Lifestyle in desirable markets throughout North America.
Colorado’s mountain homes have long attracted buyers looking for a place to ski, hike, bike, and unplug. But for many owners, those homes are no longer reserved for a few weekends each season. Longer stays, flexible work schedules, and a growing preference for lifestyle-driven second homes are changing how these properties are used and, in turn, how they are designed.
This year, Madison’s housing story is defined by a clear divide: the rental market is loosening, while the ownership side remains exceptionally tight. According to the City of Madison’s 2025 Housing Snapshot, At the same time, the owner-occupied vacancy rate remained just 0.6%, below the national average of 1.1%. Together, those figures point to a city where renters are gaining a bit more room to choose, while buyers are still competing in a market where ownership opportunities remain extremely limited.
Hampton Roads moves to its own spring rhythm. Across Hampton Roads, buyers tend to balance a familiar set of priorities: more space, school considerations, commute patterns, and for many households, the appeal—and responsibility—of living near the water. Heading into spring, the most revealing signal is not a sudden jump in activity, but a steady rise in homes moving into pending status. According to REIN’s January 2026 market summary, , while the median sale price rose 4.46% from a year earlier to $355,170. Pending sales often show where the market is headed because they capture buyer commitment before it appears in the closing data.
In February, the Kentucky Distillers’ Association said , a sign that the trail is extending into smaller communities and newer parts of the state, broadening the map far beyond its traditional core.
The Masters Tournament is scheduled for April 6–12, with competition rounds running Thursday through Sunday, April 9–12, at Augusta National Golf Club. The tournament begins with practice rounds on Monday and Tuesday, the Par 3 Contest on Wednesday, and then four days of tournament play.
The RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing is scheduled for April 13–19 at Harbour Town Golf Links in Sea Pines Resort on Hilton Head Island. The week is a spring fixture on the PGA TOUR calendar.
The Texas Children’s Houston Open is scheduled for March 26–29 at Memorial Park Golf Course, bringing tournament golf back to a setting that feels distinctly Houston: a major event staged on a public course in the middle of the city.
The San Francisco Art Fair is a standout event on the city’s spring calendar, set for April 16–19 at Fort Mason’s Festival Pavilion. The weekend opens Thursday with preview events and an opening-night window, then shifts into public days Friday through Sunday. Some visitors treat it like an hour-long circuit before dinner; others settle in for an unhurried afternoon, letting the range of work reveal itself over a couple of passes. The waterfront Festival Pavilion has enough space to keep the energy moving, but it still feels contained—you’re never far from the next surprise, the next conversation, or the booth you want to revisit once you’ve seen the full room.
Across the Okanagan and into Kamloops, this quintet captures a distinctly destination-minded approach to luxury—homes shaped by golf course greens, lakefront horizons, and estate-view vantage points. From Predator Ridge’s Falcon Point to an exclusive gated enclave above Kalamalka Lake, indoor-outdoor living is central, with multi-level access, terraces, and bold glazing that frames the landscape. A certified organic acreage minutes from Vernon and an expansive Glenmohr Estates residence underscore the set’s range, united by refined craftsmanship and a resort-caliber sense of retreat.
Along British Columbia’s shoreline towns, city beaches, and lake country, this quintet reflects a distinctly West Coast rhythm shaped by water, views, and easy access to the outdoors. A Sidney penthouse sits moments from the waterfront walkway and downtown, while Vancouver living near Locarno and Spanish Banks underscores everyday walkability. Farther afield, a Canim Lake resort spans twenty-five acres of shoreline, and Lions Bay frames Howe Sound from a reimagined home with a rooftop deck. In North Saanich, a near-new rancher completes the collection with parks and beaches close by.
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