Which popular place might have your vacation plans written all over it? Our quiz will reveal the answer. Then, whether travel plans are in your future or you’re simply daydreaming for now, find out how to infuse your home with that vacation vibe every...
Back in the early 1800s, when this Kennebunkport, Maine, home was built for a ship captain, the only traffic on the road was the occasional horse. But the homeowners of today — a California husband and wife who spend their summers here — found the street too busy for comfort. Having...
One year ago, I talked about how we were about to see a positive shift in the housing market, and with our weekly Housing Market Tracker articles and podcast, I’ve made sure to explain what has really been going on in the housing market since then and what hasn’t. As we sit here on a glorious weekend — with a U.S. soccer team victory and the prospect of finally having a real deal ending the...
When the owners first bought this coastal house in Cornwall, England, it felt tired and dated, but it had stunning views out to the estuary and beyond. They lived in it for a year before hiring interior designer Nicola O’Mara to improve the flow of the space and make it feel warm, welcoming and...
In a compact yard, it can be tricky to provide sunny and shaded spots, but there are ways to do it. Take a look at these eight gorgeous examples to see how to create a cool-off zone in your own little outdoor...
There are a few key questions it’s worth asking homeowners at a first consultation to establish a connection, make sure you and the client are a good fit and show you’re completely on board with their needs and vision. We quizzed three seasoned professionals on what they think are the most...
A small condominium project in Denver’s West Colfax neighborhood may be the best evidence yet that Colorado’s housing reforms are producing real results. The Colorado Housing and Finance Authority this month closed a $5.7 million low-interest construction loan for Wolff Street Flats, a 23-unit affordable for-sale development by Osina Development and Modus Real Estate. It is the first project to...
A report released by the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance says LGBTQ+ members of Gen Z may face greater obstacles than heterosexual peers in building wealth, advancing in their careers and achieving homeownership. The organization, which represents about 3,000 members, released its sixth annual LGBTQ+ Real Estate Report this week as it convened its annual housing policy symposium in Washington, D.C. The...
On Friday, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published a document with a proposed rule aimed at spurring more multi-story manufactured housing supply. The rule would expand the definition of a manufactured home and support multi-story manufactured housing construction. It would further permit upper-level sections to be transported and assembled without a permanent...
When Teddy Piper returned home after college in 2012, he wasn’t certain what direction his career would take. Fourteen years later, he is broker-owner of one of Maine’s top-producing real estate firms — helping guide the David Banks Team at REMAX by the Bay through a record-setting year. The Portland-based operation ranked No. 40 for transaction sides among medium-sized teams nationwide on the...
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