Real Estate

No place reflects the ocean life meets nightlife vibe of Montauk more than iconic hotel The Surf Lodge. However, the exclusive twenty room hotel is more than just a place to stay, a restaurant, or a popular nightlife and concert venue— it’s home to some of the most scenic views in one of the chicest

In this article BKI Home prices declined 0.77% from June to July, the first monthly fall in nearly three years, according to Black Knight, a mortgage software, data and analytics firm. While the drop may seem small, it is the largest single-month decline in prices since January 2011. It is also the second-worst July performance

Topline Pending home sales—a leading indicator for housing market activity—fell less than expected last month in a potential sign that sales may soon stop collapsing as mortgage rates settle below recent highs, according to new data released Wednesday, but even if sales stop plunging, experts still aren’t sure how soon the market will recover. Key

Pending home sales, a measure of signed contracts on existing homes, slipped 1% from June to July, according to the National Association of Realtors. Compared with a year ago, sales were down 19.9%. The figure, a future indicator of closed sales, has fallen for eight of the past nine months as rising mortgage rates made

Topline New home sales unexpectedly plunged much more than economists projected in July for the second month in a row, and amid the falling demand, rising home prices are starting to slow down—prompting experts to predict long-rising housing inflation could be due for a turnaround soon. Key Facts About 511,000 new single-family houses were sold

A ‘for sale’ sign hangs in front of a home on June 21, 2022 in Miami, Florida. According to the National Association of Realtors, sales of existing homes dropped 3.4% to a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 5.41 million units. Sales were 8.6% lower than in May 2021. As existing-home sales declined, the median price

It’s not everyday that you hear about a “buy-two-get-one-free” deal in high-end real estate, but then again there’s nothing average about La Jolla’s Foxhill Estate. Encompassing approximately 30 acres of rolling seaside property, Foxhill Estate was once even larger, totaling 32 acres when it first hit the market back in early 2020. Since then the

Former President Donald Trump speaks at a ‘Save America’ rally in support of Arizona GOP candidates on July 22, 2022 in Prescott Valley, Arizona. Mario Tama | Getty Images Former President Donald Trump‘s political action committee, Save America, paid nearly $1 million to civil and criminal defense attorneys in July alone as investigations into him and

The labor shortage is impacting every industry in the US, but the construction industry is extra challenged by decades long challenges that have recently been exacerbated by the pandemic. Mischa Fisher, the chief economist at the home services marketplace Angi, outlines some of the issues creating the shortage. First, is a major shift in the

Sales of previously owned homes fell nearly 6% in July compared with June, according to a monthly report from the National Association of Realtors. The sales count declined to a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 4.81 million units, the group added. It is the slowest sales pace since November 2015, with the exception of a

The summer of 2022 could unofficially be called “The Summer of Barbiecore.” After photos of Margot Robbie as the title character in the upcoming Barbie movie were revealed, the Barbiecore aesthetic began to permeate fashion and interior design. It’s easy to understand why. Coming out of a pandemic and such a dark period of time

“We are a four-generation household,” said Jason Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald, 45, and his wife, Rachel Zack, 41, bought a house with Rachel’s parents Beverly and Arthur Zack, who are in their 70s, and Rachel’s 98-year-old grandmother Lillian, who goes by “Bubbie.” The home has six bedrooms, with five full and two half bathrooms.  They all live

When it comes to international family-run furniture businesses, it’s fair to say they are few and far between, especially in today’s economy. It’s equally appropriate to say that most mid to high-priced furniture retailers don’t offer furniture and decor that’s all too indistinguishable. Whether it’s a dining table or a bed frame, the average consumer

As the severity, intensity and frequency of climate disasters increase, preparation is becoming more crucial than ever to protect lives, as well as infrastructure, businesses and local economies. One high-tech forecasting company is now stepping up, offering hyper-detailed weather prediction and pre-storm strategy plans, right down to a city block.  Boston-based Tomorrow.io already boasts clients

From a 15th century manor house with a panoramic view to a medieval chateau converted to a luxury hotel, these properties will have you feeling like you are living in a fairytale, all for under EUR 4 million (about US $4.05 million). Here’s closer look: Medieval Chateau Turned Luxury Hotel In Savoie Where: Located in

A customer enters a Home Depot store on August 16, 2022 in San Rafael, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Spending on home improvement doesn’t appear to have taken a big hit with the slowdown in the U.S. housing market, but analysts say the strength may not last. Home Depot and Lowe’s this week cited

Patricks Island is its own slice of tropical bliss – a canal-filled residential community on Grand Cayman. The tax-free haven, the largest of the Western Caribbean’s Cayman Islands, is known for its beaches, resorts, snorkeling and scuba diving sites. The lifestyle is laid-back, the scenery stunning and buying property provides a route to residency. Quality

A For Sale sign is posted in front of a property in Monterey Park, California on August 16, 2022. Frederic J. Brown | AFP | Getty Images Mortgage rates fell slightly last week, but not enough to fuel any kind of recovery in consumer demand for home loans. Total mortgage application volume fell 2% from

Billionaire tech entrepreneur Larry Ellison is parting with one of his oceanfront Palm Beach homes. After purchasing this 6.5-acre property in April 2021 for $80 million, he is now listing it for a whopping $145 million. The property is located in the ultra-exclusive enclave of Seminole Landing, a high-security gated community of 65 sprawling homes

Rising costs and falling confidence in the U.S. economy are fast becoming a toxic cocktail for the housing market. As a result, a growing number of buyers are backing out of deals they’ve made with homebuilders and sellers of existing homes. Homebuilder cancellation rates have more than doubled since April, according to surveys by John