Real Estate

Picture yourself strolling along a cobblestone street lined with centuries-old architecture and views of the sea in the distance. Only you’re not on vacation or in a dream—this is your home. (And it didn’t cost you a fortune.) If you’ve ever dreamed of buying an affordable house in a foreign country and moving there to

As a homeowner, your curb appeal is important for several reasons. It’s an opportunity to demonstrate pride of ownership, contribute to the home’s appreciation, create a first impression for buyers, and help to maintain the overall home values in your neighborhood. And a recent report by Nextdoor and Thumbtack found that curb appeal also affects

China’s urbanization drive may be drawing to a close — and that could further hurt the already ailing property sector, according to China economist Hao Hong. “Fixing the property sector may be a multi-year or even a decade’s work in front of us. Reason being, we built way too many housing for Chinese people,” the

From toxic products to general safety hazards—one of the most dangerous places for babies can be their nursery. Fortunately, the Consumer Product Safety Commission has declared September as National Baby Safety Month to spread awareness of this issue. But just because a product is safe, doesn’t mean it’s aesthetic to parents or compliments a room.

Courtneyk | E+ | Getty Images Americans are at risk of falling short of what they may need to live on financially in retirement. One potential reason is lifestyle creep, or the tendency to upgrade your lifestyle as you earn more. An upgrade people are often tempted to make – the purchase of a second

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp is selling his 4-acre Oregon home and personal training facility for $3.5 million. Kupp is ready to part with the property outside Portland, where he trained hard and went on to be named most valuable player in the 2022 Super Bowl. Kupp, 30, lives with his wife, Anna,

Sir Elton John recently listed his Atlanta condo for $4.995 million after three decades of ownership. The British musician purchased the condo, which is housed within the Park Place on Peachtree condominium complex, in the early 1990s after falling in love with Atlanta. During this time, he was fresh out of rehab and found supportive

The Evergrande Group headquarters building in Shenzhen is pictured on January 11, 2022 in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province of China. Liang Xiashun | Visual China Group | Getty Images Hong Kong-listed shares of embattled Chinese real estate firm Evergrande tumbled as much as 25% on Monday, after the company said that it would delay a debt

In the Colorado town of Telluride, life revolves around the mountains. The same could be said of an expansive home on 70 acres that was designed to capture panoramic views of the surrounding alpine peaks. The 9,000-square-foot home, built in 2010, is on the market for $8 million. Telluride Real Estate Corp. The 9,000-square-foot spread

If you’ve been looking for a second home, vacation home, or pied a terre—you might have encountered an emerging trend called “fractional home ownership.” At an initial glance, it feels a bit like Timeshares 2.0—but it’s a different concept entirely. “Fractional home ownership is a real estate model where multiple individuals or entities collectively own

We are buying 50 shares of Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) at roughly $83.75 each. Following Friday’s trade, Jim Cramer’s Charitable Trust will own 625 shares of SWK, increasing its weighting in the portfolio to 1.87% from 1.72%. It’s been a painful stretch for stocks lately, and there’s a ton of doom and gloom out

Architectural design and spacious gardens give the small central Mexican town of San Miguel de Allende its indisputable charm. The same could be said of a $4 million compound in the historic center near one of the city’s landmark green spaces. Casa Las Palmas at Solano 81, Centro, across from Benito Juarez Park dates to

The global risk of housing bubbles has decreased sharply in 2023. A report released Wednesday by Swiss bank UBS concludes that out of 25 cities surveyed, only two were at risk of a housing bubble this year, down from nine each in the previous two reports. The data shows that even places known for their

In this article RDFN Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Twenty/20 Girls and young women want to be homeowners by the time they’re 30 — a higher priority even than getting married or earning a lot of money. About half, 52%, of young women ages 7 to 21 want a house by 30, the most

A “For Sale” sign is displayed in front of a home in Arlington, Virginia, on August 22, 2023. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds | AFP | Getty Images Sales of previously owned homes fell 0.7% in August from July to a seasonally adjusted, annualized rate of 4.04 million units, according to the National Association of Realtors. Sales were

The Federal Reserve left its target federal funds rate unchanged Wednesday, but did not signal an end to its aggressive rate hike campaign. For households, that offers little relief from sky-high borrowing costs. Altogether, Fed officials have raised rates 11 times in a year and a half, pushing the key interest rate to a target range of 5.25%

If you’re contemplating where to buy a house and settle in, you shouldn’t only take into consideration the city and state. Factors that are significant in their relation to homeowning, such as property taxes and school districts, operate on a smaller, more detailed level than the city-level. Therefore, shopping for homes in terms of ZIP

In an era characterized by rapid technological advancements, evolving job markets, and shifting economic landscapes, certain cities in the United States have emerged as beacons of financial growth. Over the past half-decade, numerous regions have witnessed significant surges in average household incomes, painting an intriguing picture of economic dynamics across the nation. Here, we’re going

A couple building a high-end contemporary house close to the Potomac River near Washington, D.C., had distinct ideas about what it should be. One person favored a Moroccan courtyard-style design; the other wanted a sustainable and well-built home. It would be up to the architects to make it work—and they did, spectacularly. Sliding mesh screens

A for sale sign in front of a home in Arlington, Virginia, on August 22, 2023. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds | AFP | Getty Images Mortgage rates rose again last week, and so did demand for refinances, which at face value doesn’t make a lot of sense. Applications to refinance a home loan jumped 13% last week

JLL released its Construction Trends and Mid-Year Outlook several days ago, updating its 2023 Construction Outlook published in March. The new report, with its updated set of projections, highlights several hurdles the industry faces during a time of enormous economic uncertainty. Specifically, the report examines general construction industry health, along with the state of the