is a beautiful state with its fair share of very wealthy cities. In a recent study, we analyzed and identified the 50 richest

Forbes Global Properties A former equestrian property in Westport, Connecticut, comes with a main house and separate cottage, plus a converted barn on subdivided acreage. Thin columns support a portico over the entry. Mark Orensteen | The Higgins Group Private Brokerage The 4.54-acre estate in Westport’s Old Hill section was once part of a larger

First the bad news: multifamily transaction volume in New York City in Q1 2023 declined to $2.11 billion, a 39% drop from Q1 2022, Ariel’s Q1 2023 Multifamily Quarter in Review shows. The reason? Higher interest rates coupled with market volatility. However, while the first quarter volume was lower, from a historical standpoint, it was

Forbes Global Properties In Montecito’s coveted Hedgerow neighborhood, gates, tall hedges and ivy-covered walls allow only a peek at the houses that lie beyond. It’s a tranquil Southern California community where privacy is built-in and people tend to put down roots. As such, homes infrequently come on the market. A 1938 Spanish-style residence now listed

Forbes Global Properties This 15th century castle set in the Tuscan countryside has an enduring place in the history of Florence, Italy. The Cavalcanti Castle was constructed around 1427 by a descendant of Guido Cavalcanti, a renowned poet and friend of writer-philosopher Dante Alighieri. When the castle was built there were no notable figures within

Forbes Global Properties On the outskirts of every great city across the world are the towns, villages and communities that complete the character of a region and, without whom, such cities perhaps would not be quite so great. Los Angeles has the sun-soaked coasts of Santa Monica and Malibu, Paris has the densely populated Levallois-Perret

Amid rising interest rates, inflation concerns, and lifestyle trends that are generating a paradigm shift across the country, many investors are viewing the commercial real estate market with hesitancy. In March, the Federal Reserve increased the interest rate on reserve balances to 4.9%, making it more expensive for those taking out a loan to borrow

When you think about the causes of dementia, age probably springs first to mind as it is primarily associated with Alzheimer’s, a disease which hits the older adult age groups the hardest. Diabetes and high cholesterol are also in the high risk category, as are family history, smoking and alcohol use, according to Stanford Medicine.

Rich Flex? Toronto-born, Grammy award-winning rapper Drake is offloading his palatial L.A. home for a whopping $88 million. The artist purchased the home last spring from British rocker Robbie Williams and his wife, Ayda Field, for $75 million. While it’s not known exactly why he’s selling, it’s obvious why he purchased the home in the

Looking for a great Mother’s Day Gift that mom will truly appreciate? Why not give her a beautiful gift for the home? Whether mom is a DIYer, loves a comfortable chair, or likes extra luxurious bedding, here are the best gifts to consider. 7th Avenue Arm Chair With Ottoman 7th Avenue Armchair With Ottoman 7th

Forbes Global Properties The first home built on the eighth fairway of the then-new Telluride Golf Club course in Colorado has a tale to tell. Listing agent Steve Hilbert was a friend of the original owner and agreed to waive his commission as long as there would be a beer fridge on the patio stocked

Forbes Global Properties The wheels of the global luxury real estate market keep turning with new sales and new listings popping up every day. Here’s a look at what’s up for grabs and what’s been sold across five distinct United States markets. Listed for $8.3 million, the 5,536-square-foot modern penthouse covers the southwest corner of

Forbes Global Properties Privacy? Yes. Ocean views? Of course. The setting and style of this contemporary home in the prestigious community of Montecito melds the natural coastal beauty of Southern California with a decidedly indoor-outdoor lifestyle. The home at 303 Meadowbrook Drive unfolds across 1.38 acres in horizontal lines with floor-to-ceiling glass and pillars that

A look at the supply/demand dynamic for Manhattan and Brooklyn rentals suggests that rents are going up. Despite worries about oversupply and lower demand in the commercial sector, the opposite dynamic appears to be taking place in the residential sector. The year-over-year change in the number of new rental listings is starting to fall as

Forbes Global Properties The Georgian houses in London’s exclusive Connaught Square neighborhood remain as popular as when they were built in the 1820s. The brick buildings with white stucco accents around a central private garden continue to be among the most sought-after addresses in the city. One of the homes on the square is on

Forbes Global Properties One could easily mistake this Mediterranean villa for a grand property set along the Italian Riviera: Sea air, towering cypress and a driveway lined with olive trees. The hilltop estate has near 22 acres of grounds that includes a massive avocado orchard that dots … [+] the landscape. Village Properties Yet the

Forbes Global Properties Golf course communities usually bring to mind places like Palm Springs, California, or Scottsdale, Arizona, where the desert plays a starring role. Gray’s Crossing in California’s Lake Tahoe area trades the desert for the Sierra Nevada mountain range, adding more than just golf to the lifestyle mix. Gray’s Crossing is one of

In recent years, the Land Back movement has been gaining momentum in California and beyond, rooted in the longstanding struggle for Indigenous sovereignty, the return of ancestral lands, and the recognition of Indigenous peoples’ inherent right to self-determination. Prior to European contact, California was home to over 100 distinct Indigenous nations, each with their own