Property Crush
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Look Inside: A Mid-Century Modern Escape in New Mexico for $787,500
This stylish mid-century modern house is located in the hills overlooking Santa Fe, New Mexico. 912 Stagecoach Road Located in Santa Fe, New Mexico $787,500 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms With a design that mixes earthy and industrial materials with a sizable helping of airy desert hills light, this zen pad would be at home on the most fashionable design Instagram feed. High wood ceilings give rooms a natural touch.
Apr 22, 2019
Before & After: A Cozy Double A-Frame on the Market for $950K
This Tahoe City home manages to marry cozy with Mid-century Scandinavian vibes. 135 Lakewood Lane Located in Tahoe City, California $950,000 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms What exactly is a modified A-frame anyway? This Tahoe City home offers just that: A rare home with not one, but two A-frame cabins that are built back-to-back. It’s, in a word, stunning. Built in 1966, the property was owned by the family who built it, until the current owners made the purchase in January last year.
Apr 15, 2019
Look Inside: A ‘Two-For-One’ Texas Condo for $545K
A Southwest chic condo comes with two kitchens! 1115 South Alamo Street #2105 Located in San Antonio, Texas $545,000 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms This centrally located San Antonio condo features a rare combination of two units—because everything is bigger in Texas, of course. The super-open floor plan is a mix of modern, historic, and Southwest chic that actually works.
Apr 8, 2019
Look Inside: A Vintage Florida Beach Cottage with all the Updates for $878K
This retro beach cottage is just blocks from the beach and has charm for days. BYO cruiser bike. – 421 Pine Avenue – Located in Anna Maria, Florida – $878,000 -3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom We’ve found the ultimate Florida beach home on Anna Maria Island. Seriously, if we were to conjure up an image of the dreamiest Florida beach cottage, this would be it. There’s character for days—no cookie-cutter McMansion here.
Apr 1, 2019
Look Inside: A Marvelous, Mid-Century, Midwestern Home for $624K
This architect-designed home will have you wanting to book a flight to Illinois and buy property ASAP. 613 Hunter Road Located in Wilmette, Illinois $624,000 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms Dream of living in a mid-century modern home? (Yeah, us too.) Designed by renowned architect Edward Humrich, this MCM Prairie-style house has all the classic features with just the right amount of updates.
Mar 25, 2019
Look Inside: This $800K California Cottage Comes with a Dreamy Writer’s Studio
This historic bungalow is filled with designer touches.
Mar 18, 2019
Look Inside: A $2M Laguna Beach Cottage with Ocean Views and Gardens Galore
Glorious gardens and dreamy ocean views combine to create a scenic sanctuary in Laguna Beach. 805 La Mirada St Located in Laguna Beach, California $1,998,000 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 1 partial bath It’s tough to narrow down our favorite part of this Laguna Beach home that proves cottages can be both charming and contemporary. Keeping watch over the Pacific Ocean, the panoramic beach views are an obvious contender.
Mar 11, 2019
Look Inside: A $350K Florida Townhouse with an Insta-Worthy Kitchen
This sunny Florida property surprises with details like a fireplace and farmhouse kitchen (that was featured on Kitchn!) 1117 Pinellas Bayway S #403 Located in Tierra Verde, Florida $350,000 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms This may look like your average sweet and sunny Florida condo from the outside, but the inside is a true surprise.
Mar 4, 2019
Look Inside: A $619K Vintage Colonial That Perfectly Blends Whimsy & Americana
Photos courtesy Jennifer Procopio A historic home with all the modern updates. 2 Murray Street Located in Norwalk, Connecticut $619,000 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms This home makes a serious first impression—both inside and out. The punchy red exterior of this vintage colonial is offset by the modern entrance. Here, you open the front door to an entry with a raised panel staircase and spacious coat closet—all wrapped with statement-making geometric wallpaper.
Feb 25, 2019
Look Inside: A $895K Craftsman Bungalow with More Built-Ins Than We Can Count
From built-ins to a fireplace, this home is chock-full of charm. 315 Hemphill Place Located in Oakland, California $895,000 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom Located on Hemphill Place—with views of Mount Tamalpais—this charming Craftsman bungalow is filled with drop-dead gorgeous architectural detailing. The front door opens to a large living space, all created with custom woodwork and framed by bay windows, built-in cabinetry, and a fireplace.
Feb 18, 2019
Look Inside: A Chic $1 Million Beach House on the Greek Islands
This beach house on an island in Greece is like living a year-round vacation. Located in Chania, Greece $1,000,000 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms Owning this home would be like living inside of your screensaver. Named “Powder Blue,” this property is part of a complex called the Divine Villas, which happens to be a very appropriate name. First things first: The outdoor space. This sleek and modern home is perched upon the waters and offers pinch-me views of the sea.
Feb 11, 2019
Look Inside: A $1 Million Contemporary Home in Houston That’s Bigger Than It Looks
This three-story house can easily be a party pad or family estate. 6504 Rodrigo Street, Unit A Located in Houston, Texas $999,900 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms You know what they say: Everything is bigger in Texas. And it certainly feels that way with this Camp Logan home. Built by On Point Custom Homes, a prominent Texas architecture firm, this contemporary property has a first-floor space that’s dedicated to living and dining.
Feb 4, 2019
Look Inside: A Renovated French Summer Château for $454K
This chic French château is straight out of French Vogue. 46800, Montcuq En Quercy Blanc Located in Southwest France €399,000 euro (~$454,000) Three bedrooms, two bathrooms How chic does it sound to invite all your friends to summer at your country home in the South of France? This 19th-century home in Montcuq has been completely renovated with modern interiors that look straight out of French Vogue.
Jan 28, 2019
Look Inside: A Funky and Historic Home in East Austin for $740K
This house can be considered vintage and modern all at the same time. 1915 East 10th Street Located in Austin, Texas $740,000 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms This house might look simplistic from the outside—with a sleek white exterior and pretty yellow porch swing—but the inside has a whole lot going on. The East Austin home was first built in 1900, and still features the original structure, long-leaf pine wood flooring, and wood-beamed ceilings.
Jan 21, 2019
Look Inside: A $647K New Mexico Home on 60 Acres of Organic Land
Want to live in a town with a population of just six people? Now’s your chance. 548 State Highway 161 Located in Buena Vista, New Mexico $647,000 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms Anyone else daydream about ditching the city life and moving to an adobe house in New Mexico? This property had us at “a town of population six.” Plus, it’s gorgeous. Located in a small village with tight-knit neighbors and a maintained Mission Church, this home sits on about 60 acres of land.
Jan 14, 2019
Look Inside: This $1.2M Northern California Condo Is an Aesthete’s Dream
A Modernist masterpiece in Northern California with views for days. 6128 Sea Walk Drive, Unit 10 Located in Sea Ranch, CA $1,200,000 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms For starters, this insanely cool condo comes packed with significant design history. Built in 1965 and designed by MLTW to preserve sea views, the building is part of the iconic Sea Ranch community, a masterpiece of Modernist architecture. Though the exterior is breathtaking, the inside is well-designed, too.
Jan 7, 2019
Look Inside: This 600 Sq. Ft. Hamptons Home Is Pure Scandi Magic
This Sag Harbor stunner is the pied-à-terre of your dreams. 61 Madison Street Located in Sag Harbor, New York $1,495,000 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom This Hamptons home is like a magic trick. It was built in 1927, but looks completely modern. It’s 660 square feet of space, but feels spacious. Perhaps that’s what JANGEORGe Interior Design had in mind during renovation. Here, a bright and light living space flows into a dining room, and then onto the kitchen.
Dec 24, 2018
A $879K California Canyon House with Instagram-Worthy Views
This home has not one, but two decks to soak in the sun. 4312 Falcon Street Located in San Diego, California $879,000 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Step into this two-story Mission Hills home and you’ll immediately think “light” and “bright.” The entry level boasts an open-concept space with a big vaulted, beamed ceiling that makes the room feel huge. That, and the floor-to-ceiling window/sliding door that opens onto a gorgeous deck.
Dec 17, 2018
Look Inside: $370K Savannah Home Perfectly Mixes New and Old
This Southern belle of a home isn’t just a charmer on the outside; there are surprising features to delight in throughout. 1206 E Duffy St Located in Savannah, Georgia $369,900 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms From the outside, this Savannah home exudes Southern charm with its pretty pastel blue exterior, white trim, and a sprawling wraparound porch that’s eager to play the consummate host for lazy Sunday afternoons involving rocking chairs and lemonade sipping.
Dec 10, 2018
Snap Up a Condo in an Iconic Seattle Architect’s Building for $649K
Opulent and modern mix well in this art-deco condominium in Seattle’s First Hill neighborhood. 1017 Minor Ave. Apt. 802 Located in Seattle, Washington $649,000 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom A 1928 issue of Pacific Builder and Engineer referred to Seattle architect Earl W. Morrison as one of the area’s best known architects, complimenting him for going to great lengths to consistently produce artistic designs. Now, buyers have a chance to snap up a condo in one of his iconic buildings.
Dec 3, 2018
This Funky $650K Indianapolis Apartment Used to Be a Church
This historic condo marries old-school charm with modern everything. 501 Fletcher Ave, Apt B Located in Indianapolis, Indiana $650,000 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms This is the kind of apartment that has everyone looking at Indianapolis real estate. For starters, it’s huge. And historic. Built in 1897, this former church is now a downtown condo that marries old with new, and does it seamlessly. The open floor plan boasts soaring ceilings, large stained glass windows, and wood beams.
Nov 26, 2018
We’ve Featured This Eclectic Portland House—and Now You Can Own It for $670K
A remodeled house with loads of space and charm. 6548 SE Ash Street Located in Portland, Oregon $670,000 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms Well, for starters, we featured this three-bedroom home in a House Tour this past May! One of the “besties” got married, so the home is now on the market. This large Mt. Tabor home has loads of space and feels like a hip retreat the minute you walk in the door.
Nov 19, 2018
This 5,122-Square-Foot Minnesota Beauty Can Be Your Forever Home for Under $700K
This home has loads of bedrooms—and two kitchens! 3060 Wild Flower Trail Located in Medina, Minnesota $684,900 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms Originally built as a model home in 2016, the current owners took a tour and knew they’d found their forever home. But sadly, work brought on relocation and they’re selling—though not before the couple made a ton of custom upgrades.
Nov 12, 2018
Look Inside: A 1928 “Tiny” House in San Jose Asks $798K
This California casa is small in size but big on charm. 759 N 19th Street Located in San Jose, California $798,000 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom Pinch yourself. If you thought a tiny home couldn’t be more charming, then think again. This Spanish bungalow in the Northside neighborhood of San Jose is petite perfection. Built in 1928, the 759-square-foot property manages to marry original charm with modern updates.
Nov 5, 2018
$995K “Tiny” House Packs a Lot of Luxury into 800 Square Feet
A small space (for California) with so much charm, and every possible amenity. 3136 Serra Avenue Located in Carmel, California $995,000 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom If you were to look up the definition of “charming,” there’s a good chance you’d find a listing for this home. The one-bedroom, one-bath “small house” (as they call it) comprises just 800 square feet of space, but feels a whole lot bigger.
Oct 29, 2018
Before & After: A $3.65M Brownstone Reno in Iconic Chelsea
This beautiful Chelsea townhome comes with two wood-burning fireplaces and a charming courtyard. 471 West 22nd Street, Unit B Located in Manhattan, New York $3,650,000 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms First, let’s talk about the exterior of this property: a classic brownstone on a tree-lined block in West Chelsea. It’s what New York City stoop dreams are made of. And the inside, created by two contiguous landmark townhouses, is even more specular.
Oct 22, 2018
This $2M Loft in Brooklyn Is a Master Class in Color
This interior re-designed Prospect Heights loft has been featured in all the fancy glossies. 364 Saint Marks Ave. #3D Located in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn $1,999,000 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom Designed and styled by owner Olga Naiman and her firm Aparat Interior Design, this loft has been featured in loads of notable pubs, including Vogue. The apartment is impressive from the moment you enter.
Oct 15, 2018
This Decadent $2.85M Beach House Comes Fully Furnished(!)
This home in Alys Beach, Florida looks like it’s straight out of a magazine spread. It comes tricked out with the best of everything—even all the furniture. 71 Nonesuch Way, U1 Located in Alys Beach, Florida $2,850,000 4 bedrooms (plus bonus), 4.5 bathrooms Dreaming of a beach house that feels like you’ve jumped into your screensaver?
Oct 8, 2018
This $1,275,000 New York Apartment Is So French Bohemian Chic
This spacious two-bedroom ticks all the boxes and has a surprise living room feature. 152 E. 94th Street, #2J Located in New York, NY $1,275,000 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms This is your chance to live in Manhattan’s most classic neighborhood: The Upper East Side. Or more specifically, Carnegie Hill. If you’re the Charlotte of your group or eschew hipster for chic—this tree-lined block will be your ideal ‘hood. The “classic five” (how much do you love that term?
Oct 1, 2018
An $888K Shaker-Style Home with Stellar Views of the Sea
This charming New England home is a classic Shaker style with ultra-modern features. 41 Saltaire Drive Located in Old Saybrook, CT $888,000 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms This is your classic coveted New England seaside home but—surprise!—it was built in just 2015, so you’ll get all modern updates. The architect-designed shingled home in Old Saybrook was constructed with today’s living in mind.
Sep 24, 2018
$989K L.A. Bungalow Comes with a Reading Nook and Fig Trees
This light and bright home in Los Angeles is everything you want in a cute California abode. 952 Lucile Ave Located in Los Angeles, California $989,000 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms When you conjure up sunny images of a California bungalow, it’s this home that ticks all the boxes. The exterior is dreamy with curved windows, a Spanish tiled roof, and bursts of green. There’s a sweet little porch and lots of plants and trees.
Sep 17, 2018
This Former Clock Factory Loft Encapsulates Brooklyn Cool
As if the Park Slope neighborhood isn’t idyllic enough, the address is even better. 420 12th Street, Apt B1L Located in Brooklyn, New York $1,899,000 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Located among the charming brownstones of Park Slope, this co-op happens to be in one of the most coveted buildings in the neighborhood: Ansonia Court, once home to the Ansonia Clock Factory. But the space itself is a showstopper from the entrance.
Sep 10, 2018
This California Home Is Giving Off Serious Treehouse Vibes
This dreamy home on Ivy Drive in northern California is all about bringing the outdoors inside. 27 Ivy Drive Located in Orinda, California 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms $998,000 Located in Orinda, this one-story haven feels like the perfect marriage of a treehouse and a super-chic California ranch. What works about this space is that the single-level layout boasts all of the bells and whistles under one roof (a roof that happens to have stunning wood-beam vaulted ceilings).
Sep 3, 2018
A Pueblo That’s The Definition of Southwestern House Goals
This custom-built home with three fireplaces is what your New Mexico dreams are made of. 41 Camerada Road Located in Santa Fe, New Mexico $515,000 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms I’ve never been to Santa Fe, but this home is exactly what I imagine every chic local lives in. This custom-built traditional pueblo revival home (just imagine how fun it will be to describe it) is plunked down on a pretty plot with views of the Ortiz, Jemez, Sandia, and Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
Aug 27, 2018
A Sleek L.A. Condo Built with Your Millennial Dreams In Mind
This L.A. apartment is a millennial’s dream come true: It’s perfectly located, doesn’t skimp on the amenities, and provides plenty of room to grow.
Aug 20, 2018
This Modern Boho Loft Used to Be a 1920s Department Store
A swimsuit designer and a photographer lend their style to this gorgeous Los Angeles loft apartment. 312 West 5th Street, Apt 418 Located in Los Angeles, California $724,500 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom Back in the 1920s, this building was the Fifth Street Store. Fast forward to the 2020s, and it could be your dream apartment. For the past few years, the airy loft-like apartment has been the home of actress and swimwear designer Sarah Godshaw and her husband, photographer Patrick John Horne.
Aug 13, 2018
You’ll Feel Like a Cool Hollywood Celeb in This Spanish-Style Home
The 1920s West Hollywood-adjacent home has been fully updated without losing an ounce of charm. 7212 Willoughby Ave Located in Los Angeles, California $1,099,000 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom When imagining the most picture-perfect home in Los Angeles, this property checks every box. Spanish-style charm? Check. Curved archways? Yep. And a gorgeous outdoor space that brings in loads of natural light? There’s that too. This is a love-at-first-sight kind of home.
Aug 6, 2018
This Salt Lake City Bungalow Is Full of Modern Touches
The Yale Avenue home might be simple from the outside, but the interior is chock-full of impressive updates. 118 Yale Avenue Located in Salt Lake City, Utah $279,000 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom To be perfectly honest, this house on Yale Avenue isn’t the most glamorous from the outside. The 1925 bungalow is cute enough—with a solid brick exterior and a pretty porch—but it’s the inside that truly impresses.
Jul 30, 2018
A Connecticut Home with a Backyard Even Celebs Would Love
This home in Salisbury, Connecticut, is as cozy and classic as it comes—with a backyard made for entertaining even your fanciest friends. 58 Main Street Located in Salisbury, Connecticut $865,000 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms Located in Litchfield County, this historic wood-clapboard home was built in 1834 and looks like something out of a classic movie—with all the updates and amenities.
Jul 23, 2018
This Swedish Summer Home Is Pretty Much Perfection
Hamptons, Schmamptons. These sweltering summer temps have us dreaming about a summer home in Sweden. Storgatan 26 Located in Torekov, Vastkusten, Sweden $882,425 USD 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom This property—located in an idyllic town of Torekov, Sweden—is just a hop, skip, and a jump to the seaside. It’s here that locals start their summer days with a morning swim in the brisk waters. And you too, could be one of the bathrobe-clad, primed for a dip.
Jul 16, 2018
This Bright-Blue Home Is Like a Fresh Breath of California Air
– 2915 Vaquero Avenue – Located in Los Angeles, California – $729,000 (Offer pending) – 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Pull into the drive and this punchy bright-blue house feels like a wave and a smile. Located in El Sereno, the three-bedroom, two-bathroom property is completely updated and ready for your most comfortable mid-century sofa. You’ll enter a large living space that’s bright and sunny with recessed lighting and a gas fireplace.
Jul 9, 2018
A Brooklyn Apartment That Architects Daydream About
This design-savvy one-bedroom in Prospect Heights is full of surprises—including a private roof deck with views for days. 430 Sterling Place, Apartment 4D Located in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn $799,000 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom It’s not surprising that this apartment was designed by an architect—you’ll spot it in the details the minute you pop open the door. Here, every inch of the 750 square feet of space has been smartly utilized to make it feel big, airy, and beautiful.
Jul 2, 2018
This 3,785-Square-Foot Upstate NY Home Is Full of Surprises
This property brings the simplicity of Bauhaus and the reverence of a cathedral together under one roof. Sturdy, warm and historical are some of the words that come to mind when it comes to this beautiful New York home. 6580 Bianchi Lane Located in Clarence, New York $890,000 4 bedrooms, 3 baths Things we love about this property crush: The cathedral ceiling brings instant character and history to the home, even with its modern amenities (that kitchen!).
Jun 25, 2018
A Stunning Mid-Century Ranch (with a Backyard Dock!) in Miami
This waterfront mid-century home combines beachy vibes with high modernism. 2061 NW 14th St Located in Miami, Florida, on the south side of the Miami River $969,000 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths 10,642 square feet of landscaping When you look upon this house, the first thing that catches your eye is the expansive and lush green landscaping. Palm trees frame the lot, opening up to a courtyard with a stone fire-pit that can light your dinner party on a warm, balmy night.
Jun 18, 2018
An Artsy Brooklyn Penthouse with Next-Level Rooftop Views
This modern one-bedroom penthouse in Bushwick is tricked out with high-end amenities, loads of light, and a private roof deck. 38 Wilson Avenue, Apartment PHB Located in Bushwick, Brooklyn $699,000 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom Initially, this modern boutique condo wasn’t a piece of eye candy. The building in prime Bushwick was heavily tagged with spray paint and looked run-down and depleted.
Jun 11, 2018
A Colonial So Charming, Even Nancy Meyers Would Be Jealous
This quintessentially storybook family home is stacked with all the historic trappings, but updated with every creature comfort. 1 Main Street Located in Sharon, CT $850,000 6 bedroom, 4 full bathrooms, 1 half-bath When you picture a classic East Coast Colonial, a house just like this most likely comes to mind. Located in the Historic Village Green in tony Sharon, Connecticut, this 1850s home boasts loads of space, but somehow manages to feel cozy and elegant at the same time.
Jun 4, 2018
This Picturesque Charlotte House Is Every Bibliophile’s Dream
This splendid Arts & Crafts home delivers on all accounts: Location? Check. A designer’s eye for style? Check. Plenty of lush outdoor space? Check. This home is the whole package. 904 E 36th Street Located in Charlotte, North Carolina $699,000 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms This beauty of a bungalow in Charlotte’s hip NoDa historic arts district surprises and delights from the moment you walk in.
May 28, 2018
This New Jersey Home Is Your Pinterest Kitchen Dreams Come True
This house is a showstopper from the moment you lay eyes on it. The mid-century modern Maplewood “lifestyle” home has curb appeal for days and—even better—it’s just as stunning on the inside. 66 Highland Ave Located in Maplewood, New Jersey $899,000 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms Listed with Robert Northfield of Keller Williams Mid-Town This smartly designed Maplewood mid-century home marries the best of city living with the suburbs. First: There’s loads of space.
May 21, 2018
This Fabulous Home Is Vintage Coloring Book Chic
Mid-century design-lovers will crush hard on this Bauhaus-influenced home in Bayside, Wisconsin. Set upon an acre of sloping land, it affords the peacefulness of a country retreat with a dose of seriously sophisticated style. 9449 North Regent Court Located in Bayside, Wisconsin $410,000 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathrooms It’s clear that the owners of this property were not afraid to stand out.
May 15, 2018
This Historic Townhouse Offers a Taste of Country Life… in the Middle of Brooklyn
Historic homes are full of charm, and they’re usually also full of problems… problems that need expensive repairs. Not so with this Brooklyn townhouse, which has been thoughtfully restored to preserve the home’s 19th-century details while adding modern amenities for 21st-century buyers.
May 7, 2018
Peek Inside a Modern Houston Home with Texas-Sized Charm
If you think Texas real estate is all ranches and mansions, this Houston abode will blow away all your stereotypes about the Lone Star state. This refined, masterfully renovated home has an elegant (if unassuming) exterior, but on the inside, it’s full of huge windows, beautiful built-ins and sophisticated finishes.
Apr 30, 2018
This Unique L.A. Bungalow is a Little Old Hollywood and a Little Bit Boho
The term “Old Hollywood” is usually used to describe red carpet fashion, but it’s also a fitting term to describe the singular style of this 1920s Los Angeles condo. This home is decked out with the kind of architectural features and design details that, much like the movies of that era, will prompt you to say, “They just don’t make ’em like that anymore.
Apr 23, 2018
We Could Live on the Terrace of This Chelsea Duplex Stunner
West Chelsea has long been a hotbed of New York culture, full of edgy galleries, exclusive clubs and fashion-forward boutiques. Now, with attractions like the High Line and the addition of word-class restaurants, properties like this impeccably updated townhouse duplex are at the center of the action.
Apr 16, 2018
Live Like an Architect in this Modern Country House in Connecticut
Fleeing the city for views of trees instead of skyscrapers doesn’t have to mean leaving behind a love of streamlined, forward-thinking design. This Connecticut escape offers a respite from the city and the chance to live like an architect.
Apr 9, 2018
The Flatiron Pre-War Loft of Your Dreams Is on the Market
Soaring ceilings, exposed brick, and an updated kitchen are usually features that top city dwellers’ dreamiest real estate wish lists, and this pre-war abode checks all the boxes. Even better, it’s located in the appealing Flatiron district, so you don’t have to sacrifice location for style.
Apr 2, 2018
This Rustic but Modern Tiny Home Comes With All the Best Big-House Trimmings
If you think tiny houses can’t pack a punch, think again. With features like a full-size shower and a real set of stairs (with custom storage built in!) leading to the master sleeping loft, this petite dwelling will change the way you think about living small.
Mar 26, 2018
You’ll Never Guess How Old This Chic, Modern Chicago Home Really Is
When would you guess this modern Chicago home was built? Five years ago? Twenty-five? Try 128. Yep, this chic space was built in 1890. Carefully renovated to offer sought-after features like an open floor plan and an updated kitchen, this freestanding house was converted from a multi-unit residence to a huge single-family home with five (yes, five!) bedrooms. And now it could be yours.
Mar 19, 2018
Peek Inside an Impeccably Modern Mile-High Denver Dream Home
New-construction homes usually mean new developments lacking in historic charm. But this sleek, airy two-bedroom house is located in the heart of one of Denver’s oldest neighborhoods. 1501 E 31st Avenue Located in Denver, Colorado $750,000 1,730 square feet 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms This bright, contemporary home combines the best of urban and suburban living: It has an airy, loft-like feel, but it’s on a cozy cul-de-sac in an established Denver neighborhood.
Mar 12, 2018
You Have to See Inside This Storybook Seattle Houseboat
Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan are great, but, to us, the real star of Sleepless in Seattle was Sam and Jonah’s dreamy floating house. This two-bedroom Shingle Style Seattle houseboat, chock full of character, may be the next best thing. 2019 Fairview Ave E Unit N Located in Seattle, Washington $850,000 830 square feet 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom Seattle is famous for its charming collection of floating houses, but what are they like on the inside?
Feb 26, 2018
A Beautifully Restored Bungalow (and Backyard Studio!) in Los Angeles
L.A. real estate prices are known for their general insanity, so the odds of finding a great property at an incredible value are about the same as the odds of hitting the lottery. That’s what makes this two-bedroom, two-bathroom restored bungalow with a bonus studio space such a winner.
Feb 19, 2018
Check Out This Sleek One-Bedroom Retreat in South Park Slope
The thing about turn-of-the-century, pre-war apartments? Along with their vintage architectural details, they have turn-of-the-century, pre-war floor plans, finishes and decay. So instead, for those whose idea of charm includes fresh materials and modern conveniences, this new Brooklyn building could be for you.
Feb 12, 2018
This Historic-Meets-Modern D.C. Rowhouse is Serving Up Major Homebody Vibes
Snagging a 1910 rowhouse in Washington, D.C., usually means signing up for a long, budget-busting renovation. But this gem of a condo is updated and move-in ready, complete with sleek interiors, sought-after amenities, and a party-perfect roofdeck. 1107 I Street Northeast, Unit 2 Located in Washington, D.C. $729,000 1,160 square feet 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 half bath D.C. has a fabulous restaurant scene, but with this kitchen, cooking at home would be a pleasure.
Feb 5, 2018
This Airy Nest in Los Angeles is All Gorgeous Beams & Butcher Block
In Los Angeles, a town known for outrageous spec houses and million dollar listings, it might come as a surprise that you can still find treasures from a bygone era. Take this light-filled 1932 home, whose delightful period details and cozy nooks makes it less reality TV and more real life.
Jan 22, 2018
This Modern Loft in Chicago Checks All the Right Boxes
An airy loft with exposed brick and plenty of natural light has to be the ultimate urban real estate fantasy. This Chicago penthouse ticks off all those must-haves and more. Chef’s kitchen? Private roof deck? Incredible master suite? Check, check, check. 2105 West Concord Place, Unit 7 Located in Chicago, Illinois $999,000 3,200 square feet 3 bedrooms, two bathrooms, one half bath Tricked-out kitchens with not one, but two islands are usually the stuff of suburban real estate listings.
Jan 8, 2018
This Modern Manhattan Gem Is a Steal
The very idea of buying a condo in Manhattan (in a desirable neighborhood, no less) for under seven figures is enough to elicit laughter and talk of lottery tickets. But this Gramercy Park beauty is proof that these urban unicorns do exist. Add sweeping city views and a full-time doorman into the mix, and we understand if you need to sit down and take deep breaths.
Dec 26, 2017
A Charming Victorian in the Big Easy with a Modern Sensibility
Curb appeal can only go so far. It’s easy to be lured in by the architectural details of a historic home, but then you step inside and realize that the layout was designed for a different generation with a vastly different lifestyle. That’s not the case with this 1932 New Orleans gem. Behind the gingerbread exterior is – surprise! – a completely renovated, thoroughly modern home.
Dec 18, 2017
This California Corner Condo is a Bohemian-Meets-Mid-Century Paradise
True relaxation is kicking back in a hammock—in your own living room. And until landlords come around to understanding the benefits of touting weight-bearing-bolts as an added apartment amenity, the best way to ensure you’re set up for lazing in the bohemian lounge of your dreams is to scoop this charming one up for yourself.
Dec 11, 2017
Charm & Light in this Romantic East Village One-Bedroom Gem
Size isn’t everything. This small East Village one-bedroom makes it easy to overlook the square footage and focus instead on all the bewitching details like the marble fireplace, wide plank wood floors and skylight windows. We haven’t even gotten to the private terrace on the roof yet which the realtor suggests could be described by Ralph Waldo Emerson as “A secret nook in a pleasant land.” 111 East 10th St.
Oct 4, 2017
A Loft Duplex in a Former Brooklyn Milk Factory
A lot of new buildings try to recreate an industrial loft feel, but this 2-bedroom duplex, one of 14 units in a former milk factory, is the real deal. Located in quiet, but lively Carroll Gardens, this unit is packed with architectural elements like beamed ceilings, exposed brick and a dramatic glass and metal balustrade.
Sep 10, 2017
A Charming 1904 Farmhouse in Atlanta for $619k
Located in an historic neighborhood, just one block from Grant Park (Atlanta’s oldest city park), this completely charming traditional American Farmhouse still shines with much of its original 1904 beauty. I love the respect for history reflected in this home—a home whose owners have taken loving care of the original features for over 100 years, including cast iron sinks, pinewood floors, wavy glass windows, and plantation shutters. And the kitchen.
Jul 11, 2017
A Bright and Beautiful Spanish Tile Home for $700K in L.A.
Oh boy, this home is a real diamond. I love everything about it. Elegant simplicity, an abundance of natural light, gorgeous vintage details, large private outdoor living area, and a beautiful Spanish tile exterior to boot. This home is going to make someone very happy indeed. This gorgeous Spanish tile home is a fantastic mix of vintage and modern, with a a feeling of spaciousness and privacy.
Jun 27, 2017
Completely Charming 2,000-Square-Foot Portland Craftsman
I don’t know if it’s because summer’s here, but I am having a love affair with homes with porch swings lately. And this home has both a porch swing and an abundance of original Craftsman charm: woodwork on woodwork, leaded glass, and original hardwood flooring. Take a look at this vintage Portland gem.
Jun 27, 2017