Real Estate

There’s no bolder design choice than the color red. It’s a not color that’s simply settled on. No one purchases a ruby sofa or paints walls burgundy by accident. Most interior designers agree, there is no hue quite as intentional.  After years of boring beige and brown, this color is beginning to re-emerge. “Trends and

In Tulsa, Oklahoma, visionaries and entrepreneurs are teaming up with city agencies to undo the terrible damage done in 1921. The Greenwood neighborhood in North Tulsa, known as Black Wall Street, was an affluent African-American community with thriving local businesses, two newspapers, churches and well-known physicians, lawyers, realtors and other professionals. It was a community with so

Builder headaches from Tahoe to Boston include lumber prices, labor issues, land, and material shortages. Builderonline.com recently reported that the “latest lumber price hikes add more than $18,600 to new homes.” Last May, feeling the effects of the pandemic, lumber prices spiked to $1,500 per thousand board feet. Prices then leveled off for a bit.

A penthouse apartment is a sought-after dwelling in any major metropolitan area – enabling the owner to be part of the city while surveying it from a private perch above.  This 31st floor residence atop the John Ross building in Portland takes in 360-degree views of mountains, rivers and the cityscape. Floor-to-ceiling windows and a

Just 54 years ago, the Fair Housing Act was signed, actively outlawing housing discrimination on the basis of race, color and national origin. However, a decades-old housing policy known as redlining has had a long-lasting effect on American society and the economic health of Black households in particular. Recently, additional government protections, social justice movements

Large family estates are notoriously private and personal. Foxhill, a newspaper family’s midcentury manse with sweeping ocean views above one of San Diego’s most revered communities, seamlessly embodies both. Its privacy derives from the hilltop location. Foxhill sits on 32 acres, making it the largest contiguous residential site in La Jolla. “Privacy abounds, and there

From blush to millennial, the color pink has been a major interior design trend in recent years. There’s a reason for this— it’s fun, feminine, and makes a big design impact, whether it’s an accent wall or an entire room filled with pink furniture and decor. Unlike neutrals or earth tones, pink is always a

Anyone have anything planned for this Sunday? Wait a second. Isn’t this Sunday the date of the biggest single-day event on any year’s sporting calendar? For those New Yorkers lacking ducats for the Colossal Contest at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, the next best thing may be settling in at one of the luxe screening

Home-buyers looking to get in on a piece of the action on Lake Tahoe may face similar challenges in 2022 to that of a year ago, when the number of available residential listings hovered at about a six-week inventory—roughly 230 properties. Despite such a depleted supply, which resulted in 20% fewer transactions, the total dollar

Though it’s the middle of winter in much of the northern part of the world, warm weather will arrive before we know it. These properties can help prepare for the dog days of summer with spectacular pools.  The Westwind Residence features multiple structures set around a central pool pavilion, all … [+] surrounded by the

Burnout is not a new phenomenon, but it is on the rise as the pandemic makes forced remote work a lingering reality. Even those people who initially embraced work-from-home can’t hide from increased levels of stress and mental fatigue. Too much solitude, household chaos and the pressure to be “always on” have added to feelings

Short-term luxury rental company Wander announced today a Series A raise of $20 million and the opening of their booking platform to the general public. Founded just nine months ago, by Forbes’ 30 Under 30 alum John Andrew Entwistle, the startup has already surpassed 30,000 users on their waitlist and over 2,000 founding members who

From Valentine’s Day to American Heart Month, February has long been associated with love. That makes this month a great time to demonstrate how much you care about the people you love by putting an estate plan in place. If you already have one, now may be a good time to update your plan if

The increasing pressure of inflation on the American economy, and household, is making cost of living an even greater issue than it had already been. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the consumer price index for all items increased by 7% over the last 12 months from December 2020 to December 2021. That’s

Location is certainly paramount when it comes to real estate. These properties, from a Pacific Northwest Colonial tucked away amidst manicured gardens to a penthouse with an iconic waterfront view Down Under, offer luxurious amenities in even more striking surroundings. Here’s a closer look at what’s for sale on the global market: The estate at

It’s early days for the 2022 housing market, but new data shows home buyers are already off to the real estate races. In the first month of the year, the typical home sold faster than in any prior January, according to the Realtor.com Monthly Housing Report released today. Compared to January’s national pace, homes sold

Simple kitchen and bath improvements are what home shoppers desire the most, according to a new analysis released today by home-buying platform Knock. Although the housing market is fiercely competitive, an updated home still tugs at buyers’ heartstrings, selling an average of 30% faster than a home without improvements. “Getting a home ready for sale can be

Visitors flock to Napa for the wine, which is justly famous and worth the trip. But, until now, they have had to choose between lodgings in posh hotels, ho-hum chains, or in personal, but quirky and unpredictable bed and breakfast inns. Now there is lodging in an intimate inn that also provides every luxurious amenity

Southern California’s Topanga Canyon is known for magnificent residences and famous neighbors. Still, celebrity hatmaker Nick Fouquet’s geodesic dome home stands out as a stunning residence with expansive views and a fascinating backstory. When Fouquet, 38, bought the property for $950,000 in November 2016, he was looking for a place with high ceilings that would

Bring your architect! This, along with similar code phrases, means that the apartment you’re about to view needs work — and probably a lot of it. To compensate for future headaches, sellers tend to offer buyers a lower price upfront. Since the pandemic, however, interest in fixer-uppers has waned considerably compared to move-in ready units