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The article discusses U.S. luxury real-estate developments that offer access to nature preserves during the early 21st century. It discusses the San Clemente, California, development Sea Summit, the Georgia development Serenbe, and homes near Spring Island, South Carolina. The article presents comments from Atlanta, Georgia, photographer and Serenbe home owner Rob Brinson.

The article discusses Los Angeles, California, luxury homes on the real estate market as of early October 2015 that were once home to several significant actors and actresses including Bert Lahr, Betty Grable, and Don Johnson. The article also discusses privacy desired by actors, the challenges of selling homes owned by movie stars, and the impact of the sale price of homes previously owned by actors. The article presents comments from Los Angeles real estate agent Edward Fitz.

The article discusses the architectural design of luxury ranch houses in the early 21st century. It profiles the Scottsdale, Arizona, home of small business owner Amy Ross and her husband, Matt Ross, the Glen Ellen, California, home of videogame executive Greg Ballard, and the Amagansett, New York, home of architect Kevin O'Sullivan.

The article discusses luxury homeowners who display unique exterior paint colors and designs on their homes. It discusses the exterior painting and designs of the Santa Clara, California, home of product manager Hosam Haggag and his family, the San Antonio home of radiation oncologist Bryan Lin and and internist Gabriela Brzankalski, and the architectural concept of Midcentury Modern design. The article also discusses complaints about the color scheme of Haggag's house.

The article discusses the fates of mansions owned by white-collar criminals including former communications company Worldcom chief financial officer Scott Sullivan's Boca Raton, Florida, mansion, a British Columbia property owned by former Worldcom chief executive Bernard Ebbers, and a New York City duplex apartment owned by former corporation Tyco chief executive officer (CEO) L. Dennis Kozlowski.

The article discusses the luxury real estate market, focusing on demand for upscale properties with guest houses suitable for aging family. Topics include a discussion the particular interest of Asian buyers in such features; the effect of accessory-dwelling units on home value; and changes to zoning laws making it easier to add apartments or new buildings to homes.

The article discusses real-estate coaches. Services coaches can provide real-estate agents include motivational talks and assistance with technology. Coaching firms Tom Ferry-Your Coach and Buffini & Company report having over 1,800 clients and 10,500 clients, respectively. Real-estate agent Jane Fairweather credits coach Ken Goodfellow with substantially improving her business practices.

The article discusses the intersection of food culture and residential real estate in the U.S. The Healdsburg, California home of chefs Bruce Aidells and Nancy Oakes includes a 1,000-square-foot commercial-quality kitchen. Property developer Related Urban is planning a mixed-use project in New York City that will feature several restaurants. Developer Brookfield Residential is building 100 condominiums next to the Packing House food market in Anaheim, California. INSET: Places With Good Taste: A Sampling of Neighborhoods Where....

The article discusses luxurious, so-called off-the-grid homes that provide their own utilities such as electricity and water. Derek Ferguson spent $3.5 million designing and building a home in Costa Rica with solar panels, well water, and no neighbors in sight. Susan and Ken Crawford had to spend $550,000 on an access road to their self-sufficient home in New Mexico.

The article discusses people who buy second or vacation homes in their childhood home towns. Real-estate broker Christina Clemans in Cape May, New Jersey says about 30% of her clients fit into that category. Information is presented about the homes purchased by Wanda McDaniel and Al Ruddy in Macon, Missouri, and John and Helen Pauly Shiely in Prescott, Wisconsin.

The article discusses the appeal to retirees in the U.S. of college towns and describes the experiences of several retired couples. John and Nancy James were drawn to Austin, Texas by great restaurants, interesting music, and the cultural stimulation of the University of Texas. In Portland, Oregon, home to Reed College and Lewis & Clark College, Patricia Cliff and Karl von Frieling enjoy the progressive politics and a vibrant lecture circuit. INSET: College Town Perks for Seniors.

The article discusses the market for pied-à-terre apartments intended for part-time occupancy in three major cities. Alexander Kraft of Sotheby's International Realty estimates that apartments for sale in Paris, France are selling for up to 20% below asking price in the fall of 2013. Information on prices and inventory is presented for New York City and London, England as well. INSET: Big City Getaways.