Can futuristic utopias solve our housing crisis?

People have been founding new cities forever. However, it turns out building a successful place is harder than it looks — and sometimes takes a very long time. Continue reading

Demand for urban homes will be ‘muted’ for years: McKinsey

Consulting firm McKinsey & Company has found that pandemic-induced hybrid work is here to stay, for better or worse, ensuring permanent consequences for real estate agents in larger cities. Continue reading

It’s official: New York remains the world’s priciest real estate market

More ultra-prime real estate transactions took place in New York in 2022 than anywhere else in the world, according to the 17th annual Wealth Report released Wednesday by Douglas Elliman. Continue reading

Queen Elizabeth II, the UK’s longest-reigning monarch, dies at 96

With her reign beginning in 1952, the queen became one of the best-known and most-beloved leaders in the world during her more than 70 years on the throne. Continue reading

London Calling: Shares in Mayfair luxury penthouse now available from Pacaso

London has become Pacaso’s first UK-based luxury home market, its second in Europe after launching its overseas operation in Marbella, Spain, in late 2021. Continue reading

Company that creates electricity from footsteps raises $3.2M

Pavegen, a company that generates both electricity and data from footsteps, has raised more than $3 million in a successful crowdfunding campaign. Continue reading

The 17 markets with the most mega sales in the world

New York City, Los Angeles, Aspen, Colorado, are among the 17 markets with the most mega property sales in the world, according to a new report. Continue reading

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices adds C21 Commonwealth to stable of franchisees

Century 21 Commonwealth, a brokerage with 500 agents in the greater Boston market, has shed its ties to Century 21 to join Berkshire Hathaway Home Services. Continue reading