Real Estate


With tourism back and bigger than ever, Los Cabos, Mexico, is emerging as one of the biggest second home markets in North America, with many holiday-ers opting to become homeowners. The world-class destination at the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula is one of the strongest real estate markets in the country, with an

Momo Productions | Digitalvision | Getty Images If the value of your home ballooned during the pandemic, you may receive an inflated property tax assessment in the mail. There are ways, however, to combat a higher bill, experts say. Despite double-digit growth in single-family home prices, property taxes only increased by 1.8% in 2021, with

A lot of people are still confused about what the metaverse is, and even more confused about what it’s going to be. Despite the initial rush to buy up metaverse property, there’s no doubt that the buzz has cooled off among many industries. Why? The short answer is that there’s no utility attached to NFTs;

June marks the annual observation of LGBTQI+ Pride Month, a month honoring those who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex. To commemorate the occasion, online loan marketplace LendingTree analyzed data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2020 American Community Survey data to compare home prices in the states where households occupied by same-sex couples

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump (C) gives two thumbs up as Donald Trump Jr. (L) and Ivanka Trump (R) stand and cheer for Eric Trump as he delivers his speech during the third day of the Republican National Convention on July 20, 2016 at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Joe Raedle | Getty

A new report by real estate data analytics provider CoreLogic shows that home prices posted another record-high year-over-year increase in April, marking the 123rd straight month of gains. Rising mortgage rates drove buyer urgency and the resulting price growth, with about 70% of U.S. homes selling for more than asking price this spring. However, higher

Real estate agents Rosa Arrigo, center, and Elisa Rosen, right, work an open house in West Hempstead, New York. Newsday LLC | Newsday | Getty Images Mortgage rates are back on the upswing, after a brief decline in May, and the housing market is still suffering from a lack of listings. As a result, mortgage

Homes are built with hundreds or thousands of different products. Those products move through the supply chain in several ways and then they have to arrive to the job site. This all requires numerous modes of transportation at a time when transportation costs are rising exponentially. Since January 2020, long distance truck transportation has gone

Father’s Day is almost here and if you haven’t ordered a gift for dad yet, it’s time to do it. If you’re unsure of what to buy him and he already has enough ties and shirts, you can’t go wrong with a gift for the home. Whether he’s into art, cooking, cleaning, or just everyday

Like the sun, the luxury housing market always seems to shine in San Diego County. After totaling just under $50 billion in luxury sales last year, total dollar volume has remained strong. Now, as we look to the second half of the year, what does the future hold? For that insight we talked to Willis

“Yellowstone” has become one of the hottest shows streaming. Filmed on location in the West, much of it in Montana, the scripted drama tells the story of a modern day ranch owner John Dutton, played by Kevin Costner, and his family dynasty. The storyline is deliciously captivating, with back-stabbing and family intrigue, high stakes power

Lifestylevisuals | E+ | Getty Images When interest rates rise, it’s common for some homebuyers to explore whether an adjustable rate mortgage would make sense for them. With an ARM, as it’s called, the appeal is its lower initial interest rate compared with a traditional 30-year fixed-rate mortgage. Yet down the road, that rate can

A new report from Redfin reveals that the median sale price of homes with high fire risk was $550,500 in April, compared with $431,300 for homes with low fire risk. In other words, the typical home with high fire risk sold for $119,200 (27.6%) more than the typical home with low fire risk—the largest premium

Houses in Hercules, California, US, on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. Homebuyers are facing a worsening affordability situation with mortgage rates hovering around the highest levels in more than a decade. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Homeowners are in the money, and it just keeps coming. Two years of rapidly rising home prices

In the upscale Washington, D.C., bedroom community of Bethesda, Maryland, you don’t have to go far to find the home of a politician, a military official or a medical professional. This two-story contemporary, about 4 miles from Bethesda’s retail-oriented downtown, was the onetime residence of Jeane Kirkpatrick, the first female to serve as the U.S.

There are many places steeped in history to visit in and around Florence, Italy, but few in which to live while enjoying a state-of-the-art lifestyle. Dating to the 14th century, Villa Capponi was the home of aristocratic families for centuries. The once fortified estate owes much of its evolution to generations of the Capponi family,

May marked a turning point in the pandemic housing frenzy as buyers regained some control over the market, according to a new report from Redfin, a technology-powered real estate brokerage. This limited sense of control comes at a great cost, as 5% mortgage rates and record-high prices have edged many buyers out of the market.

Hurricane season officially began on June 1st, and indicators point to a more active storm season than normal. For the 2022 hurricane season, NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) is forecasting a likely range of 14 to 21 named storms with winds of 39 miles per hour or higher, of which six to 10

The most populated and third largest island in the tourist-friendly Turks and Caicos chain is Providenciales, a 38-square-mile isle known for its turquoise waters, powdery sand beaches and superb scuba diving. On its south coast is the peaceful and quiet Turtle Tail neighborhood, which occupies a narrow peninsula and takes in some of the best

The coast of Southern California is famous for many reasons—sandy beaches, a Mediterranean climate, and dramatic cliffs that meet the blue sprawl of the Pacific. What the area is not known for is ample real estate acreage. The beachfront property at 3165 Padaro Lane sits on a roomy two-plus-acres, which is hard to find in

Home organization feels like just another trend we see on Pinterest, Instagram, and YouTube but anyone who likes to live with a bit of sanity in their life knows that having an organized home has nothing to do with getting likes on social media. It’s a true lifestyle choice. No one knows this more than

In 2018, the United Nations officially designated June 3 as World Bicycle Day, a 24-hour period earmarked for celebrating the beloved two-wheeled conveyance all over the planet. It’s on this day that earth’s inhabitants are encouraged to applaud the bicycle’s uniqueness and versatility, as well as its sustainability as a means of transportation. In New

While many people say rock and roll is dead, it’s more alive than ever at the Hotel Ziggy on Los Angeles’ famed sunset strip. Located at 8462 Sunset Boulevard, the hotel has 108 guest rooms, a cocktail lounge, a music venue called Backbeat, a pizza restaurant aptly named B-Side Pizza, a lobby bar, a “Shred

Is social media still worth the investment? In the world of ultra-luxury real estate, the answer is a resounding yes, according to top agents around the world. With an estimated 3.96 billion (and growing) globally, social media has changed how we interact with one another. This is especially true in a field such as real

The real estate refresh continues as new data suggests the housing market hit a turning point in its supply struggle in May. The inventory of active listings has returned, recording the first year-over-year increase since June 2019, according to the Realtor.com monthly housing trends report released today. At the same time, the median national home

Seventy percent of all American households have a pet, with 38% having dogs and 25% having cats. The $4.54 billion pet products market has grown along with the popularity of pet ownership. So it’s not surprising that ‘pet parents,’ as many of them think of themselves, are increasingly incorporating their animal companions’ needs into home

There’s nothing like a direct flight to ease international travel. Largely the domain of major cities with populations in the multimillions, this summer the opportunity to fly nonstop will be available from Madrid, Spain, to Los Cabos, Mexico. The tourist destination – with a population of more than 350,000, according to DataMexico.org – has long

A “For Sale” sign outside a house in Crockett, California, on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Mortgage rates rose sharply this week, after pulling back over the last three weeks. The 30-year fixed hit 5.36% Monday and then moved higher again Tuesday to 5.47%, according to Mortgage News

With America’s infrastructure challenges and acute housing shortage demanding solutions, is it possible standardization may provide a few of the answers? Some leading design industry observers believe so. They are convinced standardization and repeatability when combined with the ability to produce all kinds of buildings and taken to warp speed just might be game changers.

A single family home is shown for sale in Encinitas, California. Mike Blake | Reuters Mortgage demand slipped to the lowest level since December 2018, even after rates declined slightly last week. Applications for a mortgage to purchase a home fell 1% last week compared with the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s