Real Estate

This past year was remarkable for its deal volume, but below the surface, several trends emerged which may be instructional heading into the new year. From a growing divide of luxury coops and condos, to townhouses finding a bid, to New York City investment metrics, the prodigious deal volume in 2021 backlit these trends with

Affluence is nothing new to the town of Paradise Valley, Arizona. For decades, this small suburb of Phoenix has been the most expensive ZIP Code in Arizona, with residents the likes of the Kellogg family, Michael Phelps and Muhammad Ali. But even for a town that former U.S. Vice President Dan Quayle, Mike Tyson and

From San Diego to Santa Barbara, 2021 was a record-breaking year for luxury real estate setting the stage for 2022. Sales activity reached historic levels in 2021 as did prices throughout Southern California. Here’s a look at what’s ahead in some of the hottest local luxury markets. Greater San Diego Andy Nelson, president of Willis

Depending on your vantage, 2021 was either one of the strongest or one of the most challenging housing markets in a generation. Across a range of government and private measures, house prices have posted their largest year-over-year increases, rising to record-shattering highs. In nominal terms, prices have catapulted past their 2006 peak, and are 10%

West Hollywood’s newest hot spot doesn’t have a sign outside but it’s about to have lines out front. Situated above Stone Street LA, Bathtub Gin, is a speakeasy-themed bar and restaurant. This beautifully designed space truly feels like a 1920’s style old Hollywood party, but instead of seeing Charlie Chaplin, the upscale clientele is generally

The readers have spoken – that is, if clicks can talk. Most of the top-viewed homes of 2021 among Forbes Global Properties listings were located in the U.S. But among those in France, a 19th century stone chateau with an 18-hole golf course took the win. The Groupe Mercure offering is currently priced at nearly

As the world begins to open up again, there is renewed interest in coworking spaces and retail. So why not combine both concepts? This is exactly what three interior designers did in the Larchmont Village neighborhood of Los Angeles to create Maquette. Located in a converted bungalow at 507 North Larchmont Boulevard, it is exactly what

It’s a Wonderful Life is a great movie but what the heck is a ‘Building and Loan’?  At the beginning of the movie, during the 1920s, Building & Loans were huge. But by the end of the movie, right after World War 2, in real life, most Building & Loans had already gone out of

The new year traditionally brings with it resolutions: we make intentions to lose weight, drink less, exercise more, be kinder or more patient or just generally be better people.  What if you were to make some resolutions for your house? Here are five ways to approach your home with increased respect and sensitivity. Houses, like

The first Standard Hotel opened its doors in 1999, and ever since, has since disrupted the boutique hospitality industry with its ultra-cool brand of design, community and culture. Today, it has locations throughout the US, the UK, Maldives, Thailand—and will be opening its first residences in Miami, in partnership with Rosso Development. The Standard Residences

2021 was an interesting year for interior design. We saw lots of new interior design trends including more traditional looks, fluting, and wallpaper everywhere. But many of the styles that were popular in 2021 won’t stay that way for long. 2022 will be an interesting year for interior design as we collectively try to get

Telluride, Colorado, is a Rocky Mountain gem. A world-class ski resort with luxury real estate, the historic former mining town is surrounded by the towering 13,000-foot mountain peaks of the San Juan Mountains, measures about one square mile and has a population of about 2,500. Located in southwestern Colorado, Telluride has its own distinctive four-season

Nearly two years into the pandemic, we are still spending more at home than we have in previous years. So the way our living spaces look has become more important than ever. But design isn’t exclusive to aesthetics anymore— functionality has become essential. These two factors have been the biggest influences on interior design trends.  

As it has for 21 months, the pandemic will put a damper on a variety of things this week, from holiday theater performances to blow-out New Year’s Eve celebrations. Then again, sales of new residences in coveted urban nooks have not been among the traditions falling to the virus this year. A case in point

Like most metro markets around the country, Boston, Massachusetts, saw home and condominium sales stall and halt in the early months of the pandemic. Then May and June 2020 dawned and the race to the suburbs began. And the pace has not slowed as sales activity and sales price numbers continue to hit historic highs. 

While most oceanfront hotels are known for traditional beach style with seashell decor and lots of kitsch, Tower23 in San Diego couldn’t be a more unique getaway. This modern hotel appeals to tourists, surfers, or simply anyone who needs a chic retreat in the area. Located in the Pacific Beach neighborhood, it has the vibe

We have more stringent requirements from our spaces after knowing them all too well for the past two years. We are over our love affair with gray. Waterfall kitchen islands look like last year’s hot trend – other words, dated. We are tired of shiplap, of white kitchens, of tiny ‘home office alcoves,’ and being

Restored and expanded for a 2020s lifestyle, this artful Midcentury Modern home in Beverly Hills’ Trousdale Estates traces its origins to a starlet and a master architect. The minimalist residence was built for Paris-born actress Corinne Calvet, who voiced Rita Hayworth in French versions of American films. She would go on to be signed by

As 2021 comes to a close, many companies including Zillow, Yelp, Wayfair Professional, and 1stDibs released their end of year reports consisting of consumer statistics, professional input and market data on the most popular home trends of 2021 along with predictions for 2022. But were all these findings the same? It’s important to note the

At the start of 2021, the home market is overwhelmingly in favor of buyers. With a lack of homes on the market and cheap interest rates, buyers are driving up housing prices. The U.S. housing market avoided a downturn during the pandemic, but it went on one of the hottest streaks in American history during