Housing and Home Ownership This Decade

These days, it’s all too common to hear discussion about the housing crisis. The rising rent, the sky-high house prices, the decline in home ownership—they’re all symptoms of a growing dynamic. From the mid-2000s, right around the time of the subprime mortgage crisis, several shifts have conspired to make cities increasingly unaffordable. First, many cities…

Zooming in on the homes of celebrities

The exquisite homes and the luxurious lifestyles of many famous Hollywood celebrities and NBA stars often leads to admiration and mindless gawking from many readers and followers, including myself. The beauty and delicacy of every aspect that surrounds their house to the smallest details within their home triggers fascination and a slight tinge of envy.…