Real Estate

Global residential property prices are rising at their fastest rate in nearly three years according to Knight Frank’s latest House Price Index. 89% of the 56 countries and territories analyzed experienced a price increase last year and they rose by 5.6% on average compared to 5.3% in 2019. Several emerging markets posted strong growth and

vitapix | E+ | Getty Images Mortgage rates bounced higher again this week, making homebuying even more expensive at the start of the all-important spring market. With home prices skyrocketing, any rise in rates knocks even more potential buyers out of the running, and yet somehow the housing market is more competitive than ever. The

With more companies allowing their employees to work from home during the Covid pandemic, young urbanites have been moving into suburban and rural areas that give their pets more space to roam, said Petco CEO Ron Coughlin in a “Squawk on the Street” interview. “There are people, millennials, who couldn’t have pets in apartments, who

Michael Shvo is at the center of $3 billion worth of property deals, making him a main player in premium real estate—but just three years ago he pleaded guilty to tax fraud. Dressed in a black Armani T-shirt—he has 100 of them—Michael Shvo sits in front of a Zoom background depicting the jewels of his real estate portfolio: the Transamerica

As workers trickle back into offices across the land, they are certain to see changes in the settings they departed last March. From flexible adaptation to biophilic designs to niche co-working and more, architecture and design firms have responded to the hurdles of the late- and post-pandemic workplace environment. They are unveiling new systems and

Google CEO Sundar Pichai speaks on stage during the annual Google I/O developers conference in Mountain View, California, May 8, 2018. Stephen Lam | Reuters Google says it plans to spend more than $7 billion on real estate across the U.S. in 2021 as it resumes spending in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. The

As the spring sales season opens for business, the housing market in New York City is heating up, with townhouse units being among the most sought after by Manhattan buyers. The market for townhouses in New York City is the strongest it’s been since 2015, according to a new report from UrbanDigs, as homebuyers continue

The internet service company known as Angie’s List has rebranded, revamped its website and launched a new app as it looks to further penetrate the home services industry. Under its new name, Angi wants to smooth out the home renovation process by offering consumers a single platform to connect with contractors, book and make payments.

We spend approximately one-third of our lives in bed, which means we are in our bedrooms more than any other room in the home. Yet, many people tend to overlook the design of these spaces. Still, it’s important for our sleep and overall health that our bedrooms give us a feeling of happiness and relaxation,

Allen J. Schaben | Los Angeles Times | Getty Images More than 2,200 organizations have written a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to extend the national eviction moratorium. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced a ban on evicting struggling renters during the pandemic last September, and that protection is scheduled to

Managing Partner, Capital Markets at PIA Residential. The sacred cow of real estate asset classes has consistently been core assets such as retail, office and Class A multifamily; however, workforce multifamily has historically been a vital performing asset, and I believe it is positioned to rise to the top. Office and retail have been dependable with lengthy

A house’s real estate for sale sign shows the home as being “Under Contract” in Washington, DC, November 19, 2020. Saul Loeb | AFP | Getty Images Higher mortgage rates are cutting into demand for refinances, as fewer and fewer borrowers can now get worthwhile savings. Applications to refinance a home loan fell 4% for

Topline Former Goldman Sachs executive Michael Daffey purchased convicted sex abuser Jeffery Epstein’s New York City mansion last week, a spokesman for Daffey confirmed Tuesday, with a portion of the proceeds going into a fund to pay Epstein’s victims. Key Facts Daffey bought Epstein’s 28,000 square-foot Upper East Side mansion last week for $51 million

Goldman Sachs veteran trader Michael Daffey is seen in this undated handout photo, in London, Britain. Goldman Sachs via Reuters Former high-ranking Goldman Sachs executive Michael Daffey bought a New York City mansion this month for a whopping $51 million from the estate of the late convicted sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein, his spokesman said Tuesday.

CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Tuesday he believes it’s a favorable environment for investors to put money to work in the U.S. stock market. Positive economic signs are abound, Cramer said on “Squawk on the Street,” reading a sampling of headlines on Tuesday’s front page of The Wall Street Journal about a recovery in airline travel,

Not all waterfront property is equal. A treasured find on Australia’s Sydney Harbor is this vintage boatshed. But it’s not the quaint green-shingled structure that makes it valuable. The so-called boatshed residence anchors a coveted deep water lot that has sufficient mooring for … [+] luxury yachts. Private Property Global It’s the fact that the

Academy Award nominees and Golden Globe winners are likelier to trend on Twitter than products that won gold at the 2021 virtual Kitchen & Bath Industry Show, are increasing homes’ resale value, or driving residential architecture trends. In all three instances, wellness design products are helping spur leading sectors of the economy and profits for

Without a doubt, no housing markets feel more of a pull than those on the coast. From fair weather to fresh breezes to breathtaking views, coastal properties continue to be some of the most sought after, particularly in western hotspots such as Southern California and Hawaii. In this week’s real estate price comparison, I took

Vered Schwarz is the President and COO of Guesty, an end-to-end property management software for short-term rentals. It’s been over one year since Covid-19 hugely impacted the world, global and local economies, and for many of us in travel and hospitality, our businesses. Though the last 12 months have been unprecedented, an unexpected number of individuals

Morsa Images | Getty Images A pandemic migration has been underway, at least for young adults ages 18 to 31. That’s according to a Bankrate.com survey that found 31% of people in that age cohort relocated either permanently or for an extended period of time during the pandemic. That’s compared to 16% of adults overall.

Managing Director at Birge & Held Asset Management, empowering others to build real wealth through real estate investments. The way we engage with multifamily real estate is changing. Covid-19 may have expedited the process, but a digital transformation was taking place long before we all “went virtual” in March of 2020. That’s because of proptech. The

Buying versus renting is more affordable in some cities according to realtor.com. A new analysis finds that low mortgage rates have made it more affordable to buy than rent in a growing number of metros.  Realtor.com recently analyzed the numbers. As low mortgage rates continue into 2021 “buying a home was equal to or more

Ken Ashley’s a Cushman & Wakefield tenant rep practicing globally for over 25 years. He lives in ATL and thinks about real estate. A lot.  I get asked two questions a lot: When do you think people will go back to the office, and do you think we will need less space now that everyone is

President & CEO of The NHP Foundation, not-for-profit provider of affordable housing. As affordable housing practitioners, we know that every decision we make affects the thousands of residents living in our communities. And since no good decisions were ever made in a vacuum, The NHP Foundation relies on timely, cogent research to drive the work we

Chris Sands, Founder and CEO, Sands Investment Group (SIG). Throughout 2020, commercial real estate demonstrated its stability and value despite a wide range of unanticipated challenges. While we can generally understand the market within a 10-year timeframe that includes adapting to market corrections, the global Covid-19 pandemic created a more significant challenge than we’ve seen before

By Maura Webber Sadovi  Kushner Cos declined to oppose its lenders’ bid to appoint a receiver to take control of its Times Square property, a sign the company could be ready to throw in the towel on the beleaguered entertainment retail project, according to three attorneys not involved with the case. Kushner could also be

The pandemic will forever change the way many things are done. Multifamily design represents one of the tasks likely to be forever altered. According to designer Vickie Alani, principal at the design firm CBT, the pandemic is shaping the future of apartment and condo building design in ways few would have imagined in the pre-Covid

A house’s real estate for sale sign is seen in front of a home in Arlington, Virginia, November 19, 2020. Saul Loeb | AFP | Getty Images No one could have predicted it. Not the economists, not the real estate agents, and especially not the nation’s homebuilders. But a pandemic caused an emotional run on

Josh Cooley is the owner/operator of a successful real estate business in Eugene, Oregon and Head Coach at Reger Coaching and Consulting. getty If you’re looking to buy or sell a house in today’s market, the idea of working with a real estate agent or broker may feel outdated. You might wonder, while scrolling through Zillow or Redfin,

Barely a month ago, a 3D-printed house was listed for sale to the public for the first time in the U.S. Now, a small, 3D-printed community in Texas is following suit. Another, larger community in California is also in the works. In other words, 3D-printed real estate is taking off in a big way. That