Real Estate

A new housing market report is a wake-up call that what goes up must come down. Existing home sales dipped in February, continuing a seesawing pattern of gains and declines over the last few months, according to the National Association of Realtors. Each of the four major U.S. regions saw sales fall on a month-over-month

A long-awaited gondola at the Palisades Tahoe Ski Resort is set to be completed for 2022-23 ski season, linking the two mountains for the first time in history. The base-to-base gondola will climb and descend nearly 2,000 vertical feet over a 16-minute ride, creating a quick connection between the Olympic Valley and Alpine Meadows Ski

“Sleep is the foundation for good health. It improves mood, attention, health, learning and so many other aspects of life,” says Dr. Lynelle Schneeberg, a fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and author of Become Your Child’s Sleep Coach. “Poor sleep can lead to depression, weight gain, increased risky behaviors, and many other

Pandemic-related lockdowns and remote work made vacation destinations ultra-desirable as affluent buyers took advantage of low mortgage rates. But demand for vacation homes dropped sharply in February, with mortgage-rate locks for second homes reaching their lowest level since May 2020, according to a new report from Redfin, a technology-powered real estate brokerage. Demand was still

With summer on the way, people from all over will soon return to the United State’s vast wealth of lakes, rivers and mountains to partake in the adventure and thrill of outdoor recreation. As buyers continue to show an interest in real estate that promotes an outdoor lifestyle and natural serenity, smaller towns and cities

Social media, television and especially YouTube can make DIY projects look incredibly easy, especially when it comes to bathroom renovations. Just demo, sand, prime and paint those old cabinets, change out the vanity, and re-tile. All you need is a weekend and an enthusiasm for sweat equity. But in reality, saving cash on a DIY

In a market where home values are hitting new record highs, multifunctional homes with features that accommodate both work and play are fetching even higher prices than the competition. Zillow’s 2022 Home Features That Sell analysis finds listings mentioning remote work-friendly features and amenities that make it easier to unwind and entertain at home can

Now that people are spending more time at home and going to the office less often, a new trend is growing towards outdoor workspaces. Outdoor workspaces offer a versatile solution for people who need a designated space for working from home, crafting, doing homework and more. They provide the security and comfort of being at

Red Hill in Victoria, Australia, lays claim to rich earth, luxurious properties, and, now, a new record in residential sales prices. A family estate on the Mornington Peninsula sold after 17 days on the market for within the quoted price range of AUD 25 million to 27 million (about US $18 million to $19.5 million),

Treasured homes along the California coast often come with a Hollywood connection. In Montecito, El Fureidis, a grand mansion most notably featured as the home and symbol of extreme wealth for Al Pacino’s titular character in the 1983 film Scarface, is now on the market for $39,995,000. Few properties capture the imagination like Montecito’s El

For the past few decades, culture has created a new norm in which youth are funneled straight from high school to college, rarely considering any other options, despite what is best suited for the individual. Profiling and stereotypes about people involved in trades were barriers because trade work was considered dirty, according to Eric Peralez,

By Caroline Giroux The Rise of Proptech Real estate is one of the largest asset classes in the world, comprising over $225 trillion; ~$50 trillion in the United States alone. Historically, the industry has been a slow adopter of technology due to its capital intensity and illiquidity, the longevity of assets, many different stakeholders, and

On July 4, 2020, the Cooper family started a journey they will never forget. The couple, Dave and Jennifer, had already dedicated themselves to housing and the progress and evolution of better construction techniques, but decided to level up during COVID by buying a motorhome to tour the country to find the most compelling case

Those who live for the NCAA Basketball Tournament every March know this is more than a sporting event. It’s a religion, one that requires strategic placement in front of a hangar-sized TV to catch every nail-biting second. To fully enjoy, you don’t want to view from beyond the arc, but instead from almost close enough

In the San Francisco Bay area, the quaint town of Piedmont is known for its excellent public schools, close-knit community feel and short commute to San Francisco. It is home to a legendary Jacobean Revival estate designed in 1917 by renowned California architect Albert Farr. Albert L. Farr, born in Omaha, Nebraska, spent most of

Often categorized as a vacation destination, the Bahamas has seen a surge this past year in residential communities, with buyers primarily from North America and Western Europe now owning second homes all across the tropical archipelago. Incentivized in part by tax advantages, foreign investors are shaping the luxury real estate market of the Bahamas, with

The Winfields area of the North York neighborhood of Toronto, Canada, is made up of tree-lined streets, spacious family homes and parkland. Among the palatial homes there are newly built mansions such as this stone-exterior estate, which looks right in keeping with its neighbors. Steps off the circular driveway lead up to a portico supported

Roofstock, a platform for investing in the single-family rental rental market, announced yesterday a Series E raise of $240 million, raising its valuation to $1.94 billion. Founded in 2015, the company had previously been valued at $600 million in January 2020. SoftBank Vision Fund 2 led the round with participation from a long list of

Paved with 16th century cobblestones and lined with historic row homes, Calle Aldama is an intact Spanish colonial street in central Mexico’s San Miguel de Allende. But look beyond one arched entry, and Casa Arcadia has peeled back the years. The modernized house was rebuilt by SMA Architecture & Design and decorated by Rachel Horn

Having been born and raised in Los Angeles and with almost two decades of experience in southern California’s luxury real estate, Paul Stukin has been a first-hand witness to the constant evolution of one of the country’s most dynamic markets. The luxury real estate specialist, who started his career with Hilton & Hyland in 2005