Real Estate

New York State Attorney General Letitia James in New York City, November 19, 2019. Lucas Jackson | Reuters Former President Donald Trump asked a judge to reject New York Attorney General Letitia James’ bid to hold him in contempt for allegedly failing to comply with a subpoena as part of a civil investigation into his

If you’ve been shopping for major appliances, you’ve probably experienced the frustration of poor selection and repeated delays. “AHAM has been very involved with a coalition of associations who have worked together since the supply chain issues started,” comments Jill Notini, vice president for the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers, adding, “It’s not only the

An aerial view of the grounds of Villa Firenze in Beverly Hills, California. Concierge Auctions When high-priced mega mansions for sale languish on the market — sprawling, flashy and unable to attract a buyer — some owners turn to a double-edged option: a real estate auction. The auction block can move trophy properties with nosebleed-worthy

Box Hill is a jewel among the finest homes to be found in Wellington, New Zealand. Set in Khandallah, an affluent suburb of the capital city, the 1929 house is a showcase of opulence and luxury. Designed by the architectural firm of J.M. Dawson & King, the home became the heart of the Wellington society

A contractor uses a hammer while working on townhouse under construction at the PulteGroup Metro housing development in Milpitas, California. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Sharply rising mortgage rates are taking their toll on the nation’s homebuilders, as already pricey new construction becomes even less affordable.  Builder confidence in the market for

From Nassau to Abaco Island, The Bahamas has various options for resort-style living, making it a popular choice for real estate investors and those seeking second-home ownership. Buyers from the United States are particularly appreciative of the country’s stable economy and its attractive tax advantages. Getting to Nassau, the capital of The Bahamas, is convenient

In this article ABNB Police said a large party was being held at an Airbnb when shots broke out. Pittsburgh Public Safety Two minors were killed early Sunday after shots were fired at a large party hosted at an Airbnb rental in Pittsburgh, according to the city’s police blotter. At least nine others were being

The couple-clicks, home-buying experience is something many in the real estate industry have talked about for years. In a transaction that typically requires lots of paperwork, people, and legal checkpoints to happen, it didn’t seem possible. Thanks to blockchain and a burgeoning world of NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens), this wave of possibility is already within view.

Demonstrators in front of the White House on Sept. 25, 2021, call for the cancellation of rents, and mortgages and to prevent millions of evictions in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic. Olivier Douliery | Afp | Getty Images Billions of dollars in federal rental assistance is still available to struggling renters, though some states

Last month was the hottest March ever for the housing market, with homes selling at their fastest pace and for more above list price than any other March on record, according to a new report from real estate brokerage Redfin. The median home-sale price rose 6.2% in March, the fastest month-over-month gain at this time

In this article GOOGL Google has dozens of real estate projects around the U.S., and it says at least 20 key projects will receive investments this year to the tune of nearly $10 billion. In a blog post Wednesday, Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai highlighted country-wide offices and data centers either under construction or

At the midpoint of April, housing markets are reflecting a changing landscape, according to a new report by Realtor.com. With Americans looking beyond the pandemic toward a new normal, businesses reopening offices and attempting to persuade workers to return, and people ready to embrace warmer weather in vacation destinations, real estate markets are welcoming an

Peopleimages | Istock | Getty Images In just a matter of months, mortgage rates have surged from just over 3% for a 30-year fixed loan to just north of 5%. As potential homebuyers follow those figures, there is one thing they may be overlooking: their credit score. The three-digit number has a big impact on

Most visits to Paris include a stop in Montmartre in the city’s 18th arrondissement. Montmartre is a hill with the beautiful, white-domed Basilica of the Sacre Coeur. Tracing the city’s glorified history from the end of the 19th century and into the 20th, artists flocked to Montmartre, making it their own. The rents were low,

RgStudio | E+ | Getty Images New government data showing record high inflation probably comes as no surprise to consumers who are facing sticker shock everywhere from the grocery aisles to the gas pump. Now, all eyes are on the Federal Reserve, which is expected to continue to raise interest rates to try to tamp

Creating art with tile is not a new phenomenon. Archaeological excavations have uncovered magnificent artworks on floors and walls dating back millennia. It’s likely that beautiful paintings were created at the same time on parchment and other more delicate media, but the durability, hardness and weather resistance of ceramic tile ensured its long term survival.

Image Source | Getty Images Inflation is quickly raising prices for households in core areas of their monthly budgets — energy, food and housing. That’s making it hard for consumers to avoid a financial hit, even as wages are also rising at their fastest clip in years. But there are levers Americans can pull —

Rolling Hills is a bucolic luxury community set behind gates on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, about 26 miles from downtown Los Angeles. Known for equestrian estates and a rural atmosphere, the city has various microclimates that are ideal for growing grapes. Villa Oneiro, Greek for “house of dreams,” was created by shopping center developer and

Anchiy | E+ | Getty Images Many individual investors often look at public markets like they are the only game in town to make money and meet their financial goals. But with lofty valuations of public companies and depressed bond yields, the traditional 60/40 stock-to-bond portfolio has been thrown to the wayside, so the next

Architects George Washington Smith and Lutah Maria Riggs did much to shape the architecture of coastal Santa Barbara, California. Smith helped popularize the Spanish Colonial Revival style in the region in private homes and public buildings that are now National Historic Landmarks. Riggs – who would go on to become an architect in her own