Real Estate

The Midcentury Modern-inspired residence at the heart of Westwind Farm in Portland, Oregon, boasts a distinguished architectural pedigree. The home was created late in the career architect of Pietro Belluschi, who designed the Portland Art Museum in 1932 and downtown Portland’s glass-and-aluminum Equitable office building in 1947. Credited with designing more than 1,000 buildings, he

Stacie, Simba, Gleep Glop, Richard and Cookie are just some of the robots that line the floor of the manufacturing facility at Autovol in Boise. The robots were named in a contest by the children of the solutioneers who work at the 400,000-square-foot offsite construction facility. More than 200 solutioneers work there and enjoy the

In the fourth quarter of 2021 the average sales price of a home in the US was up 18 percent from 2020; compare that to the 6 percent increases of previous years. At first blush this seems impossible during a recession. In 50 years and through seven recessions it’s never happened. But on second thought

April is Earth Month and there’s no better time to think about how we can be more conscious consumers. One place to start is at home. Opting for eco-friendly items that are less impactful on the planet can also be better for our health, such as organic and toxin-free bedding, towels, and even mattresses. However,

For 100 years, the grand brick and limestone apartment buildings of Park Avenue, Fifth Avenue, and Central Park West telegraphed an aura of New York City power and prestige. Their beautiful marble and terrazzo lobbies whispered of privilege. Being acknowledged as worthy by the co-op boards who held sway over these properties and creating a

New York City has an immediate need for 230,000 new residential units to accommodate the significant growth in its population and jobs between 2010 and 2020, and a projected need for 560,000 new units by 2030, according to a recent Real Estate Board of New York commissioned study. With the demand of housing far outstripping

Homes with eco-friendly features can sell faster than expected, indicating that today’s buyers are seeking out and competing for homes that are more sustainable. A Zillow analysis finds homes with electric vehicle charging stations and drought-resistant landscaping can sell more than nine days faster than similar homes. Features that offer some protection from climate disasters

If you’ve been shopping for major appliances, you’ve probably experienced the frustration of poor selection and repeated delays. “AHAM has been very involved with a coalition of associations who have worked together since the supply chain issues started,” comments Jill Notini, vice president for the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers, adding, “It’s not only the

Picture this. You are on a job site building a new home. One room has three windows. For each window you have to flip through 40 pages of paper designs to get the installation instructions. One part of the critical information to install just one window is on page 3, another on page 8, more

Box Hill is a jewel among the finest homes to be found in Wellington, New Zealand. Set in Khandallah, an affluent suburb of the capital city, the 1929 house is a showcase of opulence and luxury. Designed by the architectural firm of J.M. Dawson & King, the home became the heart of the Wellington society

With the white-hot real estate market and so many people moving from place to place, making a house feel like a home can be challenging. Previous owners may leave but pieces of them remain from their overall sense of style, to their paint color preferences and sometimes even furniture. While renovating changes those things, cleansing

Alison Fiore of the Backyard Growers, a 10-year-old non-profit located in the seaside city of Gloucester, Massachusetts, likes to remind people that huge farms are a relatively new development. “Only since the industrial revolution have we separated food growing from where people live,” says the executive director of the program that has built raised beds

Hollywood Hills is long known as the epitome of cool Los Angeles-style hillside living, from the celebrated Bird Streets, where urban legend has it Paul McCartney wrote “Blackbird,” to Laurel Canyon haunts once occupied by the likes of Cass Elliot of the Mamas & the Papas, Frank Zappa and Jim Morrison of The Doors. Unending

After a record-breaking year, Hawaii’s luxury real estate market has kicked off the second quarter with yet another record—a $33.75-million deal for an oceanfront property on the Island of Hawaii. That’s the most ever paid for a residential pad in the state, according to real estate sources familiar with the deal. Located in the new

The couple-clicks, home-buying experience is something many in the real estate industry have talked about for years. In a transaction that typically requires lots of paperwork, people, and legal checkpoints to happen, it didn’t seem possible. Thanks to blockchain and a burgeoning world of NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens), this wave of possibility is already within view.

From Nassau to Abaco Island, The Bahamas has various options for resort-style living, making it a popular choice for real estate investors and those seeking second-home ownership. Buyers from the United States are particularly appreciative of the country’s stable economy and its attractive tax advantages. In the high-end of the market are properties like Villa

From the front, the playful mix of desert-meets-the-tropics landscaping at this contemporary in Paradise Valley, Arizona, drops a hint: This place is going to be something special. A stone walkway leads through a rock garden dotted with cacti, palms and succulents to the gate of a walled-off courtyard. One side of the courtyard contains a

Normally when people hear about European towns selling houses and even entire villages for symbolic prices — €1 — they’re not planning to move or change their lives but the offers are so intriguing that they wonder: ‘Why not’? There are so many semi-abandoned small towns in Europe with local officials looking for creative ways

Last month was the hottest March ever for the housing market, with homes selling at their fastest pace and for more above list price than any other March on record, according to a new report from real estate brokerage Redfin. The median home-sale price rose 6.2% in March, the fastest month-over-month gain at this time

April is National Fair Housing Month. For those who are unaware, this month highlights efforts to end housing discrimination and raise awareness about fair housing rights. It also commemorates the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose final fight in the battle for civil rights centered on fair housing. In a move to