“This isn’t 2008!” It’s a common refrain from real estate gurus when talking about the fragility of California’s housing market. Well, housing and economic conditions today may not be exactly like 2008 – shorthand for the financial disaster that popped that decade’s real estate bubble, creating the

Patina Maldives, part of the Fari Islands in the Indian Ocean, is a modern retreat set across 10 kilometers of reef on the northern edge of North Male Atoll. Designed by Studio MK27, the resort features low buildings that merge with the tree line and open wide to the sea and sky. Studio MK27’s appro

Set on a steep Goan hillside, Timber Residence is anchored by bold cantilevers that project the living spaces into the surrounding canopy. Designed by Architecture Discipline, the 8,650 ft² house uses a linear pitched-roof form, with eleven glulam portal frames supporting its structure. The home res

Set into the steep slopes of Lefkada, Greece, the THYTA House by LASSA Architects demonstrates how contemporary forms can be embedded into rugged terrain. The residence is defined by sweeping, elliptical geometries that follow the mountain’s curvature, its volumes partly recessed into the hillside t

In Hungary’s UNESCO-protected Tokaj-Hegyalja wine region, the Sauska Tokaj Winery by BORD Architectural Studio presents two intersecting, lens-shaped volumes raised on steel columns. The curved forms contain a restaurant, bar, and terrace, designed to appear as if floating over the slopes of Padi Hi

Shrinking affordability isn’t just a California problem. That’s what you see from my trusty spreadsheet’s comparison of the California Association of Realtors’ affordability report for the second quarter of 2025 vs. the numbers from the same period in 2022. Yes, the required income to buy California

Scotchman’s View Farmhouse, designed by AD Houses and completed in 2024 on Victoria’s Bellarine Peninsula, reinterprets the classic farmhouse with a sleek, contemporary edge. The 516 m² residence, built on a 44-acre site, features a striking black facade crafted from Colourbond and Cambia Ash Timber

The Drop Pod, by Inspiral Architecture and Design Studios, explores modular housing through a compact prefabricated structure. Built in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, in 2025, the project tests how small-scale design can adapt to different sites and needs. Its Lombok version uses a mezzanine layout,

Finding forever friends can be a lot like dating—if not harder, since there are few platonic equivalents for “I think you’re a hottie; can I take you out sometime?” You’re looking for a person who just gets you, who makes you feel safe to be yourself. Someone you can laugh and dream and travel and e

Southern California real estate giant Irvine Company plans to raze two, 1980s-era office buildings to make room for hundreds of apartments and turn its University City office campus opposite a major mall into a mini neighborhood. The company announced last month that it will redo the western portion

Women’s sports are having a moment across the nation. Indiana Fever point guard Caitlin Clark and Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese are dominating the WNBA, the US women’s Olympic gymnastics team earned 10 medals at last year’s Paris Games, and American swimmer Katie Ledecky continues to smash records

I’m on all fours in a dark room, throat tight, body heaving, panting like an animal. My hair sticks to my sweat-soaked face, covering my eyes. All around me, like a scene from some ancient pagan ritual, women howl, curse, bawl, their bodies shaking in feral agitation. This is RAGEher, and we’re only

It’s been a while since we covered a tiny home, and the Honey Bee is worth the attention. Built by Backcountry Tiny Homes, this 26-foot-long, 8.5-foot-wide house on wheels makes every inch count. With a height of 10 feet 5 inches, it offers two loft bedrooms, one with standing space, and a main-floo

Penrith Peaks, designed by Condon Scott Architects, is a striking holiday home in Wānaka, New Zealand, crafted for a North Island couple with plans to eventually make it their permanent residence. Its design responds to strict site setbacks and historic planning rules, with a west-facing living room

By ALEX VEIGA, AP Business Writer MCLEAN, Va. (AP) — The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell this week to its lowest level in nearly 10 months, giving prospective homebuyers a sorely needed boost in purchasing power that could help inject life into a stagnant housing market. Related Article

Perhaps the best news for California’s ailing housing market is that mortgage problems remain below historical norms. That’s what my trusty spreadsheet review found in bill-payment data for consumers from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The research is based on a sample of individuals with cre

Pierattelli Architetture restored Villa il Gioiello, a 700 m² historic residence on the hills near Florence, blending preserved architectural elements with modern functions. The five-level home retains original features such as vaulted ceilings, teak parquet floors, arches, and exposed wooden beams,

In Kleinmachnow, near Berlin, Lars Triesch commissioned the only home designed by Ray Kappe outside the United States. The low, horizontal structure features expansive glass walls, layered volumes, and custom-milled redwood siding shipped from California. Prefabricated components and advanced slim i

This renovated 1720 brick and stone farmhouse in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, blends historic charm with modern farmhouse style. Originally a modest two-room structure with fieldstone walls and corner fireplaces, it expanded over centuries, including a 1750s stone addition and a 1970s brick veneer

In Merate, m2atelier has reimagined a private residence within one of Mario Botta’s distinctive buildings, shaping a home that pairs strong architectural geometry with a softer, more livable interior. The design works with Botta’s monumental forms, introducing glass-wrapped dining spaces, open livin