Real Estate

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

Signing on to represent an expired listing or a property that failed to sell before the listing’s expiration date is not something every real estate agent eagerly undertakes. After all, an expired listing may signal a problematic property, difficult sellers or an unpredictable market. However, for top Beverly Hills agent Paul Salazar, rebranding expired or

During the pandemic, Americans not only hunkered down, they hunkered down with the new pets they’d adopted to share their lonely exile until the virus had been quelled. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, about one in five U.S. households – approximately 2.3 million – adopted a “pandemic pet.”

Almost half a century ago, Boston’s skyline went from ordinary to extraordinary with the arrival of the then-new Hancock and Prudential skyscrapers. In the decades since, the city has watched as its homegrown companies have led the nation in one advancement after another, bringing transformative innovation to medicine, technology and education. Some felt, however, that

Buying a sofa is rarely easy for anyone. It’s one of the most major decisions for the home and needs to be the right mix of style, functionality, and price. Since 2020, it’s also become a far more stressful process because of supply chain issues and other manufacturer delays. Enter 7th Avenue. This innovative direct-to-consumer

Several new high-end developments have come to the downtown district of Quebec’s largest city in recent years, delivering penthouse-caliber luxury to the center of a city steeped in history and tradition. In 1111 Atwater, Le Sherbrooke, The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Montreal, Victoria Sur Le Parc and 1 Square Phillips, current and future residents have the opportunity

The American Institute of Architects’ fourth quarter Home Design Trends Survey of its members reflects the need for affordable housing, resilient communities and sustainability. “The latest results—focusing on neighborhood design—found that popularity for higher-density development and mixed-use facilities continued to flourish in 2022, even with new construction slowing in all housing sectors,” the report summarizes.

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin If you plan on raising your cash investment income in 2023, a position in REITs (real estate investment trusts) may help you do it. REITs are dividend-paying entities that own or finance real estate. They can make their money through rents, property sales, interest income or

You know the saying “show me the money”? Well, money talks when it comes to negotiating a home purchase. Roughly one-third (31.9%) of home purchases were paid for with all cash in October, according to a new report from Redfin, a technology-powered real estate brokerage. That’s up from 29.9% a year earlier and the highest

Alo is more than just a fashion brand, it’s a true lifestyle company with a thriving fitness platform called Alo Moves, a beauty line, and 30 retail locations throughout the United States and Canada. Located just a few minutes from the Beverly Hills store, at 9830 Wilshire Boulevard, is the brand’s worldwide headquarters. This iconic

Home sales tumbled for the 1oth straight month in November, according to the National Association of Realtors. All four major U.S. regions recorded month-over-month and year-over-year declines. Home sales – completed transactions that include single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops – waned 7.7% from October to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.09 million in