Karl Lagerfeld’s legendary 18th-century estate, Manoir du Mée, is now on the market just outside Paris for $3.1 million. Once featured in Chanel ad campaigns, the historic residence also served as a home for members of Monaco’s royal family.

Gloucester is developing a new five-year plan to tackle the growing housing crisis, looking to projects like Harbor Village for guidance. As communities across Massachusetts confront similar challenges, residents and officials see this as a critical moment to shape affordable housing for all.

While larger paychecks can help, new findings suggest that location and affordability play an increasingly significant role in determining who buys property in America. This piece explores how economic shifts and lifestyle choices affect homeownership rates among different U.S. occupations.

A tiny kitchen, likened to a closet, made headlines for its impressive $50,000 renovation. Despite the limited space, the project showcases how thoughtful design can transform even the smallest areas into something extraordinary.

Phoenix has enlisted Arizona State University to study how “middle housing” fits into the city’s future. This partnership comes as a new state law, passed in 2024, takes effect this year, prompting municipal leaders to explore policies that bridge the gap between single-family homes and larger multi-family complexes.

Nevada residents are calling for a new comprehensive plan that unites childcare, housing, communication, and downtown revitalization. Through town halls, surveys, and focus groups, planners have gathered broad input to shape an inclusive vision for the community.

Ashfield residents will soon decide whether to increase the maximum size of accessory dwelling units from 900 to 1,200 square feet. The proposed “protected-use accessory dwelling unit bylaw” will be up for a vote at the Annual Town Meeting on May 2.

A Classical Revival mansion, built in the late 1926, is drawing attention for its unexpectedly low listing price in Selma, Alabama. The estate preserves its early 20th-century charm, offering buyers a rare glimpse into the region’s architectural history.

Debbie Braun, leader of Aspen’s Chamber, has publicly endorsed housing at Aspen Meadows. Drawing on her 25 years of experience with local businesses, she highlights how crucial housing initiatives are to Aspen’s continued development.

Oakland residents are set to vote on whether to temporarily halt mobile home park rent increases. The proposed 90-day moratorium comes after the town council declined an earlier 180-day request, reflecting a shorter approach to addressing local housing needs.

As Bay Area municipalities race to meet California’s housing targets, developers are turning to taller, more ambitious plans. A stalled project nicknamed “Lake SoMa” in San Francisco typifies this trend, with new plans calling for a 25-story tower instead of the originally approved eight-story building.

A $2 million renovation project is giving a former motel in Ashland, Wisconsin, a fresh start as transitional housing. Located next to the Ashland Community Shelter on Lake Shore Drive West, this site promises renewed opportunity for local residents.

Wyoming’s Jackson Hole, often cited as the nation’s richest county, is grappling with a pressing affordable housing crisis. A new proposal to develop public land in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem has raised concerns about setting a potentially fraught precedent.

Toll Brothers has opened Linden Ridge, a new 26-home community in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Designed for the luxury housing market, the development highlights this regional real estate milestone with the unveiling of its sales center.

A new analysis by Wealth Enhancement estimates the United States is short over 3.7 million homes. Riverside, California, faces the most pressing gap, requiring more than 150,000 additional units—leading a list of 20 cities struggling with housing deficits.

Los Angeles officials plan to examine how concentrated ownership of housing stock might be affecting prospective homeowners. The move signals growing concern about affordability and competition in one of the nation’s most challenging real estate markets.

Lawmakers in Idaho recently proposed measures to lower housing costs, including relying on accessory dwelling units to boost affordability. However, some legislators, such as Sen. Brian Lenney, R-Nampa, are raising concerns about “too much change,” causing the proposals to stumble in the Statehouse.

A sprawling, 8,500-square-foot masterpiece has just hit the market on California’s iconic Pebble Beach Golf Links, where sweeping views of the championship course, Stillwater Cove, and the Pacific set the stage for a $45 million listing.

A proposed California wealth tax has yet to appear on the ballot, but it is already causing a stir among the state’s richest residents. In a bid to protect their fortunes, several billionaires are acquiring luxury properties in Miami, shifting both their lifestyles and investments eastward.

A plan to develop eight Gypsy and Traveller pitches on land formerly designated as green belt in Surrey has been rejected by local authorities. Officials pointed to safety and sustainability concerns, despite an acknowledged need for additional Traveller sites in Runnymede.

For many Californians, the path to owning a home is often hindered not by monthly mortgage costs, but by the daunting expense of a down payment. As housing prices climb, “California Dream for All” promises to ease that burden and help buyers, particularly in high-cost areas like Santa Barbara.