🏠 'Selling Cabo' rumors & apocalypse bunkers

In order to make a dent in climate change, you're going to have to move to a big city.

Data from The New York Times has revealed that neighborhoods in metro areas are less responsible for planet-warming greenhouse gases than houses in more suburban, rural areas. Why? Because as homes get bigger and commute times get longer, average emissions rise.

Location isn't all that matters — net worth plays a role, too. Higher-income households have more *stuff* (like cars, furnishings, and electronics) and travel more often. Celebs like Elon Musk, Drake, and Kylie Jenner are among the few getting called out for their excessive private jet travel.

SPILLING THE (REAL)TEA

Is Selling Cabo on its way to Netflix? Jason Oppenheim told Architectural Digest that while there are no current plans for a spinoff show in Mexico, The Oppenheim Group is expanding to a stunning new office in Cabo San Lucas.

He's a 10... but he lives with his parents. Nearly half of U.S. young adults are living at home, which Morgan Stanley analysts told Insider frees up more disposable income that's fueling a luxury boom.

You didn't have to ace geometry to get on board with this trend. The 19th-century octagonal house is back. Would you live in one of these eight-sided homes?

Office job? How about work-from-home-in-my-pajamas job? Less than 50% of office buildings are occupied today, compared to 95% during pre-pandemic days.

Airbnb released a six-year update on their fight against discrimination. The platform is making a continued effort to make Airbnb more open and inclusive. Check out the update.

WINTER WONDERLANDS

These are the 10 best small towns to visit for Christmas, according to HGTV — and they really do look scenes plucked right out of a Hallmark movie.

1. Middleburg, Virginia 2. Park City, Utah3. Skaneateles, New York4. Solvang, California5. Frederick, Maryland6. Virginia City, Nevada7. Kennebunkport, Maine8. Breckenridge, Colorado9. Dahlonega, Georgia10. Leavenworth, Washington

WHAT'S BREWING

📚 What we're reading: “Barbie Dreamhouse: An Architectural Survey.” Not only will this book look cute on your coffee table, but it will also take you on a journey through the six-decade history of Barbie's Dreamhouse.

🎧 What we're listening to: This episode of Real Estate Rookie that dives into how to get more short-term rental bookings with fewer fees in the New Year.

👀 What we're watching: Remember Avatar? That movie from 2009. Well, after more than a decade of waiting, Avatar 2 is finally playing on the big screen.

🛒 What we're adding to our shopping cart: Need one last gift for the trickiest person on your list to shop for? You can't go wrong with this Skylight digital picture frame.

APOCALYPTIC ABODES

Forget Rolls-Royce and Chanel, the new status symbol is underground bunkers. The ultra-wealthy are investing in subterranean sanctuaries — just in case, you know, the world ends.

Oppidum is a leader in the space, designing blast-protected hideouts with military-grade protection equipment, power and water supplies, structural reinforcement, air filtration, energy and diesel generators, emergency exits, and decontamination rooms. Beyond the *necessities*, they also have amenities like spas, indoor gardens, art galleries, wine cellars, garages, movie theaters, meeting rooms, gyms, and beyond.

SUPERHOST STATUS

Airbnb's top new hosts of 2022 are in — and 64% are women! 💪

Here are a few favorites:

Rebecca's Castle Loft in Minnesota

Jennifer's New Mexico Home

Gabrielle's Tiny Lodge in Washington

Allison's Virginia Home

Virginia's Sun House in Georgia

Check out the full report here.