Real Estate

You’ve likely never heard of Happy Jack, Arizona—and that’s a good thing. The high-elevation community 40 miles south of Flagstaff is surrounded by public lands and little else, making it a great spot for anyone looking to buy a very private hideaway. One example: The large cabin at 39112 Lake Mary Road that sits on

Commercial leases for occupancy often require the tenant to pay a percentage of increases in real estate taxes imposed on the owner’s building, to the extent those taxes exceed the taxes in a base tax year. That base tax year is sometimes the tax year when the parties sign the lease, sometimes the next tax

Climate change is not a distant threat, but a present danger that is already wreaking havoc on our lives and homes. From devastating floods to scorching heat waves to raging wildfires, homeowners need to prepare for the consequences of our warming planet. Preparing for these challenges requires investments at both the household and government levels.The

When a building owner and a tenant sign a lease, the second to last step usually consists of the tenant’s signing the lease and returning it to the owner. Then the owner countersigns and returns the countersigned lease to the tenant. Each party puts the fully signed lease in their file and the parties go

Austin, as the country’s fastest growing city and now the tenth largest city in the country, is at the forefront of housing challenges, and taking the opportunity to explore innovative solutions. Bryan Glasshagel is senior vice president at housing data and consultancy firm Zonda, and tracks Texas markets. He points out that as some of

Country artist Trisha Yearwood is saying goodbye to her Southern manor home in Nashville. Listed for $4.5 million, the home is located in Nashville’s upscale Brentwood neighborhood—just 10 minutes from the city’s iconic Music Row. Yearwood fans might recognize parts of the home, namely the kitchen, from her Food Network cooking show, “Trisha’s Southern Kitchen.”

The highly-anticipated Barbie movie is finally out and it’s fair to say it’s one of the most influential films of the year. So it’s not a surprise that Barbiecore is one of the most talked about aesthetics in the home space right now. Pink is back in a major way and people love this bright,

Taking out a loan for a real estate investment may seem tougher than ever—especially for those new to the game. In the wake of three bank failures, rising interest rates, and a contraction of credit among lenders, clearly there are additional challenges in today’s market. In early 2023, Silicon Valley Bank collapsed, followed closely by

When property owners want to build anything, they need to get a building permit. For many projects, they often also need to get a potentially wide range of discretionary approvals from municipal authorities. Those permits and approvals often require a developer to deliver a range of “community benefits” in exchange, which can entail a protracted

Roll the opening credits of the 1969 John Wayne classic True Grit and you’ll see a scene largely unchanged today. It’s the rugged barn and old school at a ranch for sale in Placerville, Colorado. The San Juan Mountains stretch along the distant horizon. Called True Grit West, the scenic property encompasses 336 acres on