Styles & Trends

Plus, how this affects resale value

If you think you want a home with one of these, you may want to think again.

Some are super easy fixes!

They’re super-easy to spot, once you know what to look for.

RIP excessive throw pillows.

Here's how to identify the architectural style.

It can totally alter a room.

Shotguns, stone-enders, and more, oh my!

We’ve all found our way from grand millennial Instagram into cottagecore TikTok.

Here's how to identify one.

Avoid purchasing a home with these kitchen island flaws.

Sorry, fellas, but this is my favorite blast from the past.

Here are some surprisingly practical uses for an OG milk door home feature.

Sorry, bi-fold doors: Your time is up.

Say it ain’t so.

According to real estate agents.

Many architectural historians call for preserving mail-order houses.

Ever heard of it?

It's not the same as a split-level.

Bespoke isn’t always a good thing.

“ADU” is a bit of a buzzword.

Here's what you need to know.

It’s not exactly move-in ready.

It’s a more niche term than, say, garden level.

Here’s why some kitchens have them.

Here’s how to identify one.

It's different from a regular ol' window.

Deck houses could be your next mid-mod obsession.

They’re actually not named after the city.

Which do you prefer?

I’m coming clean about this unconventional setup.

And why you might want to live in one.

It defines the character of a neighborhood.

It may be a bigger selling point than you think.

The views are nice, but they have a functional backstory.

They can pop up during the homebuying process.

According to a real estate agent.

Experts recommend them for a few specific groups.

Check to see if your bedroom meets legal requirements.

Keep an eye out for these while Zillow scrolling.

Hint: They’re not duplexes.

They're a historic architectural feature.

Here’s what to steer clear of.

Here’s what to know.

If you want to increase your home's resale value, skip these popular elements.

Here's why.

According to an architect.

What better place than the bedroom to stage a retro revival?

According to real estate agents.

The perfect house doesn't exi— oh, wait.

Here's how you define them.

Architectural designer Nick Waldman and cookbook author Sarah Waldman learned a lot of lessons when they renovated a house built in the 1920s on Martha's Vineyard.

Their opinions should give you a game plan if you’re thinking that the new year will also include a fresh address

Guess what? Buyers may get some relief.

It's a good thing for buyers.

While they're super popular, an expert believes they aren’t the only path.

I got in touch with four agents about why this trend is dying out, and what the change says about the future market.

Say so long to these trends, including the race to put in an offer.

According to real estate agents.

So long, stainless steel.

Here's what to know.

I found two people who've done it.

After living happily ever after, of course.

Here's how to tell them apart.

According to architects.

According to experts.

Here's everything that 2003 movie with Ben Stiller and Drew Barrymore didn't tell you.

I didn’t necessarily gain a love for Wright’s architectural style — admittedly, I’d like to visit other homes to see if they change my mind — but I did acquire a deep respect for the architect.

Here's what to know.

They're a tad different than townhouses.

Building your own home can come with a lot of perks. Walk-in shower or soaking tub? When you custom build, it’s your choice. Plus, you get to be the first person to ever step foot into said shower or sink into that sudsy bathtub. But, some challenges come with building and moving into brand spankin’ new homes.

I’ll say it: I think, were he alive today, architect and Bauhaus founder Walter Gropius would be a fan of the modern-day boob lamp.