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itsskin | Getty High interest rates have pushed many would-be home sellers and buyers to the sidelines in 2023. Yet there are signs both sides may be more willing to take on a high-rate mortgage if other key factors aligned. More than half — 54% — of homeowners said they would move if they found

How do you classify a company that’s not just in the luxury hospitality game, but setting out to change its rules? As a sector shaker-upper? A pathfinder? Putting labels aside, Boston’s own Blue Flag Capital is truly proving its mettle. In under a decade, the firm has rapidly climbed the ranks in the realms of

NANJING, CHINA – AUGUST 18, 2023 – Aerial photo shows a residential area of Evergrande in Nanjing, East China’s Jiangsu province, Aug 18, 2023. (Photo by Costfoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Getty Images Shares of Evergrande Group rose over 9% as the beleaguered Chinese property firm’s court hearing over its possible liquidation was postponed to Jan.

Artist Elizabeth Sutton is a true trailblazer. While many new artists struggle to support themselves entirely through art, Sutton’s approach and unique aesthetic have made her truly shine. While her heart has always been in painting, she’s also made a name for herself through licensing with everything from kitchen and bathroom tiles in collaboration with

Pending home sales, a measure of signed contracts on existing homes, dropped 1.5% in October from September. They hit the lowest level since the National Association of Realtors began tracking this metric in 2001, meaning it’s even worse than readings during the financial crisis more than a decade ago. Sales were down 8.5% from October

Whether you’re starting out in real estate, or have been involved in your profession for decades, the reality is that errors will happen. Part of growing both personally and in your line of work involves making mistakes. It’s often what happens after a misstep that is most important. If you can reflect on the event

Detached houses on a large housing development on the western side of Nashville, Tennessee. Georgeclerk | Istock | Getty Images Nashville natives say they barely recognize the city’s skyline anymore. And they probably won’t anytime soon, as cranes still litter the picture. The Nashville building boom is in full effect, despite higher interest rates, higher

Los Angeles is a favored offseason destination for many NBA players, making it little surprise when Trey Lyles purchased a new construction home there in 2021 despite playing for the San Antonio Spurs at the time. Now a member of the Sacramento Kings, the multi-talented forward has put his getaway in the Encino neighborhood of

Nashville skyline at dusk. John Greim | LightRocket | Getty Images Over the past 30 years, Nashville, Tennessee — a city known for country music — has seen a flood of transplants moving from higher-cost cities. For new residents, “everybody has a different story,” said Jeff Hite, chief economic development officer of the Nashville Area

It’s hard to imagine in today’s modern real estate market that an early home of Italian Renaissance artist Michelangelo still exists. But it does and recently changed hands in Florence, Italy. The historic residence, built between the 14th and 15th centuries, is where the young Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni grew up and honed his

Former U.S. President Donald Trump looks on, as the trial of himself, his adult sons, the Trump Organization and others in a civil fraud case brought by state Attorney General Letitia James continues, in New York City, U.S., October 3, 2023.  Eduardo Munoz | Reuters A New York appeals court Thursday reinstated a gag order

Have you ever wanted a second chance, the opportunity of a true do-over? When it comes to taxes, you can amend your tax returns, but that isn’t the same as starting over. If you sell your house but in six months refund the money and take back the house did you ever sell it? If

A townhouse for sale in the Upper East Side neighborhood of NYC.  Adam Jeffery | CNBC Mortgage rates fell last week for the fourth time in five weeks, and homebuyers appear to be responding. Demand from current homeowners to refinance, however, fell sharply. That left total mortgage application volume essentially flat last week, up just

Anyone who has ever had the privilege of living on the waterfront will tell you that this is living. The new house has a big waterfront view on Oswego Lake. LUXE On the western edge of Oregon’s Oswego Lake is an exclusive district known as the Gold Coast. The neighborhood enjoys access to recreational and

A townhouse for sale in the Upper East Side neighborhood of NYC. Adam Jeffery | CNBC Higher mortgage rates appear to be doing very little to cool home prices. Nationally, prices were 3.9% higher in September compared with the same month a year earlier, up from a 2.5% annual gain in August, according to the

Housing has become increasingly expensive. According to the National Association of Realtors, mortgage rates on average have risen by more than a full percentage point over the last 12 months. The average price of a home has inched up as well. Taken together and measured against household incomes, the statisticians at the Association estimate that

In this article ZG Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A couple assembling furniture. Drazen_ | E+ | Getty Images Gen Z and millennials are “hacking” the housing market as high prices and interest rates make affordability difficult. The term “house hacking” refers to the practice of renting out a portion of your home or

Another holiday season, another gift. It’s hard to keep things interesting. Even gifts for the home can get a little repetitive. Your mom probably has enough picture frames to last for several generations and your sister already has four blenders. This year, aim to give something fun and unique. From family and friends to coworker

Visoot Uthairam | Moment | Getty Images There is more pain to come in the office real estate market across the U.S., with maturing debt needing to be refinanced and a wave of expiring leases, but there is also what may seem at first brush to be a counter-intuitive message being sent to top tier

“Tis the season to be jolly,” and while many people are excited about the holiday season, not everyone is feeling so cheerful and jovial. According to Thumbtack, 58% of Americans feel stressed about the holidays. Home preparation is a major source of stress, according to Morgan Olsen, Thumbtack’s home & design expert. In fact, she