Real Estate

West Lake Hills, Texas, is a family friendly city six miles west of Austin’s downtown. Characterized by woodlands, rolling terrain and quiet streets, the Hill Country community has been named the best place to retire in the Lone Star State by niche.com. Despite the rural vibe, hiking and biking trails, parks, restaurants and shopping are

Unsatisfied with an 80% market share in the home generator business, CEO Aaron Jagdfeld has big ideas for home microgrids. In 2008, things were looking grim for Generac. The 49-year-old firm, which makes natural-gas-powered backup generators, had been acquired a couple of years earlier by CCMP Capital, a New York City private equity shop. To

Some say that you move to Hawaii for the beautiful weather; but what about the impeccable views? What better way to enjoy the mild climate than to also be comfortably situated where you can view the dynamic quality of the Pacific Ocean, beaches and wild shorelines. Each island is distinctive, and these homes from Oahu

Oak-lined streets, a historic golf course, a nature preserve where peacocks strut their stuff. Welcome to Tarrytown, a sought-after residential neighborhood along the Colorado River in Austin, Texas. But don’t mistake the languid environment for sleepy. The tree-shaded homes in the long-established community are near shopping, schools and a contemporary art museum housed in a

Voice control technology is becoming increasingly popular in our lives and homes. More than a third of Americans own a smart speaker – that’s about 100 million users – according to National Public Media’s 2022 Smart Audio Report and 86% agree that they “allow for a more convenient living experience.” In a study of kitchen

Calling all enthusiasts of European and modern design: this extensively remodeled, transitional home in Portland, Oregon, features a combination of contemporary flair, traditional elements and exquisite details. Built in 1982, the 7,700-square-foot home also benefits from its location in the Dunthorpe suburb, one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in the area. Throughout the years, the

For membership clubs and fine hotels, style is everything. This is especially true at The Ned NoMad, which is the newest membership club and hotel in New York City. Located at 1170 Broadway, the space was previously home to the NoMad Hotel. After the hotel closed in 2021, Membership Collective Group (MCG) took over the

We reached Javier Sempere in Alicante, Spain during the peak of his country’s preeminent festival–the Bonfires of Saint John. Held during midsummer, Alicante’s raucous lineup of parties, rituals and street dancing is the largest such bonfire bash in Spain. “The whole city is on fire tonight,” says Sempere from his recently renovated three-story home with

While most fundraisers, especially in the Hamptons are beautifully designed, it’s rare to have an event as full of design inspiration as the Holiday House Hamptons Coming Together Tabletop Event, which took place on July 20, 2022 at Topping Rose House in Bridgehampton. The event featured sixteen designers and their tablescapes including ABC Carpet &

The Manhattan sales market has slowed down. Compared to last year, contracts signed in May, June, and July are down an average of 25%. The prime reasons for this: rising mortgage rates, increasing inflation, and recessionary fears. No matter the cause, the drop in volume has forced sellers to compete on price. As a result,

The finest and most successful hoteliers understand they can’t survive without impeccable customer service. In those environments, the bar is set at concierge-level professionalism, exclusive and personalized experiences and top-notch amenities. For office building owners looking to increase occupancy, the hospitality industry is full of inspiration. In an office building, stand-out hospitality is achieved with

During the first six months of 2022, New York City’s Investment Sales market experienced both volume and pricing growth. The market came off a strong year in 2021 and the economic drivers and demand were dominant. Dollar volume in New York City totaled $22 billion in 1H 2022, up 181% year-over-year. In fact, in the

As Congress investigates potential factors that are contributing to today’s housing shortage, a new Realtor.com analysis shows investors scooped up a record share of for-sale homes in the spring home buying season. While investor purchases softened in January and February, investor purchases in April were up 31% over the same time in 2021 and 64%

The hottest trend in real estate is the built-for-rent single-family home business (”BFR”), but now that mortgage rates have doubled, the stock market has gone bearish, home sales are crashing, and the talk of possible recession is on the wind, investors in this segment are asking more questions about potential risks. There are some legitimately

Federal Reserve officials made history on Wednesday by hiking rates by three-quarters of a percentage point for the second straight month, delivering the most aggressive tightening in more than a generation to curb surging inflation, but risking a sharp blow to the economy. Policy makers, facing the hottest price pressures in 40 years, lifted the

In 2021, 6.9 million homes were bought and sold in the U.S., according to Statista. Real estate transactions are highly administrative and technology makes them more efficient. The PropTech industry—real estate technology—is expected to grow from $18.2 billion in 2022 to $86.5 billion in 2032, according to Future Market Insights. Consumers want better home buying-and-selling

Popular migration destinations where home prices soared during the pandemic are most likely to see the effects of a housing downturn amplified and home prices decline year over year if the economy goes into a recession, according to a new report from Redfin, a technology-powered real estate brokerage, which also found that relatively affordable Northern

“There is no way to recreate the past,” says Robert Bell, whose eponymous landscape architecture firm is based in Washington, DC, Southampton, New York and Palm Beach, Florida. “But you can reinterpret historic gardens if you research what was there, while looking at the practicalities of today.” Just as houses have historic architectural styles, so

You may not expect to find a mountain home in Breckenridge, Colorado, with sleek lines, lots of glass and a modern flair, but that’s just what this European-inspired contemporary home offers. The European-inspired contemporary home sits atop the Summit Estates community with expansive views … [+] of the Tenmile Range and Breckenridge Ski Area. Slifer

While the impact of the latest Covid variants can and will be debated, it’s evident the travel restrictions that accompanied the pandemic have been eased. No longer must Yanks who travel to the British Virgin Islands, Hawaii or Mexico face as many stiff travel restrictions going and returning. That’s allowed would-be American home buyers the