BRAZIL – 2019/05/24: In this photo illustration the Wayfair logo is seen displayed on a smartphone. … [+] (Photo Illustration by Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) LightRocket via Getty Images As much as “retail apocalypse” continues to show up in the headlines, by now most people that take the time to look at the
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Maintenance activity. Getty A lot is going on in ConTech, and it’s all happening fast. When I first wrote about this PropTech subsector, nearly a year ago, Trimble had recently acquired Viewpoint for $1.2 billion and Autodesk had just bought PlanGrid for $875 million, but besides these and a few other landmark moments, the area was still
The frequency and intensity of wildfires in Southern California is causing residents to move away … [+] from fire-prone areas and buyers to question purchasing homes in dangerous parts of the state. AFP via Getty Images Four counties in California head the list of places at risk of losing the most housing value due to
This is the second installment in an exploratory and investigative series called “How To Do Opportunity Zones Right.” This series will highlight Opportunity Zone projects, investments, collaborations, ideas and important happenings across the country that seek to meet the original intent of the Opportunity Zone legislation. The purpose of the Opportunity Zone legislation is to
Micahel Turchin and Lance Bass at the launch of Dirty Pop at Mondrian Los Angeles. www.startraksphoto.com/SBE While design has been of the utmost importance for restaurants, hotels, and nightclubs, in recent years, its emphasis has increased exponentially because of social media. When ordinary customers, influencers and celebrities are going to take photos and share it
Mortgage rates rose again for the third week in a row. Getty Mortgage rates rose for the third week in a row, this time reaching their highest point since July. Data from the Mortgage Bankers Association shows mortgage rates on 30-year, fixed-rate loans climbed to 4.05% this week—up from 4.02% last week. Averages on FHA
Rendering of Hope on Alvarado, a new modular housing concept created by HBG Construction Corp, KTGY … [+] Architecture + Planning, and Aedis Real Estate Group. KTGY Architecture + Planning Los Angeles, Calif. — Slated to open in early 2020, Hope on Alvarado is a pioneering concept in affordable housing created by HBG Steel, KTGY Architecture +
Hotel in Palm Beach Florida Getty Palm Beach Vs. Palm Springs, here’s how much house you can get for $5 million in each playground of the wealthy. You may be surprised that a beautiful expansive home in Palm Springs is practically a bargain compared to Palm Beach. Palm Beach long the bastion of old
Getty In Amazon.com’s fiercely competitive search for a second headquarters last year, Seattle—the company’s original home—turned out to be the true victor. The behemoth retailer’s decisions—first to split the promised 50,000-job bounty in two and then, in February, to scrap New York’s Long Island City altogether amid political backlash—left Seattle with the largest concentration of
Housing in China. Getty In 2005, when I first began living in China, rent was incredibly low—as in, $100 per month for a two bedroom apartment near Zhejiang University in Hangzhou. This wasn’t just due to the fact that everything was cheaper back then or a lack of adjusting for inflation, but relative to the
Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin It could be a new opportunity for the struggling startup. Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images Topline: WeWork, which last week accepted a $9.5 billion bailout offer from Japanese conglomerate SoftBank Group, recently trademarked a new professional gaming arm called Play By We, according to an application
Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin Natural plaster walls add to the beauty of this southwestern style home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Photo courtesy of American Clay. More and more people are seeking natural and healthy ways to build a home. So it is, that the popularity of natural plaster walls
Oct. 20 Tornado destruction Andy Luten We lived through what we now know is the most costly tornado in Texas history: more than two billion in damages, according to the Insurance Council of Texas. More than 30,000 auto and residential claims have been filed to date, and ICT tells me claim costs could be higher
Antoni Porowski and Yael Aflalo at the Forbes 30 Under 30 Summit in Detroit. Adi Muhtarevic On July 4, Antoni Porowski posted a photo on Instagram of him and Queer Eye co-star Jonathan Van Ness sharing a kiss. The chaste peck was meant as a joke, a coy wink to hopeful fans, but the bit
Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin Portrait of a confident financial assistant using her digital tablet in the office. Getty There are many people that play a role in making real estate transactions happen. One of them is the broker. While some may use the term real estate agent and broker interchangeably,
The Mexico City skyline wikimedia The affordable housing shortage is a big issue in America, one that’s just now getting the national attention it deserves. Millions of Americans are affected, including ones who endure longer commutes, more cramped dwellings, and more failing units than they otherwise would, if more decent housing were well-located. But compared
This 10-bedroom home in Southampton, New York, is listed for $39.5 million with Douglas Elliman. Douglas Elliman Real Estate Home prices in the Hamptons, the summer playground of Wall Street titans and Hollywood celebrities, are on the rise again after almost two years of declines. The median price of a home on the eastern tip
Most Plant Prefab projects ship 90% complete – they include interior finishes (millwork, paint, … [+] tile, fixtures, cabinetry, appliances) and exterior finishes and siding. This Santa Monica, Calif., home was designed by architect Ray Kappe. Todd Baker Buildings as a category use more energy than both transportation and manufacturing. We won’t be able to
“On the surface, it’s hard to quarrel with anything that addresses the very strict planning system.” 123rf.com Amongst the headline announcements at the Conservative Party conference back at the start of the month was a slightly left-field approach to a housing market conundrum. Chancellor Sajid Javid and Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick revealed plans to allow
From the rooftop pool at Optima Kierland Village, an ultra-luxury rental and for-sale development … [+] opening in Scottsdale, Ariz. in 2020, bathers will be able to revel in Valley of the Sun views. Optima, Inc. In an age of increasing development costs and growing paucity of available land, much rides on every real estate