The new Forbes ranking of the wealthiest individuals declared Abigail Johnson, CEO of Fidelity Investments, as the wealthiest individual in Massachusetts with a net worth of $14.7 billion. 

In designing homes, there is a need for flexibility to make it financially plausible for millennials to afford ownership. That means a lower price point and space to rent out while the millennial buyer builds equity. One solution is the “responsive home” built in Henderson Nevada as a collaboration between TRI Pointe Group’s Pardee Homes and Hanley Wood’s Builder Magazine.

One of the greatest real estate speculations this season has been the question of where Jeff Immelt, the CEO of General Electric, will move when the organization moves to Boston this late spring.

Well, according to public records, Immelt and his S.O., Andrea, are under contract to buy a 3,565 sq. ft. triplex home at 36 Commonwealth Ave., a 4 room property found a short distance from the Boston Public Garden. 

This newly built modern oceanfront estate is located at 3700 Ocean Drive in Vero Beach, FL and boasts 200 feet of water frontage. It features a main house and guest house boasting approximately 18,000 sq. ft. of living space with 8 bedrooms and 8 full and 4 half bathrooms.

The main house features a 2-story foyer with floating glass and wood staircase, 5 bedroom suites, 2-story great room, 2-story dining room, gourmet kitchen, 2^nd catering kitchen, informal dining room, family room, media room, hair salon, gym, 3-car garage and more. Outdoor features include a loggia with fireplace and barbecue, 80 ft. infinity edge swimming pool and a koi pond. The guest house features 3 bedroom suites, living/dining room and a kitchen. Outdoor features include a swimming pool and firepit.

One of the most exquisite estate offerings in the United States, covering a 2.5 acre promontory. Surrounded by 360 degree views that sweep from downtown to the canyons, the 7 bedroom, 10 bath Villa embraces 18,000 sq. ft. of palatial living space with grand scale. Built with the finest materials, this stately mansion features the most opulent dining and living rooms. Designer details include gold leaf crown moldings, hand woven carpets and European details. The private grounds showcase the sunny swimmers pool, dining and viewing pavilions perfect for entertaining and enjoying the city view below. 

Stunning estate property with more speciality details than can possibly be described. Located in the prestigious Tuxedo Park neighborhood of Buckhead. This home is spread over 4 floors and has incredible living features including an elevator, 4 car garage, private back yard with gorgeous pool and covered loggia, high ceilings, state of the art kitchen and baths, gorgeous lighting and drapes, 4000 bottle wine cellar, theater room, full gym and billiard room.

Contemporary Italian villa on a 1.45 acre lot. The residence features 6 bedrooms each with an en-suite bathrooms. The interior has exceptional finishes including Italian marbles, solid walnut flooring, antique Italian brick ceilings and custom-made mahogany doors and windows. The house is equipped with a temperature controlled wine cellar, fitness center, game room, screening room, bar, elevator, infinity edge pool with spa and an outdoor grill. 

A resort-like destination with noteworthy history of who’s who and celebrity ownership. Overlooking Waikiki, urban Honolulu and turquoise Pacific Ocean waters, this noble 6 bedroom, 5 bath, commanding estate with 1,144 sq.ft. guest house claims the title as one of the most private estates on Oahu. On 2 lots totaling 1.99 acres featuring a separate pool & guest house, separate exercise studio, tennis court, large landscaped yard with vast outdoor living and recreational spaces, Infinity-edge pool and hot tub, this tropical resort-like retreat is in a class of its own.

This residence is a truly dramatic customized masterpiece blending traditional Mexican architecture with contemporary touches and spectacular views of the Sea of Cortez. This unique vantage point is captured by the spacious outdoor terraces, large infinity edge pool, large outdoor Palapa and expansive vanishing glass walls throughout the home. 

This 17,306 sq .ft. Tuscan residence is perfectly positioned on 3.32 acres of land. The unsurpassed attention to detail, materials, and craftsmanship is evident immediately upon entering the gates. Comfortable living areas are carefully positioned within home while multiple verandas overlook the lawns, tennis court, and a diving pool equipped with spa and slide. 

The most compelling private residence to ever be offered to market in the history of Atlanta. Situated on 17 private and pristine park-like acres with substantial Chattahoochee River frontage. Unrivaled amenity package, including resort-style infinity-edge swimming pool, lighted tennis court, fully equipped gym, spa, theater, hobby house, underground ballroom with catering kitchen, formal and informal gardens, entire estate generator, guard house, caretakers suite and Presidential-level security system.

If you are a college student looking for off-campus housing for the coming semester and are planning to live within a 1 mile radius from your school, brace yourself!

RadPad, a startup specializing in apartment searches, compiled a list of?50 universities that have the most expensive off-campus apartments.?Boston area schools took up a full fifth of the chart. The rankings are based on the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment within 1 mile from the campus.

While trends come and go, hopefully the zero-energy mindset is here to stay. A zero-energy home is a space that relies on exceptional energy conservation and on-site renewable energy to meet heating, cooling and energy needs. As the movement continues to gain traction around the country, here is a closer look at what it really means to own a “zero-energy home”.