Real Estate

It’s been noted the pandemic accelerated technology adoption, producing changes in months that otherwise might have taken a decade. Among the advancements propelled in that era was virtual staging, a convenience that enabled homes to continue selling during the lockdown. Like a number of other Covid-era movements, virtual staging has hung on following resumption of

Former U.S. President Donald Trump attends the Trump Organization civil fraud trial, in New York State Supreme Court in the Manhattan borough of New York City, U.S., October 25, 2023.  Jeenah Moon | Reuters Former President Donald Trump on Thursday railed against the judge who will deliver verdicts in his $250 million New York fraud

The stately mansion has the type of presence one would expect in an affluent part of Washington D.C.: traditional, elegant and tidy. Yet beyond the restrained presence from the curb, the stone façade and the four-column entrance is a residence that delivers in big ways. Consider the mammoth size. This is not just a home

Pictured here on Sept. 7, 2023, are residential buildings under construction at the Tao Yuan Tian Jing project, developed by Evergrande in Yangzhou, China. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Shares of embattled Chinese property Evergrande hit an all-time low of 18.8 Hong Kong cents (2.4 U.S. cents) after a Hong Kong judge delayed the

With a reputation for having been the home of two early U.S. presidents, Charlottesville, Virginia, is steeped in history. Yet, only some things may be as old as they look. For example, a luxury 140-acre compound built in 2000 takes its style cues from historic estates while doubling down on modern-day luxuries. Eaglecrest, as it’s

An Amazon.com Inc worker prepares an order in which the buyer asked for an item to be gift wrapped at a fulfillment center in Shakopee, Minnesota, U.S., November 12, 2020. Amazon.com Inc | Reuters The initial third-quarter report on gross domestic product showed consumer spending zooming higher by 4% percent a year, after inflation, the

For college students and those nearing graduation, it’s common to think about the future, including their career. Every year, undergrads call, email, and communicate with me on social media to ask for advice. They’re typically focused on finding their first full-time paying job. While gaining employment and becoming self-sustaining is essential to cover living expenses,

Chris Wattie | Reuters The Federal Reserve is expected to announce it will leave rates unchanged at the end of its two-day meeting next week, even though the central bank’s preferred inflation indicator remains well above the 2% target rate. Late last month, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said ”inflation is still too high,” raising expectations that another rate hike may

Fall is in the air, and one of the great things about this season — aside from the cooler weather — is the opportunity to view such beautiful autumn colors. However, you don’t always have to go outside to see these brilliant hues. Here’s how to incorporate the luscious fall colors in your home. Decorate

Residential buildings in Hong Kong, China on October 23, 2023. Vernon Yuen | Nurphoto | Getty Images Hong Kong’s leader John Lee this week eased the city’s decade-old residential property cooling measures — but questions remain on whether it’s enough to boost market sentiment and low transaction volumes for the private housing sector. “Although relaxation

As one of many actions to reach a net zero energy economy by 2050, the U.S. is finding ways to minimize the impact of existing housing, which is difficult because as a subset of the country’s overall decarbonization efforts, residential buildings have one of the most diverse existing landscapes. Variety is the spice of life,

In this article RDFN Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Thomas Barwick / Getty As home prices and interest rates rise, would-be home buyers need a salary of $114,627 to afford a median-priced house in the U.S., according to a recent report by real estate site Redfin. If you want to buy in one of the most

Alicia Glen is leveraging her expertise as former deputy mayor of New York City and head of the Urban Investment Group at Goldman Sachs to build MSquared into a significant women-owned real estate development firm focused on affordable housing. MSquared has raised over $200 million in three years—a feat few women have achieved. Affordable housing

Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images As mortgage rates reached a 23-year high last week, the cry went off across markets and social media: Is housing affordability dead? Has a version of the American dream — home ownership, kids, backyard barbecues — died with it? The question is sharp because housing affordability has dropped by

Concert ticket prices have soared to new heights this year, causing angst and financial stress for live music fans. Blame has been pointed at ticket sales companies like TicketMaster and profiteering scalpers. President Biden has even proposed legislation aimed at the problem. But similar to the housing market, the unaffordability of music tickets is due

Former President Donald Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen arrives for former attorney Michael Avenatti’s criminal trial at the United States Courthouse in the Manhattan borough of New York City, Jan. 24, 2022. Jeenah Moon | Reuters Michael Cohen, the former personal lawyer and fixer for Donald Trump, is set to begin testifying Tuesday in the

About 10 years ago, I wrote an article noting that in the real estate and larger business worlds, people seemed to be moving away from making spontaneous phone calls. Instead, phone calls had often become the subject of elaborate planning and preparation, all via email. Two people might need 20 emails to agree on the

In this article US10Y Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury topped 5% again Monday, a key level that could impact mortgage rates, student debt, auto loans and more. Last week, the 10-year yield crossed the 5% threshold for the first time in 16 years after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome

When it comes to professional organizations, it might be easy to think that adding as many organizations as possible will help improve your resume. Students and professionals early in their career may look to create a list of places they’re involved in. Certainly, professional organizations can help you make connections and uplevel your career. The

Lifestylevisuals | E+ | Getty Images The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate just hit 8% for the first time since 2000, putting housing financing costs at historically high levels. Given high prices and high interest rates, homebuyers must earn $114,627 to afford a median-priced house in the U.S., according to a recent report by Redfin,