On our trek of going state by state, analyzing and identifying the most expensive ZIP codes in each state, we have yet to consider a Pacific state — until now. Hawaii has always been expensive, which should come as no surprise when you consider just how much it must cost to transport life’s necessities to the islands. We wanted to zero-in on the most expensive parts of Hawaii. Read on to find out the most expensive ZIP codes in Hawaii in 2025, based on the latest data from Zillow’s home value index. The Most Expensive ZIP Codes in Hawaii We…

“In Xanadu did Kubla Khan / A stately pleasure dome decree.” So wrote Samuel Taylor Coleridge from a dingy, cramped, mouse-infested cottage in south-west England in 1797. His verses evoke sacred rivers, fertile grounds and gardens bright with sinuous rills—a lyrical world beyond the inauspicious reality of its start-point. Such is the power of the imagination. So much so in fact, that echoes of that mythical landscape unexpectedly exist today outside a town three hours due north of Melbourne, Australia. Swap Kubla Khan for a Melbourne businessman. Xanadu for 260 rural acres on the border of Victoria and New South…

There isn’t a brand quite like Weezie Towels. The female-founded brand didn’t invent customizable towels, but it’s fair to say they’ve reinvented this category—especially with the newest launch: a Palm Beach-inspired collection in collaboration with interior designer Meg Braff. This line has it all, with everything needed to add a touch of the luxury locale from the bathroom to the backyard. After all, while it’s undeniably timeless, the Palm Beach look is having a moment right now. Liz Eicholz, co-founder of Weezie, tells me, “Palm Beach perfectly embodies the balance of classic elegance and playful charm that people are craving…

As any classic film fan can attest, 1954 Best Picture Oscar winner On The Waterfront is one gritty black-and-white potboiler. Heroic lead character and longshoreman Terry Malloy stands up to rackets boss Johnny Friendly, gets beaten bloody, and in the final reel leads his fellow longshoremen back into the brutal purgatory of the big city docks. The world Malloy and Friendly inhabited had no appeal for high-end denizens of New York City. So the much-coveted Manhattan neighborhoods were those far removed from the squalid waterfront. But 70 years on, that orientation has been altered. Today, sales figures offer all the…

What do you get when you combine the seclusion you feel looking over the turquoise waters of the Caribbean with the convenience of 2-day Amazon Prime delivery? A paradox, perhaps. But in the Bahamas, it’s the new reality. In this cluster of islands in the Atlantic Ocean, where tranquility and privacy are ubiquitous, a lifestyle rich in modern conveniences is increasingly drawing the world’s billionaires. Oceanfront mansions, superyachts and multi-million-dollar golf deals in tow. “There’s a perception that moving to an island is going to be complicated,” says Ryan Knowles, founder of MAISON Bahamas. “We have Starbucks. We have Nobu.”…

If you’re interested in real estate development, having experience can be helpful as you make decisions and execute projects. You’ll be able to draw on the past to mitigate risks and increase your chances of success for the next deals. While education can provide a foundation, spending time in the industry will help you to better work through the complexities of projects. Consider the following as you gain experience in real estate development and pursue your goals. The Learning Curve in Development Real estate development is a multifaceted discipline involving niches such as market analysis, financing, construction, and regulatory compliance.…

After the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, it will take years for housing there to right itself. Resiliency data shows shifts are starting now and that the impacts will not only create waves across the country but permanent patterns. When a place like Los Angeles is faced with rebuilding, there are new challenges that get tangled with the market’s old housing challenges. Stakeholders are faced with crippling bureaucracy, and higher than normal costs for products and labor, plus the remediation efforts on top of that. While reconstruction has its challenges, each climate event leaves lasting impressions on the housing market…

Luxury travel in 2025 is all about creating meaningful connections that extend far beyond the concept of a vacation. Case in point: Switzerland, where the country’s best hotels are responding to visitors who return year after year—sometimes for good. And as the demand for personalized, authentic travel experiences continues to rise, many Swiss mountain resorts are redefining what it means to journey with intent. These hotels will have plenty of demand in coming years, with Switzerland gaining in popularity among wealthy travelers and property investors. The tiny, safe, politically stable country is considered the world’s leading destination for luxury mountain…

We’ve been going state by state, analyzing and identifying the most expensive ZIP codes in each U.S. state. Right now, we’re interested in identifying the most expensive places in the Rocky Mountains. Recently, we covered the most expensive ZIP codes in Colorado, Montana, Utah, and Wyoming. Here, we’re analyzing and determining the most expensive ZIP codes in Idaho. Read on to find out the most expensive ZIP codes in Idaho in 2025, based on the latest data from Zillow’s home value index. The Most Expensive ZIP Codes in Idaho We made use on data from Zillow’s home value index, plus…

Inheriting a home in California can bring a big windfall. However, recent rule changes may make that inherited home more costly to own. Recently, my eldest client passed away at 106 years old. They left their loverly Los Angeles home, which they had owned for decades, to their heirs. Their property taxes will be jumping from around $5000 per year to over $30,000 per year. This whopping 600% increase in property taxes will definitely change the conversation about what the heirs choose to do with the home. On a happier note, the heir is still inheriting a multi-million dollar home.…