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7 ways to know whether to remodel your home or move
You’ve been in your house for a while and are still fond of the place. But it’s no longer exactly what you need or want.
So, do you put the home up for sale and move out, or upgrade and settle in for the long haul?
Walk To Work, Snag A Discounted Condo
What do you do when you need to lure residential buyers back to New York City in an era of commuting anxiety? If you're like a number of today's New York luxury developers, you tout the steps-away proximity to job centers of your new and upscale residences.
Miami’s Allapattah Resurgence Benefits City’s Workforce
In the quest to carve out new, well-connected infill enclaves, a number of cities have looked to districts that traditionally sprouted to serve the food and restaurant sectors.
The latest enclave to witness the transformation may be Miami's Allapattah.
Walkability Taking Tampa To Next Level
Once an exclusively auto-centric metro, Tampa is becoming increasingly pedestrian friendly, appropriate because walkability is being prioritized by developers of the city's newest and most exciting multifamily projects.
Hounds Are Heroes In Dog-Eat-Dog World Of Apartment Marketing
Apartment communities have avidly competed with each other for renters since Hector was a pup. What's new today is the increasing tendency for every dog to have its day in luxury rental property social media marketing.
Outdoor spaces becoming hot destinations for homeowners
For many homebuyers, the quest for the perfect outdoor space is becoming every bit as important as finding the right interior space.
432 Park Avenue and the Staggering Zenith of Kelly Behun
The super-slim Manhattan skyscraper features a penthouse designed by an equally lofty talent.
Making History: Using Site Legacy To Inspire Interior Design
One remark often heard about new developments is they lack the character of time-honored buildings. But the best interior designers have found a way around that hurdle. Prominent among them is Mary Cook.
Local suppliers building a green marketplace
Marilyn Jones launched Chicago-based Consolidated Printing 34 years ago, well before going green became trendy.
Meet the Enemy of Retirement Security: Procrastination
An age-old writer reflects on a lesson he wished he'd embraced sooner.
New Corporate HQs Embrace Open Door Policy
It wasn't so long ago that corporate headquarters campuses were built as austere compound-like fortresses.
Teens and Money: What they Need to Know
The last 10 to 15 years have seen unprecedented numbers of Americans doing wacky things with their money, and paying big time for their mistakes.
Spend a little now, save a lot later
Jonathan Self got an important reminder of the value home inspectors bring to the buying experience.