If you’re looking for the ultimate escape plan, Canada might just have the answer — and it’s floating in the Atlantic. A one-of-a-kind, 10-acre private island off the coast of Nova Scotia is on the market for $6.8 million USD (or $9.25 million CAD), offering a truly rare mix of security, luxury, and full self-sufficiency. And unlike most private islands, this one’s already been developed — no...

When this couple sold their business, retired and moved from Texas to Virginia to be closer to family, there was one thing they wished they could have brought with them: their kitchen.“They absolutely loved their kitchen in Texas,” interior designer Theresa Dorlini says. “They had completed...

Adding to or remodeling your house is one of the most exciting and creative processes you can go through. But with all that responsibility comes pressure to make informed decisions that will last. How can you make sure to get the right design for your lifestyle, stay within your budget...

As your business grows, so do its challenges. Stepping into management may become essential to steer the next phase of growth. But how do you shift from being on-site and immersed in the work to leading a team from behind a desk? Here, three building and design professionals on Houzz who have made...

A Random Walk Down REIT Street isadmin Jan. 31 2014 Allen Kenney publications@nareit.com Allen Kenney is the former editorial director for Nareit.  It would be difficult to find many individuals who have had a more profound influence on modern investing than American...

Student Housing REIT Campus Crest Moves Up a Grade isadmin Jan. 31 2014 Sarah Borchersen-Keto sborchersen-keto@nareit.com Image Sarah Borchersen-Keto is Nareit’s editorial director and writes extensively for Nareit’s website...

Demographics Drive Health Care REITs’ Stability isadmin Jan. 29 2014 Michele Lerner publications@nareit.com Michele Lerner is a freelance writer and regular contributor to REIT magazine. The health care property sector’s demonstrated resilience is expected to be in...

Know How isadmin Jan. 29 2014 With Martin “Hap” Stein, Jr. Chairman and CEO, Regency Centers Corporation (NYSE: REG) Why is now a good time for your company to be focusing on development? “We feel that with development, which is a core capability that Regency has, we can...

Retail Refined isadmin Jan. 29 2014 Sarah Borchersen-Keto sborchersen-keto@nareit.com Image Sarah Borchersen-Keto is Nareit’s editorial director and writes extensively for Nareit’s website and award-winning magazine, REIT:...

Mortgage applications rose for the first time in four weeks as interest rates continued their downward slide, offering some relief to borrowers amid signs of broader economic softening. According to new data released by the Mortgage Bankers Association, the group's Market Composite Index -- a benchmark measure of total mortgage application volume -- increased 3.1% on a seasonally adjusted basis in the week...