Real Estate

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.

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

Generally speaking, the higher your credit score, the better off you are when it comes to getting a loan. FICO scores, the most popular scoring model, range from 300 to 850. A “good” score generally is above 670, a “very good” score is over 740 and anything above 800 is considered “exceptional.” Once you reach that 800

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

Ed Jones | Afp | Getty Images Between rents rising and most pandemic-era eviction bans having expired, the number of tenants coming home to find notices on their doors is picking up. In just the first week of January, the Eviction Lab at Princeton University has counted more than 9,300 evictions in the nine states

A striking contemporary for sale in the heart of Austin, Texas’ Tarrytown neighborhood takes its design roots to another level. Built in 2003, the showplace displays the architectural expertise of Dick Clark & Associates, a local firm with a reputation for creating imaginative and inspirational spaces. Since then, the house has been remodeled by Texas

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai’s property sector is going from strength to strength, as growth and reform in the oil-rich Arab Gulf states attract more foreign residents, companies and investors. Property transactions in Dubai year-to-date hit a record high by the end of 2022, surpassing previous records reached over the same period of 2009,

Between Christmas and New Year’s Day of 2022, New York’s Governor signed legislation designed to correct an alleged potential for “abuse” of the foreclosure process by mortgage lenders. The context for that “abuse” is relatively exotic and unusual. It had nevertheless spawned a series of New York cases. The Legislature’s solution to the “abuse” creates

Just off the coast of Miami Beach, on ultra-exclusive Fisher Island, there is one crane on one construction site. It is the last plot of land available for development and an unlikely bet on luxury real estate at a time when the housing market appears to be in freefall. Jorge Perez, also known as “the

To live in the Mexican town of San Miguel de Allende is to live close to the past as well as the very vibrant present. Authentic Spanish-Colonial buildings — brightly painted along picturesque cobblestone streets — and period churches have forged the town’s reputation as a must-see destination for world travelers. The 64-block city center

In light of China’s reopening and easing of Covid rules, Hong Kong’s property market will be on a path to recovery in 2023, according to property consultancy Colliers Hong Kong.   The retail market in particular will reap the “best benefit,” Hannah Jeong, Colliers’ head of valuation and advisory services, told CNBC’s “Squawk Box Asia” on

A New, Hip, High tech Retirement Environment Debuts in Houston Today’s Baby Boomers are a larger, healthier, and more active demographic than their folks were, out-sizing them by 62%. The 75+ population in the U.S. is projected to grow 50% in the next ten years, doubling in the next 20. Do we want to live

A sign advertising home loan rates for purchase or refinancing at a Bank of America in New York. Scott Mlyn | CNBC After rising at the end of the year, mortgage rates dropped sharply last week. That drove demand from current homeowners hoping to save on their monthly payments, but it did little to excite

If Las Vegas is America’s playground, then nearby Henderson could be considered America’s home building playground. The Nevada community is frequently the site of the National Association of Home Builders annual New American Home–a demonstration residence for showing off the latest and greatest technologies, materials and features. Over the years the desert city has become

When it comes to winter homes in world-class resorts, the best locations are close to the slopes but away from the crowds. Herein lies the difficulty of finding a residence in popular Vail, Colorado, that is easily accessible yet private. This walk-to-the-slopes mountain contemporary delivers on both counts. The chalet is set steps from pedestrian-friendly

In a key sign that the tide is turning in favor of home buyers, sellers gave concessions to buyers in 41.9% of home sales in the fourth quarter—the highest share of any three-month period in Redfin’s records, according to a new report from the technology-powered real estate brokerage. That’s up from just over 30% in

Minerva Studio | Istock | Getty Images Some expenses that go with homeownership can often be unpredictable — and costly. Last year, homeowners spent an average of $6,000 on maintenance and repairs, according to a recent report from insurance firm Hippo. A separate study from home services website Angi that measured similar 2022 costs shows

In this article .HSI Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Shoppers walk through a street market in Hong Kong, China, on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022. Photographer: Chan Long Hei/Bloomberg via Getty Images Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Hong Kong stocks kicked off 2023 with the most gains they’ve seen in the first trading session

The 939 Coast complex rises above La Jolla Cove Beach along the Southern California coast. The oceanview condo building is a local landmark, a secure haven and, for many, a home. Both residents and rental guests can avail themselves of such luxury services as 24-hour concierge, valet parking, doormen, a community pool, spa and gym.

A ‘For Sale’ sign stands in a vacant lot near new homes in Dunlap, Illinois. Daniel Acker | Bloomberg | Getty Images After a brief reprieve in the first half of December, mortgage interest rates shot up again to end the year, weighing on mortgage demand. Mortgage application volume was down 13.2% at the end