New York led the U.S. in the number of homes sold for $10 million or more, with 72, its highest total in two years, according to real estate firm Knight Frank. The biggest sale of the quarter was the $150 million deal for Palm Beach's only private island, whic... More »
The best ones have several things in common, according to the pros. Here’s how to design yours.When a window has a beautiful view or floods a room with sunlight, it’s tempting to pull up a chair and sit next to it. A better idea? Build a window seat.“I’m into ... More »
Despite an anticipated Federal Reserve rate cut coming next week, Americans are continuing their love affair with cash. Yet, experts warn they should make some moves if they want to lock in attractive yields. Assets in money market funds hit $6.3 trillion the ... More »
For months, there's been a "vibecession." That's a disconnect between how well the economy is doing and how people feel about their financial standing. Now, recent economic data and consumer sentiment are more in line, some experts say. "The problem with the r... More »
A midcentury-modern house in Los Angeles, a ranch-style retreat in Palm Springs and a modern farmhouse in St. Helena.David Fitzgerald for Sotheby’s International RealtyDavid Fitzgerald for Sotheby’s International RealtyDavid Fitzgerald for Sotheby’s Internatio... More »
A rent-controlled apartment is a rare thing, and so is the family that shared their home with students and refugees, rent-free, over the decades.In 1938, Jonathan Slon’s grandmother found the perfect apartment. So perfect, in fact, the family never moved out.M... More »
Winters described the investing environment in China as "difficult," explaining that consumer confidence and international investor confidence was relatively low. He explained that reason China has not launched a massive stimulus program is because the country... More »
Timothy Armoo, co-founder and former CEO of Fanbytes. Tim Armoo.Timothy Armoo, a co-founder and former CEO of influencer marketing firm Fanbytes, is not what you might expect from a multi-millionaire. He doesn't own any mansions — or property at all — say... More »
“American Dream Properties” is the name of a McMansion developer in New Jersey. About a decade ago, Arlington, Texas, rebranded itself as “The American Dream City,” promising “diverse neighborhoods where the housing dollar stretches further than most cities.” ... More »
When a new owner takes over a rental building, there can be confusion about the status of the units inside.Q: I have lived in a rent-stabilized apartment on the Upper West Side for more than 12 years. Among the 48 units here, six are currently unoccupied due t... More »
The path to a life in a new country is often paved with complicated visa and residency requirements.Americans can travel to scores of countries without getting a visa in advance, making the United States passport among the most coveted in the world. But while ... More »
A five-bedroom estate with 18th-century origins, a semidetached seven-bedroom Victorian house, and a converted corn mill with six bedrooms.Fine & CountryFine & CountryFine & CountryFine & CountryFine & CountryFine & CountryFine & CountryFine & CountryFine & Co... More »