Real Estate

Known for its cool yet laid-back vibes, the Surf Lodge Hotel and Restaurant in Montauk is one of the hottest spots in the Hamptons. One of the reasons for this, according to Jayma Cardoso, cofounder, and creative director, is that the space is changed up every single year “No two summers are ever the same;

If the U.S. is to turn around its critical dearth of rental housing units, experts are agreed adaptive reuse projects must be part of the answer. According to a new Adaptive Reuse Report from RentCafe, there is good and bad news on that front. First, the bad news. The number of buildings that underwent conversion

We’re on track for this to the hottest summer on record – and July 2023 has already been the hottest month so far. It appears that this is the new normal for summers, and it’s changing how we prepare for, cope with, and try to mitigate soaring temperatures. In fact, we decided to include items

Real estate investors looking to secure debt could face significant challenges due to today’s market conditions. As I mentioned in a previous article, bank failures and rising interest rates have led to a tighter lending environment. Borrowers may need to search far and wide for the financing they need and bring more of their own

The ancient Greek historian, Herodotus, is attributed with the quote, “The end is not obvious at the beginning.” Known as the “Father of History,” Herodotus was born in the year 484 B.C. in the city of Halicarnassus, or what is now modern-day Bodrum, Turkey. Were the historian miraculously able to once again visit this dazzling

This is shaping up to be the hottest summer on record, with triple digit temperature spikes around the nation. That spells extreme health and safety risks for people who work outdoors, as well as for those who run, cycle and hike or, sadly, find themselves homeless. According to the Centers for Disease Control, those most

A Pennsylvania estate features a home built around a circa-1801 bank barn, accented by a dramatic modern silo and surrounded by lush gardens that lend the property a storybook feel. The landscaped 6-acre property, called Walmere Manor, is situated on a quiet cul-de-sac in Blue Bell, part of Whitpain Township, Pennsylvania. Arched trellises follow the

In true pioneer tech fashion, 20 modernist 3D-printed homes are rising in Desert Hot Springs, California, about 10 miles north of Palm Springs. Three of the four-bedroom residences, which include accessory dwelling units, have recently been listed at $995,000 each. The homes, sited in a 22-acre gated community of hilltop dwellings, are expected to be

A residential complex constructed by Evergrande in Huai’an, Jiangsu, China, on July 20, 2023. Future Publishing | Future Publishing | Getty Images BEIJING — China’s housing ministry has announced plans to make it easier for people to buy property. The news, out late Thursday, indicates how different levels of government are starting to act just

As you read this you may be experiencing one of the hottest days in history in your area or breathing smoke from a wildfire. These situations are more and more common, causing physical impacts, but also bringing process and design questions into discussion. Adaptation means taking on responsibility for those who live in dangerous areas.

Moving to a new home, whether it’s across town or across several state lines, can be an exciting time – but also a budget-busting experience. New homeowners (and apartment dwellers), often want new items in their new space, but can’t afford to spend funds on the cool, new stuff they need or desire. We’re starting

Summer is in full swing and there’s no better destination to visit this year than the Hamptons. This prestigious enclave, located on the eastern end of Long Island is known for many things but especially its gorgeous homes. The Hamptons look is very specific. Interior designer Jennifer Beek Hunter describes the locale’s aesthetic as effortlessly

They’re everywhere, all around us. Many of us pass by them every day, not thinking about what’s up there—or what isn’t. It’s the hundreds if not thousands of landmark skyscrapers and gleaming midlevel high-rises that define the skylines of every major city center in America, as well as those of secondary markets and satellite suburban

Beyond the impressive entryway with stone pillars and impressive brickwork, the centerpiece of the 5.81-acre property in Bernards Township is a cedar clapboard and fieldstone home. Built in the mid-1700s, the New Jersey estate was once part of a larger farm. It was renovated and expanded on either side to 15 rooms in 2011. The

They’re everywhere, all around us. Many of us pass by them every day, not thinking about what’s up there…or what isn’t. It’s the hundreds if not thousands of landmark skyscrapers and gleaming midlevel high-rises that define the skylines of every major city center in America, as well as those of secondary markets and satellite suburban

Colorado State University’s Institute for the Built Environment (IBE) and NAVA Real Estate Development have completed a three-year research study of Lakehouse, the first WELL-Certified multifamily residential community in Colorado. The result: Evidence of enhanced satisfaction and heightened physical and emotional well-being among Lakehouse residents. The multifamily community is a 12-story, 196-unit property in Denver’s

Prospective home buyers arrive with a realtor to a house for sale in Dunlap, Illinois. Daniel Acker | Bloomberg | Getty Images Mortgage rates didn’t move at all last week, and are still sitting near a recent high. With home prices continuing to rise, that pushed more potential homebuyers to the sidelines. Total mortgage application

The United States is entering a new economic era as the Federal Reserve hikes its benchmark interest rate. In July 2023, the federal funds effective rate stood above 5% for the first time in four decades. As interest rates climb, economists say financial conditions are headed back to being more normal. related investing news Stocks,

Construction on a real estate project in Yantai, Shandong province, gets under way on July 8, 2023. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images BEIJING — China is changing its tone on the struggling real estate sector, paving the way for policy support. Beijing’s crackdown on the once-hot property market has focused on financial risks of

The interest rate on your mortgage determines your monthly mortgage payment as well as how much you’ll pay in interest. A good interest rate can save you thousands upon thousands of dollars over the life of your loan. However, this doesn’t mean that you should agree to a mortgage simply because the lender can offer

You’ve likely never heard of Happy Jack, Arizona—and that’s a good thing. The high-elevation community 40 miles south of Flagstaff is surrounded by public lands and little else, making it a great spot for anyone looking to buy a very private hideaway. One example: The large cabin at 39112 Lake Mary Road that sits on