Real Estate

Forbes Global Properties Canary Wharf on the River Thames is one of London’s most coveted neighborhoods. The once bustling shipping wharf has been the city’s financial center and a popular place to live for more than three decades. Living here is all about having sweeping river views and an exclusive lifestyle. The two-story penthouse for

Interior design that feels current yet timeless is an aesthetic that’s challenging to nail. What’s even more difficult is finding a natural balance in contemporary design that’s intentional and clean, yet has a warmth to it. But, interior designer Audrey Scheck of Audrey Scheck Design doesn’t just shine when it comes to these achievements—she makes

Enrollment at top private schools in South Florida is booming, as many out-of-state families have moved to South Florida in the years since the pandemic, seeking sunny weather, and escaping state income tax. For families in the region and those moving South, increasingly competitive enrollment trends can make choosing the right school particularly difficult and

Forbes Global Properties Rubbing elbows with the Southern California coastline cities of Redondo Beach and Manhattan Beach is the more relaxed community of Hermosa Beach. With a laid-back beach town vibe and an active nightlife scene, the city offers 94 acres of public beach along nearly 2 miles of oceanfront. Sharing this strip of sand

The Hollywood Hills home that once belonged to actress Emily Blunt and her husband, actor John Krasinski, is back on the market for $6 million. The couple bought the 3,657-square-foot Hollywood Hills home in 2014 for $2.57 million and spent the next two years adding their own unique style to the four-bedroom home. For avid

A nearly 13,000-square-foot villa in North Rome bears a decidedly modernist imprimatur: the Gucci family name. Built by Aldo Gucci―son of Gucci dynasty founder, Guccio Gucci―the 1951 home is priced at €15 million ($15.885 million) and being sold by two of Aldo Gucci’s grandsons, the owners. The seven-bedroom property has six carved marble fireplaces, a

The lack of affordable housing options around the world is driving more interest in innovative concepts that can rethink design and process in ways that will drive down costs. A recent panel discussion at the 2023 SXSW conference in Austin brought together three of those innovators to share insights on lowering costs with new, smart

While rent control appears to help housing providers in the short run, in the long run it affects their investment and development plans, according to new research by the National Apartment Association (NAA). Potential actions include reducing investments, shifting plans to other markets and canceling plans altogether. Furthermore, a full two-thirds of housing providers would

In any commercial real estate deal, there’s a participant essential to the transaction whose importance is oft overlooked. That professional is the real estate appraiser. This “valuation professional” — hired by the lender, seller or other — sizes up the property and offers a valuation that helps nail down the ultimate price tag of the

CoreLogic, a property data and analytics provider, has announced the results of its “Safest Places to Live” study that details the least risky places to live in the U.S. from a natural disaster perspective. While severe thunderstorms and flooding pose risk to most homes in the U.S., McKinley County, New Mexico emerged as the least