Real Estate

Standing at the crossroads of epic transformations–from politics and science to war and finance–Herrevad Castle is a rare example of a medieval power center once coveted by popes and kings. With remarkable influence spanning two Scandinavian countries, the 28-room castle and a manor house with six large apartments and attic rooms, was recently brought to

The median home-sale price increased 0.9% from a year earlier to $350,250 during the four weeks ending January 15, the biggest increase in a month, according to a new report from Redfin, a technology-powered real estate brokerage. Prices remain elevated because buyer activity has started to pick up as mortgage rates decline due to slowing

Florida’s Melbourne Beach has been attracting out-of-towners since the late 1800s. Over the years, the barrier island town in coastal Brevard County has become a family-friendly bedroom community and vacation destination. One side of the community faces the Indian River Lagoon; the other, the Atlantic Ocean. Taking full advantage of the panoramic views is this

Each year brings new real estate undertakings that prove transformative not only for those who will inhabit them, but for the metropolitan enclaves surrounding them. These projects may be residential or commercial or – with increasing likelihood — mixed-use. They might be transit-oriented developments, adaptive reuse efforts or mega-projects that deliver diversity and improved opportunity

On June 2021 I wrote a post here titled “3 Reasons Why The Real Estate Boom Is Not A Bubble.” At the time, a lingering deficit of housing units was pushing up housing prices but the combination of low rates, healthy savings and strong income made it still quite affordable to buy a home. The

Billionaire Larry Ellison’s $173 million Palm Beach estate topped the list last year, along with a $100 million Malibu dream house bought by media mogul Byron Allen and a $75 million Beverly Hills mega-mansion owned by rap superstar Drake. The luxury real market in America saw many record-breaking sales in 2022, including several north of

Over 80% of home buyers don’t regret purchasing their homes in the last two years, despite a tough market and making significant compromises, according to a new survey by LendingTree, an online lending marketplace. “The high satisfaction rate amid the hot market makes sense,” says LendingTree senior economist Jacob Channel. “Given the market climate, prospective

Floral pattern devotees will rejoice today with the launch of a collaboration between Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, and LoveShackFancy, which is a brand that’s surely on its way to iconic status—best known for its gorgeous floral print fashion and home items. The collection features over fifty products from both brands. With a whimsical

Home prices have been through a whirlwind over the last three years, thanks mainly to the effects of the pandemic. When it first struck in 2020, home prices and rents declined just as the economy as a whole took an initial nosedive. But as time wore on and the pandemic moved into its second year,

In his movie “Annie Hall,” Woody Allen recounts an old joke in which one woman asks another about a restaurant, and the other woman says “nobody goes there anymore; it’s too crowded.” In a similar way, some real estate investors are pausing their built-for-rent (”BFR” or “BTR”) projects, because they fear that it is about