Ronald W. Burkle, the billionaire co-founder of the investment firm Yucaipa Companies, bought the ranch for a reported $22 million.
Tag: Real Estate and Housing (Residential)
Making a Home in the Swedish Hinterlands
For some hardy souls, living far outside Sweden’s city centers is where it’s at.
An Alpine Retreat in Patagonia
When summer comes to Europe or the Rockies, skiers head to San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina, a year-round outdoor adventure destination.
Helsinki Makes Sustainability a Guiding Principle for Development
Co-housing is on the rise, as is solar power and geothermal heat. In one neighborhood, trash is collected via pneumatic tubes.
The Sunset Strip Stirs Again
The legendary Los Angeles road, once a party paradise, is awakening afresh with a crop of new luxury developments.
Tourism Slump in Dublin Lays Bare Airbnb’s Damage to Rental Markets
After the pandemic hit, the number of longer-term listings jumped in the Irish capital. That brought some relief to a crunched market for renters, though it may not last.
In Prague, a House Without a Key
The villa’s artificial intelligence system manages everything from closing the windows when it rains to melting snow on the driveway.
Beijing Launches Another Demolition Drive, This Time in Its Bucolic Suburbs
The authorities have moved to demolish hundreds of homes in the hills near the Great Wall that were once a sign of China’s rising prosperity.
A ‘Smart District’ Takes Shape in the Netherlands
The goal is a sustainable community that uses technology to improve the quality of life for 4,500 residents.
Too Close for Comfort, and the Virus, in Russia’s Communal Apartments
Riding out a virus lockdown in an apartment shared with 20 or so other people is about as unpleasant as it would seem. Along with the virus, “a silent paranoia” spreads.