Real Estate

Every hipster knows that Brooklyn is what Manhattan used to be: the desired destination of young creative people. Now, one of the last major parcels along the East River that speaks of the area’s history is the site of a brilliant new building that evoke Greenpoint’s former life as a boat-building mecca. “This project is

This $58,808,000 mansion overlooking the Pacific Ocean is one of the largest homes for sale in Malibu.  At 16,600 square feet, it’s the grandest single-structure residence in town and a whopping 4,100 square feet bigger than the next-largest home on the market. The Bali-inspired residence at 11870 Ellice Street, named the Kaizen House after a

A Malibu, California property that was once home to the late musician Tom Petty is on the market for $9.85 million, according to listing agent Chris Cortazzo of Compass. Located on Escondido Beach, the property comprises a cabin-style main house as well as a separate guesthouse that Petty used as a music studio. Loaded with

In this article TWTR Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Pedestrians walk in front of the Twitter Inc. headquarters in San Francisco, California. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images In an effort to cut costs following Elon Musk’s chaotic $44 billion acquisition of Twitter, the social media company has stopped paying rent, according

Redfin’s Homebuyer Demand Index—a measure of home-tour requests and other services from Redfin agents—is up 10% and mortgage-purchase applications are up 14% from the end of October, when both hit their 2022 troughs, according to a new report from Redfin, a technology-powered real estate brokerage. That’s largely because mortgage rates continue to steadily decline. According

Solar panels create electricity on the roof of a house in Rockport, Massachusetts, U.S., June 6, 2022. Picture taken with a drone.  Brian Snyder | Reuters When Josh Hurwitz decided to put solar power on his Connecticut house, he had three big reasons: To cut his carbon footprint, to eventually store electricity in a solar-powered

When Christmas is over, dragging the Christmas tree out to the curb is anti-climactic and, let’s face it, depressing. Following its glorious reign inside the house, fragrant, decorated with lights and ornaments, the centerpiece of festivities and the locus for gifts, putting it out for the trash is an ignominious end. Here is a community

After a month of declines, mortgage application volume is rising, as current homeowners and potential buyers move on lower mortgage rates. Applications rose 3.2% last week compared with 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 ($647,200 or

Now that the cold weather is officially upon us, it’s time to think about finding a home to keep you warm and cozy inside while taking in the scenes of the winter wonderland outside. Whether you are looking to be smack dab in the middle of ski country or prefer to be within driving range

As the housing market cools quickly, house flippers are finding it harder to make fast profits. In the third quarter, gross flipping profit, which is the difference between the median purchase price paid by investors and the median resale price, dropped to $62,000, according to ATTOM, a real estate data provider. That’s down 18.4% from

If you’re spending at least eight hours a day in a room, it should be a sanctuary. Still, when it comes to good design and trends, many people often ignore the bedroom. It could be because this room isn’t exactly a space for entertaining guests and it’s often closed off from the rest of the

The Federal Reserve raised its target federal funds rate by 0.5 percentage points at the end of its two-day meeting Wednesday in a continued effort to cool inflation. Although this marks a more typical hike compared to the super-size 0.75 percentage point moves at each of the last four meetings, the central bank is far from

China real estate billionaire Zhang Li faces extradition to the U.S. from London for allegedly paying bribes in connection with a construction project in San Francisco, Reuters reported. Zhang, 69, co-chairs developer Guangzhou R&F Properties, one of China’s largest real estate developers. Hong Kong-listed Guangzhou R&F stated today it has “no interest” in the Zhang-linked

A prospective home buyer, left, is shown a home by a real estate agent in Coral Gables, Florida. Getty Images The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage dropped to 6.28% Tuesday, according to Mortgage News Daily. It is now at the lowest level since mid-September. The decline came after a lower-than-expected reading of the November’s

Rent Café has released its 2022 year-end report, which looks at the most competitive rental markets this year. Although apartment construction is at a historic high, finding a rental in 2022 has been challenging. Nationally, the average renter had to compete with 14 other apartment seekers to secure a rental, which didn’t stay listed longer

The Federal Reserve is expected on Wednesday to raise interest rates for the seventh time this year to combat stubborn inflation.  The U.S. central bank will likely approve a 0.5 percentage point hike, a more typical pace compared with the super-size 75 basis point moves at each of the last four meetings. This would push

The bathroom is one of the most important rooms in the home. Not only is it a sanctuary, but it’s also a space where the right design choice can add value. 2022 was a unique year for bathroom trends because it didn’t appear that there was anything majorly new, innovative, or must-have. Rather, homeowners were

Over the last decade, there was an influx of Americans into regions where climate change is making wildfires and extreme heat more common, according to an analysis of multiple data sets done at the University of Vermont (UVM). Broadly speaking, Americans migrated to the cities and suburbs in the Pacific Northwest, parts of the Southwest

Ocean views, beaches and big waves are enduring attractions. The coastal Southern California city of Newport Beach benefits from its bordering resource with a harbor, surfing and two piers. Not surprisingly, the upscale community also has its share of boutiques, fine dining restaurants and highly sought-after housing. This striking contemporary for sale is in the

Heat pumps are becoming more popular for residential housing with energy prices increasing and the need to reduce use of fossil fuel heating systems. Andrew Aitchison | In Pictures | Getty Images Thinking about a home heat pump? New and expanded government incentives, coupled with sharply rising utility costs, make it more compelling. Especially when