Real Estate

In the upscale Washington, D.C., bedroom community of Bethesda, Maryland, you don’t have to go far to find the home of a politician, a military official or a medical professional. This two-story contemporary, about 4 miles from Bethesda’s retail-oriented downtown, was the onetime residence of Jeane Kirkpatrick, the first female to serve as the U.S.

There are many places steeped in history to visit in and around Florence, Italy, but few in which to live while enjoying a state-of-the-art lifestyle. Dating to the 14th century, Villa Capponi was the home of aristocratic families for centuries. The once fortified estate owes much of its evolution to generations of the Capponi family,

May marked a turning point in the pandemic housing frenzy as buyers regained some control over the market, according to a new report from Redfin, a technology-powered real estate brokerage. This limited sense of control comes at a great cost, as 5% mortgage rates and record-high prices have edged many buyers out of the market.

Hurricane season officially began on June 1st, and indicators point to a more active storm season than normal. For the 2022 hurricane season, NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) is forecasting a likely range of 14 to 21 named storms with winds of 39 miles per hour or higher, of which six to 10

The most populated and third largest island in the tourist-friendly Turks and Caicos chain is Providenciales, a 38-square-mile isle known for its turquoise waters, powdery sand beaches and superb scuba diving. On its south coast is the peaceful and quiet Turtle Tail neighborhood, which occupies a narrow peninsula and takes in some of the best

The coast of Southern California is famous for many reasons—sandy beaches, a Mediterranean climate, and dramatic cliffs that meet the blue sprawl of the Pacific. What the area is not known for is ample real estate acreage. The beachfront property at 3165 Padaro Lane sits on a roomy two-plus-acres, which is hard to find in

Home organization feels like just another trend we see on Pinterest, Instagram, and YouTube but anyone who likes to live with a bit of sanity in their life knows that having an organized home has nothing to do with getting likes on social media. It’s a true lifestyle choice. No one knows this more than

In 2018, the United Nations officially designated June 3 as World Bicycle Day, a 24-hour period earmarked for celebrating the beloved two-wheeled conveyance all over the planet. It’s on this day that earth’s inhabitants are encouraged to applaud the bicycle’s uniqueness and versatility, as well as its sustainability as a means of transportation. In New

While many people say rock and roll is dead, it’s more alive than ever at the Hotel Ziggy on Los Angeles’ famed sunset strip. Located at 8462 Sunset Boulevard, the hotel has 108 guest rooms, a cocktail lounge, a music venue called Backbeat, a pizza restaurant aptly named B-Side Pizza, a lobby bar, a “Shred

Is social media still worth the investment? In the world of ultra-luxury real estate, the answer is a resounding yes, according to top agents around the world. With an estimated 3.96 billion (and growing) globally, social media has changed how we interact with one another. This is especially true in a field such as real

The real estate refresh continues as new data suggests the housing market hit a turning point in its supply struggle in May. The inventory of active listings has returned, recording the first year-over-year increase since June 2019, according to the Realtor.com monthly housing trends report released today. At the same time, the median national home

Seventy percent of all American households have a pet, with 38% having dogs and 25% having cats. The $4.54 billion pet products market has grown along with the popularity of pet ownership. So it’s not surprising that ‘pet parents,’ as many of them think of themselves, are increasingly incorporating their animal companions’ needs into home

There’s nothing like a direct flight to ease international travel. Largely the domain of major cities with populations in the multimillions, this summer the opportunity to fly nonstop will be available from Madrid, Spain, to Los Cabos, Mexico. The tourist destination – with a population of more than 350,000, according to DataMexico.org – has long

With America’s infrastructure challenges and acute housing shortage demanding solutions, is it possible standardization may provide a few of the answers? Some leading design industry observers believe so. They are convinced standardization and repeatability when combined with the ability to produce all kinds of buildings and taken to warp speed just might be game changers.

It seems that everyone is headed back to the Hawaiian Islands these days, meaning it’s more challenging than ever to stake out an oasis of calm — but our recent discovery of Timbers Kaua’i Ocean Club & Residences puts serene luxury back on the agenda, front and center. While I’ve long been aware of Timbers’

E-commerce giant Amazon has launched a $2 billion Housing Equity Fund to preserve and develop more than 20,000 affordable housing units across three major hubs–Puget Sound, WA, Nashville, TN, and Arlington, VA. Amazon’s Housing Equity Fund illustrates how major corporations can collaborate with local governments and help solve the affordable housing crisis that many communities

Lieutenant Commander Landon Jones was killed on September 22, 2013, when his helicopter crashed into the Red Sea. He was based out of Naval Air Station North Island in Coronado, California, where his widow Theresa and sons Anthony and Hunter still live. LCDR Jones, along with Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jonathan Gibson who died in

It’s hard to put a dollar value on privacy. But for those who crave it, priceless would be a good place to start. In fact, privacy is ranked as just as important in home buying as proximity to family and friends in a 2022 trend analysis by John Burns Real Estate Consulting. At the very

There’s Cabo, and then there’s more Cabo. The Mexico resort destination of Los Cabos, on the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula, is actually made up of two neighboring communities connected by a corridor of luxury resorts offering sun, beaches and watersports. Cabo San Lucas has a reputation for its nightlife and lively downtown.

Lots of architectural efforts seek to generate the next big breakthrough or start the next cutting-edge trend. But in many, it’s also important the design of new projects respect the heritage and culture of the settings in which they will be located. Displaying a reverence for history and the authentic legacy of a region is