Austin vs. Nashville: How Luxury Living Measures Up in 2 Booming Housing Markets

Nashville Tennessee

Located some 900 miles apart, Austin, TX, and Nashville, TN, have emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic era as thriving boomtowns with strong job growth, rapid in-migration, and high quality of life—so it comes as no surprise that both metros now rank among the nation’s top luxury housing markets.  Each city attracts throngs of wealthy buyers … Read more

Kevin Spacey Reveals Truth About Living Situation—Insisting He’s Not ‘Homeless in the Colloquial Sense’ After Losing His Mansion to Foreclosure

Kevin Spacey

Actor Kevin Spacey has shared new insight into his living situation after admitting that he does not have a permanent residence, and has been living between hotels and Airbnbs since losing his Baltimore mansion to foreclosure last year. Spacey, 66, ran into some significant financial trouble in 2024, after spending seven years fighting to defend … Read more

‘Next Gen’ Townhomes Add ADU-Style Suites for Multigenerational Living

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Homebuilders are adjusting to the growing needs of families. Whether its aging parents or property owners looking to make extra money, it’s about convenience. The latest Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers report by the National Association of Realtors® reveals that multigenerational dwellings made up 17% of home purchases last year, representing an all-time high. Last year, more than … Read more

Blackstone Sells Boca Raton Senior Living Site At Discount

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Blackstone sold another South Florida senior living facility to BH Group and Gold Standard of Care at a discount.  The joint venture paid $12.2 million for Atrium at Boca Raton, roughly $10 million below the previous sale price eight years ago, according to a source familiar with the deal. Gold Standard of Care’s family office … Read more

$4.4 Million European-Inspired Kentucky Mansion With Enormous Private Pond Is Redefining Luxury Living in the Bluegrass State

Prospect Kentucky estate

In an affluent Kentucky town lies an 18-acre property that is redefining what luxury means in the Bluegrass State—while offering a touch of European elegance to the heart of the South. Located in the aptly named town of Prospect, the estate sits on a very exclusive stretch called Wolf Pen Lane, where it quickly stands … Read more

Ultramodern Mansion That ‘Floats’ in the Sky and Boasts ‘Living Green Roof’ Hits the Market in Maui for $5.5 Million

Floating home in Hawaii

A modernist Hawaii mansion that appears to blend into its natural surroundings is bringing new meaning to the concept of green living—both inside and out. The exceptional property is in Maui, where it has just listed for $5.5 million, was designed by Maui Architectural Group and boasts an incredibly unique layout that is essentially comprised … Read more

Americans Flock to Dubai’s Branded Residences, Lured by Luxury Living and the Golden Visa

Highway construction, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The lure of luxury is stretching beyond the borders of the United States as more and more Americans are looking abroad for upscale real estate investments—and its driving developers to tap into the market. As the saying goes, “Build it, and they will come.” This has proven to be the case in Dubai, where branded … Read more

Glass and Steel Sanctuary That Is Perched Above the Clouds in Santa Barbara Lists for $8 Million: ‘A Living Work of Art’

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Along the Santa Barbara coastline, where ocean meets mountains, sits a truly exceptional $7.95 million glass-and-steel sanctuary that quite literally floats in the clouds. Perched atop “a private 2.76-acre ridge,” the four-bedroom concrete estate at 2805 Spyglass Ridge Road offers a level of luxury that goes far beyond the average home—or even the average mansion, … Read more