Real Estate

The American dream of homeownership has historically been symbolic of financial success. But for millennials burdened by student loan debt, it feels more elusive than ever now as student debt payments resume. While some millennials were able to cross the finish line to homeownership when mortgage rates were at record lows during the pandemic. First-time

New homeowners may love their new homes, but if they’re like most Americans, they don’t love basic household cleaning tasks. Surveys reveal that vacuuming, mopping, dusting, and sweeping are always on the list of the most hated household chores. However, the latest cleaning tools make it easier than ever to maintain a clean home –

Whether you’re selling a residential home or a commercial property, showcasing the place in the right way can help you attract not only multiple offers, but also the best ones to maximize pricing. While this may include pictures, the concept also covers getting the property ready for physical inspections and tours. It’s important to think

There are a lot of factors that can negatively impact the sale of your home. Using the wrong paint colors, neglecting curb appeal, and overpricing the home are just some of the many reasons why your house may not be selling – or the offers are lower than anticipated. However, can your closets also play

If you’re selling a residential or commercial property, getting a top-notch broker’s opinion of value can work in your favor. You’ll want to work with someone who is aware of what has sold in the past in the market, along with the current environment. It will be helpful if the broker has access to additional

Manhattan has always been an epicenter of real estate allure and activity. But, like the city itself, the real estate market is ever-evolving, and current trends suggest a shift favorable to buyers. Whether you’re an avid real estate enthusiast or just casually observing, it’s evident that sellers are currently in a tough spot. This sets

It’s a toss-up as to what’s more stunning: the views of the deep blue Aegean Sea and marina lined with superyachts or the chic residence itself. Yalikavak, on Turkey’s Bodrum Peninsula, is a former fishing village turned high-end resort destination. Its traditional two-story stone houses are known as Bodrum evleri or basement houses. Yalikavak originated

With its upcoming Guoco Midtown mixed-use development, GuocoLand is creating a vibrant urban hub fostering well-being, community and the future lifestyle of the people. At a time when hybrid work arrangements have become the norm and wellness a priority for many, discerning businesses and consumers are on the hunt for real estate that blends functionality

Today (Friday, September 29) is National Coffee Day. More Americans drink coffee on a daily basis (63%) than any other beverage, according to the National Coffee Association. In fact, 62% drink coffee every day, and 70% drink coffee every week. If you tend to grab coffee and espresso drinks at your local coffee shop, you

When economic boom times come to the real estate industry, speed can take priority over precision. Acquisition teams race against the clock, competing against scores of other suitors, making quickness as vitally important as correctly valuing a property. Similarly, a consistent flow of incoming residents during prosperous periods could leave some multifamily owners a bit

If it seems like the primary bathrooms you’re seeing lately are getting larger and more luxurious, it’s not your imagination! According to home improvement platform Houzz in its 2023 U.S. Bathroom Trends Report, they are indeed growing in size. They’re also getting more costly and upgraded with wellness design features. One in five homeowners (22%)

China Evergrande Group’s logo is displayed on a phone screen in this illustration photo taken on September 27, 2021. Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty Images A day after China Evergrande’s shares were suspended in Hong Kong, the beleaguered Chinese property firm revealed that its director and executive chairman is under scrutiny over suspected crimes.

The American Dream used to include a house with a white picket fence. And then, at some point, expectations grew larger and more grandiose (perhaps coinciding with Dallas, and Dynasty, two wildly popular prime time TV soap operas with the wealthy, sprawling settings). Some single-family homes rivaled hotels or B&Bs, and had four- and five-car

You might recognize the iconic hallway staircase in this Manhattan townhouse from the hit movie The Devil Wears Prada. That’s because it served as the home of the movie’s fictional character Miranda Priestly. Located on New York’s Upper East Side, the home was originally listed for $27.5 million but recently sold to an unidentified buyer

Affordable housing accounted for approximately 43% of New York City’s $3.91 billion in multifamily sales in 2Q 2023, according to Ariel Property Advisors’ Q2 2023 Multifamily Quarter in Review report. Major mission-driven investors including Nuveen, The Vistria Group, Tredway and Asland Capital Partners in association with Goldman Sachs made sizable affordable housing acquisitions across the

If I knew how, I’d short the real estate market. Right now. Because it’s pretty clear that home prices across the country will be falling for years. The last time this happened, after home prices peaked in 2007, some investors made a killing by shorting the stocks of mortgage companies, Wall Street firms, Fannie Mae

What are the friendliest places in America? The self-storage company Neighbor.com has just released its fourth annual list of America’s 25 Most Neighborly Cities, in honor of National Neighbor Day. The 2023 study ranks U.S. cities based on factors like charitable donations, volunteering, crime rates and more. This year, Madison, Wisconsin has been named the

Our phones, computers, watches and other devices prompt us to download updates to the operating system as often as there is a bug to fix or a new feature to roll out. Bernd Oswald, co-founder and head of business development at the German-Austrian proptech company Gropyus, is on a mission to update housing’s operating system,

Shares of Evergrande have been suspended, Hong Kong’s exchange announced Thursday. The chairman of the embattled Chinese real estate developer has reportedly been placed under surveillance, according to Bloomberg News. Evergrande shares last closed at 32 Hong Kong cents on Wednesday. This is not the first time that Evergrande’s shares have been suspended. Trading was

Banks are facing mounting uncertainty as the commercial real estate (CRE) sector continues to struggle. But, tailwinds in our financial names should help safeguard their bottom lines. Club names Wells Fargo (WFC) and Morgan Stanley (MS) have bright spots in their operations that can offset potential weakness from CRE exposure. We’re optimistic about green shoots

All over the U.S., developers, architects, environmentalists, history buffs, employers, renters, homeowners and countless others are coming to one realization. Adaptive reuse holds the power to transform urban environs like few other projects. The benefits of converting age-old structures to new and different uses are compelling. Adaptive reuse represents a more sustainable means of creating