Thursday, June 30, 2022

Florida Renters Made Safer Under Miya’s Law – Landlords Required To Background Check Workers

As of July 1, 2022, residential tenant safety in Florida will be bolstered by a new law requiring background checks for prospective employees. Here's what you need to know. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/cWSuPbx

Texas Housing Market Report Halfway Through 2022

Find out what's going on in the Texas housing market in 2022, including where home prices have soared and where inventory is dwindling. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/cWSuPbx

True Luxury Is Built To Last

Garza Blanca is the newest in a chain of Mexican hotels owned and operated by Fernando González and his family. The design was driven by the site. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/cWSuPbx

Houses Are Still Selling Like Hotcakes In These 10 Cities In 2022

Find out which cities are seeing homes fly off the market the fastest in the U.S. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/cWSuPbx

Wednesday, June 29, 2022

New York City Sellers: Should You List This Summer?

Should prospective sellers list this summer? If you are prepared to list at or near the market price, and are ready to handle staging, open houses, and negotiations, then yes, you should list. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/830t2Rb

Despite Slowdown In Housing Market, These 10 Cities Have Seen The Biggest Price Growth From 2021 To 2022

Find out which housing markets have witnessed the biggest rise in home prices from 2021 to 2022. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/830t2Rb

Shay Holland On The Road To HGTV, DIY And Interior Design Trends

Whether you watched Shay Holland show off her design chops on HGTV’s 'Unfinished Business' or you’ve never heard of her— she is a force to be reckoned with. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/830t2Rb

10 Cities Where Housing Inventory Increased The Most Amid Slowing Housing Market

Find out which housing markets have seen their available inventory build up the most from 2021 to 2022. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/830t2Rb

Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Vintage Meets Mid-Century Modern In This Iconic Platform House

Hidden behind a privacy wall, this unassuming gem in California boasts much more than initially meets the eye. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/osTtbLj

It’s Easy To Blame Private Equity For Housing Shortage, But Crisis Has Deeper Roots

Corporate investors have purchased hundreds of thousands of single-family homes. Experts say that’s a symptom–not a cause–of a housing shortage that’s been more than a decade in the making. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/osTtbLj

Mayor’s Plan Will Continue New York City’s Support For Affordable Housing Development

New York City Mayor Eric Adams recently released his affordable housing plan, Housing Our Neighbors: A Blueprint for Housing and Homelessness, and announced $5 billion in capital funds, bringing the city’s investment to $22 billion to build and maintain affordable housing over the next ten years. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/osTtbLj

Future-Proofing Residential Developments Vs. Climate Change

With coming climate change certain to threaten the built environment, proactive architects are designing in features to help future proof their structural creations. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/osTtbLj

Latest Studies From Harvard, Et Al Show Health Hazards Of Gas Cooking

The second factor, as highlighted in a study published today by Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health in ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology journal, is the health hazard associated with gas cooking. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/osTtbLj

Monday, June 27, 2022

Florida Estate With A Putting Green Hits The Market For $16.35 Million

The extravagant property has picture-worthy views of the waterfront. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/osTtbLj

Sunday, June 26, 2022

$15 Million Florida Mansion Is A Disney Lover’s Dream Come True

The property comes with loads of amenities, including a Millennium Falcon-themed home movie theater. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/4PfaQl5

Saturday, June 25, 2022

3 Possible Solutions To Housing Booms And Busts

Is there a sector of the economy that is more sensitive to changes in interest rates than buying houses? Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/OX1fN5C

A Private Retreat Set In Nature Seeks $10 Million Along Mexico’s Pacific Coast

Bordered by the Pacific on one side and forested mountains on the other is Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/OX1fN5C

Friday, June 24, 2022

Johnny Cash’s Former California Home Lists For $1.795 Million

In 1961, the country music singer-songwriter built a home in rural Casitas Springs, California. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/OX1fN5C

$6.5 Million Mountain Retreat Is Rare Inventory For Booming South Lake Tahoe Town

With proximity to Lake Tahoe, world-class ski resorts and scenic parks, Truckee residents have long predicted that their sleepy, little town would continue to grow—what they didn't foresee was just how fast that change would come about. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/WHU8XGJ

President Ford’s Vail Winter White House Hits The Market For $13 Million

President Food was a lifelong athlete who loved to ski, so a vacation home in Vail, Colorado made sense. Now it is for sale. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/WHU8XGJ

Behold, Beneath A Santa Ynez Valley Estate Lies The King Of Wine Kivas

The Santa Ynez Valley is the heart of Santa Barbara County wine country on California’s Central Coast. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/WHU8XGJ

Demand For Vacation Homes Is Now Below Pre-Pandemic Levels

Higher home prices and mortgage rates, along with economic uncertainty and an increase in second-home loan fees, have put an end to the vacation home boom. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/WHU8XGJ

Thursday, June 23, 2022

Mortgage Layoffs Surge As Rising Rates Crush Lending Activity

“We don’t have enough work for our agents and support staff,” noted Glenn Kelman, CEO of Redfin which cut 8 percent of its workforce this month. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/WHU8XGJ

World-Class Horse Farm With 183 Acres Asks $9 Million Near Baltimore, Maryland

Part Baltimore suburb and part bucolic countryside, the village itself is filled with Victorian homes and listed in National Register of Historic Places. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/a2EOxtY

Falling House Prices And The Elections In 2022 And 2024

Falling house prices tend to be bad for incumbent politicians during reelections. Take, for example, George H. W. Bush. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/a2EOxtY

Areas Most At Risk Of Hurricane-Force Wind And Storm Surge Damage

The New York City metro area is at the greatest risk for storm surge and wind damage. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/a2EOxtY

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

How They Closed It: Closing The Loop On One Of Aspen’s Most Expensive Deals Ever

Here’s an inside look at how a top Colorado agent closed a $60 million home sale while simultaneously managing the purchase of a $51 million dollar property, all for one client. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/a2EOxtY

The Most Hotly Desired Element In Luxury Second Homes

Since we have been isolated and confined by a troublesome new pandemic, an undeniable trend has risen to the top of real estate wish lists: we crave nature. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/a2EOxtY

Biden Administration Announces $365 Million In Funding To Address Unsheltered Homelessness

The HUD package also provides $43 million to fund about 4,000 housing choice vouchers. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/a2EOxtY

Sky-High Rental Prices Surpass Pre-Pandemic Levels By More Than 25%

May trends offer renters a glimpse of light at the end of the tunnel. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/hue6yzS

Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Wellness Continues To Trend In New Residential Design Survey

Leading design and remodeling platform Houzz publishes its 2022 Summer Survey today and it’s chock full of wellness-related trends. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/4BA3uQV

Walkability As The Ultimate Amenity For Luxury Homebuyers

The health benefits of walking are well-known. Less well recognized is the fact that all things equal, home values are actually higher in walkable neighborhoods, which should put a spring in the step of folks buying in highly walkable enclaves. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/4BA3uQV

Monday, June 20, 2022

Interior Designers Share The Worst Home Trends That Should Never Come Back In Style

While many people say that fashion and design trends always end up coming back in style, that doesn’t necessarily mean they should. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/GaenvpI

Home Sales Post A Rare Decline For May As Mortgage Rates Rise

Indianapolis was the fastest market, with half of all homes pending sale in just four days. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/GaenvpI

Friday, June 17, 2022

A Guide To West Hollywood’s Best Home Furnishing Stores

Known to locals as WEHO, this area is frequented by some of the top interior designers visiting the many showrooms at the world-famous Pacific Design Center. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/b60lQG8

Buyers Be Bold, Sellers Price Right: How To Navigate New York City’s Current Real Estate Market

Sellers who want to sell must price correctly, and buyers who want to buy should seek value but not overestimate the strength of their position. On both sides, an experienced agent’s advice will create a smoother and more profitable transaction. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/IG15bcO

Celebrate Juneteenth From Sea To Shining Sea

Juneteenth, known as Freedom Day, Emancipation Day, Jubilee Day and Liberation Day, commemorates the day in 1865 when the federal army reached Texas to ensure that enslaved people in the state were freed. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/IG15bcO

Contemporary Updates Enliven A Pueblo Revival Classic In Santa Fe, New Mexico

Known for his art as well as his architecture, John McHugh had a keen eye for detail as reflected in this earth-toned adobe masterpiece built in 1984. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/IG15bcO

A Perfect Storm For New York City Real Estate Buyers? Get Ready!

Still, while there might not be a single reason behind the drop in activity, one thing is clear: this summer, a long-awaited window of opportunity likely will open for buyers. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/IG15bcO

Supply Chain Issues Impacting Home Furnishing, Staging

Add home furnishing and staging issues to the many Covid-connected problems confronting home buyers, who may be able to find relief through a number of proactive suppliers. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/IG15bcO

$35-Million Argentina Wine Estate Produces 600,000 Bottles Annually

Atamisque is an established winery estate in the province of Mendoza for sale at US $35 million. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/IG15bcO

Thursday, June 16, 2022

Housing Crash Unlikely But Experts Say Home Prices Could Collapse If Rates And Inflation Keep Soaring

New residential housing starts fell to the lowest number since April 2021 as mortgage rates surge. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/IG15bcO

What The Fed Interest Rate Hike Means For Home Buyers

Home builders thus far are weathering the challenges blowing their way. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/fjdJzsS

How Top Agents Are Using CGI Technology To Make Dream Homes Into A Virtual Reality

More than ever, buyers are making multi-million dollar purchasing decisions before the first shovel has touched the ground, and CGI renderings have a lot to do with it. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/fjdJzsS

Seaside Villa In Mexico Adds Another Lot And Ups The Ante To $15 Million

The iconic compound’s bright-yellow facade and palatial structure make it an instantly recognizable landmark, set above the ocean on a flora-laden hillside. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/fjdJzsS

Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Connecticut Estate Asking $18 Million Offers Sea Air And NYC Proximity

The brick veneer-clad mansion with Italian limestone detailing was inspired by the grand country estates of English architect Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/fjdJzsS

Tuesday, June 14, 2022

Four Getaway Homes For All Forms Of Leisure

Located on a 51-plus acre gated and fully-fenced estate with nearly a mile of oceanfront, this luxury five-bedroom property offers an exceptional opportunity on the Hamakua Coast on the Big Island of Hawaii. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/PNEkG9w

Foreclosure Activity Increases Slightly In May, Signaling A Steady Climb Back To Normal

Florida, California and Texas had the greatest number of foreclosure starts. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/PNEkG9w

Increasingly Popular As Design Features, Plants Add Wellness And Style Benefits To Home Spaces

“Most people desire plants that are easy to maintain and take care of. We also make sure we're placing plants in the right locations. Hanging house plants is also a fun trend right now,” she observes. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/NpDVBKm

Monday, June 13, 2022

Housing Market Is Set To Gain Momentum As Inventory Recovers

Rapid shifts in the economic landscape have some silver linings when it comes to housing affordability. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/NpDVBKm

Intact $2-Million Renaissance Chateau Comes With French Benefits

The stone monolith sits on 35 acres outside of Roanne, a once busy river port on the Loire that has become a tourist getaway. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/NpDVBKm

Saturday, June 11, 2022

Does Aging-In-Place Work? What We Don’t Know Can Hurt Us.

Aging in Place has benefits, but it has costs, too — and which outweighs the other is important to know. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/JBmCDMF

Friday, June 10, 2022

Luxury Home Sales Sink 18% In Biggest Drop Since Start Of The Pandemic

The luxury housing market is cooling down amid a slumping stock market, rising mortgage rates and economic uncertainty. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/LVQskO2

Thursday, June 9, 2022

L.A. Penthouse That Was Once Home To Johnny Depp And Amber Heard Lists For $1.7 Million

The extravagant building was separated into smaller units and renovated. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/LVQskO2

Re-Creation Of A 16th-Century French Chateau Is Actually In Arizona

The unexpected home is a re-creation of a 14th-century olive mill that was turned into a chateau in the 16th century for use as a weekend retreat. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/xHgK1os

U.S. Luxury Buyers Continue To Propel Property Market In Los Cabos, Mexico

Increased interest from American buyers has left developers scrambling to meet the demand. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/xHgK1os

Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Homes In States With The Highest Share Of Same-Sex Couple Households Cost $116,000 More On Average

Though median home values tend to be higher in states with larger shares of same-sex couple households, there are exceptions. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/xHgK1os

Here’s Why The Real Estate Industry Should Embrace The Metaverse

Where other industries are still struggling to find the best use for the metaverse, real estate has a clear and immediate payoff from it. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/xHgK1os

Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Father’s Day Gift Guide: Best Gifts For The Home

Even the dad who wants nothing will love these unique gifts for the home. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/nhXYykP

Modular Housing’s Potential Unleashed By Innovative Process And Design

Modular housing construction has been held back by complicated transportation challenges, but innovative processes and models are breaking through those barriers. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/nhXYykP

2022 Forecast For San Diego’s Luxury Housing Market Stays Bright

Like the sun, the luxury housing market always seems to shine in San Diego County. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/nhXYykP

Rising Rates And Buyer Urgency Keep Home Price Gains Above 20% In April

Economists say the housing market is hot but not in a bubble. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/nhXYykP

New Global Wellness Institute Initiative Address Air Quality And Health Links

The Global Wellness Institute, a leading research resource for policymakers, analysts and writers on the $4.4 trillion international wellness industry, has added a timely new Respiratory Wellness Initiative. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/g6Q8KYh

Fintech 50 2022: The Newcomers

For our seventh annual Fintech 50, 25 of our picks have never appeared on the list. Crypto companies and startups trying to make banking cheaper and more accessible for small businesses made a particularly strong showing. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/g6Q8KYh

Monday, June 6, 2022

Renovated Contemporary Touts A Political Pedigree In Bethesda, Maryland

This two-story contemporary, about 15 minutes from Bethesda’s retail-oriented downtown, was the onetime residence of Jeane Kirkpatrick, the first female to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/g6Q8KYh

Homes With A Higher Fire Risk Sell For More Than Low-Risk Homes

Remote work has allowed many Americans to move to suburbs and rural areas, which are often more vulnerable. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/g6Q8KYh

Saturday, June 4, 2022

Three-Villa Compound Offers Turnkey Living On Turks And Caicos Islands

The most populated and third largest island in the tourist-friendly Turks and Caicos chain is Providenciales, a 38-square-mile isle known for its turquoise waters and powdery sand beaches. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/uD4hVe2

Friday, June 3, 2022

Here's Why Home Sort Is The Next Big Name In Home Organization

Get organized with Home Sort. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/uD4hVe2

Sprawling Beachfront Estate In Santa Barbara County Hits The Market For $65 Million

The coast of Southern California is famous for a number of reasons—sandy beaches, a Mediterranean climate, and dramatic cliffs that meet the blue sprawl of the Pacific. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/uD4hVe2

Hurricane Season Has Begun. Are You Prepared?

Hurricane season officially began on June 1st, and indicators point to a more active storm season than normal. If you live in the southeastern United States, or anywhere along the Atlantic coast, hurricane preparedness is part of your home maintenance program. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/uD4hVe2

On World Bicycle Day, A Few Buildings Supporting Pedal Power

World Bicycle Day is a great time to learn more about the New York City commercial and residential buildings catering to the needs and wants of the city's burgeoning population of bicycle riders. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/uD4hVe2

Home Buyers Regain Some Control As Supply Grows, Demand Pulls Back

Fewer people searched for “homes for sale” on Google searches during the week ending May 21. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/pITO7dw

Historic Villa Near Florence, Italy, Is Reinvented As A Modern Complex

The once fortified estate owes much of its evolution to generations of the Capponi family, who assumed ownership in the late 1700s and shaped the layout, expanded the gardens and added such decorative embellishments as graffito facades, frescoes and limestone busts. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/pITO7dw

Thursday, June 2, 2022

How Top Agents Are Leveraging Social Media To Sell Homes In 2022

With an estimated 3.96 billion (and growing) globally, social media has changed how we interact with one another. This is especially true in a field such as real estate where communication is essential to stay ahead of the game. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/pITO7dw

Inventory Stages A Comeback As Home Prices Soar To All-Time High

Active inventory increased year-over-year (8%) for the first time in nearly three years. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/pITO7dw

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Direct Flight From Madrid To Los Cabos Opens A Window To Home Buyers

Largely the domain of major cities with populations in the multimillions, this summer the opportunity to fly nonstop will be available from Madrid, Spain, to Los Cabos, Mexico. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/3k1wC78

Wellness Design Features For Pets Is A Growing Residential Trend

“Consumers increasingly view their pets as family members, so designers are seeing more requests for home features that accommodate not just their pets’ feeding stations and accessories, but also their comfort needs,” observes Janice Costa. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/3k1wC78