Real Estate

The luxury retail market is undergoing a transformation, with sales in the United States forecast to exceed $75 billion by the end of 2023, according to a new report. While the sector is poised for more dollars and space—luxury retailers leased 650,000 square feet in the past year—the focus is shifting away from the mass

At different times over the past century, Americans have found themselves living under the same roofs with family members of multiple generations. The financial hardships of the Depression spawned generational living in many U.S. households. The housing shortage of 1946-50, immediately after World War II, triggered the same full-house phenomenon. Today, it’s happening once again.

Many of the amenities found in the latest kitchen trends are empowered with smart home technology. Here are five described in the influential 2024 Kitchen Trends Research Report recently released by the National Kitchen & Bath Association. I wrote about eight of the report’s sustainability-related observations last week. The role of innovation in kitchen design

A 1970s monument to modern architecture is sailing through the test of time in the picturesque hills of Italy’s Chianti region. The long, two-story villa, with strong horizontal lines and a flat roof, is stepped into the countryside terrain of Strada in Chianti, about a 30-minute drive from the Tuscany capital city of Florence. Florentine

Whether you own a residential or commercial property, when it’s time to sell, it’s important that your broker utilizes all the tools available to maximize exposure. The level of marketing involved with a property sale will play a key role in the final outcome. In the previous article of this real estate series for brokers,

Our well-informed readers are likely aware that on October 2, WeWork withheld interest payments due on five senior secured notes totaling approximately $95 million. In an 8-K report, WeWork stated that it has a 30-day grace period to make the payments before an event of default, that it has the liquidity to make the interest

When ALDI announced it was acquiring 400 Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket locations in the Southeast U.S. in mid-August, the move signaled the Batavia, Ill.-based discount retailer would not be following the crowd. Rather than closing supermarkets, as many chains have, ALDI intends to surge ahead with store openings, unveiling 120 new stores nationally to reach

Mortgage rates have skyrocketed recently. If you have an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM), you may be wondering what you need to do now to stay in your home affordably. Keep reading as we share things to consider to stay on track with your financial goals while staying in your home. How Long Is Your Mortgage Rate

In the Southern California housing market, a 1925 home with an architectural pedigree is sure to pique interest. But in the Santa Barbara enclave of Hope Ranch, a classic Spanish-style hacienda designed by the same man who shaped local landmarks such as the Montecito Inn and the former fire station raises the stakes. “That it

We live and breathe technology in every facet of our daily lives, be it checking our phones for news in the morning, collaborating with colleagues remotely on video calls, connecting with old friends via social media, or shooting off last-minute emails before bed. We expect our apps to function quickly and seamlessly for our always-online