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Even an office building built for pandemic realities isn’t immune to tenant downsizing. Cosmetic laser company Alma Lasers listed its 10,600 square-foot space on the fifth floor of the office building called Fulton East in Chicago’s trendy Fulton Market neighborhood. The lease has three years […]

Elk Grove Village is giving Nexstar Media Group more time to jump-start its long-planned data center redevelopment of the WGN radio transmitter site, pushing the construction deadline to fall 2027 as power issues continue to dog the project. Village officials agreed this week to extend the […]

Plus, sales of homes $10 million and up are surging and a look at our new dream home generator.

A long-troubled boutique hotel just off the Magnificent Mile changed hands recently, marking a reset for the property that in recent years cycled from foreclosure to homeless shelter. An affiliate of Elk Grove Village-based Avasa Hospitality bought the 15-story, 122-room hotel at 100 East Chestnut […]

Will our January winner be a sprawling estate on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, a California home with walls that twist, or a modern home built into a Colorado rock formation?

While taking legal action is typically a last resort, sometimes it’s the only way to proceed from a stalled discussion. Learn how a partition action can help you get out of a tough situation when your co-owners refuse to sell a property. The post What is a Partition Action? A Simple Guide for […]

A North Side Chicago congregation is moving closer to a major lakefront-adjacent redevelopment that could bring hundreds of apartments, retail and a new place of worship to Sheridan Road. Emanuel Congregation, which has occupied its campus at 5959 North Sheridan Road since the 1950s, is working […]

The Wall Street Journal’s House of the Week database has every kind of home from coast to coast and beyond.

Learn the key factors that affect how quickly a house sells, from pricing and condition to marketing and timing. Understand what speeds up a sale and what slows it down. The post What Factors Affect How Quickly a House Sells? appeared first on Redfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling […]

An owner at the Midtown supertall has agreed to buy the full-floor space from CIM Group.

Retail vacancy in the Loop fell for the second straight year in 2025, offering a modest but meaningful signal that the central business district is clawing its way back from the pandemic-era wipeout.  The Loop’s retail vacancy rate dropped to 28.5 percent in 2025, down from 29.8 percent the […]

Zhiwei Zhang, president and chief economist of Pinpoint Asset Management, says the markets have been expecting policy changes in the property market since Q4 of 2025, but questions remain on whether the reported relaxation of borrowing rules for developers is enough to change the momentum in the […]

In the hills of Pacific Palisades, a treehouse-like retreat built by Modernist architect Ray Kappe has surfaced for sale for the first time ever at $11.5 million.

Comparing home insurance quotes can be confusing, especially when two seemingly similar homes come back with very different prices. The truth is, insurers don’t just pick numbers—they calculate risk based on a variety of factors, including property details, history, and potential future […]

Donald Bren’s firm, Irvine Company, might be preparing to test how much market appetite remains for top-tier office buildings in downtown Chicago. The Newport Beach, California-based firm is moving toward a potential sale of the 50-story tower at 1 North Wacker Drive, according to sources […]

Indiana senators took a step toward luring the Chicago Bears across state lines, approving legislation that would set up the legal and financial scaffolding for a new NFL stadium in northwest Indiana. In a 46-2 vote on Tuesday, the Indiana Senate passed Senate Bill 27, which would create the […]

A Bucktown strip mall could soon give way to a mid-rise apartment building, as a longtime local owner moves to redevelop a prominent stretch of Milwaukee Avenue. Broker-developer Bill Senne introduced a zoning change request to Chicago City Council for a seven-story, 60-unit apartment building at […]

Apartment rents are falling sharply due to weaker economic conditions and growing job losses.

Understand the factors that affect home insurance premiums and what impacts your costs. The post What Affects Your Home Insurance Premium? Year Built, Materials, and Maintenance appeared first on Redfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More.

A year after succumbing to a massive loss on the sale of a marquee Chicago River office building, Sterling Bay is looking to offload a parking garage across the street as a potential apartment development site. The Chicago-based developer hired JLL to market the five-story parking structure at 530 […]

Nearly two years after the condo board at a Chicago high-rise terminated an agreement to sell their building to deconversion specialists Strategic Properties of North America, the firm came back with another offer — and was met with a resounding no. After buying dozens of condos in the 310-unit […]

Southern California home prices dropped to $854,993 in November, marking the seventh time in eight months that values have fallen.

The broader real-estate market has struggled under the weight of higher mortgage rates. Meanwhile, the high end is surging.

CEO and Managing Director of Mindspace Business Parks REIT, Ramesh Nair, talks about what’s driving the company’s strong performance on the back of robust earnings for Q3FY26.

Creating a home that fits your lifestyle isn’t about following trends or copying a perfectly styled space you saw online. It’s about designing a home that supports how you actually live, starting with choosing the right type of house for your needs, from busy weekday mornings to slow weekends […]

From mortgage rates and auto loans to credit cards and savings accounts, here’s a look at how the January Fed decision could affect your finances.

CNBC’s Diana Olick reports on mortgage rates.

Learn about the appraisal contingency in real estate contracts. Discover how it can impact your home buying journey and ensure a smooth transaction. The post What Is An Appraisal Contingency? When to Include One in Your Offer appeared first on Redfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling […]

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The M.J. Murphy-designed home in Carmel Highlands, Calif., sold for $4 million before our readers voted it their favorite.

Plus, these housing investors could benefit from Trump’s proposal to restrict institutional home buyers.

Mortgage rates rose last week, causing a large drop in demand for refinances. Homebuyer demand was essentially flat.

Former Bay Area residents Tess van Hulsen and Andrew Chait created a California Coastal vibe inside their Westwood condo with thrifted furnishings and antique treasures.

Han Khim Siew of OUE REIT sees attractive opportunities in the Australian real estate market, adding that the company is in advanced discussions to acquire a prime grade-A office property in Sydney.

Monica Hsiao of Triada Capital explains her group’s strategy as they shift from investment grade to high yield. She calls China’s high-yield property space a “black box”, and outlines alternative ways to generate alpha across Asia.

Should I refinance my mortgage? A drop in interest rates doesn’t automatically mean savings. The best time to refinance your mortgage relies on a number of personal factors—here’s the breakdown. The post When Should You Refinance Your Mortgage? appeared first on Redfin | Real Estate Tips for […]

Andrea Preiss combined two lots in Les Parcs, an expensive community in the French Riviera town.

More than 16% of signed contracts on homes in December were canceled, as consumers face continued uncertainty in the economy and rising inventory.

Learn when an ARM loan makes sense for first-time home buyers, the risks of payment shock, and how it compares to fixed-rate mortgages. Get clear guidance. The post Is an ARM Loan a Good Choice for First-Time Home Buyers? appeared first on Redfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & […]

Creating a garden can transform your outdoor space, but doing so without disrupting the natural landscape takes careful planning. Whether you’re in Tucson, AZ, choosing native plants that thrive in desert heat, Seattle, WA, building around existing trees and shade, or Atlanta, GA, designing a […]

The kitchen is the heart of the home, a place for entertaining, making memories, and cooking meals for you and your loved ones. As one of the most used rooms in a home, the kitchen plays a crucial role in day-to-day life – from the first cup of coffee in the morning to creating a The post […]

The “H Is for Hawk” actress on being a “certified pest,” watching “Pride and Prejudice” as a kid and the random call that helped launch her career.

Fundrise’s co-founder and CEO, Ben Miller, says the new tool goes far beyond what more generalized AI, like ChatGPT, can offer.

President Donald Trump said he’s not in favor of using 401(k) money to buy houses, despite one of his top economic advisors saying such a plan was in the works.

CNBC’s Diana Olick sits down with Fundrise co-founder and CEO Ben Miller to discuss the company’s new AI tool.

The founder of Studio 54 and Morgans Hotel Group is teaming up with Highgate to operate his Public Hotels.

From mortgage rates to auto loans and credit cards, here’s a look at how the upcoming January Fed decision may affect your finances.

Big companies such as Pfizer and Amazon are taking co-working space, helping spark a resurgence in shared offices.

Jake Krimmel, Realtor senior economist, joins “Squawk Box’ to discuss the state of the housing market, addressing the issue of home affordability, impact of lower interest rates, and more.

Institutional investors are a distraction from the real causes of high home prices—government policies.

The build-to-rent business looks poised to take off after Trump exempted this industry from his regulations on large investors.

Peter Zaitzeff, SERHANT Sales Director, joins ‘Fast Money’ to talk trends he is seeing the the NYC luxury real estate market.

Plus, Londoners are trading apartments for single-family homes and real-estate agents share their post-closing horror stories.

The CEO of X Games spent six years planning and building a property that weaves among the rocks in Boulder.

The right heated blanket or mattress pad may put an end to battles over the house thermostat

Highest-ranked real estate company recognized among America’s top employers across all industries Keller Williams Realty, LLC (KW), the world’s largest real estate franchise by agent count, has been named a winner of Glassdoor’s 18th annual Employees’ Choice Awards, honoring the Best […]

C-PACE stands for commercial property assessed clean energy and is a type of financing that differs from a traditional bank loan. It’s seeing explosive growth.

Punishing taxes and rising fees are pushing buyers to abandon flats for houses—and reshaping the city’s housing market.

Three real-estate professionals reveal nightmarish scenarios they ran into after the deal was done.