A long list of community features can look impressive on paper, but the ones that matter most are often the ones residents can use easily as part of everyday life. Thoughtful placement, durable materials, shade, utilities, and sensible community policies can make relatively straightforward features considerably more functional.
Finding an industrial property with the right square footage and location is only the first step. Before a tenant can begin operations, the building also has to accommodate its electrical needs, equipment deliveries, local occupancy requirements, vehicle access, and workforce.
A room designed for rest does not necessarily require a renovation or even a dedicated space. A comfortable place to recline, adjustable lighting, control over the room’s temperature, and some separation from the busiest parts of a home can make an existing bedroom, den, or spare room better suited to downtime.
For collectors with the space to dedicate an entire room to their interests, display is only part of the equation. Lighting, climate control, storage, and flexibility all play a role in how a collection looks—and how well it holds up over time.
A newly built home designed by Los Angeles architect Andy Liu has sold for $5.025 million in Cheviot Hills. Liu founded 10-19 Architecture in 2008 after spending a decade in the office of Pritzker Prize-winning architect Frank Gehry. For the Oaklawn Road house, he continued an idea that has appeared in several of his residential projects: creating a building with a strong individual form while still responding to the scale and materials of its surroundings.
New York City heads into fall after a stronger July for contract activity. More homes entered contract across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens than a year earlier, while citywide asking prices moved lower and borrowing costs stayed high. With buyers returning from summer trips and some renters reconsidering ownership, the fall market could see more deals even if sellers do not gain more leverage across the board.
Price: $995,000
In the U.S. housing market, late August brought more listings, slower contract activity, firm completed-sale prices, and mortgage rates still near 6.7%. The more significant development heading into fall is the growing competition for buyers. More sellers are looking for a deal at a time when the number of active buyers has fallen, creating leverage that is showing up in price cuts, canceled contracts, and builder incentives even as sale prices remain above last year.
Price: $634,000
Price: $418,000
