Real Estate

A sign advertising home loan rates for purchase or refinancing at a Bank of America in New York. Scott Mlyn | CNBC After rising at the end of the year, mortgage rates dropped sharply last week. That drove demand from current homeowners hoping to save on their monthly payments, but it did little to excite

On Mykonos, the Greek island known for A-list visitors, gorgeous beaches, iconic windmills, vibrant nightlife, chic and trendy restaurants and the ghost of Jackie O, Psarou Beach is considered optimal. Now Villa Serenity, a magnificent mansion perched on a steep hillside directly above Psarou Beach, combines five-star hotel luxury amenities with the best qualities of

As study after study confirms, there’s simply no end to the benefits humans derive from being close to nature. Exposure to greenery has been shown to lower stress levels, improve eye health, inspire greater creativity, enhance sleep, sharpen mental focus, provide more energy and engender in folks a deeper commitment to staying fit, among many

Prospective buyers view a real estate showing. Carline Jean | Sun Sentinel | Tribune News Service | Getty Images Mortgage rates are still twice what they were a year ago, but home prices have been falling since June, and that’s finally making consumers feel better about what had been an overheated, highly competitive housing market.

A peaceful life in the countryside. An orchard of 72 olive-producing trees. Construction that dates to 1700. These are among the charms of a stone villa being offered for sale in the hills near Todi in the Umbria region of central Italy. Yet the property is close to shopping and services. The center of the

A sign is posted in front of a home that is for sale on December 19, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. Mario Tama | Getty Images Home prices are falling into a deep winter chill, as higher mortgage rates push more buyers to the sidelines. Prices in November were still 8.6% higher than during the

In a key sign that the tide is turning in favor of home buyers, sellers gave concessions to buyers in 41.9% of home sales in the fourth quarter—the highest share of any three-month period in Redfin’s records, according to a new report from the technology-powered real estate brokerage. That’s up from just over 30% in

Manhattan apartment sales fell by 29% in the fourth quarter, sparking fears of a frozen market in which buyers and sellers stay on the sidelines due to economic and rate fears. There were 2,546 sales in the quarter, down from 3,560 last year, according to a report from Douglas Elliman and Miller Samuel. The decline

When it comes to winter homes in world-class resorts, the best locations are close to the slopes but away from the crowds. Herein lies the difficulty of finding a residence in popular Vail, Colorado, that is easily accessible yet private. This walk-to-the-slopes mountain contemporary delivers on both counts. The chalet is set steps from pedestrian-friendly

In this article .HSI Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Shoppers walk through a street market in Hong Kong, China, on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022. Photographer: Chan Long Hei/Bloomberg via Getty Images Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Hong Kong stocks kicked off 2023 with the most gains they’ve seen in the first trading session

Hunters Point was no more than an idea five years ago, dreamed up by the passion of Marshall Gobuty, the president and founder of Pearl Homes. Gobuty dialed in on a piece of waterfront land on the Gulf coast of Florida to prove that sustainable, smart communities are possible, which he did to produce a

Minerva Studio | Istock | Getty Images Some expenses that go with homeownership can often be unpredictable — and costly. Last year, homeowners spent an average of $6,000 on maintenance and repairs, according to a recent report from insurance firm Hippo. A separate study from home services website Angi that measured similar 2022 costs shows

The 939 Coast complex rises above La Jolla Cove Beach along the Southern California coast. The oceanview condo building is a local landmark, a secure haven and, for many, a home. Both residents and rental guests can avail themselves of such luxury services as 24-hour concierge, valet parking, doormen, a community pool, spa and gym.

A ‘For Sale’ sign stands in a vacant lot near new homes in Dunlap, Illinois. Daniel Acker | Bloomberg | Getty Images After a brief reprieve in the first half of December, mortgage interest rates shot up again to end the year, weighing on mortgage demand. Mortgage application volume was down 13.2% at the end

Exercise shows up on most New Year’s resolutions lists. Is it one of yours? If so, it may be a source of frustration as well as motivation. Getting to a gym doesn’t fit with your work or family schedule. Waiting on a piece of equipment feels like a colossal waste of time. You prefer your

Sales of luxury homes fell 38.1% year over year during the three months ending November 30, 2022, the biggest decline on record, according to a new report from Redfin, a technology-powered real estate brokerage. That outpaced the record 31.4% decline in sales of non-luxury homes. Redfin’s data goes back to 2012. The luxury market and

Every style comes back sooner or later, they say, and this may well be the year we reawaken our passion for the early-20th century style called Art Nouveau. Popular between 1890 and 1910 during the Belle Epoque period, the short-lived style quickly became wildly popular as a reaction the academic art, eclecticism and historicism of

Home prices go up and down according to supply and demand. Very simple. But because homes aren’t commodities like wheat and corn it’s much harder to predict how much supply and demand there actually is. I’ve been following home prices for 40 years but the sharp rise during the pandemic caught me by surprise. None

What were 2022’s top trends with impacts on the wellness potential of our homes and housing markets? It’s worth noting them for their likely strength in the new year. Clearly, Covid is still playing a role in how homeowners choose to enhance their homes and how builders market them. Technology is also an ongoing and

With record inflation, rising interest rates and crashing stocks, this year didn’t leave the real estate market unscathed. In March, Forbes contributor Mike Maher asked the pressing questions: Will the housing market continue to bubble? Will it burst? Is there even a bubble? By December, the answer was here: The steeply rising home prices brought