Real Estate

Lumber at the site of a house under construction in the Cielo at Sand Creek by Century Communities housing development in Antioch, California, U.S., on Thursday, March 31, 2022. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Bank regulators on Thursday proposed the first sweeping changes in more than 25 years to a controversial law

The first quarter of 2022 saw more markets reach double-digit annual price gains than the previous quarter, according to the National Association of Realtors’ latest quarterly report. Seventy percent of 185 measured metros experienced such price gains, up from 66% in the preceding quarter. These increases come as median single-family existing-home prices rose at a

Real estate listings Adam Jeffery | CNBC A brief calm in the midst of a rising interest rate storm boosted weekly mortgage demand ever so slightly last week, but it is unlikely to be the start of a new trend. Rates have already moved sharply higher this week. Total mortgage application volume rose 2.5% for

In this article MS Main residence at 241 Bedford Rd in Greenwich, CT Anthony Acocella / Modern Angles The Gold Coast of Connecticut soon might become the Crypto Coast if this real estate listing is any indication. The owner of a Greenwich estate is willing to accept cryptocurrency as payment for its $6.5 million asking

The client breathlessly shows her designer photos from a recent resort vacation, asking, “I loved this in our hotel bathroom; can we get one for our shower here?” It’s a question that has been posed by thousands of clients for dozens of years. It’s one I heard in more than a decade of designing residential

New Realtor.com research spotlights Asian Americans’ unique barriers to achieving the dream of homeownership and associated struggles during the pandemic. “Our analysis shows the Asian American homeownership gap persists, underscoring the significant racial disparities that still exist in real estate today,” said Danielle Hale, chief economist at Realtor.com. “Despite this community having some of the

Kali9 | E+ | Getty Images The loss of a spouse is up there with the most challenging experiences you might face in this lifetime. With the understandable barrage of emotions you might face, it is probably hard to imagine taking concrete steps to secure your financial future. But this is exactly the time to

Lifestylevisuals | E+ | Getty Images Adjustable-rate mortgages are making a comeback. With interest rates surging, more buyers are turning to ARMs, which offer lower initial rates than fixed-rate loans. However, after a certain period, the rate on the ARM adjusts to reflect current market conditions. “You have double the number of borrowers out there

The residential schools established across North American to assimilate and Christianize the children of the native tribes are well-known for the terrible suffering they caused: earlier this month, Pope Francis issued a formal apology on behalf of the Roman Catholic Church to survivors and families impacted by Canadian residential schools. These schools did not only

Former President Donald Trump looks on before speaking during a tour to an unfinished section of the border wall on June 30, 2021 in Pharr, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images A New York judge Friday kept a contempt of court finding in place against former President Donald Trump despite new affidavits from Trump and

In order to seriously address climate change there will need to be major changes in the US transportation sector because it represents 29% of our total US greenhouse gas emissions. Electric cars and SUVs are widely promoted as a solution; however, that change is only climate-friendly if the grid used to charge them is dramatically

This oceanfront mansion in Highland Beach, FL sold for $40 million breaking a local record for the town. Robert Stevens The supply of luxury homes and condos in South Florida isn’t merely tight. It’s worse than that. “This isn’t just a decline in inventory,” said Jonathan Miller, CEO of Miller Samuel, an appraisal and consulting

The typical home buyer’s monthly mortgage payment rose 39%, the largest year-over-year gain on record as the average 30-year-fixed rate hovered at a 12-year high of 5.1%. That’s according to a new report from Redfin, a technology-powered real estate brokerage. Redfin’s data on home buyer mortgage payments is based on asking-price data going back to

Stifled by strict Covid restrictions in Hong Kong, residents from the financial hub are continuing to move to its rival, Singapore. Roslan Rahman | AFP | Getty Images SINGAPORE — After eight years in Hong Kong, Jonathan Benarr is giving up that city for a new set of attractions — in Singapore. “Hong Kong was

Continuing a recent trend for high-end properties in Dubai, a luxury residence in Jumeirah Bay Island has closed for a record-breaking number, this time for highest recorded residential price per square foot. Located in the renowned Bulgari Resort and Residences development, the three-bedroom unit sold for AED 40 million (roughly US $10.9 million), according to

Topline The housing market has taken off this year as home prices continue to surge amid high inflation and ongoing supply chain issues, but some experts say prices could soon level out as mortgage rates rise and demand drops. Key Facts With the Federal Reserve gearing up to reduce its portfolio of roughly $5 trillion

A sale pending sign is posted in front of a home for sale on March 18, 2022 in San Rafael, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Mortgage rates moved even higher last week, crashing refinance demand and prompting potential homebuyers to apply for riskier loan products which offer lower rates. Total mortgage application volume fell

Mother’s Day is almost here. If you’ve been searching for the best Mother’s Day Gifts, its’s impossible to go wrong with something for the home. After all, clothing is a gamble and jewelry can be pricy. So why not choose something truly special she can appreciate every day. Whether mom’s home is more traditional, contemporary

Artist rendering courtesy Oceanix, BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group. The United Nations, a floating city architecture firm called Oceanix, and the South Korean city of Busan on Tuesday unveiled the prototype for a floating, sustainable version of the key shipping hub. Floating cities could be a way to mitigate the effects of sea level rise caused by

Christine Quinn might be best known as a cast member on Netflix’s hit show Selling Sunset, but the L.A.-based real estate maven’s latest role goes beyond traditional real estate. Quinn and her husband, Christian Dumontet, a software engineer, tech entrepreneur and investor, who sold his company Foodler to Grubhub in 2017 for $65 million (bootstrapped

Liubomyr Vorona | Istock | Getty Images Money and family – what two subjects bring up more for us? And so when a relative comes to you asking for financial help, and the two are combined, it’s only natural to feel overwhelmed. “Being solicited for money from someone you love can cause discomfort that you

For the past two decades, Alice + Olivia has been one of the biggest names in fashion and there couldn’t be a better way to celebrate this milestone than by launching a collaboration with Tempaper. “I admire Stacey Bendet’s bold and brave approach,” says Tempaper co-founder and chief creative officer, Jennifer Matthews. “Her powerhouse personality

House “sold” sign Peoria, Illinois Daniel Acker | Bloomberg | Getty Images Sales of existing homes dropped 2.7% in March to a seasonally adjusted, annualized rate of 5.77 million units, according to the National Association of Realtors. February’s reading was also revised downward with a larger-than-usual dent, from 6.02 million units to 5.93 million. March

Millions of Americans are living in communities with precarious climate conditions, in houses that feel overpriced. There is a solution for many of these people, though: Move to one of the so-called climate havens. Climate havens or climate destinations are situated in places that avoid the worst effects of natural disasters and have the infrastructure

As a real estate agent in 2022, social media is essential. I could speak on this topic all day long, but my advice really boils down to one key message: Generate high-quality content that delivers value to your audience. That is how you grow a following, keep the attention of potential leads, and (most importantly)

In this article GOOGL Google officially opened its new mixed-use campus on New York’s Hudson River that includes a two-acre rooftop and public gathering spaces. Photo courtesy of Google As Google employees return to campus life following over two years of remote work, the company has a splashy new office for workers in New York.

Stacie, Simba, Gleep Glop, Richard and Cookie are just some of the robots that line the floor of the manufacturing facility at Autovol in Boise. The robots were named in a contest by the children of the solutioneers who work at the 400,000-square-foot offsite construction facility. More than 200 solutioneers work there and enjoy the

New York State Attorney General Letitia James in New York City, November 19, 2019. Lucas Jackson | Reuters Former President Donald Trump asked a judge to reject New York Attorney General Letitia James’ bid to hold him in contempt for allegedly failing to comply with a subpoena as part of a civil investigation into his

For 100 years, the grand brick and limestone apartment buildings of Park Avenue, Fifth Avenue, and Central Park West telegraphed an aura of New York City power and prestige. Their beautiful marble and terrazzo lobbies whispered of privilege. Being acknowledged as worthy by the co-op boards who held sway over these properties and creating a

If you’ve been shopping for major appliances, you’ve probably experienced the frustration of poor selection and repeated delays. “AHAM has been very involved with a coalition of associations who have worked together since the supply chain issues started,” comments Jill Notini, vice president for the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers, adding, “It’s not only the