Real Estate News

They face L.A.'s largest eviction in years. But these Westside renters won't go quietly
Source: Los Angeles Times Real Estate News
Three months after the end of pandemic-era eviction protections, the owner of Barrington Plaza has initiated one of the largest mass evictions in L.A. in recent years. [...]
Fri, May 26, 2023 12:00:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Column: Wells Fargo denied well-off borrowers low-interest loans. Is it because they're Black?
Source: Los Angeles Times Real Estate News
A group of Black customers is suing Wells Fargo, claiming the bank slow-rolled or denied them loans based on race. [...]
Thu, May 25, 2023 12:00:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Southern California home prices have been falling. Are the drops over?
Source: Los Angeles Times Real Estate News
Southern California home prices declined by more than 10% from the peak last year, but now the declines could be over. [...]
Thu, May 25, 2023 12:00:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
So you have an unpermitted ADU? Here's how to bring it up to code
Source: Los Angeles Times Real Estate News
Tens of thousands of ADUs in California are believed to be unpermitted. Here's how to go about bringing one up to code and into compliance. [...]
Wed, May 24, 2023 8:17:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Population losses hit Northern California cities much harder than Southern California cities
Source: Los Angeles Times Real Estate News
The state's major cities lost people between 2020 and 2022, especially in Northern California. But exurban boomtowns, including some Southern California areas, saw gains. [...]
Wed, May 24, 2023 1:00:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Beverly Hills voters to decide the fate of ultra-luxury LVMH hotel project
Source: Los Angeles Times Real Estate News
Beverly Hills voters will decide Tuesday whether to rescind the City Council's approval of an ultra-luxury hotel project helmed by French multibillionaire Bernard Arnault. [...]
Mon, May 22, 2023 12:00:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Jay-Z and Beyoncé drop $200 million on Malibu mansion, setting a record in California
Source: Los Angeles Times Real Estate News
Beyoncé and Jay-Z just set the all-time price record in California, paying $200 million for a striking concrete compound overlooking the ocean in Malibu. [...]
Fri, May 19, 2023 9:13:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
When the abstract ideals of hard buildings meet the actual needs of soft bodies
Source: Los Angeles Times Real Estate News
The architecture of big studios — Netflix, Paramount, Sony — represents a fundamental paradox of the television and motion picture industry: the smooth, reflective surface of the American superego, set at an increasingly uncomfortable angle against the people who create it. [...]
Thu, May 18, 2023 9:00:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
A gondola to Dodger Stadium? 'Repulsive,' 'something doesn't add up,' readers say
Source: Los Angeles Times Real Estate News
Several hundred people weighed in on a potential new way to reach Dodgers games. Readers' opinions were mixed. [...]
Tue, May 16, 2023 12:00:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
A luxury resort in L.A.'s Benedict Canyon? Fierce debate heads to the City Council
Source: Los Angeles Times Real Estate News
The proposed development in the Santa Monica Mountains is supported by a powerful labor union. Katy Yaroslavsky, the wealthy neighborhood's City Council representative, opposes it. [...]
Tue, May 16, 2023 12:00:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
How Do I Make My Landlord Help With a Bug Infestation at My Apartment?
Source: New York Times Real Estate News
There are numerous ways you can pressure a landlord to take action. Sometimes it takes using all of them to get a result. [...]
Sat, May 27, 2023 9:01:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
Pleasantville, NY: A Walkable Village That Checks ‘All the Boxes’
Source: New York Times Real Estate News
The Westchester community attracts an eclectic mix of residents who appreciate the artsy vibe, the charming homes and the proximity of the city. [...]
Fri, May 26, 2023 7:47:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Queens
Source: New York Times Real Estate News
This week’s properties are on the Upper West Side, in Greenwich Village and Long Island City. [...]
Fri, May 26, 2023 2:44:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Are the Hamptons Still Hip?
Source: New York Times Real Estate News
The summer resort has lost its cool among younger people who are turned off by housing rules, housing costs and the culture of conspicuous wealth. [...]
Fri, May 26, 2023 9:01:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
They Knew Little About Oysters. Now They Have a Farm With 2 Million.
Source: New York Times Real Estate News
Stefanie Bassett and Elizabeth Peeples left their city lives behind to raise mollusks. [...]
Fri, May 26, 2023 9:01:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
Homes for Sale in Connecticut and New York
Source: New York Times Real Estate News
This week’s properties are four-bedroom houses in Stamford, Conn., and Pelham, N.Y. [...]
Thu, May 25, 2023 1:00:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Where Are the Most Profitable Beach Houses?
Source: New York Times Real Estate News
Airbnb data reveals the markets in which landlords can expect the highest annual gross revenue from their beach house rentals. [...]
Thu, May 25, 2023 12:00:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Workers Continue to Get Priced Out of the Hamptons
Source: New York Times Real Estate News
Business owners and local leaders are scrambling to create housing for workers in low-wage jobs, but residents who are opposed to development say land must be preserved. [...]
Thu, May 25, 2023 9:00:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
$2.7 Million Homes in New York, Florida and Michigan
Source: New York Times Real Estate News
A Carpenter Gothic showplace in Shelter Island Heights, an 1890 home in Key West and a midcentury-modern house in Bloomfield Hills. [...]
Wed, May 24, 2023 8:20:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
What Makes a Garden a Work of Art? Piet Oudolf Explains.
Source: New York Times Real Estate News
The noted designer of the High Line has wisdom to share with other gardeners: “I put plants on a stage and let them perform.” [...]
Wed, May 24, 2023 9:00:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
Who Will Claim Asheville's 'Second-Most Famous' Mansion for $2.4M?
Source: San Francisco Chronicle Real Estate News
Nestled in Asheville’s beloved Kenilworth neighborhood, the home was built in 1922 by the successful furniture magnate James Madison. [...]
Sat, May 27, 2023 10:30:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Holy Moly! $995K Las Vegas Home Astounds With Graffiti Art-Adorned Interiors
Source: San Francisco Chronicle Real Estate News
Inside the seemingly conventional suburban home, a surprise awaits. The interiors are awash in comic strips, animation, and graffiti art. [...]
Sat, May 27, 2023 10:00:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
An Enchanting Connecticut Antique From 1690 Is This Week's Oldest Home
Source: San Francisco Chronicle Real Estate News
A charming country house built in 1690 in Old Lyme, CT, is the oldest home on the market this week on Realtor.com. [...]
Sat, May 27, 2023 8:00:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
New Panthers Coach Frank Reich Scores a Home in Charlotte for $3.45M
Source: San Francisco Chronicle Real Estate News
The Carolina Panthers hired Reich in late January, and he quickly dialed up a play to snag a house in North Carolina. [...]
Sat, May 27, 2023 2:00:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Sweet Retreat: Lakefront House and Chapel on 46 Acres for $499K in Paducah, KY
Source: San Francisco Chronicle Real Estate News
The spacious parcel in Paducah, KY, includes a chapel and a house with a turret. The peaceful property is listed for $499,900. [...]
Fri, May 26, 2023 10:30:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
A Rare Sighting: $4.5M Sky Box Home With 360-Degree Views in the Hamptons
Source: San Francisco Chronicle Real Estate News
The four-level main home at 1052 Noyac Path, is the centerpiece of a 15-acre complex that includes a guest house and pool pavilion. [...]
Fri, May 26, 2023 10:00:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Fairy-Tale Ending: $1.3M Georgia Castle Enchants a Buyer in Just One Day
Source: San Francisco Chronicle Real Estate News
The first person who saw the Oakhurst Castle put in an offer on the 116-year-old property that’s a real standout in its neighborhood. [...]
Fri, May 26, 2023 9:00:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
DJ Calvin Harris Spins His Beverly Hills Mansion Into a $100K Monthly Rental
Source: San Francisco Chronicle Real Estate News
The prolific spin master is ready to rent out his home to those with very deep pockets. Here's a look at his incredible Beverly Hills, CA, home. [...]
Fri, May 26, 2023 8:00:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
$1.5M 'Tree House' in Los Angeles Branches Out With a Renewed, Sleek Aesthetic
Source: San Francisco Chronicle Real Estate News
The 1,450-square-foot home was built in 1959. Then, owner and architect Stephen Phillips basically rebuilt the place over the past few years. [...]
Fri, May 26, 2023 7:00:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Rosie O'Donnell's Posh Manhattan Penthouse Hits the Market for $8.3M
Source: San Francisco Chronicle Real Estate News
The quippy former talk-show host has just listed her sumptuous Manhattan duplex penthouse for $8.3 million. [...]
Fri, May 26, 2023 2:00:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Mortgage rates continue record-breaking streak to new lows
Source: Houston Chronicle Real Estate News
The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to 2.88 percent last year, according to the government-sponsored mortgage-finance company Freddie Mac. [...]
Thu, Aug 06, 2020 5:50:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
LGI Homes builds luxe homes on half-acre lots in Magnolia
Source: Houston Chronicle Real Estate News
The Terrata Homes are designed with private offices, formal dining rooms and outdoor living spaces. [...]
Tue, Aug 04, 2020 2:00:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
JLL hired to lease prominent Texas Medical Center office building
Source: Houston Chronicle Real Estate News
Texas Children’s Hospital plans to bring additional retail amenities and refresh the building's common areas. [...]
Thu, Jul 16, 2020 2:42:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Study finds minorities, women receive disproportionately few Harris County contracts
Source: Houston Chronicle Real Estate News
A study by the Harris County Commissioners Court found that Black-owned firms make up less than 1 percent of government and procurement contracts awarded in Harris County, a disparity the Greater Houston Black Chamber calls “unconscionable.” [...]
Mon, Jul 06, 2020 4:52:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Neil Armstrong's former Houston-area home near NASA hits market
Source: Houston Chronicle Real Estate News
The four-bedroom, three-bath house with a pool and decidedly 1960s character is now on the market for $375,000. [...]
Mon, Jul 06, 2020 3:09:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
The Ion on track for Q1 opening in former Sears building
Source: Houston Chronicle Real Estate News
The project will convert the former department store into a 270,000-square-foot office and collaboration center designed to house startups, corporations, venture capitalists, business accelerator programs, academics and others. [...]
Thu, Jul 02, 2020 5:18:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Airbnb limits young adults renting homes to crack down on house parties
Source: Houston Chronicle Real Estate News
The issue first drew attention after people were killed in a shooting at a party hosted at an Airbnb. The company says limiting parties will also be a boon for public health during the pandemic. [...]
Thu, Jul 02, 2020 4:52:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Mortgage rates hit record low, could dip below 3 percent
Source: Houston Chronicle Real Estate News
The drift down is caused in large part by the economic uncertainty surrounding the path the novel coronavirus is charting. [...]
Thu, Jul 02, 2020 4:41:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Thousands of hotels facing foreclosure as pandemic persists
Source: Houston Chronicle Real Estate News
At special risk are hotels that were funded with mortgages that were bundled into securities. [...]
Wed, Jul 01, 2020 4:18:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Affordable housing project breaks ground in East End
Source: Houston Chronicle Real Estate News
New Hope Housing is developing the 100-unit Avenue J community east of downtown Houston. [...]
Tue, Jun 30, 2020 6:19:00 PM, Continue reading at the source