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....
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...
A townhouse in Manhattan’s West Village that once belonged to Gisele Bündchen has hit the market for $16.995 million. Bündchen, who is one of the highest-paid models in the world, bought the home in 2005 for $5.8 million, according to property records. After renovating the home, she then sold it in 2009 for $12.95 million to its current owners, who purchased it through a limited liability company....
Whether converting a former office into a light-filled apartment fit for a family, or injecting Art Deco glamour into a blandly developed loft, these projects embrace the best of what the Big Apple has to offer. An Architect Takes Steps to Create His Dream Home in Brooklyn Before: The staircase in architect Shane Neufeld’s Brooklyn row house was...
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 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...
In 1929, a spacious new house was completed on the site of the original adobe cottage, and six decades later, in 1969, the Spanish-Revival-style home was acquired by 19-time Emmy-winning game show host and dedicated animal rights advocate Bob Barker. The beloved host of The Price Is Right occupied the vintage residence for more than 50 years before he died in August 2023, just a few months shy of his...
Most real estate agents in the city are not affiliated with the National Association of Realtors. Here’s how the group’s recent blockbuster settlement will affect buying and selling homes in New York City. Last week, the National Association of Realtors settled a series of lawsuits brought by home sellers, agreeing to pay $418 million in damages and eliminate its longstanding rules on broker...
The minimalist Paris apartment that was the home and studio of the late fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld is headed to auction later this month with a starting price of €5.3 million (US$5.77 million). Nestled in the heart of the Saint-Thomas d’Aquin district, on the city’s Left Bank, the roughly 2,800-square-foot spread will go under the hammer on March 26 at the city’s Chamber of Commerce and...
Don’t let these blockbuster numbers fool you. While 2023’s 10 priciest real estate transactions racked up a total sales volume of nearly $1.2 billion, slightly surpassing our 2022 list’s tally, these deals were the exceptions. In almost every luxury market across the country, overall volume declined by double-digit percentages compared to the prior year, driven by economic jitters and soaring...