Category: Real Estate
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Judge says Trump contempt ruling lifted if he pays $110K fine, provides other info
President Donald Trump looks on during a campaign rally in Battle Creek, Michigan. Leah Millis | Reuters A New York judge said Wednesday that he would lift a contempt of court finding against former President Donald Trump by next week if Trump’s legal team provides more information about a search for documents sought by the…
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Ski In Your Own Backyard At This $17.5-Million Vail Valley Luxury Log Cabin
Gone are the days of the humble log cabin, or so you’d think walking through this more than 11,000-square-foot getaway perched on the slopes of Arrowhead Mountain. Newly listed at $17.495 million, the seven-bedroom, eight-bathroom home features luxury amenities not often found in your average log cabin-style design, including a wine room, movie theater and…
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This flashy Bel Air mansion that was listed at $87.8 million flopped at auction — and now the seller is furious
Marc & Tiffany Angeles An over-the-top modern mansion in Bel Air was listed for $87.8 million for an auction this week. But the highest bid came in just under $45.8 million, according to the home’s seller, dermatologist-turned-developer Alex Khadavi. “Horrible, Horrible, Horrible!” was how Khadavi characterized the auction results to CNBC. He filed for Chapter…
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5 Things That Should Happen During A Home Inspection
So, you found the perfect home (nice!) and you put in an offer (very nice!) and your offer was accepted (SUPER nice!)… now it’s time to have your new purchase inspected. Buyers pay for inspections in order to do their due diligence and ensure that the home is in good shape before completing the purchase.…
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Cushman & Wakefield appeals subpoenas order in Trump Organization probe by New York attorney general
In this article CWK The entrance to Trump Tower on 5th Avenue is pictured in the Manhattan borough of New York City, May 19, 2021. Shannon Stapleton | Reuters Commercial real-estate services giant Cushman & Wakefield on Wednesday appealed a judge’s order that it comply with subpoenas issued by the New York attorney general’s office…
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To Find Space In A Historic New York Building, Look Up
Atop a landmarked Beaux-Arts building dating to the turn of the 20th century in Manhattan’s Carnegie Hill, a pavilion rises above the roof, its clean lines and vast windows unabashedly announcing this as a brand new luxury penthouse. The Wales Hotel was built in 1899 and operated as a hotel until recently, when it was…
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Trump Organization Closes $375 Million Sale Of D.C. Hotel
Topline The Trump Organization finalized a $375 million deal Wednesday to sell its lease of the Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C., according to multiple reports, after the building served as a destination for both Trump supporters and anti-Trump protesters—and netted the former president millions of dollars in revenue from visiting officials, Democrats claim. Key…
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China may chalk up more debt as lockdowns hit the economy
Covid lockdowns have hit China’s economy, and the Asian giant might have to issue more debt to continue meeting its growth target. Kevin Frayer | Getty Images News | Getty Images China may have to issue more debt as it tries to keep growing in the face of Covid lockdowns that are stunting its economy.…
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Elegant Chateau Benefits From Its Location In France’s ‘Golden Slope’ Wine Region
Brazey-en-Plaine is a village in eastern France’s Côte-d’Or department in the Bourgone-Franche-Comte region. Côte-d’Or takes its name from the escarpment that is the site of the famed Burgundy vineyards; hence, it is called as the “golden slope.” Besides a reputation as a wine-growing region, the area is known for its grains and potatoes, sheep and…
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London is looking to tap the deep pockets of Silicon Valley
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan hopes to convince U.S. tech firms to invest more in London. Leon Neal | Getty Images Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, traveled to California as part of a trade mission to try to convince Silicon Valley tech leaders to invest more money in the U.K. capital. On Tuesday, Khan…
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As Hong Kong Relaxes COVID Rules The Luxury Market Gains Momentum
The luxury real estate market in Hong Kong is exhibiting signs of recovery following weeks of stagnation as a result of another wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. During the first quarter of 2022, Hong Kong was fighting its fifth wave of the pandemic. As restrictions ease, real estate agents are optimistic that the high-end market…
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Inside the $23.5 million mansion poised to smash another local record in Southern California
The ocean views from the most expensive mansion to ever sell in Encinitas, CA. Rancho Photos A $23.5 million modern mansion overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Southern California is set to officially hit the market on May 14, and in doing so become the most expensive home ever up for sale in the town of…
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UK economy ‘one of the most vulnerable’ in the world right now due to mortgage trends, strategist says
George Clerk | E+ | Getty Images There’s an economic idiosyncrasy in the U.K. that makes it “one of the most vulnerable countries in the world right now,” according to an investment strategist. Mike Harris, the founder of Cribstone Strategic Macro, argues that a major problem for Britain is that its mortgage market is “heavily…
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Authentic $3-Million Chateau In Southwestern France Retains Its 15th Century Charm
Whether used as a private residence or a property with income-generating potential, this 15th century chateau in the department of Lot, in southwestern France, has much to offer. Set near the small village of Strenquels, the stone chateau is deep in the heart of a picturesque region with rocky cliffs, meandering rivers and green hillsides.…
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Crypto Just Became Real Estate’s Hottest New Thing. Here’s What That Means For Buyers, Sellers, And Developers
Adaptation from an evolutionary perspective is by nature a glacially unhurried process. It pans out even slower and more painfully when it comes to fundamental changes to the rules by which the real estate industry plays—many of which remain so outdated that they are analogously as irrelevant and inefficient as phones still attached to the…
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More Americans than ever say it’s not a good time to buy a home
It is not exactly surprising, given the stunning jumps in both home prices and mortgage rates, but Americans have never been more bearish on buying a house. Just 30% of adults surveyed by Gallup said now is a good time to buy a home, down 23 percentage points from a year ago. That is the…
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The Fed just hiked interest rates and signaled more increases are coming. Here are money moves to make now
The Federal Reserve is among Western central banks fighting stubbornly high inflation. Xinhua News Agency | Xinhua News Agency | Getty Images For the first time in years, Americans are in a period of rising interest rates. The Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised its benchmark rate a half-point, to cool down inflation that’s the highest…
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Survey Reveals Realities Versus Misconceptions About VA Loans
VA loans make the dream of homeownership more attainable for military families, however, many service members who have honorably served our country know little about the benefits of VA mortgages and may even have negative views about them. That’s according to a new Spotlight on VA Loans report commissioned by Navy Federal Credit Union and…
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Chief Economist For National Association Of Realtors Predicts Uncertainty For Housing Market
Two years after enduring the devastating financial impacts of Covid-19, the U.S. economy has made an impressive comeback, in large part due to a booming housing market. But as Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors explains, there are significant questions regarding the sector’s direction over the coming months. “Housing kept the…
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Regulators propose first major revamp to fair housing rules since 1995
Lumber at the site of a house under construction in the Cielo at Sand Creek by Century Communities housing development in Antioch, California, U.S., on Thursday, March 31, 2022. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Bank regulators on Thursday proposed the first sweeping changes in more than 25 years to a controversial law…