Real Estate

Trying to find meaningful holiday gifts can be a challenge, especially if you have a long list. Fortunately, home and decor gifts are usually an easy bet. After all, items like art, serving pieces, sheets, and towels are something you can give just about anyone to elevate the everyday. Whether you need to purchase something

You’re probably not going to buy new countertops or floor coverings online to improve the wellness potential of your home, but there are plenty of purchases worth considering this Cyber Monday. Here are eight ideas to enhance the wellness potential of your kitchen, bathrooms and bedrooms — all easily purchased through your favorite websites: Kitchen

The dark woods, sumptuous furnishings and rarified air of private social clubs have long remained the exclusive preserve of the moneyed few. The clubs serve as a retreat from the public, a place where the well-heeled can relax among their own, ensconced safely behind walls separating them from the of banal existence of the workaday

Professional athletes make up some of the wealthiest people in the world and, as such, have access to some of the most desirable real estate. Historically, cities like Los Angeles and New York have been hot spots for athletes. However, with the exodus from California, New York and Illinois continuing, states like Texas are getting

This New Mexico adobe house surrounded by national forest, pine trees and rock outcroppings takes in awe-inspiring mountain views during daylight. Once darkness settles, a field of city lights comes to life in the basin below. It’s a 24/7 feast for the eyes. Set in a gated Santa Fe neighborhood of large estates, the mansion’s

According to recent data, some of the primary rental trends associated with the Covid-19 pandemic are beginning to reverse. That’s one of the major findings of the recently-released November Rent Report from Zumper. The report found fears of a recession, along with declining occupancy rates, are being reflected in rental prices, especially in regions that

According to the National Travel and Tourism Office at the United States Department of Commerce, Mexico is by far America’s favorite travel destination. A study completed in 2020 showed that 39.3 million Americans visited their neighbor to the south compared to the second-most popular destination, Canada, which was seen by 15 million U.S. residents. With

Emily Dickinson was born December 10, 1830; the coming anniversary will mark her 193rd birthday. Few 19th century women have had her staying power. Little known during her life, she is regarded as one of the greatest figures of American letters who wrote 1,800 poems that continue to hold our attention and evoke our admiration.

A recently-released report from Urban Land Institute and PwC suggests a contradiction in terms. As the North American real estate industry returns to a kind of pre-pandemic normalcy, some pandemic-era sea changes are solidifying and likely to endure. Those are among findings of ULI and PwC’s annual report spotlighting the latest emerging real estate industry

The holiday season is here and if you’re looking for stocking stuffers, why not consider a gift for the home? Home and decor gifts are not only meaningful, you can find unique items that easily fit in a stocking. Whether you need to give a gift to a best friend, coworker, spouse, or someone else

Tycoon Gordon Tang and his wife Celine are proposing to take Chip Eng Seng private in a deal that values the Singapore-listed property and construction company at $565 million ($412 million). The couple’s Tang Dynasty Treasure offered to buy the rest of Chip Eng Seng for S$0.72 a share, according to regulatory filings on Thursday.

In fresh efforts to compensate for the worrisome trend of consistent population decline, towns and villages around Italy are offering alternatives to attract new residents, including different versions of the ‘€1-house’ model that has attracted so much international attention. The most recent comes from a sunny southern Italian town at the tip of Italy’s Puglia

Key Takeaways Mortgage refinance applications are down 88% since this time last year, with new mortgage applications also down 46% over the same period. It comes off the back of rapidly rising rates, which have made mortgages hundreds of dollars more expensive for the average buyer on a monthly basis. The trend is likely to

Now that home prices are peaking, investors can focus on that other key part of income property: rents. Since the start of 2020, the average home price is up 40 percent. But the average rent isn’t. Nobody knows exactly how much rents have increased, but probably less than half as much. Sure, we see reports

Litigation between disgruntled partners or disgruntled members of a limited liability company often turns very nasty—and very expensive—very fast. Once the litigation is resolved, the victor has probably spent far more on legal fees than it ever expected to. Regardless, it will typically want to recover those fees from the loser. That’s not always so

As technology has evolved, the resident experience within multifamily communities has concomitantly grown ever more convenient, health-enhancing and efficient. Technology-infused amenities and interactive package and delivery rooms, as well as HoT, or Home of Things — among other technology breakthroughs — all herald greater comfort and satisfaction for apartment and condominium residents in 2023 and

This financial planner doesn’t think you should rush to pay off your mortgage. For peace of mind, you could look at starting a house payoff fund, which will eventually give you the option to pay off your mortgage any time you want. Looking at your overall wealth-building plan, you will likely find that investing your

A beautifully designed kitchen is essential for several reasons. Primarily, it is the space where we spend the most amount of time with family, cooking, eating, or even working. It’s also important to keep in mind that the right kitchen can add to the resale value of a home. While all-white and farmhouse-style kitchens have

Thanksgiving is a joyous time of year to celebrate our abundance. Unfortunately, much of it goes out with the trash after the gathering. “Two hundred million pounds of turkey thrown out, alongside more than 150 million pounds of side dishes like veggies and potatoes and 14 million pounds of dinner rolls,” laments the Center for

The leafy Toronto neighborhood of Sherwood Park takes its name from 40 acres of wooded parkland with walking paths. A 2.5-mile trail with wooden boardwalks winding through old-growth trees spans the natural area. Beech, oak and sugar maples form a sheltering canopy during the summer. Late in the year, they create a brilliant autumnal display.