Real Estate

Any avid reader readily grasps the appeal of a frigid autumn or winter evening. Given the chill outside, no excuse is required for relaxing inside with a good book. And of course relaxing with a good book is what the reader would prefer regardless of season or weather. Developers of select high-profile, high-end New York

The bathroom is the true sanctuary of the home. It’s a place to get peace, privacy, and hopefully relax. So, design is of the utmost importance in these spaces. 2022 was an interesting year for bathroom design because many people were finally finishing up projects they began in previous years but were stalled due to

City Developments Ltd. (CDL)—controlled by billionaire Kwek Leng Beng—has deferred plans to list its commercial properties in the U.K. on the Singapore Exchange amid heightened market volatility and macroeconomic headwinds. The company aimed to raise about 500 million pounds ($607 million) from the maiden share sale of a portfolio of U.K. commercial properties—including an office

The 1992 film Unforgiven, directed by and starring Clint Eastwood, was one of the most critically acclaimed Westerns of the 1990s. The recipient of four Academy Awards (best picture, best director, best supporting actor and best editing), the film was selected for preservation in the Library of Congress National Film Registry. It was also a

Set just south of its glitzy sister, Las Vegas, is Nevada’s second-largest city: Henderson. In some ways, it seems a world away. Exuding many small-town aspects, the city boasts farmers markets, 180 miles of trails, a pond-filled bird-viewing preserve and lion sanctuary. The nearly $7.5 million home is the master-planned MacDonald Highland’s community of Henderson,

Pantone has announced the color of the year for 2023, and it’s a doozy. The idea of color of the year has become a big thing for paint companies, manufacturers of wall coverings, wood stain specialists, fabric producers – any company where color is a selling point. But it is good to remember that Pantone,

Mortgage rates fell to a two-month low this week as bond investors bet inflation will continue easing and the Federal Reserve signaled it will slow its pace of rate hikes. The average U.S rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage dropped to 6.49% while the average rate for a 15-year fixed home loan fell to 5.76%,

A sophisticated blend of historic and au courant, Toronto’s Yorkville district conjures many adjectives: cosmopolitan, vibrant, fashionable. What better perch to be at the center of the Ontario shopping and dining hub than a luxurious private residence at the Four Seasons? The 55-story glass-clad condominium tower, which opened a decade ago, contains more than 200

The San Francisco Bay Area is well-known for its high cost of living and, more specifically, how expensive home prices are. This isn’t a new development; in fact, during the famous California Gold Rush, which began in 1848, residents of San Francisco were already complaining of how expensive things were. But, beginning with the original

For our kitchen counters, we have traveled from laminates to butcher block to marble to soapstone to granite, and then back again. Each material has its pros and cons, but none has an ultimate combination of beauty and toughness. Each is, to different degrees, vulnerable to scratching or cutting, etching from acids like lemon juice

A new year is a good time to evaluate our interior design trends; to decide which colors, fabrics, styles and ways of arranging our homes are keepers and which should be left behind. Upon checking in with a number of designers and industry specialists, it became clear that we are ready for change. These are

Most baby furniture and decor is meant to be functional, but certainly not always stylish. So oftentimes designed-inclined parents are forced to choose between what reflects their own aesthetic and what’s best for the baby. Fortunately, it looks like many brands are starting to recognize this dilemma and are now creating everything from pack and

Miami Art Week 2022 has arrived. While there are many highly anticipated shows, there are few as innovative as Scope. Founded by Alexis Hubshman, the event will feature a variety of diverse names on its roster including Thandiwe Muriu, Derrick Ofosu Boateng, Clay Apenouvon, Patrick Tagoe-Turkson, Angèle Etoundi Essamba, Osborne Macharia, Sesse Elangwe, and Charly

Trying to find meaningful holiday gifts can be a challenge, especially if you have a long list. Fortunately, home and decor gifts are usually an easy bet. After all, items like art, serving pieces, sheets, and towels are something you can give just about anyone to elevate the everyday. Whether you need to purchase something

You’re probably not going to buy new countertops or floor coverings online to improve the wellness potential of your home, but there are plenty of purchases worth considering this Cyber Monday. Here are eight ideas to enhance the wellness potential of your kitchen, bathrooms and bedrooms — all easily purchased through your favorite websites: Kitchen

The Robie House of Oak Park, Illinois was an early commission of Frank Lloyd Wright’s and, because Fredrick C. Robie was an engineer and assistant manager at the Excelsior Supply Company, a bicycle company delving into the growing world of automobile manufacturing, the new house had a three-car garage. In 1909, the year the house

Professional athletes make up some of the wealthiest people in the world and, as such, have access to some of the most desirable real estate. Historically, cities like Los Angeles and New York have been hot spots for athletes. However, with the exodus from California, New York and Illinois continuing, states like Texas are getting

According to recent data, some of the primary rental trends associated with the Covid-19 pandemic are beginning to reverse. That’s one of the major findings of the recently-released November Rent Report from Zumper. The report found fears of a recession, along with declining occupancy rates, are being reflected in rental prices, especially in regions that

This New Mexico adobe house surrounded by national forest, pine trees and rock outcroppings takes in awe-inspiring mountain views during daylight. Once darkness settles, a field of city lights comes to life in the basin below. It’s a 24/7 feast for the eyes. Set in a gated Santa Fe neighborhood of large estates, the mansion’s

A recently-released report from Urban Land Institute and PwC suggests a contradiction in terms. As the North American real estate industry returns to a kind of pre-pandemic normalcy, some pandemic-era sea changes are solidifying and likely to endure. Those are among findings of ULI and PwC’s annual report spotlighting the latest emerging real estate industry