Real Estate

There are two product types that are gaining share within the built-for-rent single-family (”BTR”) space, being 1) horizontal apartment communities, and, 2) townhome communities. These are the two categories of BTR that are growing fastest, evidenced by the numbers of units reaching completion, and also based on our book of market study business. Of course,

Had you perused the list of amenities in an upscale newer condominium building at the end of last decade, you might have seen mention of a business center or conference room. For that era, those were nice — but hardly make-or-break — amenity suite extras. In between then and now, a minor little blip called

As the frequency and severity of extreme weather events, such as hurricanes, floods and wildfires continue to rise, it’s more critical than ever that commercial real estate (CRE) owners and operators prepare by developing proactive, resilient climate-related emergency strategies. While addressing climate change requires partnerships and coordinated action, front-end planning for severe weather and other

Recently global building products manufacturer LP Building Solutions hosted the grand opening of the LP Innovation Center located at the Natural Resources Research Institute at the University of Minnesota Duluth. This partnership will focus on catalyzing innovation in engineered wood products and applications. Its launch comes at a time when wood solutions are concurrently being

In a recent study of the Austin housing market and the possibility of a crash, the analysis of the data presented a markedly mixed picture of housing activity in the greater Austin area. Like Austin, the San Diego housing market too is sending mixed signals, with some cities in the San Diego metro area showing

An eye-popping 38% of recent homebuyers under age 30 used either a cash gift from a family member or an inheritance in order to afford their down payment. This is according to a Redfin RDFN commissioned survey of recent movers conducted in Spring 2023. First-time homeownership has become increasingly expensive, which has shut the door

Hurricanes, tornadoes and floods likely drive more headlines, but severe heat waves are actually the most dangerous weather events humans face. According to Scientific American, they’re deadlier than the other three hazards combined. There’s plenty of reporting about the effects extreme heat has on our bodies, and even on our mental health, but what about

Just a few miles from the business district of Chester, New Jersey, is a bucolic property with 52 acres of preserved farmland. Its many antique buildings, including a five-bedroom main house with the original section dating back to the 1700s, have been expanded and updated to modern tastes. Called Black River Farm, the property is

Maybe it was the cell service. Former Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers said the reason he didn’t return calls this past offseason from Packers’ general manager Brian Gutekunst was spotty cell service. “People who know me, I’m fortunate to live in a beautiful house,” Rodgers said after being traded to the New York Jets. “The

Barbie’s global influence is here to stay. Many are recently influenced by the iconic toy doll thanks to the summer blockbuster film Barbie, directed by Greta Gerwig and starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling that hit theaters in July. The buzzy release is inspiring red carpet fashions and even interior design. California-based interior designer Kendall

One of the more unique things about Texas and the Texas housing market is that, back during the great housing bubble and crash of the late-2000s, much of the Lone Star State was spared the worst effects. This was largely due to the fact that Texas home lenders had retained more traditional, conservative lending standards;

Once you’ve found a property and have a vision for how you could add value to it, you’ll need to present your case to potential investors. If you’re working with a partner for this step, you’ll both be reaching out to a network that likely consists of family and friends. Ideally, you’ll have started sharing

Middlebury is paying students $10,000 to take the semester off. Other schools are housing students in everything from trailers to rooms at a casino resort—or leaving them to fend for themselves. By Alex Perry, Forbes Staff Priscila Sepulveda is set to begin her junior year as a film major at the University of California, Berkeley

Dire news from two iconic Chinese property developers, Country Garden Holdings (2007.HK) and China Evergrande Group (3333.HK), hit the press this month. Country Garden missed a scheduled bond payment, its bonds stopped trading and it was de-listed from the Hang Seng Index. Evergrande declared bankruptcy seeking Chapter 15 protection on USD 31.7BN of obligations to

Paint is one of the easiest and least expensive ways to revitalize your home. However, it can be difficult to determine which colors are trending – or not – and which are more suitable for certain rooms and areas. HGTV Home By Sherwin-Williams just released the 2024 Color Collection of the Year, which includes 10

In 2023, the population of Geneva hit more than 632,000, ranking it 925th on the list of most populous cities in the world. Yet this lakeside municipality cradled in the valley on the western border of France and Switzerland, where the Rhone River converges with Lake Geneva, has been recognized globally as a city of

The idea of a Hawaii paradise can mean many things to many people. Maybe it’s immersion in a lush tropical setting. Being close to nature, great surfing or a top bird-watching destination. Living in privacy on a secluded, amenity-filled estate. Perhaps, it is all of the above. The property lies within the Kalihiwai Ridge neighborhood,

Silicon Valley tech execs who want to buy property in the Lake Tahoe area are changing it up. Cabin in the woods? Too traditional. Lifestyle community? Too many rules. Northern California’s wealthy elite instead are seeking large tracts of land in remote areas for an authentic mountain experience, a place where they can connect with

Topline Chinese real estate giant Evergrande Group filed for Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection in New York on Thursday—a blow following years of financial struggle that helped ignite China’s ongoing property crisis. Key Facts The filing will allow Evergrande to protect itself and its assets in the U.S. while it works through a multi-billion dollar restructuring

The costs to purchase a new home right now continue to escalate, putting it out of reach for much of the population, driving more households to stay in place and do what they can to maintain, repurpose and reimagine their homes. Many of the households currently on 15- and 30-year mortgage payment plans are at