Even the virtual world requires a physical footprint. On Thursday, Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and its parent company, Alphabet, published a blog post announcing plans to invest $7 billion in offices and data centers this year across 19 states. The plans include over $1 billion earmarked for California and the expansion of offices in
Real Estate
Every neighborhood in Manhattan has its own unique character, but Sutton Place, a cozy neighborhood nestled along the East River between 53rd and 59th Street, offers something completely one-of-a-kind in a city as vibrant as New York—tranquility. Composed of roughly a dozen blocks, Sutton Place is known as a cul-de-sac community—a reference to the many
Many Upper East Side apartments boast timeless prewar details and elegant rooms. This newly-listed residence at 1000 Park Avenue comes with another layer of character: interiors by noted French designer Jacques Grange. Among the most revered interior designers globally, Grange is known for tying together traditional and contemporary elements. In addition to New York hotel
Things are heating up on the Kona Coast, particularly for those in the market for high-end real estate. Hokuli’a, a private residential club community on the Big Island of Hawai’i, this week rolled out its latest offering of luxury homes: 20 premier oceanside lots, each offering sweeping views and direct access to roughly three miles
Mike McMullen is the CEO of Prominence Homes and the author of Build. Rent. Sell. Repeat! Since the build-to-rent model quietly crept into the real estate sector in the early 2000s, it has steadily gained steam, chugging to prominence in the last few years. But the success of build-to-rent is relatively new, and some investors still misunderstand
Global residential property prices are rising at their fastest rate in nearly three years according to Knight Frank’s latest House Price Index. 89% of the 56 countries and territories analyzed experienced a price increase last year and they rose by 5.6% on average compared to 5.3% in 2019. Several emerging markets posted strong growth and
Michael Shvo is at the center of $3 billion worth of property deals, making him a main player in premium real estate—but just three years ago he pleaded guilty to tax fraud. Dressed in a black Armani T-shirt—he has 100 of them—Michael Shvo sits in front of a Zoom background depicting the jewels of his real estate portfolio: the Transamerica
As workers trickle back into offices across the land, they are certain to see changes in the settings they departed last March. From flexible adaptation to biophilic designs to niche co-working and more, architecture and design firms have responded to the hurdles of the late- and post-pandemic workplace environment. They are unveiling new systems and
As the spring sales season opens for business, the housing market in New York City is heating up, with townhouse units being among the most sought after by Manhattan buyers. The market for townhouses in New York City is the strongest it’s been since 2015, according to a new report from UrbanDigs, as homebuyers continue
We spend approximately one-third of our lives in bed, which means we are in our bedrooms more than any other room in the home. Yet, many people tend to overlook the design of these spaces. Still, it’s important for our sleep and overall health that our bedrooms give us a feeling of happiness and relaxation,