The 10 best hotels in the United States selected by Tripadvisor readers

1. Shore Hotel - Santa Monica, Calif. 2. Luma Hotel Times Square - New York City, N.Y.   3. FivePine Lodge & Spa - Sisters, Ore. 4. The Bryant Park Hotel - New York City, N.Y. 5. Hotel Emma - San Antonio, Texas (Also the winner of Best Luxury Hotel) 6. The Loutrel - Charleston, S.C. 7. Lotte Hotel Seattle - Seattle, Wash. 8. Four Seasons Hotel Chicago - Chicago, IL 9....

100 Years of Real Estate Price History in Manhattan by PPSF

Over the past century, real estate prices have consistently increased, with values appreciating nearly 1,000 times each decade. Prices doubled from the 1950s to the 1960s and almost doubled again from the 1960s to the 1970s. After New York City emerged from bankruptcy in the late 1970s, it caught the attention of international buyers, leading to a nearly sixfold increase in prices during the 1980s and more...

Skyscrapers in New York City History – Chronological Order – Part One

Introduction New York City’s skyscrapers represent more than just structural ambition—they are historical landmarks that reflect architectural innovation, cultural changes, and urban evolution. Four buildings, in particular, have played crucial roles in shaping New York’s early skyline and setting standards for skyscraper design: the Bayard-Condict Building, Park Row Building, Flatiron Building, and...

Michael Stoler – Interviews Stephen Wald, Founder and Principal Broker of Stephen Wald Real Estate Associates.

Michael Stoler, host of The Stoler Report, welcomed Stephen Wald, Founder and Principal Broker of Stephen Wald Real Estate Associates, to his show on Sunday, September 29th, at 8 AM. The episode, now available on-demand at www.catsroundtable.com, features their discussion on the real estate markets in New York and The Hamptons, as well as current interest rates. Tune in to listen...

How I spent my summer vacation. See my other Hamptons gig.

I spent my summer vacation on set filming a video for Wölffer Estate Vineyard, and it was an unforgettable experience. The video was for the 2024 contest, where finalists shared their stories about what wine brings to their lives—how they enjoy it, celebrate it, and in some cases, dedicate their lives to it! Check out the final...

The Most Expensive House in the World 2023

Expensive homes across the world are quite impressive not only by their appearances but also because of the luxurious amenities, interiors, and location of the house. Here is the list of the most expensive houses in the world and everyone’s dream place to reside in. 1. Buckingham Palace – $1.3 Billion  Source: telegraph.co.uk Located in the city of Westminster, London, holding the title of...

The Most Expensive Homes in 10 Different Countries

The priciest real estate in Russia, France, Hong Kong, and around the world. When it comes to real estate, location really is everything. To compare what luxury listings look like around the globe, real estate technology company Yardi compiled a list of the most expensive homes in in a handful of countries. Half of the homes are above the $100 million mark, a testament to the growing strength of the market...

7 Historic Mansions in New York City

New York City is no stranger to unbridled luxury, as the real estate that flanks Billionaire’s Row will attest. But for a lucky few New Yorkers of centuries past, the homes were so sumptuous that they made everything we saw while binge-watching “The Gilded Age” in our sweatpants look like a gilt shantytown. But what gives these historic mansions in New York the “mansion” title? “Everyone...

30 Best Architecture Firms in New York, NY

New York is arguably the epicenter of the architectural industry in the United States, with more than 20,000 licensed architects and well over 1,000 firms working in the state. At its heart, New York City (NYC) is home to a thriving community of architects, interior designers, landscape architects, engineers and contractors, with projects ranging from residential and retail to cultural and commercial....

The 10 Most Expensive Homes in Europe

Castles, manors, and mansions are not reserved for royal families anymore. There are billionaires and millionaires out there whose homes may seem to put many previously thought luxury homes seem like hovels and shacks. Have you ever imagined what your dream home would look like? Unfortunately, most of us have to settle for what we have and consider ourselves lucky to have it. However, a few people have had...

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