Real Estate

The pandemic turned us into a nation of painters. Confined within our four walls, we could not resist the temptation to contemplate a color change. We wanted drama, but we also wanted a peaceful environment; we wanted a graphic punch of color while we yearned for a soothing backdrop; mostly, we just wanted a change.

From above, this mountain home resembles a four-pointed star poised atop a ridge line in the foothills of northwestern Boulder, Colorado. But sheltered by the vaulted turquoise roofs is an evolving architectural showplace. Originally built in 1993, the modern house has been reimagined three times under different owners by E.J. Meade of Arch11 with the

A row of Renaissance Revival townhouses stretching from one to 25 East 92nd Street was the stylish new address in 1890 Manhattan. Number 17 was purchased by Bruno Richter for $34,000 (just over $1 million in 2022 dollars.) Born in Germany in 1849, Richter was the head of the neckwear manufacturing firm H. Richter &

The Federal Reserve has decided to raise the target range for the federal funds rate to 3.75% – 4%, continuing its aggressive campaign against persistent inflation. Policymakers suggested that there was more to come, but also outlined a possible rationale for slowing rate increases soon. That’s the sixth consecutive rate hike this year, pushing rates

Vineyard properties have become a status symbol for luxury buyers in countries worldwide. But they also draw those interested in pursuing a serious pastime, producing and enjoying their own wine or seeking an investment opportunity. In Italy, the island of Sardinia is known for several varieties, including the white full-bodied wines produced around Olbia in

High net-worth individuals are increasingly seeking smaller properties for investment. Younger millionaires want properties less likely to be impacted in the decades ahead by extreme weather and climate change. Well-heeled Americans tend more and more to seek homes in foreign locations, among them Central America, Asia, Mexico and Canada. And with an eye toward growing

Two-year old start-up Way will announce later today the close of their Series A round totaling $20 million with a valuation of $100 million. Tiger Global led the round with several other participants including MSD Capital, the Michael Dell–founded private investment firm which has a strong presence in the real estate technology landscape. In the

“The holiday season is tougher than other times of the year and has been noted to be more stressful,” says Dr. Ashley Zucker, a psychiatrist at Kaiser Permanente in Fontana, California. “Some of the most common causes are financial strain, feeling over-scheduled, and increased pressures at work to get things done by the end of

Sean McVay is as much a superstar as the team he coached through this year’s Super Bowl win. At the age of just 36, having such success in the field is a record-breaking achievement. One of the NFL’s best coaches, McVay led the Los Angeles Rams out of 12 straight years of missing the postseason

The current investment climate in the United States is volatile. The Bureau of Economic Analysis’s third-quarter GDP readings, while positive, reveal a lackluster performance by the U.S. economy. Inflation is high, and the financial markets remain unpredictable. Recession is on everyone’s minds, and experts from Fannie Mae to Freddie Mac are predicting downturns. In times

Florida is notorious for how volatile its housing market can be. During the housing bubble and subsequent crash of the late 2000s, Florida was one of the hardest hit states. Many Florida housing markets are notable for their heavy ownership by foreign investors. What’s more, Florida has a high rate of wealth inequality, creating a

The next chapter for a history rich property for sale in Sweden is awaiting its author. Set in the southernmost part of the country, Herrevad Abbey is made up of two sites that can be purchased individually or together. The properties house a number of buildings that can be used as private residences, rented out

If you’ve ever purchased or searched for a piece of furniture from a major national retailer, you’ve probably come across the brand Four Hands without even knowing it. But don’t be fooled, Four Hands is a major name in the furniture industry earning nearly $500 million in revenue in 2021, outpacing the two previous years

American furniture brands have some new competition now that iconic Australian furniture company Coco Republic finally opened up its first United States retail location in the Union Square neighborhood of San Francisco. Founded in 1979, this was part of a greater international expansion for the brand, which also included an e-commerce launch in the fall

Vaxholm, a municipality made up of several islands in Sweden’s Stockholm archipelago, became a popular spa town and summertime destination in the late 19th century, filled with second homes and small cottages. The getaway draw continues today among those seeking an undisturbed place to enjoy the water and the great outdoors. This archetypal villa, characteristic

Knowing what we do about the healing properties of trees makes many of us search for a woodland home. Forests are the ultimate antidote to the stressed pace of modern life. They clean the air while boosting our immune systems. The Japanese believe in shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing. Henry David Thoreau, too, believed that nature

Calling all snow bunnies: With the winter months fast approaching, there is no better place than Colorado to call home. If you have always wanted to move to the Centennial State, here are a few good reasons to consider heading west this winter. Whether you are looking for a luxury condo with slope-side ski-in/ski-out convenience

Designers, architects, inventers and imaginative homeowners are always looking for new shapes for houses. We have seen sod dwellings dug into the prairie, igloos, Buckminster Fuller’s Dymaxion House, yurts, Frank Gehry’s titanium explosions, geodesic domes – someone is always trying to get away from square and rectangular shapes for our living spaces. Sometimes they work.

What’s trending in residential bathrooms? Six hundred respondents to an online survey – including designers, dealers, manufacturers, remodelers and architects – answered that question in the leading industry group’s just-released 2023 Design Trends study. The National Kitchen & Bath Association’s annual report provides insights to what homeowners are requesting and what professionals are delivering. These

The growing crime rates afflicting U.S. cities aren’t just an issue in this fall’s mid-term elections. They also couldn’t have been far from the minds of those involved in creating the prototype facility for the Adult Advocacy Centers (AACs) of Ohio. The purpose of AACs is to help make the criminal justice system more equitable