Real Estate

The arrival of the pandemic almost two years ago exerted a seismic impact on home sales. Almost overnight, many who had been living in apartments and condos wanted out of cities and into the wide-open spaces of single-family homes, where they could home school and work from a den. That sent house prices soaring, while

Justin Lin, director of the profitable Fast & Furious movie franchise, has put his historic penthouse in downtown Los Angeles on the market for $7 million. Originally built in 1925 as the West Coast headquarters of Nabisco, Lin’s building was converted to a live/work community in 2007.  For the last few years, Lin has used

Dunthorpe is a history-rich suburb of Portland, Oregon, made up of about 600 large wooded estates containing grand homes. This Colonial-style farmhouse dates to 1916 – the year the parklike community was developed. Named for the original owner – a wealthy banker and business leader – the Elliott Corbett Estate is exemplary of the residential

Marc Andreessen’s $177 million Malibu dream house topped the list of luxury home purchases last year. See the other lavish properties in Palm Beach, the Hamptons and beyond. A drop in luxury housing inventory and increased buyer demand drove the high-end real estate market to record prices in 2021, with several sales in the United

The breathtaking vineyard estate in Sutton, Quebec, where Adele’s “Easy on Me” video was filmed last year has hit the market for a whopping $4.33 million. Adele has a flair for choosing stunning backdrops for her music videos, and the one she chose for her hit song “Easy On Me” is no exception. A 90-minute drive from Montréal,

In an area as star-studded as Hollywood, privacy is a highly desirable commodity—but with such a dense population, ample space for seclusion is not easy to come by. For husband and wife Michael and Pat York, whose celebrated careers in acting and photography, respectively, have brought them international renown, privacy was a must. That’s why,

Fewer homes than ever were for sale in December, driving seasonally-adjusted home sales down 3.6%, according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. This marks the largest month-over-month sales decline since May 2020. Home prices surged 15% from a year earlier, the 17th consecutive month of double-digit increases. “Home sales are slumping, but

A contemporary home in Miami Beach has hit the market for $90 million. If it sells near the asking price, that would make it the most expensive home sold in Miami-Dade County, beating out the current record of $75 million. Situated on Miami Beach’s most coveted address, this sprawling Star Island estate offers history and

Ever since the pandemic’s dawn, Covid has jolted wage and salary workers out of their snug routines. New flexibility injected by virus-induced workplace closures and work-from-home mandates has had many re-evaluating their choices of residential settings. Early predictions of a complete urban exodus proved folly. But how folks engage with big cities has been rejiggered.

This riverfront estate in Wilsonville, Oregon, was designed and built over 10 years for the breeding and training of sport horses – specifically Warmbloods, a middle-weight group known for its athleticism, trainability and calm nature. Called Wild Turkey Farm, the equestrian facility encompasses 215 acres set along the Willamette River. Beyond the gated entrance, a

Thinking about buying or selling a home? Before you pick a real estate agent, arm yourself with a little knowledge about what he or she should handle. Whether you find an agent online or take your sister’s coworker’s Aunt Suzy up on her offer, this article will ensure you get the most out of the

While sheltering in place during the pandemic’s depths, Americans sought diversions. For many, that meant pet adoption. Some 48% of Millennial and Gen Z folks indicated they intended to adopt in 2021. But ever since those pets and owners bonded, life has been anything but stable. First, many pet owners returned to the office, leaving

At the National Association of Real Estate Editors’ annual conference in Miami last month, Marilee Utter, 2021 chairperson of the Counselors of Real Estate, presented what this global organization of credentialed real estate professionals sees as the top 10 issues with the greatest effect on projects and sales this year. Six of them tie into

What better residence for a world class windsurfer than one with trails descending right to the ocean? The Hawaii estate of the legendary Robby Naish, which includes a half-mile of rocky coastline, is for sale at US $15 million. On Maui’s North Shore, the 73-acre property encompasses Kealii Point is set between Uaoa and Pilale

CoreLogic, a global property information provider, today released its monthly Loan Performance Insights report for October 2021.  For October, 3.8% of all mortgages in the United States were in some stage of delinquency (30 days or more past due, including those in foreclosure), representing a 2.3 percentage point decrease compared to October 2020, when it was 6.1%. To

With 2022 shaping up to be another challenging year for hopeful home buyers, Realtor.com ran the numbers to find the best markets for people looking to buy their first homes this year. The first annual Best Markets for First-Time Home Buyers report predicts the cities and towns with the best combination of quality of life and

Last year was one for the record books for the Manhattan real estate market, and the surge in deal volume during 2021 was primarily due to pent-up demand. The fear of missing out increased the number of expected buyers when the market reopened in the summer of 2020, and fears subsequently subsided.  A deeper look

Maya Vander is an expert in all things real estate. A star of the Netflix series Selling Sunset, she is introducing her own real estate course, From Idea to Reality A Journey Of Innovation And Expansion. The Miami-based realtor says that these 10 tips are indispensable for prospective homebuyers.   Be honest with yourself about how much you

I learn lessons every day in the real estate business; It’s a fast-paced, constantly changing, crazy and exciting industry. Still, these post-pandemic years have been the wildest of them all, and I experienced a lot of brand-new highs and lows in 2021. This past year brought a mix of record-breaking sales, amazing comebacks, and unforeseen

Despite all the excitement around the diversification of the New York City real estate market, including the rapid expansion of industrial, logistics, life sciences and new technologies markets, the recent evolution of the city’s multifamily market ultimately drove 2021 to a turning point for growth in the industry. There are a few reasons why the