Good design means better productivity. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/qMYjT0S
Friday, March 31, 2023
$9.5 Million Canal Estate Affords A Quick Getaway On Grand Cayman
Grand Cayman is a resort mecca with white sand beaches, scuba diving, snorkeling and deep-sea fishing. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/rdG1wFN
$30.6 Million Tops Prices Of New Homes Inside Arizona’s Phoenix Mountains Preserve
The dozen gated residences inside the vast preservation area will be surrounded by desert and mountains yet close to restaurants, shops and airports in the greater Phoenix area. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/rdG1wFN
Selling Real Estate In Manhattan And Brooklyn: The Power Of Pricing Right
Buyers looking for deals today should focus on units lingering on the market, while sellers should remember that time on market is a silent deal killer. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/rdG1wFN
U.S. Has 3rd Lowest Percentage Of Households That Own Their Homes Free And Clear Without Mortgages
A 2022 OECD study of 28 countries found the U.S. had the third lowest percentage of households that owned their homes “free and clear” with no mortgages, as “outright owners.” Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/rdG1wFN
Smart Lighting Is Trending Strongly With Homeowners And Design Pros
“In 2022, light fixtures were the most popular technology item among renovating homeowners," said Mitchell Parker, Houzz senior editor. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/rdG1wFN
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Distress In New York City Real Estate: The Silver Lining
Although the Fed voted to raise rates another .25%, Chair Jerome Powell indicated significant rate hikes may not be needed going forward, which will bring much needed relief and stability to the commercial real estate market. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/rdG1wFN
Pay The Lawyers Only If The Deal Closes?
Maybe transactional clients shouldn't pay unless the deal closes. But it's not that simple. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/lFIBycs
Senior Living Coming To A Dense, Walkable Setting Near You
Over recent years, senior living communities have transitioned from a heavily suburban phenomenon to one far more likely to be found in urban enclaves. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/lFIBycs
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Classic European Touches And An Illustrious Home Theater Are This Majestic New Jersey Estate’s Crown Jewels
A home theater from a renowned designer, a wine cellar and tasting room that feel plucked from Tuscany and a solarium with a fireplace that sits in a lion’s mouth are just a few of the glamorous features of a palatial estate in Saddle Ridge, New Jersey. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/lFIBycs
The Email Deluge In Transactional Legal Work
It can be tricky to navigate who should and shouldn't be part of the email chain. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/lFIBycs
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
How To Deal With Letters Of Credit From Silicon Valley Or Signature Bank
Are your letters of credit now worthless? How do "bridge banks" factor in? Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/L14IfCS
How This Developer Is Tackling The Water Crisis —With Howard Buffett’s Help
Several years ago, I stood near a trailer park in downtown Las Vegas, listening to Zappos founder Tony Hsieh explain why the city didn’t really have a water problem. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/L14IfCS
New Harvard Report Stresses Need For Adding Accessibility To America’s Housing Stock
As the share of older adults and multi-generational households grow, more homeowners are likely to take on accessibility projects. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/L14IfCS
Monday, March 27, 2023
Pandemic Boomtowns Go From Hot Spots To Not-So-Hot Spots
There are few takers for homes in tech hubs amid a wave of layoffs. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/xuLU6OQ
Sunday, March 26, 2023
Gender Gap Widens For Young Single Women Looking To Buy A Home
Women have returned to the workforce in near pre-pandemic numbers, but homeownership remains elusive for those who are single. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/xuLU6OQ
Saturday, March 25, 2023
Hermosa Beach Villa Enjoys A Pacific Ocean Backdrop
Sharing the sand with swimmers, surfers and volleyball players are highly sought-after luxury homes that command a premium. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/udsPQA0
Friday, March 24, 2023
The Former Los Angeles Home Of Actors Emily Blunt And John Krasinski Lists For $6 Million
The couple bought the Hollywood Hills home in 2014 for $2.57 million. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/udsPQA0
Steeped In Style And History, Aldo Gucci’s Roman Villa Comes To Light
A nearly 13,000-square-foot villa in North Rome bears a decidedly modernist imprimatur: the Gucci family name. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/udsPQA0
Top Private School Applications Surge Amidst South Florida’s Real Estate Boom
Enrollment at top private schools in South Florida is booming, as many out-of-state families have moved to South Florida in the years since the pandemic, seeking sunny weather, and escaping state income tax. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/udsPQA0
A Conversation With Austin-Based Interior Designer Audrey Scheck
Meet this emerging interior designer. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/udsPQA0
Three Case Studies For More Affordable, Scalable Housing
Three housing innovators share the ways that they are reimagining design and process to drive down costs and deliver more housing. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/rdaQvsn
Thursday, March 23, 2023
National Apartment Association Study Finds That Rent Control Is Not The Solution It Appears To Be
A staggering 70% of housing providers say rent control affects their investment and development plans. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/rdaQvsn
The Most Climate-Resilient Places To Live From A Natural Disaster Perspective
Counties in New Mexico, Colorado and Utah top the list for the lowest exposure to perils. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/rdaQvsn
Often Taken For Granted In Past, CRE Appraisers Now In Demand
As the ranks of commercial real estate appraisers thin and demand for their services grows, many are looking to tech tools to help continue serving clients. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/rdaQvsn
$3.5 Million Penthouse At London’s Canary Wharf Keeps The River Close
The once bustling shipping wharf has been the city’s financial center and a popular place to live for more than three decades. Via Forbes - Channel Feed https://ift.tt/rdaQvsn
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
How They Closed It: Shattering The Record Sales Price In Boulder, Colorado
The closing price of $13 million for a Sunset Boulevard home on an acre set a new area high. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/XD94MJz
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Colorado Contemporary Delivers On Style And Location In Breckenridge
A pivoting front door, steel trusses and custom cold-poured steel walls set the dwelling’s design apart. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/XD94MJz
Interior Designer Harriet Liley Talks Designing Soho House’s Soho Works In Los Angeles
Take a peek inside this exclusive co-working space. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/XD94MJz
Six Leadership Tips To Address Housing’s Challenging Times
Business transformation has been critical in the past three years, putting an unnatural strain on leaders. Add those pressures to the growing housing crisis for the perfect storm of leadership challenges. Experts offer tips on how to adjust to today's times. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/XD94MJz
Buyers Are In The Game, But Interest Rates Are Keeping Sellers On The Bench
Those who bought or refinanced in 2020 or 2021, when rates were well below 3.5%, are unwilling to trade in their current mortgage. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/XD94MJz
Design Association’s Top 2023 Trends Feature Wellness Design
The American Society of Interior Designers released its 2023 Trend Outlook and it’s clear that wellness design is not fading from the industry, even as most of us have fully emerged from our Covid hideaways at home. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/2yOa5zN
Monday, March 20, 2023
Malibu Oceanfront Home Showcased In ‘Heat’ Hits The Market For $21 Million
The home is in one of Southern California's best neighborhoods. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/2yOa5zN
The Next Few Landmines In Nonrecourse Carveouts
Beware of traps that can leave you personally liable. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/2yOa5zN
English Manor House Enjoys A Country In The City Setting In Toronto
An English manor house for sale in Toronto stands as a testament to enduring design and first-rate craftsmanship. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/2yOa5zN
Friday, March 17, 2023
How And Why Real Estate Documents Grow
More often than not, there's a loophole you forgot to account for in your document. Via Forbes - Channel Feed https://ift.tt/ioqvaBJ
$18.25 Million Manhattan Beach Contemporary Offers A Front Row Seat On The Sand
A pedestrian and bike path and a swath of sand are all that separate the sought-after oceanfront homes in the neighborhood from the water. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/ioqvaBJ
Philippine Billionaire Family Bets Big On Airline, Hotels And Banking Amid Post-Pandemic Recovery
Billionaire Lance Gokongwei is stepping up investments to get his sprawling airline to real estate conglomerate, JG Summit, ready for the post-pandemic recovery. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/ioqvaBJ
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Stores-In-Stores Multiply Retail’s Appeal In The Fight For Wallet Share
There’s something happening at the nation’s malls, department stores and discount retailers. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/NVsTURr
$26 Million Compound In Los Angeles’ Brentwood Guarantees Privacy And Vistas
The roots of Los Angeles’ Brentwood neighborhood go deep. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/NVsTURr
Mortgage Rates Drop As U.S. Bank Failures Compress Bond Yields
Two U.S. bank failures sent Wall Street investors scurrying into bonds this week, providing the real estate industry with an unexpected boon on the brink of its busiest season: the lowest mortgage rates in three weeks. Via Forbes - Channel Feed https://ift.tt/NVsTURr
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
You’ll Never Believe The Places These Interior Designers Shop
These secret sources are secrets no more. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/NVsTURr
Solar Innovators Imagine Energy Produced With Invisible Technology
An innovative partnership looks at how to embed solar technology in windows to produce energy, but without being seen. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/SaFiyZz
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Former Home Of Musician Jackson Browne And Daryl Hannah Hits The Market For $22.5 Million
The property is one of the most significant coastal offerings to date for Southern California. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/SaFiyZz
Experts Share Advice On Making Homes Safer And More Comfortable For People With Dementia
Fans of Bruce Willis were surprised to learn last month that the 67-year-old actor was diagnosed with dementia. We tend to associate this condition with much older individuals and with Alzheimer’s, its most common cause, but dementia can strike adults earlier and with other conditions Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/jt7Wm9a
Monday, March 13, 2023
Best New Homes Honored With American Institute Of Architects’ 2023 Housing Awards
A five-person jury looked at whether designs are sustainable, affordable, durable, innovative, socially impactful, meeting client needs as well as addressing the natural and built contexts. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/jt7Wm9a
This Furniture Brand Is Taking Over TikTok
With #tovfurniture having more than 25.7 million views on TikTok, including a collaboration with Alix Earle, as well as a strong following on Instagram, it’s fair to say Tov is the furniture brand that’s taking over social media. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/jt7Wm9a
Historic Vanderbilt Estate Sells For $8 Million
The massive historic estate has direct ties to the Gilded Age in the Northeast. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/jt7Wm9a
Saturday, March 11, 2023
Rome’s Most Fashionable Address Has Gucci Written All Over It
The phrase "house of Gucci" may bring the book or film to mind, but in the exclusive residential heart of Rome there literally is a house constructed and still owned by Gucci family heirs. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/iokl2CY
Friday, March 10, 2023
Fueled By Wealthy Buyers, Dubai Luxury Units Are A Quick Sell
Defying global trends, Dubai’s luxury real estate market is showing incredible resilience. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/1l8cTQH
Is Elon Musk Building A Trump ‘Freedom City?’ No—It’s A Suburb
So far, Musk’s proposal seems like a standard suburban development, increasing sprawl while not addressing housing cost issues for lower-income people. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/1l8cTQH
Developer Project Managers’ Two Biggest Pain Points: Inflation And Market Volatility
The usual suspects — from price volatility to post-Covid labor shortages — are vexing project leads and ushering increasing uncertainty about financial viability of large development and renovation projects. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/1l8cTQH
Most Popular Second Home Markets Across The U.S.
Once eclipsed by hot spots like Aspen, Colorado, or New York City, these rising markets now top a list of last year’s most popular vacation home destinations. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/1l8cTQH
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Annual Home Equity Gains Cool Again In The Fourth Quarter Of 2022
Florida homeowners saw the highest annual equity growth in the fourth quarter, at $49,000. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/s6Hp59x
Midcentury Modern Is Alive And Well And These Stunning Homes Are Proof
Even some 60 years since its heyday, the style has endured and serves as the inspiration for many of today’s most prominent residential trends. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/s6Hp59x
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
$22 Million Manhattan Beach Home Takes In California Coast Views
Southern California’s Manhattan Beach is a city of neighborhoods, each with its own advantages and bragging rights. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/My9XvsQ
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Best Investments For Inflation: What To Buy In A High CPI Environment
Is inflation scrambling your nest egg? Fortunately, there's still time to add inflation-resistant investments to your portfolio. A good mix of asset classes can smooth out your volatility, both for the remainder of 2023 and well into the future. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/My9XvsQ
Exploring Los Cabos: Mexico’s Premier Resort Community Is Building Up For An Extended Stay
At different points along its dramatic coastal landscape on the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula, the popular western Mexico region known as Los Cabos can change from sprawling beachfront to towering mountainside to tranquil desert terrain in a matter of a few miles. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/My9XvsQ
Chicago Architectural Competition Addresses “Missing Middle Density” Infill Housing
A Chicago architectural competition involving firms from across the nation seeks to create designs for infill housing on the city's impoverished South and West Sides. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/My9XvsQ
Droughts, Hurricanes, Accidents, Failing Infrastructure Contribute To Growing Number Of Water Stress-Related Crises
We tend not to think about our plumbing unless there’s a problem or we’re planning a new construction or remodeling project. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/u5wlM64
Monday, March 6, 2023
Million-Dollar Homes Are Less Common As High Mortgage Rates Cool The Market
Just over 80% of San Francisco homes are worth at least $1 million. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/u5wlM64
Sunday, March 5, 2023
Rents Reverse Course In February, Climbing For The First Time In 5 Months
Typical asking rents at the national level now stand at $1,976. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/CHo39GJ
How Remote Work Has Affected Real Estate Values
The remote working boom that was seen during the pandemic has undoubtedly changed how we work in a fundamental way. New research explores what impact it has had on the corporate real estate market. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/CHo39GJ
Saturday, March 4, 2023
California Mountain Contemporary Suits Its Golf Course Setting To A Tee
With strong horizontal lines and a harmonious blend of wood, stone and steel, this newly built home at the Gray’s Crossing Golf Course community in Truckee, California, takes contemporary mountain design to the next level. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/wSxXPY4
More Americans Own Their Homes, But The Black-White Homeownership Rate Gap Is The Biggest In A Decade, Survey Finds
Asian and Hispanic Americans experienced the biggest homeownership rate gains over the last decade. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/wSxXPY4
Could The Housing Market Collapse Again? Recovery Talk 'Premature' After Mortgage Rates Surge Past 7%
The recent bounce in housing activity is likely a "mirage," says one economist. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/wSxXPY4
Friday, March 3, 2023
Here Are 20 Major Cities Where Home Prices Are Dropping The Most
While daily average mortgage rates hit 7.1%, the median home-sale price fell 0.6%, the first annual drop since 2012. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/yOHuCjT
Expert Panel Expects Home Prices Will Grow At A Steady Pace Starting In 2024
The largest declines in home values are forecast in expensive California metros. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/yOHuCjT
Island Chateau Enjoys A Garden Backdrop In Montreal
A feeling of unity is created when neighborhood borders don’t bleed into one another but are clearly defined by waterways. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/yOHuCjT
Thursday, March 2, 2023
Late Oil Tycoon T. Boone Pickens’ Massive Texas Ranch Finally Sells After A $60 Million Price Cut
The property first went up for sale for $250 million in 2017. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/yOHuCjT
Housing Inventory Recovery Continues At A Breakneck Speed, Giving Buyers More Choices
Austin, Las Vegas and San Antonio are the first markets to recover pandemic inventory shortages and surpass pre-pandemic levels. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/PQ0xGaA
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Mortgage Lending Tumbled To Nine-Year Low After Inflation Fueled Soaring Rates
The number of mortgages originated in the fourth quarter tumbled to a nine-year low as inflation drove home-loan rates above 7%, according to a report on Thursday. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/PQ0xGaA
Anti-Discrimination Courses For Real Estate Agents: A Drop In The Bucket In A Country Rife With Prejudice
Most of all, we need pushback. Agents must not only be on call to facilitate inclusion but also to call out discrimination whenever they can. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/PQ0xGaA
Hillside Home In Santa Barbara’s Riviera Neighborhood Hits The Market At $8.5 Million
Santa Barbara's Riviera neighborhood is one the city’s older and most exclusive slope-side enclaves known for its surrounding natural beauty. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/PQ0xGaA
Rookie Mistakes: Zillow Survey Reveals Four Common Recent First-Time Seller Regrets
An overwhelming share of Americans who sold a home for the first time in the past two years wish they had done something differently. Via Forbes - Real Estate https://ift.tt/PQ0xGaA
