Real Estate

Underscoring the truth to the adage “the rich get richer,” the Hawaii high-end real estate market grew at a record rate through the third quarter of 2021. Transactions in the $3 million to $10 million luxury category rose from 215 for the period last year to 634 so far this year, according to a report

Any C-suite executive looking to lure workers back into the office has likely spent more time thinking about indoor air quality and ventilation over the past year-and-a-half than at any other point in their pre-pandemic life. That’s because healthy buildings have become the latest enticement to bring employees back into the office. As people slowly

Wellness design was a growing trend before the pandemic sent millions of Americans home in early 2020, but the long months many families spent cooped up at home making their spaces as safe, healthy, functional and comfortable as possible despite tremendous challenges has accelerated it tremendously. Two major media events this week highlight its prime

A pedestrian stands in front of a Manhattan condominium building in New York. Mark Abramson | Bloomberg | Getty Images Wealthy real-estate buyers from overseas are expected to descend on the nation’s luxury housing markets Monday, giving a second boost to demand for high-priced apartments and mansions. The U.S. will lift the travel ban on

The Peninsula Residences London, currently under construction in Belgravia, will set a new standard for luxury living in the United Kingdom. The private residences found in an exclusive wing inside the new five-star Peninsula London hotel are the latest property offering from the upscale hospitality brand.  Located opposite Buckingham Palace in Belgravia, the Peninsula Residences

Kaisa Group Holdings Ltd. logo displayed on a smartphone screen. SOPA Images | LightRocket | Getty Images Hong Kong listed shares of Chinese real estate developer Kaisa Group Holdings were halted on Friday, following news that it had missed a payment on a wealth management product earlier this week. It comes as investors continue to

From the very beginning, the history of Switzerland’s Gstaad has been the stuff of legend. According to local lore, it was God’s resting hand that shaped the illustrious hills and valleys of the Saanenland region where Gstaad is located—divine intervention seemed the only plausible explanation for such remarkable scenic beauty.  Even if you’ve never heard

In this article COLM CLBK Even though the Federal Reserve didn’t raise its benchmark rate Wednesday, the days of low rates are clearly numbered. Reports of hotter-than-anticipated inflation have paved the way for the central bank to unwind last year’s bond buying. While the Fed said that interest rates will stay near zero for now,

The Berman Buckskin Ranch in low-key Placerville, Colorado, has had no shortage of high-stakes owners. The glass, wood and stone main house was originally designed for Academy Award-winning writer and director Oliver Stone and later re-envisioned by Lyle Berman. The professional poker player and business executive got his start working at his dad’s leather business, for whom

3715 S. Ocean Blvd in Highland Beach is a three level storm-proof fortress elevated on pilings and constructed of poured concrete and storm-proof glass. Daniel Petroni A waterfront megahome in Highland Beach has sold twice this year, and each time it has raised the bar for for this South Florida town, which has become one

If you’re thinking about selling your home, you probably already know that inventory has never been lower. For the first time in nearly 15 years, you—the seller—are back in driver’s seat. That doesn’t mean you should hike up the price and be greedy, but you do have an advantage over other sellers whose homes sat

zxvisual | iStock | Getty Images Like many other renters during the pandemic, Trish DaCasta nabbed an apartment that she normally couldn’t afford. The upgrade was a big one: She was able to leave the place she’d been sharing with roommates for more than five years for a studio of her own in a luxury

Palm Springs is known as one of the most historically significant cities in California. Famous for its beautiful mid-century modern architecture, it’s a go-to destination not only for the warm weather and fabulous hotels, but also for some of the most interesting and unique sightseeing the state has to offer. A true design lover’s dream,

The Great Lakes are often called the nation’s third coast, and the past five years in the region have been the wettest on record. While the lakes don’t exactly correlate to rising sea levels, Chicago now sits in just as precarious a position as oceanfront cities. Heavier rainfall and more frequent droughts are now causing

Equestrian estates and ranches have a firm grip on the reins of luxury real estate markets around the globe. Here’s a roundup of what’s available at a variety of locales including the United States, Australia, France and Spain: Olympic Training Grounds A Mediterranean-inspired home with ocean and mountain views sits at the heart of this

Real estate agents arrive at a brokers tour showing a house for sale in San Rafael, California. Getty Images Mortgage rates have been on a tear this month, rising yet again last week to the highest level in eight months, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. That caused mixed demand for mortgages last week, resulting

Film producer turned Colorado developer Alan Elias is a visionary from his socially conscious films to environmentally attuned luxury real estate to creating the four-season luxury residential resort of AngelView At Twin Lakes. The 75-acre ultra-private development on the shores of Twin Lakes (the largest glacier-formed lake in Colorado) is about 35 miles east of Aspen

A plunge may be looming for cryptocurrencies, housing and disruptive technology stocks tied to innovation. According to Rich Bernstein, an Institutional Investor Hall of Famer, the nation’s expiring easy money policies and historic supply chain backlogs are posing serious risks for some of the market’s most popular investments. “There’s a whole series of bubbles going

Some place names immediately evoke vivid imagery. Wild Horse Island is one such spot. The largest island on northwest Montana’s Flathead Lake, the refuge was used by indigenous people for centuries to house, protect and pasture horses. In the early 1900s, homesteaders cut down many of the trees and introduced non-native plants. The island has

A pending sale sign in front of a home in Miami. Getty Images Pending home sales, which are a measure of signed contracts to buy existing homes, fell an unexpected 2.3% in September compared with August, according to the National Association of Realtors. Analysts were predicting a slight monthly gain. Sales were 8% lower compared