Real Estate

CEO, Americas at The Instant Group overseeing the company’s expansion and operations throughout the Americas. While workspace in the U.S. has been upended by the pandemic, not all markets and office types were impacted equally. In May 2021, we took a look at office demand and rates in cities around the U.S. and Canada, surveyed 186 occupiers and

Whether you’re in the business of buying or selling a home, a crucial part of the process is to know as much as you can about the area’s local housing market. If you’re looking for a home, you’ll want to gather information to ensure you’re making the right decision about where you want to live.

The matriarch of Southern Charm, Patricia Altschul is arguably the most glamorous “Bravolebrity.” She has style in spades. From her signature caftans to the historical mansion where she resides, the Isaac Jenkins Mikell House, which was designed by the famed interior designer Mario Buatta— no one knows how to create a home quite like she

Halfway through the year and the trend of low rates has stayed steady, even dropping multiple times over the past month. Rates hit 2.8% this week for 30-year fixed rate loans, according to Freddie Mac. This is veering ever closer to their lowest rates on record of around 2.65%, which they reached in January of

Making a living as an artist today isn’t easy. Financial success is extremely rare. Merchandise and collaborations are two of the best ways to spread brand awareness and establish a loyal customer base. And no one has mastered this quite the way Instagram’s “Candy Artist” Robyn Blair Davidson aka by robynblair has. One of Davidson’s

In this article RLGY Realogy CEO Ryan Schneider told CNBC on Thursday the real estate services firm is embracing the remote work revolution that was accelerated by the Covid pandemic. In an interview on “Power Lunch,” Schneider said the New Jersey-based company is about to overhaul its corporate headquarters to accommodate its new way of working.

As lumber prices hit dramatic highs last Spring, homebuilders and developers held their breath, with many opting to delay construction on new projects until prices abated. The roller-coaster prices hit both large national entry-level builders and custom luxury home developers building on speculation. Lumber prices have since come back to earth—according to Fortune, lumber prices have

In this article Rauf Karimov | iStock | Getty Images With the national eviction ban expiring today, Leopold expects he and his wife, Vivia, and their six young children, will be forced out of their home in Deerfield Beach, Florida, where they’ve lived for the past three years. They’re one of millions of families in

Among the many impacts COVID-19 wrought on society in 2020 was a rapid shift to remote work for millions of office workers. If you were among them, you likely had to quickly adapt a work from home space that allowed you to continue functioning with the equipment and furniture you had on hand. Some employers

Buying a house can be expensive. The typical U.S. home will set you back $287,148, according to a recent report from Zillow. But the mortgage amount most likely won’t cover all of the upfront costs homebuyers will face. Check out this video for a full breakdown of how much you should have in savings before

Chrissy Teigen and musician John Legend have sold an 8,520-square-foot home in Beverly Hills for $16.8 million. The seven-bedroom, nine-bathroom mansion has been on the market for a year. John Legend and Chrissy Teigen sell their Beverly Hills home for $16.8 million Credit: Anthony Barcelo/Douglas Elliman Listing agent Marshall Peck of Douglas Elliman, Beverly Hills,

Oliver Rossi | Stone | Getty Images The national ban on evictions will expire in two days, leaving the millions of Americans who are still behind on their rent at risk of being forced out of their homes. But some states will continue to limit the proceedings beyond July 31. In California, where as many

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) today announced an extension of its moratorium on evictions for foreclosed borrowers and their occupants through September 30, and noted the expiration of the foreclosure moratorium on July 31, 2021. The extension is part of President Biden’s announcement on July 29 that federal agencies will use their authority to extend their respective eviction moratoria

teekid | E+ | Getty Images Although the national ban on evictions that’s been in effect for almost a year will expire tomorrow, there’s still time for struggling renters to apply for federal aid. Congress has allocated more than $45 billion in rental assistance to address the crisis, and only a sliver of the money

Lake Tahoe, and the town of Truckee to the north, has long been known as a weekend and vacation spot, where residents of the San Francisco Bay Area could escape via Highway 80 to ski in winter and hike in summer. Like many communities, the increasing acceptance of remote work has seen Lake Tahoe shift

A real estate for sale sign shows the home as being “Under Contract” in Washington, DC, November 19, 2020. Saul Loeb | AFP | Getty Images Pending sales of existing homes in June as measured by signed contracts fell 1.9% from May, according to the National Association of Realtors. Sales were also down 1.9% compared

The Biden administration announced Thursday that it will permit a nationwide ban on evictions to expire Saturday, arguing its hands are tied after the Supreme Court signaled the moratorium would only be extended until the end of the month. According to The Associated Press, the White House said President Biden would have preferred to extend

In this article KIM Foot traffic at Kimco Realty‘s shopping centers has returned to pre-pandemic levels, CEO Conor Flynn told CNBC on Thursday. “Traffic is back to 2019 levels, and we have a real playbook now that we can follow thanks to all the lessons learned through the pandemic,” Flynn said on “The Exchange.” “We

Manhattan’s co-op market is back to business again. Many co-op boards are relaxing restrictions on showings and use of community amenity spaces like roof gardens and fitness centers. According to Steven Goldschmidt, Director of Sales and Senior Vice President of Business Affairs for Warburg Realty, the market is picking up after more than a year of

Focqus, LLC | iStock | Getty Images President Joe Biden is calling on Congress to extend the national eviction ban set to expire in two days. “This moratorium prevented hundreds of thousands of Americans from experiencing the heartbreak, homelessness and health risks that too often emanate from evictions — particularly during a pandemic,” White House

The most expensive home sale on record for Britain will soon begin a renovation expected to cost nearly as much as its original $275 million purchase price. Rutland Gate, the 62,000 square foot mansion overlooking Hyde Park in London’s Knightsbridge neighborhood, was purchased last year by Cheung Chung Kiu for $210 million pounds (approximately $275

Major credit ratings agencies this week downgraded China’s most indebted property developer Evergrande, as concerns over Asia’s junk bond sector rise.  Fitch Ratings on Wednesday downgraded China Evergrande one notch from B to CCC, saying that the negative developments surrounding Evergrande may weaken investor confidence, further pressuring its liquidity.  A rating of CCC means there’s

Singer-songwriter Anthony Kiedis of Red Hot Chili Peppers fame has another hit on his hands, but it’s not a single or the rock band’s long-awaited studio album No. 12. It’s a custom home the frontman had built along Kauai’s North Shore, where stretches of boulder-strewn sand give way to stunning ocean views. Priced at $9.975

In this article WMT Emily Benfer Source: Emily Benfer Most evictions have been banned in the U.S. since last September, but that protection is now set to end in days. In August, millions of families could be pushed out of their homes. The share of adult renters who remain behind on their housing payments —

A real estate agent stands in the doorway as Giovani and Nicole Quiroz of Brooklyn, New York visit an open house in West Hempstead, New York. Raychel Brightman | Newsday LLC | Newsday | Getty Images The popular 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell back to the lowest level since February last week, and the 15-year

Real estate agents perform a critical function in the American housing landscape, bringing buyers and sellers together and making certain each side is responsibly represented. Recently, however, a number of class-action lawsuits and a Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation have been initiated against all the largest national real estate brokerages. These attacks contend that, because

Nick Ron, CEO of House Buyers of America, is a tech-savvy industry veteran with over 20 years of experience as a real estate investor.  As we emerge from the variables and uncertainties of the past 18 months, we are witnessing what appears to be a total renaissance in real estate: the realization that people no longer

The current housing boom will flatten in 2022—or possibly early 2023—when mortgage interest rates rise. There is no bubble to burst, though prices may retreat from panic-buying highs. The boom produced some frantic buying, bids in excess of asking prices, and plenty of worry among would-be homeowners. But this has not been a bubble. A

simonlong | Moment | Getty Images Consumer losses due to Covid-related fraud have topped $500 million, as criminals rip off the unwary in a variety of schemes ranging from online shopping to travel, according to data from the Federal Trade Commission. The agency has received more than 558,000 complaints from consumers related to the pandemic

The views of Mexico’s San Miguel de Allende command premium prices that luxury homebuyers happily pay. The beyond picturesque views of San Miguel de Allende truly matter to luxury buyers, according to Joseph W. Lown, a top producing agent at the leading luxury brokerage firm CDR San Miguel. “Because of topography, views are the number one