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The octogenarian artist is making the most of uncertain times with a newly released book showcasing portraits of his family and dearest friends http://dlvr.it/RVm3SJ

Consumer confidence calls for a radical return to convenience. http://dlvr.it/RVlyzv

Boldly patterned, dynamically shaped, or tailored to a tee, the best sofas have us firmly feeling good vibes http://dlvr.it/RVlTjk

ICYMI: Through all the volatility in the economy right now, some have put their search for a home on hold, yet others have not. According to ShowingTime, the real estate industry’s leading showing management technology provider, buyers have started to reappear over the last several weeks. In the latest report, they revealed: “The March ShowingTime Showing Index® recorded the first nationwide drop in showing traffic in eight months as communities responded to COVID-19. Early April data show signs of an upswing, however.” Why would people be setting appointments to look at prospective homes when the process of purchasing a home has become more difficult with shelter-in-place orders throughout the country? Here are three reasons for this uptick in activity: 1. Some people need to move. Whether because of a death in the family, a new birth, divorce, financial hardship, or a job transfer, some families need to make a move as quickly as possible. 2. Real estate agents across the ...

From Ann Pyne's pantry to Charlotte Moss's table linen collection, designers share what they're busy organizing http://dlvr.it/RVj2qy

Out of adversity comes the chance to design the life you want. http://dlvr.it/RVhJ9t

Why Alvar Aalto’s seats for a 1930s tuberculosis sanatorium remain a reliable decorating remedy http://dlvr.it/RVgqWn

ICYMI: With the release of the latest Economic Pulse Flash Survey from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), results show that people selling their houses today are holding strong on price. According to the most recent data, 74% of real estate agents noted that sellers are not dropping listing prices to attract more buyers. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at NAR, noted:  “The housing market faced an inventory shortage before the pandemic. Given that there are even fewer new listings during the pandemic, home sellers are taking a calm approach and appear unwilling to lower prices to attract buyers during the temporary disruptions to the economy.” This inventory shortage, which spread widely throughout the housing market going into today’s economic slowdown, created an environment where there were not enough homes for sale for those who wanted to buy them. With that backdrop setting the stage, Yun also notes: “With the current quarantine recommendations in place, fewer sel...

Through all the volatility in the economy right now, some have put their search for a home on hold, yet others have not. According to ShowingTime, the real estate industry’s leading showing management technology provider, buyers have started to reappear over the last several weeks. In the latest report, they revealed: “The March ShowingTime Showing Index® recorded the first nationwide drop in showing traffic in eight months as communities responded to COVID-19. Early April data show signs of an upswing, however.” Why would people be setting appointments to look at prospective homes when the process of purchasing a home has become more difficult with shelter-in-place orders throughout the country? Here are three reasons for this uptick in activity: 1. Some people need to move. Whether because of a death in the family, a new birth, divorce, financial hardship, or a job transfer, some families need to make a move as quickly as possible. 2. Real estate agents across the country...

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The AD100 designer assembled a trove of Portuguese tiles at the new Austin Proper http://dlvr.it/RVcBSW

ICYMI: A big challenge facing the housing industry is determining what impact the current pandemic may have on home values. Some buyers are hoping for major price reductions because the health crisis is straining the economy. The price of any item, however, is determined by supply and demand, which is how many items are available in relation to how many consumers want to buy that item. In residential real estate, the measurement used to decipher that ratio is called months supply of inventory. A normal market would have 6-7 months of inventory. Anything over seven months would be considered a buyers’ market, with downward pressure on prices. Anything under six months would indicate a sellers’ market, which would put upward pressure on prices. Going into March of this year, the supply stood at three months – a strong seller’s market. While buyer demand has decreased rather dramatically during the pandemic, the number of homes on the market has also decreased. The recently released...

With the release of the latest Economic Pulse Flash Survey from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), results show that people selling their houses today are holding strong on price. According to the most recent data, 74% of real estate agents noted that sellers are not dropping listing prices to attract more buyers. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at NAR, noted:  “The housing market faced an inventory shortage before the pandemic. Given that there are even fewer new listings during the pandemic, home sellers are taking a calm approach and appear unwilling to lower prices to attract buyers during the temporary disruptions to the economy.” This inventory shortage, which spread widely throughout the housing market going into today’s economic slowdown, created an environment where there were not enough homes for sale for those who wanted to buy them. With that backdrop setting the stage, Yun also notes: “With the current quarantine recommendations in place, fewer sellers ar...

ARTS  DISTRICT Liberty Station has announced its Virtual First Friday on May 1. Shake up your weekend plans by getting… http://dlvr.it/RVZrYF

Despite what many homeowners have heard, there won't be any lump sum payments due once a forbearance period ends—at least if the loan is owned by Fannie or Freddie. http://dlvr.it/RVY0SV

The design doyens's fabric and wallpaper collaboration was inspired by a springtime trip to Japan http://dlvr.it/RVXXQF

A big challenge facing the housing industry is determining what impact the current pandemic may have on home values. Some buyers are hoping for major price reductions because the health crisis is straining the economy. The price of any item, however, is determined by supply and demand, which is how many items are available in relation to how many consumers want to buy that item. In residential real estate, the measurement used to decipher that ratio is called months supply of inventory. A normal market would have 6-7 months of inventory. Anything over seven months would be considered a buyers’ market, with downward pressure on prices. Anything under six months would indicate a sellers’ market, which would put upward pressure on prices. Going into March of this year, the supply stood at three months – a strong seller’s market. While buyer demand has decreased rather dramatically during the pandemic, the number of homes on the market has also decreased. The recently released Existi...

Most of us will spend more time at home for the foreseeable future. So why not use your stimulus check to improve your living space? http://dlvr.it/RVWKgq

Southwest Value Partners has acquired the DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Paradise Valley-Scottsdale and the Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas. http://dlvr.it/RVWKcF

Charles de Lisle catches the wave at Sea Ranch, a modern icon of utopian experimentation http://dlvr.it/RVTfWh

Here are 19 stocks that will benefit from new consumer trends once quarantine orders are lifted. http://dlvr.it/RVSqTX

Mixing collage, sculpture, and photography, the Brooklyn-based artist will show his newest works at Yossi Milo Gallery http://dlvr.it/RVRDBS

HUD’s requirement that the HECM be a stand-alone product, as opposed to being part of integrated retirement plans, prevents synergies that would benefit retirees, generates excessive loss rates, and is not needed to prevent market abuses. http://dlvr.it/RVQHPm

Located some 70 miles northwest of London, this new country home is the perfect blend of romanticism and sleek modernism http://dlvr.it/RVPkGh

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Hear ye, hear ye, wannabe kings and queens. A recently updated Connecticut castle filled with generations of history is the week's most popular home. The post Modern Medieval: A Castle in Connecticut Ranks as the Week’s Most Popular Home appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. http://dlvr.it/RVNg5l

The Prince of Wales—who tested positive for COVID-19 in March—wrote a piece for Country Life magazine about how the global crisis may change the way we live http://dlvr.it/RVLFWG

A classic Haussmannian Paris apartment is renovated making way for winding, wood-clad walls that provide storage and flow http://dlvr.it/RVLFLH

The current public health crisis leads to more questions than answers, but looking to the past can offer some insights http://dlvr.it/RVKpZ8

Ready-to-wear designer Joseph Altuzarra worked with Etsy artisans on a home goods collection with a sustainable edge. http://dlvr.it/RVKCcm

Transparency on all fronts is key and will ultimately lead to safer residential communities. http://dlvr.it/RVK26t

In his new book, “Working Title,” Olson Kundig principal architect Tom Kundig allows an intimate look into his nearly 45-year-long career http://dlvr.it/RVGGWF

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On his way to Vegas to join the Raiders, former Tennessee Titans QB Marcus Mariota has sold his cool modern home in Nashville, TN, for $790,000. The post Former Titans QB Marcus Mariota Sells Sleek and Chic Nashville Home for $790K appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. http://dlvr.it/RVFbfF

These cities offer apartment dwellers the most—and least—amount of space per person. With much of the country under stay-at-home orders, space is at a premium. The post The Best—and Worst—Places for Renters To Hunker Down During the Coronavirus Crisis appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. http://dlvr.it/RVFbJW

The versatile lineup is in collaboration with Dowel Furniture http://dlvr.it/RVF3gD

Learn how to start a podcast from these pros who have mastered the genre http://dlvr.it/RVBBXZ

Ready to ditch city life? If you're ready to strike out on your own and live off the land, a hobby farm might be the perfect starting point. The post Dreaming of Space To Spread Out? Pick One of These 7 Hobby Farms for Sale appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. http://dlvr.it/RVB2J9

Collateral that earns interest? One loan, but two different time frames to pay it back? Here's a look at niche mortgage products from overseas that could be easily imported to the U.S. http://dlvr.it/RV9tym

As the real estate market grinds to a halt amidst the coronavirus pandemic, it may seem like conventional wisdom for prospective sellers to wait things out. http://dlvr.it/RV9ts3

ICYMI: There are two crises in this country right now: a health crisis that has forced everyone into their homes and a financial crisis caused by our inability to move around as we normally would. Over 20 million people in the U.S. became instantly unemployed when it was determined that the only way to defeat this […] http://dlvr.it/RV9MV0

The actress Jennifer Love Hewitt has listed her home in Los Angeles, which she purchased in 2013. The modern property is available for $4.2 million. The post Jennifer Love Hewitt Selling Mod Pacific Palisades Home for $4.2M appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. http://dlvr.it/RV6V7l

From Zoom golf lessons to chef-taught cooking classes, private clubs have gotten inventive in fostering community among members who can't physically interact. http://dlvr.it/RV6M7G

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Personal histories come out of the woodwork at the Manhattan home of Emily Adams Bode and Aaron Aujla http://dlvr.it/RV6GBX

There are two crises in this country right now: a health crisis that has forced everyone into their homes and a financial crisis caused by our inability to move around as we normally would. Over 20 million people in the U.S. became instantly unemployed when it was determined that the only way to defeat this […] http://dlvr.it/RV5rXz

The Los Angeles mansion that Prince personalized by painting it purple when he rented it is on the market for $29.995 million. http://dlvr.it/RV3NJD

The firm's recent project demonstrates how design can serve the greater good http://dlvr.it/RV3J6M

“Saturday Night Live” star Michael Che is honoring his grandmother's memory by covering one month’s rent for her old neighbors in a New York City public housing building. The post Michael Che of ‘SNL’ Will Pay One Month’s Rent for All 160 Apartments in His Late Grandmother’s Public Housing Building appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. http://dlvr.it/RV17CD