Transportation is responsible for 27% of the US carbon footprint. The solution for diesel engines could be a shift to biofuels and a new technology could add bioethanol to that list Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/HKLWC4a
Friday, April 29, 2022
The Brutal Past And The Effort To Heal At A Nevada Indian School
At one time, there were 367 Indian boarding schools in 30 states of the United States. This Nevada school is beginning to tell the children's stories. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/HKLWC4a
Online Interior Design Service Havenly Acquires Custom Furniture Brand, The Inside
Virtual design for real life style Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/HKLWC4a
National Fair Housing Alliance, Redfin Agree To Settlement Expanding Access To Real Estate Services In Communities Of Color
The changes will increase access to Redfin’s real estate services across the country and help counter residential segregation. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/HKLWC4a
Lab Launched In Pittsburgh To Develop Construction Labor Along With New Building Techniques
Pittsburgh-based home building startup Module launches the Last Mile Lab to address residential product and process innovation along with workforce training. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/HKLWC4a
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Average Home Buyer’s Monthly Payment Shot Up 39%—The Biggest Annual Gain On Record
The average 30-year-fixed rate hovered at a 12-year high of 5.1%. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/HKLWC4a
House Prices Continue Rise As Supply Dwindles [Infographic]
Ever since the pandemic housing boom, U.S. house prices have kept on climbing, leaving many potential buyers at a loss of how they could afford a place of their own in a red hot market. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/hiBvVq1
Dipping A Toe In The New York City Rooftop Pool Trend
Developers of New York City residential towers are taking the plunge and including rooftop pools commanding awe-inspiring perspectives on the surrounding city. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/hiBvVq1
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Record-Breaking Bulgari Resort Sale Signals Strong Year For Dubai’s Luxury Property Market
Located in the renowned Bulgari Resort and Residences development, the three-bedroom unit sold for AED 40 million (roughly US $10.9 million). Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/hiBvVq1
New Zoltan Pali-Designed Build Priced At $47.5 Million Aims To Be In Vogue Forever
It is the plight of every home developer to manage the constant march of time with the impermanence of trends. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/hiBvVq1
Property News: Luxury Estates And Mansions Make A Modern Transition
Caught between the push and pull of timeless and modern, many homebuilders today have opted for a marriage of the two. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/hiBvVq1
Janet Jackson Lists Her NYC Apartment For $8.995 Million
Janet Jackson’s home on Manhattan’s West Side has two things every New Yorker wishes for: great views and a corner location in the building, which assures a great deal of natural light. It is now for sale. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/hiBvVq1
Contemporary Hollywood Hills Mansion Seen In HBO’s ‘Ballers’ Lists For $20 Million
Before the new construction, the one-acre hillside property was previously owned for more than 50 years by Leslie Nielsen of "The Naked Gun" and "Airplane!" fame. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/BifMctT
Bernie Madoff’s Former Hamptons Home Is Back On The Market For $22.5 Million
Developer and the home’s latest owner Steven Roth has listed the home that once belonged to Bernie Madoff for $22.5 million. The Hamptons home is located in the sought-after town of Montauk. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/BifMctT
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Home Buying Is Becoming ‘Unaffordable For Most Americans’: Here’s What Experts Predict For The Housing Market In 2022
Monthly mortgage payments are up nearly $500 since last year and more than double what they were a decade ago. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/W5bAfw7
Agrihood Trend Blends Farm-Fresh Food, Easy Country Living And Modern Wellness Design
Agrihoods’ Fresh Appeal Covid-19, which hit cities like New York especially hard, has made agrihoods even more popular, according to real estate broker and land use consultant Kathleen Rose, a member of The Counselors of Real Estate. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/W5bAfw7
Monday, April 25, 2022
Mother’s Day Gift Guide: The Best Gifts For The Home
Express your love and appreciation for mom this year with decor, appliances and other great gifts for the home. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/osL53rH
Iconic Mansion Featured In HBO’s “Westworld” Hits The Market For $23.5 Million
Patios, verandas, terraces and decks maximize outdoor coastal living at this California home. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/osL53rH
Beverly Hills Trophy Home Sells To E-Commerce Heiress For $13.8 Million
Midcentury trademarks, however, can still be seen throughout the home, like walls of movable glass, oversized living spaces and a single-story layout. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/osL53rH
CRE Gains New Life — In Life Science Centers
Life science is growing at such a swift pace that building new centers is not enough. It's also important existing commercial real estate be converted, but not all space is well suited to the task. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/osL53rH
Friday, April 22, 2022
Two Years After Trump And Mar-A-Lago, Palm Beach Real Estate Is Still On Fire
America's infamous "Playground For The Wealthy" has a multi-million dollar, billionaire's supply crisis when it comes to luxury real estate. Developers and buyers are desperately jockeying to keep up while the market is still hot Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/n5r42xN
5 Social Media Secrets All Real Estate Agents Should Know
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. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/n5r42xN
Alice + Olivia And Tempaper Launch An Iconic Wallpaper Collaboration
From the runway to the hallway. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/n5r42xN
‘Selling Sunset’ Star Christine Quinn And Tech Entrepreneur Husband Have Plans To Disrupt The Real Estate Industry
Quinn and husband, Christian Dumontet, launch RealOpen, a real estate startup that bridges the world between digital assets and tangible real estate. The platform allows buyers and sellers to transact via crypto in a safe, secure way. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/n5r42xN
Short-Term Rentals Prove Ideal Complement To Remote Work
At a time when many Americans want to continue working remotely, the increasing prevalence of short-term rentals lets them try out different settings across the country. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/n5r42xN
New Induction Technologies Celebrate Earth Day And Wellness
The nation’s most populous state’s long-term goal is to completely ban the use of gas in buildings, including for residential cooking appliances. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/n5r42xN
Thursday, April 21, 2022
Meet Stacie, Simba, Cookie, And Their Robot Friends Trying To Save US Housing
Robotics meet humans in this super efficient, high quality approach to home building delivering thousands of more affordable homes every year. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/C0ODkuw
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
With The Golden Age Of New York City Co-Ops In Peril, Co-Op Boards Should Consider Changes
As physical problems have arisen in co-ops, the co-op Boards have stubbornly refused to adjust to the times. Without making concessions to these changing tastes and demographics, the market value of co-ops will continue to suffer. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/C0ODkuw
These Eco-Friendly Home Brands Don’t Compromise Style
Eco-friendly furniture and decor has never looked this stylish. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/IQjkF6P
Public/Private Partnerships Are Crucial To Meet The Demand For Affordable Housing
Affordable housing developers and operators play a critical role in rejuvenating neighborhoods in NYC. With that investment has come a double-bottom line approach taken by developers, meaning success is not only measured in financial returns but also by positive impacts made in communities Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/IQjkF6P
When Will The Home Price Bubble Burst?
Today's boom is starting to look a lot like previous ones, which turned into a bubble and then a bust. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/IQjkF6P
Classic Midcentury Modern With A Tie To The Portland Art Museum Asks $8 Million
The Midcentury Modern-inspired residence at the heart of Westwind Farm in Portland, Oregon, boasts a distinguished architectural pedigree. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/IQjkF6P
Rising Home Prices And Apartment Rents Will End Soon: The Mystery Of The Missing Roommate
The rapid increases in home prices and rents will soon be over. To understand why, we must unravel the case of the missing roommate. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/IQjkF6P
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
New Appliance Trends Highlight Wellness Features
Demand is surging and clients, having been stuck at home for so long, are more interested in their health, wellness and home environment than ever before. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/IQjkF6P
Monday, April 18, 2022
Buying A New Home? Here's How To Cleanse It Of Old Energy
Author Neelou Malekpour shares tips from her book, "The Art Of Sacred Smoke." Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/PQgkS1V
1929 Gem Boasts A Firm Social Footing In The History Of An Affluent Suburb In Wellington, New Zealand
Set in Khandallah, an affluent suburb of the capital city, the 1929 house is a showcase of grand-scale opulence and luxury living. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/PQgkS1V
Startup Flips Difficult Onsite Housing Construction Process On Its Head
The onsite construction process is broken - this startup revolutionizes the way it works to make it faster, easier and cost less. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/PQgkS1V
Eco-Friendly Features Help Homes Sell Up To 10 Days Faster
Features that reduce monthly energy bills can help a home sell faster and, sometimes, for more money. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/PQgkS1V
Urban Farming’s International Past, Present And Future
Urban agriculture is the past and, if these growers have any say about it, the future of food production. Via Forbes - Channel Feed https://ift.tt/PQgkS1V
Saturday, April 16, 2022
Click, Click, Close: How Web3 Is Re-Engineering Real Estate
The couple-clicks home-buying experience is something many in the real estate industry have talked about for years. In a transaction that typically requires lots of paperwork, people, and legal checkpoints to happen, it didn’t seem possible. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/AQ01X8p
Here’s Why The Bahamas Are An In-Demand Choice For Luxury U.S. Buyers
From Nassau to Abaco Island, The Bahamas has various options for resort-style living, making it a popular choice for real estate investors and those seeking second-home ownership. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/AQ01X8p
$34-Million Oceanfront Lot Sale In Hawaii Is The Big Island’s Priciest Ever
After a record-breaking year, Hawaii's luxury real estate market has kicked off the second quarter with yet another record—a $33.75-million deal for an oceanfront property on the Island of Hawaii. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/AQ01X8p
Friday, April 15, 2022
Hottest March In Housing History Ends With Signs Of A Cooldown
More buyers were edged out by soaring mortgage rates, sky-high prices and few new listings. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/J9EDaRI
Want Property In Europe? €1 Houses, Digital Nomad Visas, Cash And Other Enticing Offers
There are so many semi-abandoned, small towns in Europe that local officials are inventing creative ways to revitalize their population and economies. Here's your chance. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/J9EDaRI
Eye-Popping Contemporary In Arizona’s Paradise Valley Asks $7 Million
From the front, the playful mix of desert-meets-the-tropics landscaping at this contemporary in Paradise Valley, Arizona, drops a hint: This place is going to be something special. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/J9EDaRI
The Lure Of The Hollywood Hills Continues Even As Home-Prices Climb
Unending sparkling city light views is only one reason with Hollywood Hills has long been in demand. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/J9EDaRI
Thursday, April 14, 2022
New Listings Signal Hope Is On The Horizon For Home Buyers
Buyers continue to snatch up listings quickly, with the typical home spending 38 days on the market in March. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/ZwAsFdC
HUD Secretary Appoints “Racial Equity Czar,” Creating Federal Template On Racial Equity
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia Fudge continues her push to eliminate housing discrimination by selecting Adjoa B. Asamoah as the only Black woman to advise a cabinet secretary on racial equity issues. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/ZwAsFdC
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
A Historic House In Paris’ Montmartre And Must See Pied-À-Terres In The City Of Light
For decades artists come to Montmartre for the French spirit of creation and art. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/ZwAsFdC
How To Know You Hired The Wrong Contractor
Though a newly-built home is a dream of many, a new survey indicates it might be better described as a nightmare. Delays, conflicts and negative emotions are all among the byproducts of many a new home build. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/GolzC1A
Property Spotlight: 3 Southwestern Estate Projects Tailored For The Modern Buyer
Americans are heading out west—or rather, southwest. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/GolzC1A
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Ceramic Tile Provides A Durable Artistic Canvas For Architectural And Interior Designers
Coverings 2022, the global tile expo that landed in Las Vegas last week, provided acres of inspiration. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/GolzC1A
Why EV Charging Is Emerging As The Next Must-Have Building Amenity
American drivers purchased nearly half a million electric vehicles last year, accounting for about 3% of all new cars sold. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/GolzC1A
Mortgage Delinquencies Drop Again As An Uptick In Distressed Sales Looms
All states and metro areas saw mortgage delinquency rates decline year over year. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/GolzC1A
Monday, April 11, 2022
Support Is Growing For Expanding Housing Options To Improve Affordability
Across 26 metro areas, residents largely support allowing missing middle homes in residential neighborhoods. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/5SPhEsl
Perfect Pairing: L.A.-Area Wine And Olive Oil Estate Aims For $16.5 Million
Villa Oneiro, Greek for “house of dreams,” was created by shopping center developer and architect Ernest Hahn for use as his personal residence. He is said to have chosen the site because of its five usable acres and expansive views that take in the Santa Monica Bay and the L.A Basin. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/5SPhEsl
Bruce Willis’ Former Caribbean Estate Is Back On The Market For $37.5 Million
The actor has been selling off some of his prized properties as his health has declined. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/5SPhEsl
Fresh From Florida: Tampa Bay’s Luxurious New Trappings
When it comes to offering tempting luxury, Tampa is in the early stages of vying with Miami in high-end residential settings. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/5SPhEsl
Sunday, April 10, 2022
A Restoration Brings Renewed Life To A 1929 Estate Near Santa Barbara
Architects George Washington Smith and Lutah Maria Riggs did much to shape the architecture of coastal Santa Barbara, California. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/AePudx4
Saturday, April 9, 2022
$9-Million Maryland Estate Has All The Toys: Planes, Trains And Automobiles
Inside the more than 21,000-square-foot mansion a full-scale airplane is suspended from the ceiling of the billiard room. A model train travels along the ceilings of other rooms. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/sEyoCJk
Exploring Weston, Massachusetts: The Quaint Home Of America’s Billionaires
Located just 15 miles west of downtown Boston, Weston is not only one of the richest towns in Massachusetts but also in the nation, with a median household income of $206,250. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/sEyoCJk
Friday, April 8, 2022
Katy Perry Seeks $19.5 Million For Dreamy Beverly Hills Post Office Estate
The celebrity retreat, priced at $19.475 million, arrives on market almost a year after the singer-songwriter handed off a second home just down the street for $7.5 million. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/sEyoCJk
Eye-Popping Artisanal Estate In Southern Oregon Delivers On Details
Completed in 2016, the Pueblo-style residence called Shining Hand Ranch was built by Oregon artist and house developer Ed Bemis, who enlisted the assistance of local designers and artisans. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/sEyoCJk
Thursday, April 7, 2022
Home Remodeling Projects That Pay Back The Most In Happiness
Painting a home’s interior, adding a home office, installing hardwood flooring and closet renovations all received a perfect “Joy Score” in a new study. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/OBkeoPN
Home Affordability Gets Even Tougher As Prices, Mortgage Rates Surge
The bottom line is home prices have surpassed wage increases. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/OBkeoPN
A Stunning Beaux-Arts Mansion On New York’s Riverside Drive Hits The Market For $65 Million
On the hilltop corner of 75th Street and Riverside Drive is a rare single-family manor house with three sides of exterior exposure and sweeping river and palisades views, for sale for $65 million. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/OBkeoPN
A 20-Acre Countryside Estate In Western Michigan Seeks $2.5 Million
The Michigan countryside offers an escape from urban cares with a natural landscape dotted with green forests and lakes – and more lakes. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/OBkeoPN
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Los Angeles Home Once Owned By ‘Inspector Gadget’ Creator Lists For $12 Million
With its wrap-around porch, gently gabled roofs and saltbox design, this newly listed Bel-Air home seems more likely to be found in New England than southern California—but a hillside setting overlooking the canyons and the city below makes it quintessentially Los Angeles. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/R8L2rgu
How To Use Color In Small Spaces
Small rooms, narrow hallways, cramped powder rooms, tiny vestibules – all are common to houses old and new. Useful spaces are not always big, but big spaces are easier to decorate. Here are a few guidelines for bringing color and atmosphere into those trickier small rooms. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/R8L2rgu
Home Sellers Have Great Expectations In A Hot Housing Market
Millennials are moving on up, signaling more starter homes for first-time buyers. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/R8L2rgu
Hawaii’s Hualalai Resort Caps Off 25th Anniversary With A Record-Breaking Year In Sales
Fast forward to today and the ‘new normal’ has not only revived Hawaii’s market but bolstered it to record highs. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/R8L2rgu
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
China Covid Lockdowns Likely To Be Followed By Policy Easing In 2nd Half — Matthew Asia’s Andy Rothman
"We should see a strong recovery in the second half of the year" Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/R8L2rgu
Buying Or Selling A Home? Here’s What You Need To Know About Contract Contingencies
The most common reason a buyer or seller requests a contingency is for their own protection—an escape route, if needed. Here's what you need to know about contingencies. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/R8L2rgu
Leaders Share Strategies To Worsening Housing Supply Chain Challenges
The country is experiencing a housing crisis, and supply chain issues are part of the cause. Leaders share how they are managing the challenges to be able to deliver housing at a faster pace. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/b3owhjM
6 Questions To Ask Before Buying A House In This Hot Real Estate Market
The 6 questions you need to ask before jumping into the red hot real estate market. What you need to know before buying a house in 2022. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/b3owhjM
Historic 170-Acre Estate In Virginia Lays Claim To 1.5 Miles Of Shoreline
Waterfront – always a premium home feature – is usually measured in feet. But imagine having an estate with 1.5 miles of shoreline. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/b3owhjM
Monday, April 4, 2022
Why You Might Want Air Sous Vide Capability In Your Next Cooking Appliance
So, what is the next wellness-focused cooking trend? Might it be air sous vide? Air what? What is this new twist on the cooking show favorite — and might it be something to consider for your home? Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/b3owhjM
Metros Where Homeowners Pay The Lowest And Highest Property Taxes
Median property taxes on homes without a mortgage are 18% less expensive, on average, than on homes with mortgages. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/FD1aJ6G
New Critical City Infrastructure: A Tech Workforce
Cities are being shaped by new dynamics in the post-pandemic world, but continue to concentrate on attracting technology workers. That focus requires a thoughtful strategy that includes community development. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/FD1aJ6G
An Ebbing Luxury Tide In New York City Real Estate?
As 2022 heads into spring, which is typically busy in New York City, we should expect a confusing market with participant expectations starting to bifurcate. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/FD1aJ6G
Sunday, April 3, 2022
Q1 2022 In NYC Real Estate: New York Market Remains A Juggernaut
With an increase in inventory likely as April ushers in the spring market, and buyers who, in spite of the uncertainties inherent in the present moment, want to take advantage of today’s interest rates to satisfy their post-pandemic needs and desires, the stage is set for a busy few months. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/FD1aJ6G
Friday, April 1, 2022
A Santa Barbara-Style Estate Asks $7.5 Million In Central Arizona
Set on 1.5 acres in Paradise Valley, the classic residence combines handcrafted details and authentic materials. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/mZvUW0E
The Real Reason House Prices Are Skyrocketing: What The Real Estate Industry Won't Tell You
Almost everyone agrees the main culprit for our skyrocketing house prices in Phoenix and the United States is the extremely low number of houses for sale. What we don’t agree on is what’s causing the low supply of houses for sale. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/mZvUW0E
‘Cast Away’ Producer Seeks $10.5 Million For Modern Beverly Hills Masterpiece
Rapke, who co-founded production company ImageMovers with director Robert Zemeckis, purchased the 8,100-square-foot architectural estate in 2004 for $5.75 million, according to property records. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/hJSIWV5
