Real Estate

Tuesday is America’s 247th birthday and millions of homeowners will be celebrating with parties on their property. Independence Day is usually associated with hot dogs, hamburgers, fireworks, outdoor games and red, white and blue party décor – all fun stuff! But it’s also the most dangerous American holiday of the year, according to the health

It’s still a seller’s market, and the combination of increased buyer demand and a shortage of housing means you’re definitely on the winning side of the law of supply and demand. In fact, you may end up with several competing offers as buyers try to outbid each other. However, it turns out that you shouldn’t

Selling your home can be a very emotional decision because this is where many milestones in your life occurred. Perhaps it was your very first home, or the first home you bought with your significant other. Or it may be the place where your kids took their first steps, learned how to swim, and celebrated

Forbes Global Properties The Chaffinch House occupies a grand spot in the history of Easton, Maryland. The restored Queen Anne Victorian is one of some half-dozen to still exist in the downtown historic core and a crowning example of the fanciful style that was popular in the late 1800s. Listed as a contributing structure to

Not traditional yet far from modern, contemporary interior design can feel like the best of all words. Audrey Scheck of Audrey Scheck Design tells me, “While modern design refers to a specific time period, contemporary design is a more loose term designating both current and future design trends. Contemporary design evolves as interior design trends

For savvy investors, there could be opportunities in real estate as properties in the current market dip in value. Collectively, prices for all types of property have fallen during the last months, as reported by CoStar. We can expect some owners to look to sell later this year, based on their difficulty to make financial

The local shopping malls of the Nixon era proved a lure too tempting to resist for millions of 1970s teens and young adults. The mammoth monuments to consumerism were besieged by youthful Baby Boomers, who shelled out hard-earned greenbacks at stores like Radio Shack, Just Jeans, The Limited, Kinney Shoes and Musicland. When hunger stirred,

When it comes to the Manhattan real estate market, new development condos have traditionally traded at a premium compared to resale buildings. These new condos offer modern amenities, state-of-the-art features, and contemporary designs that cater to buyers seeking a luxurious and convenient lifestyle. However, as buildings age, an interesting phenomenon called “premium decay” emerges, highlighting

Pottery Barn Teen and Pottery Barn Kids recently launched a collaboration with Rifle Paper Co that’s just the right mix of cheerful and charming. It’s what every contemporary design lover has been waiting for. Allison Spampanato, Senior Vice President of Product Design And Development for Pottery Barn Kids tells me, “Working with the team at

It’s no secret that there’s a housing shortage in the U.S. and there’s plenty of blame to go around for its myriad causes. These range from the homebuilding industry citing laws and regulations like California’s Environmental Quality Act (popularly known as CEQA), to immigration advocates pointing out a shortage of foreign construction workers exacerbating an