Drew Angerer/Getty Images Amazon’s announced decision on Thursday to not build a headquarters in New York City was a blow to Long Island City’s hyped-up real estate market. But just how big of a setback remains to be seen. In November, after about a year of intense speculation, the tech giant told the world it […] Continue reading →

A bedroom is a sanctuary of sorts—a place for resting, recharging, and, depending on your love life, revving things up once in a while. So, it’s understandable that you’d want your boudoir decor to make a statement and for it to reflect your personal taste. But while design is very much subjective, some people’s choices […] Continue reading →

realtor.com; The King’s College Finally! After years of scraping by in cramped apartments in sketchy neighborhoods, you’ve made it—into a luxury rental with a doorman, concierge service, gym, bike room, and other posh amenities. It seems perfect. Then you meet your neighbors, sunning themselves on the roof deck. Topless. Sound like the opening to a Skinemax […] Continue reading →

SeanPavonePhoto/iStock Looking for love this Valentine’s Day? Then break your lease and high-tail it to Austin, TX! The capital of Texas is the nation’s best place for dating among renters, according to a recent report from Apartment List, a rentals website. The findings were based on a survey of more than 9,000 single renters that Apartment List […] Continue reading →

Getty Images; Mauricio Vidaurri; realtor.com Texan Mauricio Vidaurri fears he will soon lose his father—again. The elder Vidaurri, a World War II veteran, is buried in a 200-year-old cemetery on his 1,300-acre La Laja Ranch, which was passed down to Mauricio and his seven siblings. The Zapata County property has been in their family since the […] Continue reading →

realtor.com When considering new housing developments, we often conjure up images of McMansion hell. Big, brown homes with odd rooflines scrunched way too close together. However, a tract home doesn’t have to be beige! A brand-new development in Palm Springs, CA, called Linea eschews the maligned McMansion in favor of modern, minimalist homes in a soothing […] Continue reading →

Drew Angerer/Getty Image Reports late last week that Amazon may be reconsidering its decision to open a new headquarters in New York City has the real estate community there on edge. The online retailing giant was painted as a white knight who would sweep into the Queens neighborhood of Long Island City, bringing masses of buyers […] Continue reading →

realtor.com And now, a little something to cultivate your inner diva or rock star. Ready to lay down some tracks that’ll have Grammy voters take notice? We watched this year’s awards and wondered what it would be like to have a part in music’s biggest night. The fans! The clothes! The music! Well, to increase […] Continue reading →

Justin Sullivan/Getty Images California and Hawaii are often billed as sunny, fun-filled places to live, but according to a new report, some of their cities are actually the worst places to live. Really! Financial news website 24/7 Wall St. has released a ranking of the worst cities to live for 2019, assessing areas based on a weighted […] Continue reading →

iStock; realtor.com In the words of President Donald Trump, the nation’s economy is booming. After clawing our way out of a terrible recession, Americans are finally working and getting raises again. But please, hold the applause. Finding a job these days is the easy part. But scoring one that pays enough to cover the monthly […] Continue reading →