Every home has a history. This one had a Hollywood powerhouse with a best-selling pen and a penchant for leopard print. Before it was a solar-powered mega mansion, this property in the Beverly Hills Flats was the private playground of the late romance novelist Jackie Collins. She wrote steamy bestsellers by the window and entertained Hollywood elite next door—Al Pacino leased her guest house for over a decade. Now, the house has been reborn. Rebuilt from the ground up—save for the pool—it stands as a bold, modern counterpoint to its Art Deco-style origins. The scale? Monumental. The tone? Contemporary. And…

A number of recent studies have looked at the richest cities in the U.S. South. Among the states analyzed were Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama, Kentucky, and more. Looking west of the Mississippi River, this study will identify the richest cities in Arkansas. Arkansas has transformed over the last 50 years, with the Bentonville area especially experiencing a surge in wealth, now doubt due to some major corporate headquarters being there. So, read on and find out what the richest city in Arkansas is, as well as the top 15 wealthiest places in the state. What Is the Richest City in Arkansas?…

In a series of recent studies, states have been analyzed in terms of their household finances, home values, and property taxes, the point of which is to determine the richest cities in those states. Much of the Midwest and states of the Great Plains have been covered, including the richest cities in North Dakota, Kansas, and Illinois (the Prairie State). For this article, it is Nebraska’s turn to get analyzed. Out of 592 places in Nebraska that the Census Bureau has data on, there are 512 cities in Nebraska with complete data for the financial datasets used: their median household…

“Why do certain environments feel good? Why do some spaces create a sense of calm or connection, while others don’t?” wondered long-time design industry executive Linda Kafka. Her answer came in 2019 at an early neuroasthetic exhibition within a major European design expo. Kafka went on to create and lead the online professional training program, NeuroDesign Academy for architects, interior designers, builders and other interested construction-related professionals. “Our homes are no longer just a place to live. They are environments that shape how we regulate, recover and connect,” she observes. So what is neuro-based home design and how can it…

A storm brings immediate devastation—damaged homes, power outages, and lost lives—but its long-term impact often stretches years into the future. Beyond cleanup and rebuilding, many homeowners face climate risk in terms of rising insurance costs, diminished property values, and unaffordable living conditions. Climate risk is now a defining force in the U.S. housing market. It’s not just a matter of weather—it’s a financial, economic, and insurance crisis unfolding in real time. Climate Risks Are Widespread Global property data firm Cotality estimates that more than 33 million U.S. homes are at risk of hurricane wind damage this year, with a combined…

While New York City is one of the busiest places in the world, the Hamptons offer a completely different vibe, especially at SoulCycle’s most stylish outpost, The Barn in Bridgehampton. This beautifully designed studio features both indoor and outdoor spaces, making it more than just a place to sweat. Whether it’s attending a community event, relaxing outside after class, or simply soaking in the serene scenery (and the scene), The Barn offers an experience unlike anything else. Nancy Meyers Meets Cycling At 6300 square feet, The Barn is much larger than the average SoulCycle studio, which is 3000 square feet.…

Relaxed and leisurely. That’s how North Beach, the Miami Beach neighborhood that stands in sharp contrast to oft-electric South Beach, was usually described. The family-friendly enclave marched to its own drummer, typically tapping a laid-back beat. But the enclave once best described as “sleepy” is experiencing a true metamorphosis. A swell of new developments priced for just about every buyer has hit the nook, and North Beach is unlikely to ever be quite the same. In 2017, voters approved a change to the floor-area-ratio in North Beach Town Center. That opened the floodgates for the announcement of fresh new projects.…

What’s would be the real result of a new millionaire tax in New York City? Billionaire Bill Ackman, founder and CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management, suggests the answer is that wealthy taxpayers will flee. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Ackman lamented Zohran Mamdani’s Democratic primary win in the New York City mayoral race, by stating, “New York City under Mamdani is about to become much more dangerous and economically unviable.” Ackman’s post, which has garnered more than four million views, was a direct response to Mamdani’s surprise Democratic primary win in the Big Apple. The 33-year-old Democrat garnered…

Megaworld—the property arm of billionaire Andrew Tan’s Alliance Global—is doubling down on its tourism bet by developing a leisure complex in Batangas province, south of Manila. Dubbed Nascala Coast, Megaworld said it will invest 5 billion pesos ($113 million) over the next five years to transform the 116-hectare beachfront property into an integrated residential, leisure, tourism and commercial township. Nestled in the coastal town of Nasugbu, which is famous for its scenic beaches and mountains, is a popular tourism and leisure destination for those seeking outdoor adventures given its proximity to Manila, about 88 kilometers away. “More than just a…

A consortium that includes Frasers Property—controlled by Thai billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi and his family—submitted the highest bid of S$491.5 million ($387 million) for a residential plot in Singapore’s upscale Bukit Timah neighborhood. Frasers Property and its partners Japan’s Sekisui House and CSC Land, a unit of Beijing-based China State Construction Engineering Corp, outbid eight other groups for the hotly contested plot on the site of the former Singapore Turf City horse racing track until 1999 when it moved to the western Singapore town of Kranji. The government is closing the Kranji race track for good in 2027 and developing a…