Selling a home requires you to pay attention to how a property appears to buyers. Improving curb appeal, keeping the home tidy and making it look fresh and modern can attract more potential buyers and may result in a quick and easy home sale. There are several tasks homeowners may undertake to prepare their homes for… Continue Reading
Nakai House in Utah Features Wall of Shelves with Bedroom Niche
Designed by DesignBuildBLUFF, a non-profit organization, with a team of 8 University of Colorado students that had little to no construction experience, the Nakai House was built over the course of 80 days on a budget of $25,000. The home was built for a Navajo woman who is an avid collector of books, memorabilia, mementos,… Continue Reading
For Sale: Homes Designed by Famous Architects
Most homes start with a vision — a picture of how the space will function and the mood it will evoke. To see how famous architects have left their mark on homes across the country, we’ve gathered a few standouts currently on the market. From Frank Lloyd Wright to Frank Gehry, the architects behind these… Continue Reading
5 Ways to Warm Up an Older House
Older homes certainly have their charm, but they’re not usually the most energy efficient or the easiest to keep warm. About one-third of our nation’s energy consumption comes from the residential sector, and about 70 percent of this can be attributed to homes built before 1983, according to a study by ConSol, a building and… Continue Reading
How To Get Your Home In The Movies (or TV)
“Claire Danes was in my house!” Charlotte, NC homeowner Laura Walker doesn’t know the Emmy-winning actress personally, but this past summer, Danes — or rather her “Homeland” character, CIA officer Carrie Mathison — was indeed in Walker’s house. The hit Showtime series is largely set in and around Washington, DC, but in reality, the majority of the show… Continue Reading
Home Improvement Costs in the US – Infographic
Found this great infographic at Fixr.com that shows what home improvement projects and rooms that home owners are undertaking in the US today. As a home owner who’s undertaking some home improvement projects this spring I found it particularly interesting that bathroom remodels almost beats out kitchen remodels as the most expensive interior improvement projects. Take a… Continue Reading
Property Taxes and Its Impact on How Much Home You Can Buy
Before my boyfriend and I took the “leap” and jumped right into searching for our first home to buy, I was impervious to the joys of property taxes and its huge impact on the amount of home you can buy. From my initial conversation with my mortgage advisor, I learned that upward shifts in the purchase… Continue Reading
Rihanna Could Be Your Landlord
Dropping $65,000 per month for rent seems like quite a lot, but it’s actually a discount on this modern Pacific Palisades residence. According to the listing, the rent jumps up to $100,000 a month in January. Why the high price? Not only does the house measure 9,595 square feet, but it’s owned by Rihanna. The singer… Continue Reading
Unfinished Business: Unbuilt Miami House Asks $40 Million
An Indian Creek Village, Fla., home soon to begin construction by a speculative developer has listed for $40 million. The 20,304-square-foot home on 1.4 acres is slated to begin construction in January and be completed in 2015, says Oren Alexander, the exclusive listing broker with the Alexander Team at Douglas Elliman and a son of… Continue Reading
Houses for the Price of a Car
Across the U.S., homes are sporting price tags that you could easily spot on a new Range Rover. While this may be comforting for Kim Kardashian, who just dropped $150,000 on a new ride, this is quite a lot for the average American. On the other end of the spectrum, however, hundreds of thousands of homes are hitting the… Continue Reading