London is still the world’s top destination for investment in commercial real estate despite ongoing uncertainty about Brexit, well above both Manhattan and Paris, the next two biggest markets, new research shows. Some £16.2 billion was invested in central London’s commercial offices in 2018 compared with £14.3 billion in Manhattan, £12.1 billion in Paris and […] More
The affordable housing gap reached some $740 billion globally in 2018 with Amsterdam, Auckland and Hong Kong amongst the least affordable places to buy a home. The figures from international real estate firm Knight Frank, which measures the difference between house prices and income, also shows that Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sydney, Toronto and Vancouver […] More
From beachfront villas in a UNESCO World Heritage Site to ski cabins in Switzerland, vacation homes hold an undeniable allure. But the hassle and upkeep involved in caring for a year-round vacation home has led some prospective buyers to look for an alternative. And while timeshares were once the preferred method for vacationers, private residence […] More
Located in the quaint town of Truckee in Northern California near the Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, Boulders Residences are the latest addition to the outdoor community of Mountainside at Northstar. Five properties are now available for move-in, with the remaining 14 set to be built in spring 2019. Encircled by granite boulders, these year-round vacation homes residences […] More
The strongest annual price growth in key cities around the world in the third quarter of 2018 was in Xi’an in China with values up by 20%, the latest global index shows. Overall average prices have increased by 4.5% in the 150 cities tracked by the global residential cities index from international real estate firm […] More
Since it opened in May, Montage Los Cabos has brought a laid-back yet luxe new look to Cabo, offering a more upscale, relaxed alternative to the region’s round-the-clock party vibe. Located on 39 acres between Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo, within the 1,400-acre master-planned Twin Dolphin community, the resort offers plenty of opportunities for […] More
If the thought of freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall sends a shiver down your spine, it’s time to pack your favorite swimsuit and head to the Caribbean. (Pro tip: sugary beaches, crystal clear waters, and a piña colada will make your winter woes seem like a distant memory.) Unfurling over more than 2,000 miles across […] More
Looking to purchase a second (or third) vacation home? Of course, the math for this type of investment involves a lot more than just a mortgage calculator. For vacation-home buyers, modern-day metrics involve a careful assessment of many factors, especially for international purchases: Beyond the weather, there’s political stability, the economic environment, and, of course, […] More
