The Bob Dylan Center opened on May 05, 2022 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Photo by Lester Cohen/Getty Images ... [+] for The Bob Dylan Center) Getty Images for The Bob Dylan Center Several American cities are experiencing a renaissance because they are redefining themselves with new attractions. As it turns out, attractions that draw people include music, theater, museums, galleries and gardens: in other words, the arts. Until very recently, Fayetteville, North Carolina, was best known as the h ...read more

The inventory of active listings grew year-over-year for the first time since June 2019. getty The real estate refresh continues as new data suggests the housing market hit a turning point in its supply struggle in May. The inventory of active listings has returned, recording the first year-over-year increase since June 2019, according to the Realtor.com monthly housing trends report released today. At the same time, the median national home price soared to an all-time high of $447,000, a ...read more

Wait in style Dr. Michael Schwartz Even in the mid-aughts, going to the doctor’s office was quite a different experience than it is now. You’d sit in a dark waiting room, with industrial carpeting or linoleum, in an old vinyl chair next to an ugly Formica or old wood coffee table filled with dog-eared magazines from the previous year. The hallways were decorated with posters courtesy of pharmaceutical reps that read, “Ask your doctor about,” and then the name of a particular drug. ...read more

Cabo San Lucas in Baja California Sur, Mexico, is a popular vacation and second home destination. getty There’s nothing like a direct flight to ease international travel. Largely the domain of major cities with populations in the multimillions, this summer the opportunity to fly nonstop will be available from Madrid, Spain, to Los Cabos, Mexico. The tourist destination – with a population of more than 350,000, according to DataMexico.org – has long had direct flights from North Ame ...read more

Luxury real estate agents share why social media is more important than ever when it comes to the ... [+] business of selling homes. getty Is social media still worth the investment? In the world of ultra-luxury real estate, the answer is a resounding yes, according to top agents around the world. With an estimated 3.96 billion users (and growing) globally, social media has changed how we interact with one another. This is especially true in a field such as real estate where communicati ...read more

At the Rosewood Mayakopa Resort, the respectful design encourages harmony between the guests and the ... [+] area wildlife, and has become a model for environmentally friendly design. EDSA Lots of architectural efforts seek to generate the next big breakthrough or start the next cutting-edge trend. But in many, it’s also important the design of new projects respect the heritage and culture of the settings in which they will be located. Displaying a reverence for history and the auth ...read more

‘The Forge’, a two-building office project under construction in London, showcases Bryden Wood's ... [+] approach to industrialized construction. Bryden Wood With America’s infrastructure challenges and acute housing shortage demanding solutions, is it possible standardization may provide a few of the answers? Some leading design industry observers believe so. They are convinced standardization and repeatability when combined with the ability to produce all kinds of buildings an ...read more

You can't sleep without a bed Crate and Barrel When it comes to supply chain issues, frustrations are at an all-time high for consumers. Model and influencer Allison Weiss Brady has been furnishing her entire home for several years but everything has been delayed. From a toilet that never arrived to a seven-month wait for a storage piece, she’s reached a breaking point. “I ordered a nightstand four months ago to use for drinks next to the bed. Because it was delayed, I asked the store ...read more

Sacramento has seen a surge in migration and a sharp increase in home prices over the past two ... [+] years. getty The housing market is sending clearer signals that the pandemic-driven housing frenzy is coming to an end, according to a new report from Redfin, a technology-powered real estate brokerage. Price drops are becoming increasingly common, particularly in hot migration destinations. In Boise, Idaho, where home prices are up 62% in the past two years, 41% of home sellers droppe ...read more

Gold Star sister and Travis Manion Foundation president Ryan Manion honors her Marine brother with a ... [+] home memorial tribute. Ryan Manion Lieutenant Commander Landon Jones was killed on September 22, 2013, when his helicopter crashed into the Red Sea. He was based out of Naval Air Station North Island in Coronado, California, where his widow Theresa and sons Anthony and Hunter still live. LCDR Jones, along with Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jonathan Gibson who died in the same crash, ar ...read more