In view of the healthy economy, you may be thinking of buying a second home as a vacation getaway, as housing for family members or as an investment property. That could reap great benefits, but you…
Trending: 10 home features that have fallen out of favor: 1. Bold color schemes 2. Industrial-style kitchens 3. Kitchen islands 4. Granite countertops 5. TVs in the kitchen 6. Over-the-stove microwaves 7. Raised-panel cabinets 8. Wall-to-wall…
When you hear the term “panic room,” what do you think of? Celebrities? Survivalists? Well, think again. Panic rooms—also known as “safe rooms”—have gone mainstream. With demand up and pricing coming down, more luxury homeowners are…
If you’re planning to put your luxury home on the market, consider staging it first. Staging is the process of “styling” a home to maximize its appeal to potential buyers. It can be as simple as…
Savvy owners of retail properties understand the importance of achieving the perfect tenant mix. After all, the success of their shopping center may depend on it. That’s because a good tenant mix creates synergies that benefit…
The winter season can be a great time to sell your house, but while your competition is reduced, success during this time can still depend on a successful open house. To help make your open house…
If you’re the type that loves to take on a good DIY project, the winter season can leave your options … lacking. Don’t despair, there’s still plenty that needs to be done around your home even…
Amy Vermillion may have over 20 years of design experience, but even she knows that designing a luxury bath can be a daunting experience. Although luxury means different things to different people, the Charlotte, N.C.-based Vermillion…
More and more homeowners are automating their homes to make it easier to control systems such as lights, security, music and even window coverings. According to the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing, here are some of…
Many commercial real-estate investors were thrilled that one of their favorite tax provisions—1031 exchanges—survived the recent tax overhaul. Under Section 1031, investors can exchange properties and defer capital-gains tax that would otherwise be due. That allows…