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Yun cites 350M population and 159M payroll jobs, yet sales track near 4M, well below 2000 levels

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Tucked into a private-club community in Hawaii called Kukui‘ula, two luxury homes just hit the market on Kauai's South Shore. Set right on the ocean, and set among lush tropical vegetation, this walkable community is only 25-minute drive from Lihue Airport. "The close proximity of everything is very

The word "compound" is very rarely associated with townhouses in bustling city neighborhoods, but a $7 million property in Washington DC’s Dupont Circle might just be the exception. Offered together, the connected luxury residences at 1617 and 1619 19th Street NW are an incredibly rare opportunity t

Florida voters were loud and clear, approving Amendment 3, a property tax referendum targeting residents during last week’s midterm elections.  The constitutional amendment, which secured 62 percent of the vote, takes effect next year. It will raise the $50,000 homestead exemption on primary homes t

When it comes to the hottest locations that attract young 20-somethings, Mansfield, OH, probably isn't the first place that comes to mind.  For years, Mansfield’s nickname was “The Fun Center of Ohio” because of its family-friendly attractions and its status in the 1970s as a mini-bike manufacturing

A 38.3-acre ultimate collector’s playground, formerly owned by master mechanic Paul Teutul Sr. of the popular reality TV show "American Choppers," has received a $100K price chop. Located in Montgomery, NY, the adventure estate has a pond with a waterfall, fenced paddocks, animal run-in sheds, a two

An eye-catching glass barn with a 28-foot great room in New Hope, PA, is now being offered fully furnished for $5.5 million. Built in 1987 and originally designed by Richard Olcott and Todd Schliemann of Polshek & Partners, the four-bedroom Bucks County home with an attached two-car garage was entir

Five years into his real-estate investing journey, Hunter Foote grew disillusioned. Starting in 2010, he had flipped a few homes and purchased several multi-family units. The cash flow was solid, but the tenants made his life challenging. “I have a long history of being frustrated and evicting tenan

Thanksgiving airfare will cost more than last year as fares rise and strong demand continues.

Is the market changing or is it just seasonality?

Democrats' historic midterm sweep will hand them control of Congress, but keeping it could depend on whether they can make housing more affordable, according to leading strategists from both parties. "The American dream has an address," veteran Democratic strategist Donna Brazile told a room of real

Reba McEntire was determined to make Dolly Parton feel welcome when the country legend joined her sitcom for a guest appearance—but it was Parton who ended up making everyone on-set feel special. While speaking at NAR NXT in New Orleans alongside her manager and former real estate agent, Justin McIn

If you've ever dreamed of sleeping among the trees, a property in the Epworth, GA, forest might be just the place. "The structure itself is very unique. It's a steel watchtower built to commercial grade but for residential purposes, purely for leisurely enjoyment, for getaways, for the adventurer at

Owning waterfront property is one thing. Owning the entire lake is another. The lake, created from a dam on Ichawaynochaway Creek, is just part of the 1,442-acre property in Leary, GA listed for $8.85 million. "When you're on the water, it's about 250 acres of private water in this famous mill pond.

The country—maybe even the world—is at a crossroads in building construction due to climate change, and one CEO is disappointed about where things are going. "Ninety-five percent of this community is rebuilding with wood," Ken Calligar says of Los Angeles County, which still trying to rebuild after

A vine-covered Mediterranean estate in Pasadena, CA that looks as though it has stood for a century or more, is actually just 16 years old, and it/s now on the market for $9.5 million. Located at 1466 San Pasqual Street, the home was designed by architect John Barber to blend in with its neighbors—l

Asador Etxebarri in Atxondo, Spain, is the world's top restaurant, according to the 50 Best Restaurants, which announced its 2026 list.

Real estate powerhouse Shelton Wilder has revealed that luxury homes in 2027 could be getting a warmer, more personal makeover—with an emphasis on spaces that feel as good to live in as they look. From richer wood finishes to rooms designed for relaxation, Wilder opens up about what she expects buye

When Rebecca Dharmapalan and her partner began planning their big move from Oakland, CA, to Brooklyn, NY, they wanted to get a real feel for the neighborhoods before committing, so they turned to house-sitting to test-drive their future life. "A cross-country move is a big financial bet, and I didn’