As intriguing locales go, odds are this one is a sure bet. Author Ian Fleming took his inspiration for the James Bond series from the part of neutral Portugal where he was stationed during World War II. The British Naval Intelligence officer had an ideal vantage point from his base…

With designs by master architect Edgar Ullrich, trees planted by famed botanist and landscape architect Kate Sessions and occupants descended from the Sepúlveda and the de la Guerra families, this La Jolla hillside home is about as close to San Diego royalty as you can get. In fact, the Upper…

As a homeowner, there’s no doubt that you’ve lovingly maintained the home – both for yourself and as you considered resale value. And now that you’re about to actually sell the home, it’s understandable that you want to be compensated for your efforts. Your home also holds a lot of…

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In New York City, discerning buyers are increasingly viewing Passive House design principles as the key differentiator as they size up potential new homes. Happily for them, a growing number of companies are designing using Passive House principles. The Passive House method of construction results in structures that remain comfortable…

The leafy L.A. neighborhood of Holmby Hills is known for its palatial, castle-like estates, each like its own private resort. The latest impressive home to the market is a $40 million European-inspired estate located down the street from the iconic Playboy Mansion and Spelling Manor. Sitting on 1.5 acres, the…

Oscar-winning director James Cameron has listed his sweeping ranch set along California’s Gaviota Coast for $33 million––parting with otherworldly Pacific Ocean views that inspired his five-part Avatar film franchise. The 8,000-square-foot home he and his wife, Suzy Amis Cameron, purchased 24 years ago is sited on an oceanfront 102-acre parcel…

After a long stretch of increases, in May 2023 rent prices dropped for the first time since Covid, according to the June 2023 Rent report by Rent.com. However, the U.S. housing market is still short 6.5 million homes, as reported by CNN. Data from Freddie Mac shows that not enough…

By: Christos Makridis Dr. Doug Milburn, an innovator and executive chairman and founder of Advanced Glazings (AGL), thrives on solving problems. For over 35 years, he has brought his vision and passion to manufacturing, engineering, software development and process engineering. Across the leadership roles throughout his career, Dr. Milburn has…

Singapore’s so-called shophouses are a defining element in some of the city-state’s historic neighborhoods. Built in the early 1900s, they are usually found in the city center, blend traditional architecture with ornate details and display colorful facades. ADVERTISEMENT “Shophouses traditionally refer to two- or three-story terrace houses commonly found in…