That is because real estate developers, private players in particular, have essentially targeted high–end and upper-mid housing segments owing to the higher returns from such projects. Further, high land costs, archaic building bylaws, stringent …

"San Francisco is a key market that fits directly into MetLife's strategy to expand our investment in the top markets in the United States," said Robert Merck, global head of real estate for MetLife. "We already have a successful relationship with UDR …

“Gold and silver have gotten decimated. Those are among the two most disappointed of alternative investments that are probably the most widely owned alternative investments,” Sica says, predicting that the metals will have a hard time gaining any …

Shopping strategy: Jewelry stores, arts and craft stores, high-end department stores, local gift boutiques, home decor stores and big box stores will likely have the gifts you want. Examples: Sterling silver keepsakes, personalized shadow box for …

Consignments are now being accepted for Rago's March 2014 sale of estate property; April 2014 jewelry; December 2014 jewelry; spring sales of 20th/21st C. design and fine art: 609.397.9374 or [email protected]. TO THE EDITOR. High resolution …

Southeast Michigan-made art, fine crafts, gifts, jewelry, holiday greens and more drew a large crowd, which pleased the event's organizers and their vendors. Approximately 275-300 people came out to the event, according to Marlene Dusbiber, a …

The shop line-up shows off Reinertson's elegantly rustic line of bags for Shelter, as well as fine ceramics, jewelry, apothecary, apparel, artwork and letterpress (and in a nod to the season, mulled cider and other treats). Hearth Holiday Pop-Up Shop …

The artist cooperative, which features 31 artists selling everything from jewelry to ceramics and more, will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. It will also be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 24, 10 a …

NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 09: Actress Blake Lively attends the celebration of CHANEL FINE JEWELRY'S 80th anniversary of the 'Bijoux De Diamants' collection created by Gabrielle Chanel on October 9, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew H.