Real Estate

Glenview, Ill.—The John O. Carr House, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1950, is now available for auction, with $1,200,000 as the suggested opening bid (not the asking price). The Wright-designed original entryway features pierced-concrete breeze blocks to allow for natural … [+] light penetration. Matara Media for Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty Wright-designed homes famously

No-Mad | iStock | Getty Images More than 11 million Americans are behind on their rent and many could be pushed from their homes when the national eviction ban expires in June. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s eviction moratorium, which has been in effect since September, will lift on June 30. Although the

Millions of Americans will be taking the opportunity to barbecue with friends today. Others will be observing the solemn occasion with a visit to a national site honoring fallen warriors. For those in the fitness world, Memorial Day is often kicked off with a challenging workout of the day called “Murph.” The Murph Hero WOD,

One of San Diego’s most celebrated resorts, the Town and Country recently debuted a multi-million dollar makeover guaranteed to attract guests and breathe new life into the area for a (semi) post-Covid world. The hotel’s historic complex is in the Mission Hills neighborhood, which is located between San Diego International Airport and the downtown Gaslamp

In 2007, Donald Wexler, the late Mid-Century architect (a protegee of Richard Neutra and William Cody) who helped shape Palm Springs’ Modernism movement, designed a Hollywood Hills compound for his son, international photographer and director Glen Wexler. “Donald Wexler worked together with Glen, who wanted a very specific live-work space. That is what the design

Courtney Keating | Getty Images Lower-income homeowners could potentially save hundreds of dollars a month on their mortgage under a government refinancing initiative that starts on . Fannie Mae, one of two government-sponsored and publicly traded enterprises that buys and sells mortgages, will open its “RefiNow” program on June 5 with the intention of helping

For over 20 years, the American Institute of Architects has recognized projects that represent state-of-the-art learning environments. Schools, museums, community centers, libraries, nature centers and interpretive centers are evaluated for new projects that further the cause of design while they advance the goals of the institution. Selected projects must meet a host of criteria, including

After four years of planning meetings, including over 100 community sessions, the multi-purpose campus for Google received unanimous approval this week from the San Jose City Council. The 80-acre site will bring 4,000 residential units plus 7.3 million square feet of office space. The office buildings are to provide space for an estimated 20,000 workers.

It’s been over a year since lenders and the federal government stepped in to help Americans stay in their homes amid the global health and economic crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. And many Americans still need that support.  About 2.1 million homeowners are still in forbearance plans that suspend their mortgage payments, according to

Eddie Valdivia and his wife Vanessa pose in front of their first house, which they purchased in October 2020 with the help of a VA loan. Eddie Valdivia, 34 and his wife, Vanessa, 36, workers at the Red Cross, bought their first house last October, right in the middle of the pandemic. It’s a three-bedroom,

Wailana Malie means “Quiet Waters,” which aptly describes this timeless Polynesian-style beachfront estate on Kauai’s North Shore. Think five-star private Hawai’i resort to celebrate life’s landmarks with friends and family. Resting on one prime acre Wailana Maile with towering Palm trees and 240 linear feet of beach frontage life is the quintessential multi-generational estate. Views

If you are suffering from post-pandemic sticker shock, you are not alone. From gas and groceries to computers and clothing, everyday items are suddenly more expensive.   As the country recovers in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak and Americans put their stimulus checks and stashed cash to work, some of these higher costs are simply the price consumers

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is highlighting and celebrating exceptional residential designs with its 2021 Housing Awards. The annual event, now in its 21st year, was established to recognize the best in housing design for new construction, renovations and restorations. Each year projects are awarded based on four categories: one- and two-family custom residences; one- and two-family production homes;

People wait to visit a house for sale in Garden City, Nassau County, New York, on Sept. 6, 2020. Xinhua News Agency | Getty Images Mortgage interest rates are near historic lows. Yet if you want to take advantage of those rates, check your credit score first. That three-digit number determines whether you can get

The pandemic made it clear: we all want outdoor living space. We don’t just want to walk to the park, we want to cook outdoors, relax outdoors, gather with friends and family outdoors, exercise outdoors and some people even want to work outdoors. And, we want that outdoor space to be part of our home.

Sharebite CEO and cofounder Dilip Rao and co-founder Mohsin Memon Source: Sharebite There’s no such thing as a free lunch – except when big companies want to get their employees back to the office during a pandemic. Employers including banks and asset managers, technology companies and law firms are ramping up back-to-work plans as more

Everything is coming up roses (and peonies) for Courtney Sixx, who is the founder of Bouquet Box. This innovative subscription box is the perfect gift for anyone with an equal appreciation for flowers and DIY projects. Launched in February 2021, Bouquet Box was co-created with famed floral design house Mark’s Garden. It’s a truly innovative product that’s the

President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the Ford Rouge Electric Vehicle Center, in Dearborn, Michigan on May 18, 2021. Nicholas Kamm | AFP | Getty Images The wealthy may have a whole other reason to dread President Joe Biden’s proposal to overhaul taxes on inheritances: They may have to dig through decades worth of documents

Charleston, S.C.—Located on one of Charleston’s barrier islands, the new luxury community Kiawah River reported an unprecedented sales record in the first quarter of 2021, surpassing its overall sales total for the previous year. As full-time remote work becomes a possibility for more U.S. workers, this somewhat remote Lowcountry agrihood is attracting buyers from across

Dallas Federal Reserve President Robert Kaplan cited potential excesses in the housing market and other inflation signs as an indication that the central bank should start slowly pulling back on its asset purchase program. With the Fed still buying at least $120 billion in bonds each month, a total that includes $40 billion in mortgage-backed

Calling all design lovers—the newly released coffee table book, By Design, The World’s Best Contemporary Interior Designers (Phaidon, 2021) celebrates the work of over 100 of the world’s hottest designers working in the industry today, including Kelly Wearstler, Martin Brudnizki Design Studio, Luca Guadagnino, Neri&Hu, Norm Architects, Studioilse, Studio Shamshiri, Faye Toogood, Vincent Van Duysen, Nate

In this article BBY Ruben Fragoso checks out appliances for sale at the Best Buy store in April 2010 in Miami, Florida. Joe Raedle, Getty Images As Americans move into new houses, remodel homes and watch real estate values rise, Best Buy CEO Corie Barry said they are buying appliances and big-screen TVs and hiring

The real estate industry is and has always been driven largely by people and interpersonal relationships. However, technology is slowly changing how the industry as a whole operates. That’s why it’s crucial for real estate professionals to understand the importance of tech and how to best utilize it for their business and customers. Below, the

A slight increase in mortgage interest rates was enough to tank refinances and bring down overall demand. Total mortgage application volume fell 4.2% last week from the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s seasonally adjusted index. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($548,250 or less) increased

Edward Mermelstein has seen a lot of trends since he entered the world of real estate in 1989. But a recent rise in wealthy individuals and first-time renters moving into the luxury lease space is unusual. “New York City is seeing more activity in the luxury rental markets. This interest is unprecedented and primarily driven

In this article SNOW View through Montana ranch entrance to rangeland with a view of central Montana’s snow covered Crazy Mountains in the background, The Crazy Mountains rise to over 11,000 feet and are located north of Interstate-90 between Billings and Bozeman Montana; they can be seen for many miles along this stretch of Interstate.

A visit to the Campbell House in Truckee, California, is a journey into the rail town’s past. Set on Donner Pass Road, the Queen Anne Victorian was built in the late 1800s in what today is known as the Brickelltown Historic District. This central commercial hub lies alongside the transcontinental railway line built by the

Ariel Skelley | DigitalVision | Getty Images Many older Americans worry about outliving their savings, and those fears have been magnified by recent spikes in inflation, eating away at retirees’ nest eggs.   The consumer price index increased by 0.8% in April from March and surged 4.2% from the previous year, the biggest jump since September

Real Estate Investor, Syndicator, Operator, and Author, Matt Picheny is the Founder of Picheny - Your Backstage Guide to Passive Investing. I’ve been investing in real estate for over 15 years, but at the beginning, like most people, I immediately began trying to pay off my mortgage, figuring the quicker I got rid of the debt, the

In this article GOOGL San Jose city officials on Tuesday night officially approved a plan for Google to build a massive campus in the heart of California’s third-largest city. For its “Downtown West” project, Google will develop 80 acres of land in downtown San Jose, including 7.3 million square feet of office space for 20,000