Childhood sweethearts Bob and Maude Newburgh moved into a brand new home in the Grant Park neighborhood of northeast Portland 81 years ago. Over time, their daughter, who grew up there, returned with her husband and children. Then Bob and Maude’s granddaughter created a house there with her young family. …
Read More »12 Charming 30A Rentals Along Florida’s Gulf Coast
Florida’s famous Highway 30A runs along the Gulf of Mexico, dotted with charming seaside towns and sparkling white sand beaches. This stretch of the Florida Panhandle offers both stunning sunrises and sunsets over crystal clear emerald blue ocean water. Unlike the noisier and flashier South Florida towns, the quaint Gulf …
Read More »Douglas Development makes second acquisition in the city in a month
Douglas Development this week bought Tiffanie’s Manor adult care center in the Monroe neighborhood for $3.3 million and plans to convert it into apartments. (BizSense File) Douglas Development is in the mood to negotiate in Richmond. The Washington, DC-based company, which owns dozens of properties in the city but has …
Read More »Innsbrook-based property company to build new headquarters in West Broad Village
A rendering of the planned new office building in West Broad Village. (Henrico County Papers) A 1 acre patch of grass in West Broad Village that has been undeveloped since the mall was built 12 years ago is proposed to be the new base for a prolific local property company. …
Read More »East Liberty proposal raises theater concerns
A developer’s plan to build apartments next to and above East Liberty’s famed Kelly Strayhorn Theater drew stiff opposition from artists, activists and neighborhood residents at a court hearing. Urban planning committee, who chose to postpone his vote pending further discussions. McKnight Realty Partners owns the Penn Avenue parcel that …
Read More »The experience of living in a 95 square foot apartment in New York + photos
TikToker Axel WebberAccording to him, he rents a 95 square foot apartment in New York for $1,200 a month. He said his space had no stove or bathroom. Webber said he lives in the East Village, so all the action is right outside his front door. Axel Webber, actor and …
Read More »Revised plan for Allison Apartment to be submitted to Vacaville Planning Commission – The Vacaville Reporter
The Allison Apartments project will return to the Vacaville Planning Commission on Tuesday following concerns raised by city council last month. The project, which aims to build 135 affordable apartments on a vacant 3.65-acre site at the southeast corner of Allison Drive and Nut Tree Parkway, is part of the …
Read More »Rapid City issues nearly $ 400 million in building permits in 2021 | Local
Rapid City ended 2021 with the highest building permit valuation on record with $ 398,581,999 out of 4,166 building permits. The top five permits issued in 2021 are all valued at more than $ 10 million, according to the city. Community Development Director Vicki Fisher previously said the city broke …
Read More »The 25 most expensive homes in the world put Texans in the spotlight, including a real princess
Eenjoying a certain fascination when it comes to over-the-top mansions, especially those priced at eight digits and above, we can’t help but share some treats from the Robb Reportcompilation of the 25 most expensive homes for sale around the world. One is in the heart of Texas and the most …
Read More »The real “Yellowstone” ranch allows guests to live like the Duttons
If you’re a fan of the popular Paramount Network series “Yellowstone” and nostalgically wish you could experience those great outdoors, bluish mountains and brilliant sunsets, we’ve got good news. The 2,500-acre Chief Joseph Ranch in Darby, MT, which also serves as the show’s fictional Dutton Ranch, is not only an …
Read More »Great response to the real estate fair in Vizag
Visakhapatnam: The three-day real estate fair organized by the Vizag chapter of CREDAI which ended on Sunday was well received by the population. Lok Sabha member of Visakhapatnam MVV Satyanarayana, who was the main guest, said people were sure the city would become the executive capital of Andhra Pradesh and …
Read More »Six stunning seaside selfies to photograph your greeting cards – Orange County Register
The sunset illuminating the horizon with an explosion of color, the water glistening as a backdrop – not to mention you’re wearing flip flops and shorts in mid-December. The Southern California coast is full of great selfie spots with the perfect, picturesque backdrops for your vacation photos to send to …
Read More »“What is the history of housing in Tillamook County? Chapter 5 – Townhouse – Tillamook County Pioneer
By the Tillamook County Housing Commission Outreach CommitteeMichele settled into one of two bright red resin Adirondack chairs on her lovely patio with fireplace outside her townhouse style condo nestled among the trees on a Manzanita gray fall afternoon . We started our conversation about townhouse living as an additional …
Read More »Vacant lot in downtown Des Moines will be a five-story apartment building
A lot in downtown Des Moines that developers say has been used for parking and a loading dock for at least 100 years will soon be the site of a five-story mixed-use apartment building. Green Acre Development Co.’s plan for the new building at the northwest corner of 13th and …
Read More »Milwaukee’s Weise Furniture building to be converted into apartments
The historic building of Paul Weise Furniture on the east side of Milwaukee has been sold and will be converted into apartments by its new owner. The three-story, 15,300-square-foot building, 1534 N. Farwell Ave., has been purchased by Deerfield, Illinois-based Fairchild Acquisition for an undisclosed price, the company said Monday. …
Read More »Palm Cottage, the oldest house in Naples
Florida has always attracted dreamers and schemers who plan to create cities out of the wilderness, populated by wealthy sun worshipers. Some of the cities they created have survived and thrived, notable examples being Miami on the east coast and Cape Coral on the west. Traces of the unsuccessful are …
Read More »David Kempinski Tel Aviv to officially open in February 2022 – Hospitality Net
Kempinski Hotels announces the long-awaited opening of The David Kempinski Tel-Aviv, the 80th global opening of the luxury hotel brand and the first property in Israel. Housed in the newest skyscraper erected along the city’s iconic Mediterranean Sea promenade, the 250-room and suite property is slated to open to guests …
Read More »Real estate newsletter: a house and horror combo for Halloween
Welcome back to the real estate newsletter. As cobwebs and skeletons adorn the porches of homes across California, one ad in Spaulding Square gets into the Halloween spirit more than any other. Sacred to Halloween history, the Dutch colonial-style mansion served as the front of the protagonist’s home in Wes …
Read More »Madison Plan Commission Approves Conversion of HotelRed near Camp Randall into Housing | Local government
Opened in 2011, the hotel has a spa on the first floor, lounge, conference room, bar / dining room and guest check-in area. Steve Brown Apartments, which owns 57 properties in the Madison area, plans to convert hotel rooms to apartments with modest renovations that will expand existing kitchenettes into …
Read More »Long-term solutions for hard-to-find homeless settlements | News, Sports, Jobs
Mattresses, pillows and other personal belongings line Amala Place last month before Maui County cleaned up the area. Dozens of people lived along Kahului Street near Kanaha Beach Park. Maui News / COLLEEN UECHI photo Every now and then, a homeless settlement on a beach or public road grows to …
Read More »The historic Bishops Lane cottage will soon be moved to make way for a new home
Over the next few months, a historically designated house will be moved from Bishops Lane in La Jolla to an adjacent property to make way for a new residential development. According to the San Diego Department of Developmental Services, an application was filed Aug. 26 for a coastal development permit …
Read More »Renderings reveal new amenity spaces at Harrison Urby at 200 Angelo Cifelli Drive in New Jersey
The next phase of development at Harrison Urby arrives this fall and will feature 381 rental apartments and an expansion of existing amenities within the residential complex. The property is located at 200 Angelo Cifelli Drive in Harrison and is designed by Concrete, a Netherlands-based architecture group that is also …
Read More »The Vineyard Gazette – Martha’s Vineyard News
Home demolitions – especially historic home demolitions – have inundated local review authorities in recent months, testing historical commissions, architects and homeowners as they assess the importance of character and preservation in a rapidly changing island real estate market. The Beecher Park house in Oak Bluffs should be replaced. – …
Read More »How an 11-foot-tall 3D printer helps build community
Square feet Three-dimensional printing can create almost any object. A partnership in Mexico puts this theory to the test, building a village for residents living in poverty. Pedro García Hernández, 48, is a carpenter in Tabasco state in southeastern Mexico, an area of the country surrounded by tropical forests where …
Read More »Plano’s plan commission defers decision on historic Haggard farm project
Plano planning officials have delayed a decision to develop part of the city’s pioneer Haggard family land along the Dallas North toll freeway. Haggard Enterprises Ltd and Dallas developer Stillwater Capital want to dezone more than 142 acres on Spring Creek Parkway, just east of the toll highway, to build …
Read More »Picture book shows girls women build houses
The book was born out of an actual construction project in Utah, also called The House That She Built, completed this summer, where a team of women built a show house on behalf of Professional Women in Building, a council of the ‘Utah Home Builders Association. About 100 women from …
Read More »‘Blackstone Apartments’ Could Bring More Affordable Housing to Downtown Jackson
JACKSON, MI – Downtown Jackson could get more affordable housing. Jackson City Council unanimously approved a first reading of a PILOT program ordinance at its Tuesday, September 14 meeting that would assist in the development of the Blackstone Apartments, a proposed low-to-moderate income complex on N. Blackstone Street between W. …
Read More »Developers plan apartment building on part of Plant Zero property
A seven-story building with over 200 apartments is planned along Hull Street. (City documents) The site of one of the city’s first historic tax credit redevelopment projects is set for renewal again, this time with new construction that would bring more than 200 additional apartments to a rapidly growing neighborhood …
Read More »Virginia Beach tightens safety rules for short-term rentals, lifts ban on new operators in resort area
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – Those who rent out their homes using platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo across Virginia Beach will now have new safety rules to follow, and those who want to start operating a rental property at short term in the Oceanfront area now might have the …
Read More »Home Hunting: Is the Price Right?
The strategy is to create a sort of blind auction where buyers try to find a number that the sellers will actually accept and a number that is higher than all the other bids. It’s a local quirk that everyone seems to recognize, it’s just the way things are done …
Read More »Curtis Sliwa has 16 cats and is leading a long-term campaign for mayor
Curtis Sliwa is certainly not new to the art of making headlines in New York City. As the founder of the Guardian Angels, Mr. Sliwa and his trademark red beret have become a staple in high crime areas and at press conferences following high profile crimes. Years later, he found …
Read More »Book your island vacation without leaving the United States
Need something to look forward to? A reward for going through another COVID summer? These island vacation rentals in the US are available to book and are perfect for when you need to get away from it all (and we mean REALLY get away from it all). Fancy a private …
Read More »Oconomowoc development offered to adults with disabilities
A mixed-use development of apartments, houses and amenities for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) has been proposed on 12 acres in the Pabst Farms area of the Town of Oconomowoc. According to documents submitted to the city, Journey21 proposed the project at the southeast corner of Old Schoolhouse …
Read More »New Canaan’s Vine Cottage Sale Talks ‘Over’ and Now Back in the Market
Kevin Moynihan told his fellow coaches that negotiations were “over” on the 2,335-square-foot yellow building at 61 Main Street and that he planned to go ahead with the same request for proposals (RFP ) soon. He mentioned the development at the end of Selectman’s board meeting and said the board …
Read More »Zillow Gone Wild Goes Crazy About New York Apartment
Interior Screenshot of Zillow.com A spellbinding house who lives among the clouds has just hit the New York luxury real estate market and has the popular “Zillow Gone Wild” Facebook page in utter awe. Building Screenshot of Zillow.com The only thing is, if you don’t have $ 169 million, you’d …
Read More »Crosslake: Resident asks city to fix short-term rental issues
“I know I can fill this room with neighbors who want to come here and talk about issues with these things,” Jeff Pfaff told the board at its regular meeting on Monday, July 12. He said there were problems every week in his neighborhood. The city does not have its …
Read More »Tiny cottages under construction in McPherson to provide transitional housing for the homeless – Wichita, Kansas
MCPHERSON, Kansas (KSNW) – McPherson Housing Union We are building 10 small cabins near the corners of McPherson’s Orcs and Skunkes. Coalition Secretary General Chris Goodson said the fully completed 440-square-foot home will serve as a safe haven for those who are homeless and at risk. “It will be life …
Read More »See Inside the Mansion from Taylor Swift’s “Blank Space” video – Photos of the mansions list
Peter Olschewski, NJ Real Estate Photos Anyone with a bit of coins and an appreciation for architecture – or Taylor Swift – now has a chance to own Winfield Hall. The lavish estate in Glen Cove, Long Island, which was featured in Swift’s 2014 “Empty space” music video, is expected …
Read More »San Diego’s new park proposal is truly an affordable housing incentive
Eric Harris (right) plays basketball with his sons on a court near Sherman Elementary School. / Photo by Adriana Heldiz San Diego finally has a solution on the table to make the city’s saddest parks less and also to inspire developers to build affordable housing alongside public transportation. The city …
Read More »Green roofs don’t grow in city co-ops and condos
End of 2019, city and state managers have strengthened incentives for building owners who green roofs installing gardens. Since then, according to the Buildings Department, exactly 11 buildings applied for the property tax credit until April, Crain’s reports. That’s 11 requests, not approvals. Why the anemic response? “I wouldn’t call …
Read More »COAF provides a first set of houses to displaced families from Artsakh
This slideshow requires JavaScript. YREVAN – The Children’s Fund of Armenia (COAF) has secured permanent housing for 13 families from Artsakh who were displaced after the Artsakh war. Two of these families, Margaryans and Chirkiniens, moved into their new homes in the villages of Debet and Dsegh (Lori region) on …
Read More »Islander classifieds: Wednesday, June 16, 2021
ITEMS FOR SALE DEHUMIDIFIERS, KENMORE PORTABLE 70 pints. like new, $ 75. GE, 30 pints. $ 50, with manuals. 239-537-9108. AVANTI 20 INCH GAS stove: Stainless steel, electronic ignition, 6 months. Model GR2013CSS. $ 250. 813 624-8472. FORMER PARTNER OFFICE: All in wood, $ 1,000. Inquire at The Islander office, …
Read More »Vintage Duck Hunting Boats on Display in New North Carolina Museum | North Carolina News
By JEFF HAMPTON, The Virginian-Pilot COROLLA, NC (AP) – A new museum will house wooden boats that plied the Currituck Strait when world-class duck hunting and bass fishing were a livelihood for local sailors and passions for the wealthy. The 10,000 square foot, $ 4.3 million facility in the shade …
Read More »Pet-Friendly Puerto Vallarta Vacation Rentals Worth a Bustle
Pet friendly rentals in Puerto Vallarta offer fun for everyone, including furry companions. Booking a pet-friendly Puerto Vallarta vacation rental is one of the best ways to create an unforgettable experience for the whole family. Even if you only travel with your puppy and no one else, these rentals provide …
Read More »Country star Carrie Underwood surprises fans and fitness instructors at new Dick’s House of Sport in Knoxville
This weekend, CALIA Founder and Senior Designer Carrie Underwood surprised a group of local fitness instructors and fans during a private workout with her personal trainer, Eve Overland, at the new DICK’S House of Sport store. in Knoxville, TN. (Photo: Cameron Premo) KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WATE) – Country music superstar and …
Read More »New York’s most expensive homes sold in May
The limestone tower at 220 Central Park South, New York’s most expensive residential building and arguably the most profitable in the world, has had its first resale. A three bedroom area encompassing half of the 55th floor closed at the full asking price of $ 33 million, which is 23% …
Read More »Moving trucks are seen at Hunter Biden’s $ 5.4 million rental home in Venice Beach
Hunter Biden appears to have left the $ 5.4 million luxury home he was renting in Venice Beach, Calif. Amid a wave of crime and homelessness that has hit the waterfront city of Los Angeles. sea. President Joe Biden’s son reportedly paid $ 25,000 a month to rent the three-story …
Read More »Vaccinated Hong Kong residents can enter to win $ 1.4m apartment
Hong Kong real estate developer offers a $ 1.4 million apartment to a lucky vaccinated resident To encourage more Hong Kongers to get vaccinated against COVID-19, Shawna Kwan and Felix Tam reported for Bloomberg. Hong Kong residents aged 18 or older who have received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine …
Read More »A Manhattan apartment that brings Mexico into the city
“The abundance of color in this apartment fills the air with the scent of flowers and makes it tasty not only for the eyes, but also for life,” says Dmitry Reutov, chief designer of Studio Reutov Design. Located in Manhattan, the current owners of this turn-of-the-20th-century apartment – a young …
Read More »Proposed 300 unit apartment project on barren land at Carolina Beach Road
Nearly 30 acres of land off Carolina Beach Road could soon become the site of 300 new residential units, if a national developer succeeds in a rezoning application. (Port City Daily / courtesy of Google Maps) NEW HANOVER COUNTY – An Indianapolis company has submitted a proposal to build a …
Read More »Planning panel gives a nod to apartments, restaurant | News, Sports, Jobs
An artistic rendering of the old renovated Ben Franklin building at 126 N. Minnesota St. The New Ulm Planning Commission has approved a permit allowing the addition of four apartments through a vertical addition. The building will also host a wedding hall and a restaurant. NEW ULM – Four new …
Read More »Using Self-Storage Property to Live Large in Retirement
Can you retire comfortably with $750,000 in cash or stock? Not likely. Can you take $750,000, start a self-storage business, and retire comfortably? Absoutely! Facility ownership can be a great path to an early and successful retirement. Let’s say your definition of a “comfortable” retirement income is $250,000 a year. …
Read More »Lenders put their money where their mouth is – Business Watcher
“The city is like poetry: it compresses all life, all races and races, into a small island and adds music and the accompaniment of internal engines.—EB White There is only one New York City. And there will always be only one New York City. But even Batman couldn’t save Gotham …
Read More »Rental conversion plans for 45 rentals into condos face backlash from tenants and government officials
Trailside45, a 74-unit apartment complex on Garfield Avenue, touted as an ‘affordable housing’ solution for young professionals when it opened in 2018, has been sold to new owners and is being converted into joint ownership. Unit prices – up to $ 300,000 for a 961 square foot unit – and …
Read More »No ice, but Ella Apartments will have a backyard and variable rents | Economic news
Ella Apartments is under construction on the site that housed Ella’s Deli for 42 years. The restaurant closed in 2018, but its name will continue. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL Barry Adams | Wisconsin State Journal Ice cream sundaes, Reuben sandwiches and the carousel have all disappeared from this place that …
Read More »Former Charleston football stadium to accommodate a mix of uses with 320 apartments | Immovable
A site on Daniel Island that once hosted professional football matches and music and food festivals will soon become a place to live, shop and eat. Atlanta based Owner properties plans to transform the 36-acre property surrounding the former MUSC health stage in a 320-unit apartment community, approximately four dozen …
Read More »Linden Row historic outlier begins new chapter as apartments
This mid-19th century townhouse at 114 E. Franklin St. in the Linden Row block has been converted into 11 studio and one-bedroom apartments. (Photos of Jonathan Spiers) After years in the shadow of Linden Row Inn, the last of the original Linden Row homes not included in the hotel is …
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