In this modern era, many technological advancements have long moved past utilitarian purposes and are instead designed for convenience and comfort. But with the onset of stay-at-home orders and social distancing in the early days of the pandemic, what was merely convenient suddenly became essential and contactless technologies became commonplace. Although made necessary by the
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An aerial view from a drone shows homes in a neighborhood on January 26, 2021 in Miramar, Florida. According to two separate indices existing home prices rose to the highest level in 6 years. Joe Raedle | Getty Images The U.S. housing market cooled off pretty dramatically last year, after mortgage rates more than doubled
Just the name Wood Duck Pond conjures a storybook setting. The topography of the borough of Far Hills in north central New Jersey is gently rolling. Swaths of deciduous trees drop their leaves each year for a brilliant fall display. In the spring, their green canopy creates a deep and restful shade. Likewise, much about
As it continues rapidly evolving, the modern American office increasingly defies easy categorization. On one hand, we hear remote work is here to stay. On the other hand comes word office occupancy continues to climb. On one side of the issue are pundits arguing remote work is essential to employees’ mental health. On the other
There is a new, ultra-luxurious destination in a resort area considered as close to paradise as it gets. Susurros del Corazón on Mexico’s Punta de Mita is the newest property of Auberge Resorts Collection, a small, family-owned company known in the hospitality industry for developing and operating ultra-luxury inns and resorts across the Americas. The
Ask a savvy pet owner or parent what their favorite brand of rug is and there’s a good chance they’ll say it’s Ruggable. This brand is known for its machine-washable chenille rugs that aren’t merely practical, they’re comfortable and beautifully designed. Ruggable offers hundreds of options in a variety of sizes, shapes (including circular and
Multifamily investment sales in New York City grew substantially during 2022, with over 506 transactions valued at $13.2 billion for buildings with 10 or more units, according to data from our 2022 New York City Multifamily Year in Review report. For all multifamily buildings (10+ units, buildings with 6-9 units and small buildings) dollar volume
Spencer Platt | Getty Images News | Getty Images New York is the most rent-burdened metro area in the U.S., according to a new report from Moody’s Analytics. A household with the median income in the Big Apple would need to pay nearly 69% of earnings to rent the averaged-priced apartment there, the research division
A banking van for the Lower East Side People’s Federal Credit Union parked on the curb of West Tremont Avenue in The Bronx. Rebecca Picciotto | CNBC NEW YORK – Parked on the curb of West Tremont Avenue in the Bronx, amid a chain of sedans and minivans, there is sometimes a bank on wheels.
A ‘For Sale’ sign is posted in front of a single family home on October 27, 2022 in Hollywood, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Mortgage rates continued to fall last week, and both current homeowners and potential homebuyers reacted swiftly. Total mortgage application volume, including refinances and loans to purchase a home, jumped 7.4%
Correction: A previous version of this story listed Beko’s dishwashers as being made with recycled bottles. It is actually their clothes washers that are. The annual Kitchen & Bath Industry Show is always a great event for checking out the latest products and trends in the residential building, design and remodeling spheres. That show happened
Carter G. Woodson, a historian, author, journalist and the founder of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), launched Negro History Week on February 7, 1926. In 1976 it became Black History Month. Woodson endeavored to showcase the accomplishments and contributions of Black Americans to American history and culture. He
Private is one word to describe Whitefish Hills, a gated community in the recreational heart of northwest Montana. Quiet another: The homes, which were built in various phases, sit on 2-, 5-, 10-, 20-, 40- and 60-acre sites. Eagles crisscross the sky above. Serene would be a third: Equestrian and walking trails weave through open
There’s no denying that global warming is one of the most pressing issues of our time and there is a booming consensus that decarbonization is the only logical way forward (after all, it was a key theme at this year’s World Economic Forum Meeting in Davos). Historically, the construction industry has not been seen as
In Maui, life revolves around the beach. The $5.5-million plantation-style residence in Wailuku on Hawaii’s second-largest island takes full advantage of its oceanfront setting. The 4.5-acre property at 490 and 497 Lilihua Place was custom-built in 2020 to maximize access and views. The beach lies right outside the backyard, a perfect location for surfing, kitesurfing,
Hong Kong’s service sector will be the part of economy that sees “the biggest rebound” as borders reopen, UBP told CNBC’s “Squawk Box Asia” on Thursday. However, it warned that the sector is coming “from a very fragile situation,” given its contraction in every quarter of 2022. related investing news Goldman Sachs strategist reveals the
A “For Sale” sign outside a house in Albany, California, on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images After a stronger start to the year, mortgage demand plunged last week, despite another drop in interest rates. Total mortgage application volume fell 9% last week compared with the previous week, according