Real Estate

Rubbing elbows with the Southern California coastline cities of Redondo Beach and Manhattan Beach is the more relaxed community of Hermosa Beach. With a laid-back beach town vibe and an active nightlife scene, the city offers 94 acres of public beach along nearly 2 miles of oceanfront. Sharing this strip of sand with swimmers, surfers

The Hollywood Hills home that once belonged to actress Emily Blunt and her husband, actor John Krasinski, is back on the market for $6 million. The couple bought the 3,657-square-foot Hollywood Hills home in 2014 for $2.57 million and spent the next two years adding their own unique style to the four-bedroom home. Located above

A nearly 13,000-square-foot villa in North Rome bears a decidedly modernist imprimatur: the Gucci family name. Built by Aldo Gucci―son of Gucci dynasty founder, Guccio Gucci―the 1951 home is priced at €15 million ($15.885 million) and being sold by two of Aldo Gucci’s grandsons, the owners. The seven-bedroom property has six carved marble fireplaces, a

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. For families in the region and those moving South, increasingly competitive enrollment trends can make choosing the right school particularly difficult and

Interior design that feels current yet timeless is an aesthetic that’s challenging to nail. What’s even more difficult is finding a natural balance in contemporary design that’s intentional and clean, yet has a warmth to it. But, interior designer Audrey Scheck of Audrey Scheck Design doesn’t just shine when it comes to these achievements—she makes

Dima_sidelnikov | Istock | Getty Images Recent headlines underscore the fragility of the stock market and, along with it, the ability for many investors to make reasonable decisions about their retirement readiness. Many who recall the violent reaction their portfolios had in the Dot Com Bubble and the Financial Crisis would prefer to avoid the

The owner of this over-the-top, seven-bedroom and 11-bath mansion in Los Angeles is prepared to accept $6 million less than what he paid for it less than two years ago — all to beat a ticking clock. The home features a Kobe Bryant-themed basketball court, car showroom and a 70-foot infinity pool that appears to

The lack of affordable housing options around the world is driving more interest in innovative concepts that can rethink design and process in ways that will drive down costs. A recent panel discussion at the 2023 SXSW conference in Austin brought together three of those innovators to share insights on lowering costs with new, smart

While rent control appears to help housing providers in the short run, in the long run it affects their investment and development plans, according to new research by the National Apartment Association (NAA). Potential actions include reducing investments, shifting plans to other markets and canceling plans altogether. Furthermore, a full two-thirds of housing providers would

CoreLogic, a property data and analytics provider, has announced the results of its “Safest Places to Live” study that details the least risky places to live in the U.S. from a natural disaster perspective. While severe thunderstorms and flooding pose risk to most homes in the U.S., McKinley County, New Mexico emerged as the least

In any commercial real estate deal, there’s a participant essential to the transaction whose importance is oft overlooked. That professional is the real estate appraiser. This “valuation professional” — hired by the lender, seller or other — sizes up the property and offers a valuation that helps nail down the ultimate price tag of the

Canary Wharf on the River Thames is one of London’s most coveted neighborhoods. The once bustling shipping wharf has been the city’s financial center and a popular place to live for more than three decades. Living here is all about having sweeping river views and an exclusive lifestyle. The two-story penthouse for sale in the

The Federal Reserve raised the target federal funds rate by a modest 0.25 percentage points on Wednesday, after nearly two weeks of turmoil in the financial industry. Still, this marks the ninth consecutive increase in one year since the central bank began the current rate-raising cycle to combat rising prices.   Over the last 12 months,

When it comes to the world of luxury real estate, closing a deal can be as nuanced as it is cutthroat. Here’s a look at how Boulder’s premier luxury specialist eclipsed the top sale ever recorded in Boulder County, Colorado. The Who: A longtime resident of Boulder, Marybeth Emerson of Slifer Smith & Frampton is

A For Sale sign displayed in front of a home on February 22, 2023 in Miami, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Mortgage demand has increased for three straight weeks now, as interest rates dropped in response to the recent bank failures. But rates are rising again, and that could put a damper on application

This architectural home in Breckenridge, Colorado, is a standout with distinctive steel truss construction and metalwork accents. A pivoting front door and custom cold-poured steel walls set the dwelling’s design further apart in the resort town. Outshining the mountain contemporary itself, however, is the location. “Second to none,” says listing agent David Levinson of Slifer

With locations on nearly every continent, there’s no hotter international membership club right now than the Soho House. Founded in 1995, the brand has now expanded to include other venue types including a chic coworking and collaborative space called Soho Works, which was founded in London. Open to both members and non-members, the Los Angeles

Existing home sales reversed a 12-month slide in February, registering the largest monthly percentage increase since July 2020, according to a recent survey by the National Association of Realtors. Month-over-month sales rose in all four major U.S. regions. All regions posted year-over-year declines. Total existing home sales – completed transactions that include single-family homes, townhomes,

A “For Sale” sign outside of a home in Atlanta, Georgia, on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023. Dustin Chambers | Bloomberg | Getty Images Sales of previously owned homes rose 14.5% in February compared with January, according to a seasonally adjusted count by the National Association of Realtors. That put sales at an annualized rate of

The housing industry is facing some incredibly challenging times following its peak activity during the pandemic. Being able to adapt to the new normal, which doesn’t seem stable at all, is testing even the best leaders. At this year’s SXSW Conference, I attended two presentations on resiliency and leadership that both came to the same

Mortgage rates — both their high levels and wild swings — are making life difficult for buyers and sellers, according to a recent survey. Relatively high rates have brought new listings down to record lows, leaving buyers with limited options. Any dips in mortgage rates are stimulating demand and stiffening competition, but they have been