Real Estate

A sign is posted in front of a home for sale in San Francisco, February 20, 2023. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Even in a housing market that has slowed significantly due to rising mortgage rates, the supply of homes for sale is about half of what it was in 2019. The shortage is hitting

Forbes Global Properties Few coastal neighborhoods in Southern California are as exclusive as Harbor Island in Newport Beach. For starters, there are just 30 homes on the small, semi-artificial island in Orange County’s Newport Bay. The island is defined by its ultrawealthy residents and bayfront setting. The waterfront home 11 Harbor Island Road features a

Hong Kong has ended its four-year reign as the most expensive city globally for expatriates — surpassed by New York which took first place, according to a new survey.  ECA International’s latest “Cost of Living” research ranked 207 cities based on a basket of day-to-day goods and services commonly purchased by assignees.  That includes food,

A rare Victorian-era home―its gas-lit heyday marked by white-glove soirees―has come to market in San Diego’s Bankers Hill district. The 1889 Queen Anne-style home, with its dome-topped tower, wraparound gingerbread porch, carriage house and impeccably maintained interior is priced at $6.485 million. “This is one of San Diego’s best,” says Bruce Coons, an architecture historian

Like many cities across the American West, the origins of Boulder, Colorado, can be traced back to the gleam of gold. In the winter of 1859, the town was settled by a group of prospectors hoping to strike it rich in the rivers and streams that stretch across the mountainous landscape. By 1877, a number

Construction on a real estate development project gets underway near the Bund in Shanghai, China, on May 25, 2023. Future Publishing | Future Publishing | Getty Images BEIJING — New data show China’s massive property sector is still struggling to turn around, despite signs of recovery earlier this year. “In a reversal from April, prices

A rarie estate in the Ortega Ranch neighborhood of Montecito makes the most of California’s sunny skies with wide-lens views of the Pacific Ocean that span the horizon. One of only 14 homes in the private enclave, the newly renovated home sits on about 5 acres of lushly landscaped grounds. Quiet roads, access to a

Real estate agents Rosa Arrigo, center, and Elisa Rosen, right, work an open house in West Hempstead, New York. Newsday LLC | Newsday | Getty Images Mortgage rates shot higher last week, as stronger economic data stoked more fear that the Federal Reserve will not lower interest rates anytime soon. In turn, mortgage demand dropped

Architect Eric Strain’s elemental three-box residential design―placed on the unforgiving Mojave Desert floor near Las Vegas―is reminiscent of a Zen retreat that’s at once urbane and contemplative. “It’s a journey around and through these three boxes, both inside and outside,” says Strain, whose 2011 design is located in Summerlin’s 800-acre Ridges community comprised of a

Modern and luxury smart homes in Singapore, seen from above during a hot summer day at the Keppel Bay Yacht Marina area in the city centre. Tobiasjo | E+ | Getty Images Singapore’s private homes are now the most expensive in Asia-Pacific, having overtaken Hong Kong, according to a new report. Data from the Home

A two-bedroom condo in famed architect Robert A.M. Stern’s celebrity-filled 15 Central Park West takes in panoramic views of the park. The apartment sits on the 27th floor of “the Tower” of the two-building complex, overlooking the iconic green space and the Manhattan skyline that borders it. The building was constructed in the mid-2000s and

Aerial views of new homes under construction in the Pinal County, AZ town of Florence Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022. Brian Van Der Brug | Los Angeles Times | Getty Images Arizona will not allow new housing construction in the Phoenix area that depends on groundwater, a decision that comes as the state grapples with a

Modern Family actress Sofia Vergara is saying goodbye to her $18 million Los Angeles mansion—again. Vergara and her husband, Joe Manganiello, have officially relisted their Mediterranean-style Beverly Hills mansion with a $2 million price cut. Last year, the couple listed the home for $20 million, and while they’ve slashed the price, it’s still $7.4 million

Ejs9 | E+ | Getty Images Assessing how fast prices are changing for consumers may sound straightforward. But that’s not always the case — measurement quirks in consumer price index categories such as housing, technology and health insurance mean inflation readings don’t always jibe with the actual prices people pay. The dynamic is important: It

In February of 2022, real estate developer M. Patrick Carroll relocated his company Carroll to Florida and purchased a brand new Miami Beach estate for $16350000. This incredible home was designed from the ground up by legendary architect and designer, Achille Salvagni. Completed in 2020, the home is truly a work of art in itself—inspired

Most homeowners are planning to remodel at some point down the road, but not everyone will get their money’s worth in improved home value. Of all home improvement projects, the most popular are sparkling bathroom overhauls, according to newly released data from the Contractor Growth Network, followed by big-ticket kitchen and basement renovations. In some

Designing a beautiful nursery can be almost as exciting as welcoming a baby. It’s important to create a space not just for sleeping but also to enjoy such a special time. Still, there’s no denying the amount of pressure on new parents to choose the right things to buy or put on a baby registry.

A potential buyer walks in to view a home for sale during an open house in Parkland, Florida on May 25, 2021.  Carline Jean | Tribune News Service | Getty Images Steep competition in the housing market and low supply are heating up home prices again. Nationally, home prices in March were 0.7% higher than

Forbes Global Properties Private beach access as part of homeownership in a community is certainly a premium perk. But even better is direct access from your own backyard. An oceanfront residence set at the south end of Florida’s Vero Beach barrier island enjoys both. Neighbors can reach the quiet stretch known as Floralton Beach through

Forbes Global Properties A nearly 80-acre waterfront property in North East, Maryland, with a 14-acre working vineyard and six buildings, has numerous possibilities. The property sits on the Elk River in the northeastern part of the state, in a rural area surrounded by farms and other vineyards. The owner currently uses the property as a