With rents rising, a project manager bought a 388-square-foot apartment in the center of Almaty, Kazakhstan’s largest city, and leaned in on the design.
You Can Have ‘Sex and the City,’ Just Not on the Front Stoop
The real-life owner of the Manhattan building where Carrie Bradshaw lived wants to erect a gate to deter overzealous fans from trespassing.
The Surprising Grief of Having Your Home Survive a Wildfire
For people whose homes are spared in a wildfire while their neighbors lose everything, the road ahead can be isolating, plagued by feelings of guilt and shame.
$2 Million Homes in California
A contemporary house in Idyllwild, a midcentury modern home in Palm Springs and a Queen Anne Revival in Napa.
Ring and Nest Cameras Capture Devastation of California’s Wildfires
As catastrophic fires consume homes in California, the owners can watch the unfolding tragedy through Ring and Nest cameras.
How to Protect Your Home From Wildfires
Thousands of wildfires rage across California every year. No matter where you are, it’s important to learn how to minimize their threat.
My Co-op Is Overcharging Me, Possibly on Purpose. What Can I Do?
Proving that a co-op board is acting in bad faith can be difficult.
The Challenge: Building a Passive House on a Greek Island
A Brooklyn architect wanted an energy-efficient home on Skopelos that could stand up to the Mediterranean’s increasingly vicious climate extremes.
What $2.8 Million Buys in Uruguay
Home buyers can find a modern one-story house in a private community, a four-bedroom stone house near the water, and a 12-acre estate near a golf course.
Design Interactive Marketing Materials
Engaging and interactive marketing materials can capture attention and provide potential clients with memorable experiences. Here's how to elevate your real estate marketing game: 1. Use QR Codes How: Include QR codes on property flyers, yard signs, and brochures.What It Does: Direct clients to:Virtual toursDetailed property listingsYour contact in...
Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
This week’s properties are a six-bedroom in Rockville Centre, and a five-bedroom in Stamford.
They Dreamed of a Traditional Marrakesh Riad for About $500,000
A London couple searched the medina quarter of Marrakesh, Morocco, for a home they could rent out in the near term and retire to in the long term. Here’s what they found.
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and the Bronx
This week’s properties are on the Upper East Side, in Harlem and on City Island.
Why Are There So Many Empty Bedrooms in U.S. Households?
The number and the share of unused bedrooms were higher than ever in 2023, according to a report.
“Breaking Bad” House in Albuquerque Listed for Almost $4 Million
The price of the modest four-bedroom in Albuquerque reflects the home’s pop cultural significance, a listing agent said.
Denver Real Estate News – January 2025
2024 in Review
Looking Back at 2024, Looking Ahead to 2025
2024 brought significant shifts to the Denver real estate market. Elevated mortgage rates shaped buyer and seller behavior, modest price changes reflected a market recalibrating, and inventory levels saw substantial growth alongside longer days on market (DOM). Let’s take a closer look at the trends that defined the year.
Interest rates were a major story in 2024. The Federal Reserve eased the federal funds rate in the third and fourth quarters, causing temporary dips in mortgage rates. However, these benefits didn’t persist, leaving rates in the high six percent range by year-end. Buyers had to adjust to this new normal, moving away from the historically low three percent rates of recent years that are no longer realistic. Buyers have needed time to adjust to the affordability factors associated with the higher rates and increased home prices.
Tucson Suburbs
Tucson, Arizona, offers a variety of suburbs and neighborhoods catering to different lifestyles, from family-friendly areas to luxury communities and retirement havens. Here's a look at some popular Tucson suburbs: 1. Oro Valley Overview: A picturesque suburb nestled at the base of the Santa Catalina Mountains.Highlights:Known for excellent schools...
What $2.3 Million Buys in Florida, New York and Maryland
A Pueblo-style house in Miami, an 1890 townhouse in Hudson and a midcentury-modern-style home in North Bethesda.
Updating a 12th-Century Palazzo, Where the Walls Had Secrets
When two architects renovated the once-grand floor of a palace in Genoa, Italy, their goal wasn’t period perfection: “We didn’t want to live in a museum.”
What $1 Million Buys You in California
A ranch in Forestville, a townhouse in Los Angeles and a Spanish-style house in La Quinta.