With the arrival of Bitcoin in 2009 and subsequent blockchain currencies, conversations about crypto real estate immediately followed, albeit in hushed murmurs. Fast forward to today and stories of seven-figure crypto real estate transactions have the industry abuzz. As with any burgeoning technology—especially one promising revolutionary change—there are believers and skeptics. What cannot be debated,

When it comes to prime real estate, everyone knows it’s all about location, location, location. Whether your next home is a luxury mountainside retreat or one with a commanding oceanfront view, one of the best ways to capture those breathtaking vistas is with floor-to-ceiling windows. Thankfully, most modern home builders today realize this is what

In an already diverse real estate landscape, there is perhaps no market more unique in the United States than Hawaii. Fueled by wealthy out-of-state buyers, the demand for second-home properties outpaces any other part of the country. According to Hawaii’s chief economist, roughly a quarter of Hawaii’s homes were purchased by non-residents. Large land offerings

Christina Lindal formerly the executive vice president of Lindal Cedar Homes took over the role of President, September 1, 2022, from her father Bob Lindal, a second generation leader of the company. Christina Lindal has a long history with Lindal. She joined the company shortly after graduating from Scripps College in Claremont, CA, with a

When an owner of commercial real estate wants to negotiate a sale, the buyer will often have a general idea of what they are willing to pay. This idea usually reflects limited investigation and analysis, because more extensive investigation and analysis costs more than the potential buyer is willing to spend without knowing that the

Cars are sophisticated, complicated precision machines with an average of 30,000 parts and an equally complex manufacturing process. That number continues to increase, but even as cars become more sophisticated, there have been leaps and bounds in quality. Not only is the quality improving, so is the speed to deliver new cars. A mass-produced car

The home that Johnny Cash built in rural Casitas Springs, California in 1961 as his quiet, easy-going place to escape from a busy recording and touring lifestyle went on the market in June for $1.795 million and has recently sold to a local buyer for $1.85 million—$55,000 over the asking price. The former owners had

When a seller agrees to sell real estate to a buyer, the parties sign a contract that identifies the real estate, states the purchase price, and covers a few other important points (plus a myriad of minor points). The parties then close their transaction, and as part of that closing the seller signs a deed

Kim Kardashian has lived in a variety of homes, but she still has stayed close to Los Angeles with homes in Beverly Hills, Beverly Grove, Bel Air and Hidden Hills. Now she is moving about an hour away to Malibu where she bought an oceanside estate that once belonged to supermodel Cindy Crawford. At $70.4

Existing-home sales experienced a slight dip in August, marking the seventh consecutive month of declines, according to the National Association of Realtors. Month-over-month sales varied across the four major U.S. regions as two regions recorded increases, one was unchanged and the other posted a drop. On a year-over-year basis, however, sales fell in all regions.

New York has a convoluted body of usury law that deems certain loans usurious and invalidates them. New York’s usury law almost never actually applies to any loan because the law riddled with so many exceptions and exclusions. It will, however, sometimes rear its ugly head with casual or noninstitutional transactions, or where a lender

Real estate sales records are meant to be broken. And once again, Driven Properties has not disappointed with the closing of a property in the Villa Amalfi development on master-planned Jumeirah Bay Island in Dubai. Jumeirah Bay Island is coveted for its excellent security, comfort and privacy—plus a premium … [+] waterfront location. Driven Properties

It’s easy to make assumptions about small towns, whether they are laid-back communities in the shadow of more densely populated areas or that their housing is affordable for most home buyers. Home prices may seem as if they’re declining in some parts of the country, but that doesn’t change how dramatically they’ve risen over the

How much time did you spend in your garage last weekend? Did you just drag all your groceries into the house in one glorious trip, or did you spend hours indulging a hobby, working on your truck or motorcycle, exercising, or even entertaining friends? Garage workshops, garage gyms and even garage theaters have become increasingly

The housing market landscape is vastly different than it was several months ago as potential home buyers and sellers continue to hesitate amid affordability challenges and mortgage rate swings exacerbating the housing cost roller coaster for buyers. Home values slipped for the second consecutive month as mortgage costs continue to sideline buyers, according to Zillow’s

It’s easy to leave your heart in San Francisco: the city has beautiful architecture, historic charm, memorable eateries, culture galore, magnificent views and enough atmosphere to convince even the most cold-hearted among us that this place is truly special. The city is also famous for its high-end real estate, which seems to rise further into

As if the nearly 6 acres of hilltop offering 360-degree views of Camelback Mountain, the Praying Monk rock formation, the Phoenix Mountain Preserve and South Mountain weren’t enough to make this Arizona estate a standout, there’s much more. For starters, there’s the history. The McCune Mansion in Paradise Valley takes its name from Pennzoil heir

Sentosa Island–Singapore’s waterfront playground where homeowners park yachts outside front doors–turns 50 years old this year. Formerly known as Pulau Belakang Mati, the nearly two-square-mile isle sits at the southern end of mainland Singapore–minutes away via cable car, auto, public transport, bicycle, moving walkway, or a garden-themed boardwalk. Getting to Sentosa is simple by this

A modern penthouse found high up in the W Residences Austin in Downtown Austin, Texas, has changed hands after roughly two weeks on the market, according to the listing brokerage. The asking price, which included the furnishings, artwork and other household accoutrements, was $5.95 million. Sleek and stylish furnishings are meaningfully placed throughout the penthouse.

For generations, upper-class retail establishments have held out their superior service as a reason for customers to patronize them rather than lower-priced stores. The same emphasis on service is at play in some of the nation’s highest-end residential buildings. Sure, tennis courts and exclusive dining rooms and other physical amenities carry cache. But what good

Many grand estates boast a parklike setting, but this Genoese villa is literally in one. Dating to 1813, the renovated Neoclassical Italian residence is within the Portofino Regional Natural Park, a protected coastal area in northern Italy along an arm of the Mediterranean called the Ligurian Sea. Set on the hill that divides the villages

In today’s “personalization first” era, when a company wishes to establish its market leadership, it starts by defining its customer base and catering to its needs, even if its operations are based on a B2B model. Effective personalization tools are an obvious requirement for high-demand, high-risk clients like those of the real estate market. It

The housing market is becoming more balanced, but at a great cost to buyers, who are footing the bill of high monthly mortgage payments, and sellers, whose stronghold on the market has slipped away as mortgage rates doubled this year. This is according to a new report from Redfin, a technology-powered real estate brokerage. There

Office demand is in a state of flux. The widespread adoption of hybrid work and intensifying economic headwinds have left companies unsure of their real estate needs. While both office owners and occupiers share an optimistic outlook about the future of office usage, property managers are pioneering new ways to generate revenue in the place

Citibank acted as the agent for a large group of lenders that held a large loan to Revlon, a company under financial stress. Arrangements like this are common in corporate lending, including large loans to real estate investment trusts. As agent, Citibank was supposed to receive loan payments from Revlon and then properly distribute them

It’s long been recognized home buyers love a view of the blue. Due to their comparative scarcity, homes on oceans, lakes (Great and otherwise), rivers and canals consistently command more at sale time. How much more? According to some estimates, a home on a lake will garner 25 to 50 percent more than the same

The effects of climate change are becoming ever more real: a study finds that an ‘extreme heat belt’ will impact over 100 million Americans in the next 30 years. The area, stretching from Texas to the Great Lakes, will experience temperatures above 125 degrees (52 degrees Celsius) during the hottest stretches of the year, according

Much of the coverage of Queen Elizabeth II’s September 8, 2022 death has focused on her seven decades of service, her meetings with other world leaders, her famous family, the love of her subjects, her dogs, fashion taste and funeral. Little – if anything – has been written about her impact on home design taste

Bahamas living can best be described as idyllic. The beaches are beautiful and there are plenty of resorts and vacation properties you can stay in with your family or friends. There are also many activities to do, including snorkeling, deep sea fishing or even just walking along the beach. This oceanfront Bahamas retreat property is

Even as the summer comes to a close, the luxury real estate market in coastal Mexico is staying hot. An oceanfront villa housed in the ultra-luxury resort, One&Only Mandarina, has sold for a record-breaking $17.5 million, continuing a string of $10 million-plus sales in the Riviera Nayarit region. Swimmable waves on a Riviera Nayarit beach.