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Topline Disney’s theme park division is developing master-planned residential communities that the company claims will meet demand from fans looking for “new ways to make Disney a bigger part of their lives,” the latest project in the Mouse House’s decades-long efforts to expand into residential development. Key Facts “Storyliving by Disney” communities will be master-planned

A worker makes repairs to a home under construction at the Lennar Bridgeway home development on December 15, 2021 in Newark, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Supply chain issues for homebuilders appear to be getting worse, and that is weighing on confidence in the industry. Builder confidence in the single-family, newly built housing market

Winter seems to stretch endlessly for many who live in “snow-centric” climates. CNN recently ran the headline: “A bomb cyclone with the power of a hurricane will unleash snow and blizzard-like conditions this weekend.” How’s that for a warm thought? Given the headlines, now may be the time to consider buying that warm-weather getaway. To

A worker stands on the roof of a home under construction at a new housing development in San Rafael, California. Getty Images The price of lumber has been on a roller coaster since the start of the pandemic, and it’s climbing a big hill yet again.  After falling back sharply from a record high in

There’s no bolder design choice than the color red. It’s a not color that’s simply settled on. No one purchases a ruby sofa or paints walls burgundy by accident. Most interior designers agree, there is no hue quite as intentional.  After years of boring beige and brown, this color is beginning to re-emerge. “Trends and

This is an excerpt from the CNBC Make It newsletter. Subscribe here. If you’ve been paying attention to headlines (or your own lease renewal) then you’ve likely seen that rent is higher than it was a year ago. A lot higher. Putting a larger share of your income toward rent is, obviously, bad for your finances

A penthouse apartment is a sought-after dwelling in any major metropolitan area – enabling the owner to be part of the city while surveying it from a private perch above.  This 31st floor residence atop the John Ross building in Portland takes in 360-degree views of mountains, rivers and the cityscape. Floor-to-ceiling windows and a

James Andrews | iStock | Getty Images Things have come a long way from the peak of the pandemic, when rents in major cities were hugely discounted and concessions were common. Across the U.S., average monthly listed rents are up more than 14% from last year, according to real estate firm Redfin. In New York,

Large family estates are notoriously private and personal. Foxhill, a newspaper family’s midcentury manse with sweeping ocean views above one of San Diego’s most revered communities, seamlessly embodies both. Its privacy derives from the hilltop location. Foxhill sits on 32 acres, making it the largest contiguous residential site in La Jolla. “Privacy abounds, and there

Lauren Niesz purchased a new home with her boyfriend in January after they were able to save more cash during the pandemic. Source: Lauren Niesz Like many people forced to work from home after the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, Lauren Niesz, 26, found the conditions were not necessarily ideal. Niesz, who rented a townhouse

Anyone have anything planned for this Sunday? Wait a second. Isn’t this Sunday the date of the biggest single-day event on any year’s sporting calendar? For those New Yorkers lacking ducats for the Colossal Contest at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, the next best thing may be settling in at one of the luxe screening

There’s a land rush happening — and it’s not in New York City or Beverly Hills. Early speculators, professional real estate agents, and celebrities are buying up land that doesn’t even exist in the real world. They are investing in metaverse real estate, a concept mind-boggling to most people. So, what exactly is the metaverse?

Burnout is not a new phenomenon, but it is on the rise as the pandemic makes forced remote work a lingering reality. Even those people who initially embraced work-from-home can’t hide from increased levels of stress and mental fatigue. Too much solitude, household chaos and the pressure to be “always on” have added to feelings

Lorena Fortuna, right, and her husband Anderson, holding their daughter Valentina, look at outdoor furniture at the Jordan’s Furniture store in Reading, Mass. on Friday, June 7, 2019. Gregory Rec | Portland Press Herald | Getty Images Demand for home remodeling jumped dramatically in the last two years, as Americans hunkered down in their homes

The increasing pressure of inflation on the American economy, and household, is making cost of living an even greater issue than it had already been. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the consumer price index for all items increased by 7% over the last 12 months from December 2020 to December 2021. That’s

Real estate agents leave a home for sale during a broker open house in San Francisco, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Anyone out there searching for a new place to live knows there is not much to buy. Total supply and new listings are at record lows, and that means that what is on

Simple kitchen and bath improvements are what home shoppers desire the most, according to a new analysis released today by home-buying platform Knock. Although the housing market is fiercely competitive, an updated home still tugs at buyers’ heartstrings, selling an average of 30% faster than a home without improvements. “Getting a home ready for sale can be

China’s property troubles will make it harder for developers in the country to gain access to U.S. debt markets, according to Moody’s Investors Service. “We are seeing the trend of China property turmoil continuing to dampen enthusiasm for some high-yield issuance,” Annalisa Di Chiara, a senior vice president at Moody’s, told CNBC “Squawk Box Asia”

Bring your architect! This, along with similar code phrases, means that the apartment you’re about to view needs work — and probably a lot of it. To compensate for future headaches, sellers tend to offer buyers a lower price upfront. Since the pandemic, however, interest in fixer-uppers has waned considerably compared to move-in ready units

Prospective home buyers tour a model home at the PulteGroup Mirehaven housing development in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Sergio Flores | Bloomberg | Getty Images Consumers are feeling far more negative about the housing market this winter, as home prices continue to rise and now mortgage rates move higher as well. A monthly survey from Fannie