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Remote Work Sparks Rise In “Bi-Residential” Living
Remember when a second home connoted a dwelling owners used occasionally, on the limited times annually when the family traveled from their primary residence for…
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Malls Are Being Reborn As Next-Gen Mixed-Use Properties
At this point, the U.S. housing crisis is well documented. The nation is short some 6.5 million homes, and developers…
How They Closed It: Breaking Down The Sale Of Arizona’s $30 Million ‘Crown Jewel’
Within a month, two spec homes — one at a record-setting $30 million-plus and one at $20 million — sold…
Exploring Notting Hill: Behind The Scenes Of London’s Famous Neighborhood
Many first-time visitors to the West London district of Notting Hill arrive with a handful of preconceptions grown from a…
It’s Not Looking Great For (Most) Office Buildings
Major property owners have been walking away from prominent office buildings from coast to coast. Those owners have seen their…
As The Austin Housing Market Grows, So Does Its Innovation
Austin, as the country’s fastest growing city and now the tenth largest city in the country, is at the forefront…
Florida’s New Must-Have Amenity: Yacht Slips
What began in Miami three years ago as a pandemic-era effort to indulge in as much outdoor recreation as possible…
$8.4 Million Lakeside Cottage Brings East Coast Charm To Rustic Montana
Typically, luxury homes in Whitefish, Montana, are designed to fit into the spectacularly rugged landscape. Dominant styles are traditional mountain…
As Revolutionary As ChatGPT Is, Real Estate Still Needs Real People
Amidst warnings from scientists and engineers that artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing more quickly than the resolution of ethical control…
$6.9 Million Santa Barbara Estate Scores Top Marks For Classic Design
Anyone with an eye for detail will be awestruck at this Spanish Colonial Revival estate in Santa Barbara’s Hope Ranch…
Expert Tips For Creating Musical Spaces In Your Home
“I see music as fluid architecture,” legendary singer and songwriter Joni Mitchell told the New York Times in a 1991…
The Limits Of Caveat Emptor In Real Estate Sales
Traditionally, when a property owner agreed to sell real property, it was up to the buyer to check out the…
Touring Three Exceptional Properties In Texas State Capital
After a frenzied market over the last three years, the latest data coming from Austin, Texas, is now pointing toward…
Optimizing The Capital Stack In Today’s Market
Once you’ve found a great real estate investment opportunity, it will be time to raise capital for the transaction. This…
This Historic 16th-Century English Estate Featured In ‘Billions’ Listed For $17.5 Million
The 350-year-old Shawford Park estate recently made a cameo on season six of hit TV Showtime show Billions as the…
Lindsay Lohan And Nestig Partner On An Ocean-Inspired Nursery Collection
Ever since Lindsay Lohan announced her pregnancy in March 2023, fans have been anticipating her latest project, a baby boy…
Built Environments Strike Right Chords In Rising Music Metros
Nashville has long been known as the “Music City.” And for many, Austin also enjoys considerable cachet as an American…
$6 Million La Jolla Home Is A Stunning Piece Of San Diego History
With designs by master architect Edgar Ullrich, trees planted by famed botanist and landscape architect Kate Sessions and occupants descended…
Villa In The Portugal Town That Inspired Ian Fleming’s 007 Asks $7 Million
As intriguing locales go, odds are this one is a sure bet. Author Ian Fleming took his inspiration for the…