Real Estate

Pandemic-related lockdowns and remote work made vacation destinations ultra-desirable as affluent buyers took advantage of low mortgage rates. But demand for vacation homes dropped sharply in February, with mortgage-rate locks for second homes reaching their lowest level since May 2020, according to a new report from Redfin, a technology-powered real estate brokerage. Demand was still

By Caroline Giroux The Rise of Proptech Real estate is one of the largest asset classes in the world, comprising over $225 trillion; ~$50 trillion in the United States alone. Historically, the industry has been a slow adopter of technology due to its capital intensity and illiquidity, the longevity of assets, many different stakeholders, and

For the past few decades, culture has created a new norm in which youth are funneled straight from high school to college, rarely considering any other options, despite what is best suited for the individual. Profiling and stereotypes about people involved in trades were barriers because trade work was considered dirty, according to Eric Peralez,

Red Hill in Victoria, Australia, lays claim to rich earth, luxurious properties, and, now, a new record in residential sales prices. A family estate on the Mornington Peninsula sold after 17 days on the market for within the quoted price range of AUD 25 million to 27 million (about US $18 million to $19.5 million),

Now that people are spending more time at home and going to the office less often, a new trend is growing towards outdoor workspaces. Outdoor workspaces offer a versatile solution for people who need a designated space for working from home, crafting, doing homework and more. They provide the security and comfort of being at

In a market where home values are hitting new record highs, multifunctional homes with features that accommodate both work and play are fetching even higher prices than the competition. Zillow’s 2022 Home Features That Sell analysis finds listings mentioning remote work-friendly features and amenities that make it easier to unwind and entertain at home can

Treasured homes along the California coast often come with a Hollywood connection. In Montecito, El Fureidis, a grand mansion most notably featured as the home and symbol of extreme wealth for Al Pacino’s titular character in the 1983 film Scarface, is now on the market for $39,995,000. Designed by celebrated architect Bertram Goodhue for real

Getty Images Interest rates are almost undoubtedly going up this month, for the first time in three years. The Federal Reserve is expected to raise its benchmark interest rate by 0.25% next week to curb inflation, which is running at a 40-year high. Additional hikes are likely later this year. American households will feel that

David Sacks | Getty Images Consumer prices are rising at their fastest pace in decades — and that inflation has been most acute in household staple items like food, housing and transportation, making it hard to escape the budgetary sting. The Consumer Price Index jumped 7.9% in February relative to a year earlier, the largest

A “For Sale” sign is seen outside a home in New York. Shannon Stapleton | Reuters The war-induced drop in U.S. mortgage rates was short-lived. Rates popped up again this week to the highest level in nearly two years.  The average rate on the popular 30-year fixed mortgage hit 4.19% and then fell to 3.90%

A single family home is shown for sale in Encinitas, California. Mike Blake | Reuters After rising steadily for months, mortgage rates made a U-turn last week, and borrowers jumped to take advantage. The crisis in Ukraine rattled financial markets and caused a run on the relatively safer bond market. Yields fell and mortgage rates

In a four-story apartment building in Brooklyn, New York, a very small company is implementing a very big idea: Electrify every building in the United States by leasing landlords the necessary equipment to make the transition. BlocPower is a Brooklyn-based start-up that has “greened” more than 1,200 buildings in New York City and has similar

The Federal Reserve is expected to raise rates Wednesday as they look to contain soaring inflation. The first quarter-point increase in the federal funds rate in three years will likely lay the groundwork for additional hikes to follow. “The cumulative effect of rate hikes is what is really going to have an impact on the economy and

A house for rent in Corona Del Mar, California. Scott Mlyn | CNBC Demand for single-family rental homes is soaring, pushing prices to record highs, as Americans begin to emerge from two years of pandemic hardship and return to big cities. Single-family rents gained a record 12.6% year over year in January, according to a

The Federal Reserve raised its target federal funds rate by a quarter percentage point from near zero at the end of its two-day meeting Wednesday. The first increase in the benchmark rate in three years will lay the groundwork for six more hikes by year’s end. “The war in Eastern Europe gives the Fed reason to act more cautiously, but

A contractor frames a house under construction in Lehi, Utah, U.S., on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020. Private residential construction in the U.S. rose 2.7% in November. George Frey | Bloomberg | Getty Images Rising mortgage rates are starting to take their toll on the nation’s homebuilders, who are more concerned about affordability heading into the

A home stands for sale in a Brooklyn neighborhood on New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images A sharp jump in mortgage rates last week soured demand from both current homeowners and potential homebuyers, causing mortgage applications to drop. With rates now back on the expected upward trajectory, following a brief drop at the

Last year was one for the record books for the Manhattan real estate market, and the surge in deal volume during 2021 was primarily due to pent-up demand. The fear of missing out increased the number of expected buyers when the market reopened in the summer of 2020, and fears subsequently subsided.  A deeper look

An elderly couple walk past a sign in front of Shimao Tower, developed by Shimao Group Holdings Ltd., in Shanghai, China, on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022. Qilai Shen | Bloomberg | Getty Images BEIJING — Chinese real estate developer Shimao Group Holdings pushed back Tuesday on reports of default and sales of prime property. Shimao

Swiss design is finding a hand-in-glove fit on the snow-strewn slopes of Breckenridge, Colorado. Set on the last available site in a ski-in/ski-out luxury subdivision in the Peak 8 area, a precision-built home currently under construction provides a modern take on traditional alpine mayen, the chalet-style mountain cabins that date back almost 300 years. Plus,