Also, while many foreigners build their own homes—the country's modern luxury stock is low and much of its prime beachfront is undeveloped—experts said it is unclear who ultimately owns the homes if a lease is broken or ends. Fiji's political …

My great-uncle Donald Hustad, who would go on to become the official crusade organist for the evangelist Billy Graham, grew up with my grandfather Wes in a small town called Boone, Iowa, at a home for indigents. They weren't orphans but their father …

15, 2014. Inside. "Everything is paid for, and that is a luxury in itself. … “It's a big difference in pay,” said Ms. Lynch, 20, who moved last summer from her parents' home in Boise, 30 miles farther east, to make her Oregon commute more bearable …

With more than a quarter million visitors and guests, many of whom are in the market for real estate, vacation homes or luxury homes, the local real estate community will be buzzing. Superb financing packages and low interest rates are still attracting …

The county board won $13,400 and title to the luxury condo overlooking the Guadalupe River. … Not bad for a fellow who was making $332,000 when he retired in 2012 — and who bought a $350,000 vacation home in the Gold Country while in office. We hear …

At luxury communities in Park City, Utah, a sleepover isn't going to cut it. Instead, house hunters can vacation there before deciding whether to buy a property. Resorts West, a company that manages high-end, ski-in/ski-out winter vacation–home …

Cob houses, earthships, rammed earth homes, whatever you call them, alternative houses are becoming more and more popular because they allow people to build their own homes to suit their lifestyle and living habits. In most cases, earthships or …

Paradores are luxury hotels managed by the Spanish government. They are usually located in historic buildings … Across the river in Triana is where you can purchase some beautiful azulejos (ceramic tiles) such as the ones that decorate the local bars …

Many, she says, are testing the waters, renting to get an idea of the area's lifestyle before making a commitment to buy a vacation or second home. Homes in Punta … The company also benefits from its international name recognition and luxury pedigree.