Real Estate

Kaisa Group Holdings City Plaza development under construction in Shanghai, China, on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 Qilai Shen | Bloomberg | Getty Images Trading in shares of Chinese real estate developer Kaisa was halted Wednesday for the second time in two months, as troubles in China’s property sector resurfaced this week. The developer had been

Ultimate synergy is on display in the Arizona desert as Dale Chihuly marries his glass sculptures to nature and architecture at Phoenix’s Desert Botanical Garden and in Scottsdale at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West. Open to the public now through June 19, 2022, Chihuly in The Desert showcases a remarkable confluence of American art and architecture set

In this article 3333-HK A housing complex by Chinese property developer Evergrande in Beijing. Noel Celis | AFP | Getty Images Evergrande is set to forge ahead into a restructuring that would include all of its offshore public bonds and private debt, according to analysts. The troubled real estate developer, swamped by $300 billion of

The striking blue waters edging Camp de Mar, on the Spanish island of Mallorca, have a mesmerizing quality. The quiet resort village is known for its sun, sand, beaches and sheltered coves. It’s also a celebrity and glitterati hotspot. This modern two-house compound is set on the water with direct access to the Balearic Sea.

Daniel Acker | Bloomberg | Getty Images Home prices are still considerably higher than they were a year ago, when the pandemic caused a massive run on housing, but the gains are finally starting to ease up. Home prices rose 19.5% in September year over year, down from a 19.8% annual gain in August, according

It’s no secret that Charleston, South Carolina, is fast-becoming one of the world’s most popular cities. The Holy City continues to top lists across the globe as one of the best places to live, and recent forecasts project the housing market in Charleston to be among the top ten in the U.S. for the next

Hundreds of thousands of homeowners could soon lose or sell their homes as Covid-related mortgage bailout programs expire. The federal government, big banks and mortgage servicers started emergency programs when the pandemic hit early last year, shutting down vast swaths of the economy. The bailouts allowed millions of homeowners to miss payments, some for up

Do you want more out of your career and life in 2022? Here’s a huge secret any successful salesperson will tell you: Nobody at the top is winging it. Nobody making huge sales is waking up each day without a plan. The clients and money and opportunities you want are not coming to you—EVER. It’s

If you want to buy a house in the next year, be prepared to save up and act fast. The housing market has been red hot for the past 18 months, with buyers sometimes opting to skip many of the traditional strappings of the process, such as appraisals, inspections or even seeing the house in-person

The much-anticipated Aston Martin Residences in Miami achieved another milestone this week with the topping out of the 391-unit building, bringing it one step closer to expected completion in 2022. Located in downtown Miami, it is the first residential project for Aston Martin, who was tapped by developer G&G Business Developments to create the design

courtneyk | E+ | Getty Images With soaring home values, many sellers expect a sizable profit when listing their property. However, capital gains taxes may put a damper on their windfall.  Home sales profits are considered capital gains, taxed at federal rates of 0%, 15% or 20% in 2021, depending on income. The IRS offers

Shopping for a new home in late November most likely gave frustrated buyers little to be thankful for as demand for homes continued to outpace supply. The number of homes for sale hit an all-time low during the week ending November 28, according to a new report from Redfin, a technology-powered real estate brokerage. During that period,

Daniel Acker | Bloomberg | Getty Images Mortgage rates rose decisively again for most of last week, causing a massive drop in mortgage demand, but on Friday everything changed with the news of the Covid omicron variant. Last week the average rate on the 30-year mortgage with conforming loan balance ($548,250 or less) increased to

Whether it’s a candle, fragrance diffuser, or room spray, home fragrances are the unsung hero of decor. A scent can evoke a nostalgic feeling especially for the holidays, set the mood for a party, or at the very least, help mask odors from cooking, pets, and children. Candles and diffusers can also be a great

Pedestrians walk past commercial real estate in Manhattan. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Stocks of the nation’s largest office REITs moved lower again Tuesday, as the office market faces new concerns over the Omicron variant of Covid. This comes on top of a new cooling in office demand, which had been improving sharply

Professional dancer and host of HGTV’s Design Star: Next Gen Allison Holker-Boss is having an incredible holiday season. Not only is she taking some well-deserved time with her family, but her home is cozier and more fabulous than ever thanks to a partnership with Pottery Barn. After recently transforming her living room and documenting it

In this article AMZN CBRE PLD JLL FDX UPS XPO For every Cyber Monday purchase, there is a warehouse employee packing up those soon-to-be presents. The big online shopping holiday comes amid a warehouse shortage across the United States as distribution center vacancy rates are at all-time lows. Nearly 96% of existing industrial space is

Down through the eons, the architecture profession has justifiably won numberless plaudits for breakthrough designs and head-turning skylines. But many within the industry believe too little emphasis has been placed on business growth. It wasn’t until October 1972 that U.S. architects were permitted to submit competitive bids and advertise. Architects in the UK were hamstrung

Zephyr18 | iStock | Getty Images During the pandemic, rents across the country dropped – but they’re quickly bouncing back. That means many tenants, especially those who nabbed a place at a discounted rate in the last year or two, will be in store for an unpleasant surprise come lease renewal time. “Unfortunately, many renters

Javea, Spain, is a picturesque resort destination known for its wide sand beaches and rocky coves. The coastal town in the province of Alicante hugs the Mediterranean Sea. Buildings in its historic core blend locally sourced golden sandstone with whitewashed walls. Rising above the water are headlands and hillsides dotted with newer developments of ocean-view