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Plans for Long Beach’s tallest building get OK from city commission

July 25, 2019

It would unseat the under-construction Shoreline Gateway for the title A 40-story tower would be the city’s tallest by current standards.  Via Long Beach Planning Commission The Long Beach planning commission approved Thursday the West Gateway, a multi-building project that would include Long Beach’s tallest building, Longbeachize reports. Developed by Trammell Crow Residential and designed by Studio One Eleven, the project would ri...

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A ‘Big’ Change: Why Buyers Are Prioritizing Quality Over Massive Homes

July 24, 2019

Efficient houses with open layouts and extending entertainment space are wiser investments A rendering of a home by Bates Masi + Architects, who create entertaining spaces that utilize different levels of the outdoor space. BATES MASI + ARCHITECTS Bigger isn’t always better when it comes to real estate in the United States.  The wise move these days is to look to purchase quality h...

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Where to Find a Deal in L.A. as the Market Stays Hot

July 23, 2019

Depending on your price point, Malibu, neighborhoods east and even Bel-Air may be the answer   A $75 million, 15,550 square feet Malibu home that features 360-degree views of land and sea. THE AGENCY   Los Angeles prices for luxury real estate have generally softened in recent months, with the median sales price down in the first quarter compared to the same time last year by 4.5% to $1....

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Residential Resorts: A Booming Luxury Sector

July 23, 2019

These developments with specialized amenities are growing worldwide and targeting very specific buyers   The Ki Resort Apartments are in the prestigious Grand Bay section of Mauritius. Photo: Pam Golding International Resort living around the world is evolving, growing and luring new buyers. But these exclusive developments can vary widely across regions, as potential homeowners have a wide range of...

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A Great Home is All About Context, Says Architect David Childs

July 23, 2019

The man behind 35 Hudson Yards and One World Trade Center on the importance of a home having pride in its place Mr. Childs with his recent projects: One World Trade Center(top), 35 Hudson Yards(bottom) in New York City and 400 Lake Shore Drive(right) in Chicago. Composite: Photo courtesy of SOM © Greg Betz; Courtesy of Related-Oxford; Photo © James Ewing | OTTO; Image © Noë Associates | Boundary Architect David Childs is chairman emer...

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House Hunting in … Spain

July 23, 2019

In the seaside province of Cadiz, the long recovery from the global financial crisis is accelerating. Laura Leon for The New York Times A Coastal Home in Southern Spain $3.2 MILLION (2.85 MILLION EUROS) This seven-bedroom house is built into an oceanside cliff outside the village of Zahara de los Atunes, in the province of Cadiz, on the southwestern coast of Spain. The house is about 50 miles south of the popular port city Cadiz and 50 mil...

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Tribeca, Hudson Yards top list of most expensive NYC neighborhoods

July 23, 2019

Unsurprisingly, Hudson Yards has entered the ten most expensive neighborhoods in NYC as it now occupies second place after Tribeca, according to a new report. The PropertyShark report looks at residential transactions in the second quarter of 2019. Tribeca tops the list, with a median sales price of $4.34 million, followed by Hudson Yards at $3.86 million. The analysis also found that Little Italy’s prices increased by 153 percent, with the n...

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Part of Broadway becomes an urban garden for the summer

July 22, 2019

The garden offers additional space for pedestrians and cyclists in Midtown Alexandre Ayer A pop-up urban garden has taken over a small slice of Broadway for the summer. This week, the Garment District Alliance announced the return of a seasonal pedestrian plaza to the neighborhood. The space is located along Broadway between 37th and 38th Streets, a block that was converted into public space. The garden features a mural by Ecuadorian-born ...

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Los Angeles – This winter, you’ll be able to pay for Metro rides with your phone

July 19, 2019

Pay for trains and buses with a swipe of the phone Metro riders will still be able to use physical TAP cards once the app is live.  Shutterstock Riders on Los Angeles trains and buses will soon be able to pay for transit trips with a smartphone app, according to a presentation given today by Metro staff. Metro executive officer Robin O’Hara told the agency’s Board of Directors’ finance committee that an app linked to the agency’s Tran...

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Apartment Demand Hits Five-Year High

July 9, 2019

RoschetzkyIstockPhoto/iStock Demand for rental apartments reached a five-year high this spring, spurred by new household formation and lagging home sales. The number of new apartment move-ins in the second quarter of 2019 increased 11% over the same period last year, according to a national report scheduled to be released Monday by real-estate analytics firm RealPage. The demand surge drove the national occupancy rate to 95.8%, compared wi...

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