Real Estate

Views of the Tasman Sea, the sound of waves lapping along the Whanganui Inlet, rocky outcroppings that yield to stretches of subtropical sandy beaches. Encompassing a peninsula and surrounded by bushland, Westhaven Retreat is a rare trophy property and tourism business opportunity on the northwest corner of New Zealand’s South Island. The 330-hectare (815-acre) site

A growing number of Londoners are opting for novel means of buying and selling their properties, with WhatsApp emerging as a new home for luxury listings. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images LONDON — In trying times for the U.K. real estate market, a growing number of Londoners are opting for novel means of buying

Valentine’s Day gifts can be challenging to buy, but they don’t have to be. While candy and jewelry are nice—gifts for the home including furniture, decor, and gadgets can be used every day. From practical ideas to ultra-luxe candles and elevated everyday upgrades—here are 27 of the best Valentine’s Day gifts for the home. Petite

Colorful cafe bars at the iconic Beale Street music and entertainment district of downtown Memphis, Tennessee. benedek | iStock | Getty Images Despite broad hikes in rental prices, competition is easing in some U.S. markets as inventory grows, according to a new report from national real estate brokerage HouseCanary. At the end of 2022, the

The 48.5-acre parcel of land for sale in Montana’s famed Big Sky country checks all the boxes: jaw-dropping mountain landscape, unspoiled open spaces, nearby tony ski resorts and a remote setting that’s oh-so private. The size of the property makes this a rare find in a place that’s all about the outdoors. The site on

By most measures, the U.S. economy is in solid shape. Although the first half of 2022 started off with negative growth, a strong labor market and resilient consumer helped turn things around and give hope for the year ahead. related investing news A further stock rally will be ‘like bathing in lava’ for market bears,

The housing market is showing early signs of recovery with pending sales of homes climbing for the first time in a year. Pending home sales fell 26% year over year during the four weeks ending January 22 as mortgage rates ticked down. It was the smallest drop in more than three months, according to a

Beyoncé performs on stage headlining the Grand Reveal of Dubai’s newest luxury hotel, Atlantis The Royal on January 21, 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Mason Poole/parkwood Media | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — It was the talk of the town. Of the entire country, really — and then

Ultra-high net worth real estate has long been full of hot shots, narcissists, and bravado. In turn, unscripted reality shows like Bravo’s “Million Dollar Listing” and Netflix’s “Selling Sunset” have minted ratings and superstars out of realtors and developers, many of whom were just scrapping to get a listing or a loan a few years

Housing rights activists and tenants protest against evictions and the poor condition of their apartments outside the offices the landlord Broadway Capital in Chelsea, Massachusetts on April 25, 2022. Brian Snyder | Reuters The Biden administration announced on Wednesday new actions to protect renters across the U.S., including trying to curb practices that prevent people

Madison Square Park is one of New York City’s famous parks. Never heard of it? That’s how the locals like it. The square, which played host to magnificent mansions along Fifth Avenue in the mid-19th century, quickly became the heart of one of the city’s exclusive neighborhoods. It still is. Residential spaces in NoMad, which

home is being built in in Rio Verde Foothills, Arizona, U.S. on January 7, 2023. The Washington Post | Getty Images Developers planning to build homes in the desert west of Phoenix don’t have enough groundwater supplies to move forward with their plans, a state modeling report found.  Plans to construct homes west of the

Despite a challenging year of higher home prices and interest rates, a recent survey shows that many military members and veterans are optimistic about buying a home, especially those currently serving our country. Nearly three quarters of current service members (71%) plan to buy a home in the next five years, according to the survey

Getty Images Randy had an 850 credit score. According to FICO, the most popular scoring model, that’s as good as it gets. Still, a line on his credit report said he could lower his utilization rate, so he promptly paid off the remainder of his car loan with one $6,000 payment, and then his score

Deep in the heart of Texas, a newly finished residence suffused with boreal light and featuring miles of unobstructed Texas Hill Country views has swaggered onto the Lone Star State market. Located 25 miles west of Austin, the 4,100-square foot home is sited near Dripping Springs––in 2014 named the state’s first International Dark Sky Community.

Consumers returned from the holiday season to find mortgage rates at their lowest point since September, and they are responding in dramatic fashion. Mortgage application volume jumped nearly 28% last week compared with the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s seasonally adjusted index. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with

Florida’s Melbourne Beach has been attracting out-of-towners since the late 1800s. Over the years, the barrier island town in coastal Brevard County has become a family-friendly bedroom community and vacation destination. One side of the community faces the Indian River Lagoon; the other, the Atlantic Ocean. Taking full advantage of the panoramic views is this

Builder sentiment in the single-family housing market posted an unexpected gain in January, rising for the first time in 12 straight months. Economists had predicted a slight decline. Sentiment rose 4 points to 35 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index. Anything below 50 is still considered negative sentiment. The metric

On June 2021 I wrote a post here titled “3 Reasons Why The Real Estate Boom Is Not A Bubble.” At the time, a lingering deficit of housing units was pushing up housing prices but the combination of low rates, healthy savings and strong income made it still quite affordable to buy a home. The

Homes in Rocklin, California, US, on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. A record number of homes are being delisted as sellers face a sharp drop in demand, according to real estate brokerage Redfin. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Sales of previously owned homes dropped 1.5% in December from the previous month, according to