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Plans for Long Beach’s tallest building get OK from city commission
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...
read moreA ‘Big’ Change: Why Buyers Are Prioritizing Quality Over Massive Homes
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...
read moreWhere to Find a Deal in L.A. as the Market Stays Hot
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...
read moreResidential Resorts: A Booming Luxury Sector
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,...
read moreA Great Home is All About Context, Says Architect David Childs
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...
read moreHouse Hunting in … Spain
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...
read moreTribeca, Hudson Yards top list of most expensive NYC neighborhoods
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...
read morePart of Broadway becomes an urban garden for the summer
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...
read moreLos Angeles – This winter, you’ll be able to pay for Metro rides with your phone
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...
read moreApartment Demand Hits Five-Year High
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,...
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