Real Estate

The Oregon home of former Portland Trailblazer CJ McCollum has come on the market just outside West Linn, a suburb of Portland. The NBA shooting guard was traded early last year to the New Orleans Pelicans, where he has put on an impressive showing scoring 40 and then 42 points in late December games. Also

Hidden Hills lives up to its name. “Hidden” because it’s one of Southern California’s most exclusive enclaves that few — except horse lovers and A-list celebrities — have ever heard of. “Hills” because of the natural contours of the Santa Monica Mountains that surround the remote gated community. The town has become especially appealing for

A New, Hip, High tech Retirement Environment Debuts in Houston Today’s Baby Boomers are a larger, healthier, and more active demographic than their folks were, out-sizing them by 62%. The 75+ population in the U.S. is projected to grow 50% in the next ten years, doubling in the next 20. Do we want to live

Through the 20th Century, New Yorkers popped the buttons off their vests boasting with civic pride about such iconic treasures as Central Park, Wall Street, Fifth Avenue and the Theater District, among many others. Ask about the waterfront, though, and you might have found them quickly changing the subject. As chronicled in film and books

Villa Serenity, a magnificent mansion perched on a steep hillside on Mykonos, the Greek Island known for its gorgeous beaches and vibrant and chic nightlife, combines five-star hotel luxury amenities with the best qualities of a sprawling family vacation compound. The Villa, completed in 2022 is the property of Nicolas Treppides, a Cypriot entrepreneur who

After two years of a hot homebuying market, Hippo, an American property insurance company based in Palo Alto, California, launched a national survey. The intent: to understand the impact of changing market forces on U.S. homeowners over the past 12 months. Findings from the 2022 Hippo Housepower Report, a national survey of over 1,000 U.S.

If Las Vegas is America’s playground, then nearby Henderson could be considered America’s home building playground. The Nevada community is frequently the site of the National Association of Home Builders annual New American Home–a demonstration residence for showing off the latest and greatest technologies, materials and features. Over the years the desert city has become

It’s high tide at 5:00 am and in the steely twilight the Caracoles Islands are fully submerged six feet underwater. By sunrise two hours later, they slowly begin emerging into narrow 40’ wide stripes of bright white sand in the middle of a cerulean blue Pacific Ocean and stay that way for two hours—before just

As study after study confirms, there’s simply no end to the benefits humans derive from being close to nature. Exposure to greenery has been shown to lower stress levels, improve eye health, inspire greater creativity, enhance sleep, sharpen mental focus, provide more energy and engender in folks a deeper commitment to staying fit, among many

Hunters Point was no more than an idea five years ago, dreamed up by the passion of Marshall Gobuty, the president and founder of Pearl Homes. Gobuty dialed in on a piece of waterfront land on the Gulf coast of Florida to prove that sustainable, smart communities are possible, which he did to produce a

When it comes to winter homes in world-class resorts, the best locations are close to the slopes but away from the crowds. Herein lies the difficulty of finding a residence in popular Vail, Colorado, that is easily accessible yet private. This walk-to-the-slopes mountain contemporary delivers on both counts. The chalet is set steps from pedestrian-friendly

As if the turmoil created by sharply higher interest rates and economic uncertainty wasn’t enough, another daunting challenge facing New York City building owners looms on the horizon. Local Law 97, which officially becomes active on Jan. 1, 2024, requires most buildings 25,000 square feet or larger to significantly curb their carbon emissions to meet

In a key sign that the tide is turning in favor of home buyers, sellers gave concessions to buyers in 41.9% of home sales in the fourth quarter—the highest share of any three-month period in Redfin’s records, according to a new report from the technology-powered real estate brokerage. That’s up from just over 30% in

A peaceful life in the countryside. An orchard of 72 olive-producing trees. Construction that dates to 1700. These are among the charms of a stone villa being offered for sale in the hills near Todi in the Umbria region of central Italy. Yet the property is close to shopping and services. The center of the

“This is the way the year ends; not with a bang, but a whimper,” to use a slightly skewed quote from T.S. Eliot. While the New York City real estate market fared better than many others across the country, prices and transaction volume both fell in comparison to 2021. The first four or five months

The 939 Coast complex rises above La Jolla Cove Beach along the Southern California coast. The oceanview condo building is a local landmark, a secure haven and, for many, a home. Located along Coast Boulevard, the high-rise building is located in the Village of La Jolla and … [+] within walking distance of local dining

Sales of luxury homes fell 38.1% year over year during the three months ending November 30, 2022, the biggest decline on record, according to a new report from Redfin, a technology-powered real estate brokerage. That outpaced the record 31.4% decline in sales of non-luxury homes. Redfin’s data goes back to 2012. The luxury market and

Exercise shows up on most New Year’s resolutions lists. Is it one of yours? If so, it may be a source of frustration as well as motivation. Getting to a gym doesn’t fit with your work or family schedule. Waiting on a piece of equipment feels like a colossal waste of time. You prefer your

Sales of luxury homes fell 38.1% year over year during the three months ending November 30, 2022, the biggest decline on record, according to a new report from Redfin, a technology-powered real estate brokerage. That outpaced the record 31.4% decline in sales of non-luxury homes. Redfin’s data goes back to 2012. The luxury market and

Every style comes back sooner or later, they say, and this may well be the year we reawaken our passion for the early-20th century style called Art Nouveau. Popular between 1890 and 1910 during the Belle Epoque period, the short-lived style quickly became wildly popular as a reaction the academic art, eclecticism and historicism of