In a sea of stucco and symmetry, 433 N Osprey Avenue stands out like a technicolor buoy — and soon, the rest of the country will get a good look at it. The Boathouse and Lighthouse, a pair of wildly unique residences located just blocks from downtown Sarasota, are set to appear on Zillow Gone Wild, HGTV’s hit show that celebrates the quirkiest real estate listings in America. Airing Friday,...

A landmark from another era — and one of Ojai’s most culturally significant estates — is now up for grabs. The Acacia Mansion, a 1929 Spanish Colonial Revival gem with unmistakable Moorish details and a guest list that reads like a who’s who of 20th-century intellectuals, has just hit the market for $3.995 million. Tucked into the heart of Meiners Oaks on a gated 0.83-acre corner lot, this...

Timing is everything when it comes to exterior painting. Learn what factors to consider to achieve the best possible...

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These four bathroom remodels show how thoughtful design can solve big problems in modest-size spaces. Whether it’s reworking a cramped layout, planning for aging in place or giving kids room to grow, each project takes a dated, dysfunctional setup and turns it into a stylish,...

Dogs fill our lives with love, entertainment and much more — but also with ongoing mess. Whether you have a new dog or a longtime canine companion, introduce these small touches to help you cohabit harmoniously and keep your home...

Scaling a business is exciting, but there’s no denying it can create tighter deadlines and greater expectations for your team. To rise to the occasion, you need people around you who are prepared to innovate, collaborate and stay resilient under pressure. Here, professionals on Houzz who have...

The American dream of homeownership has been a way to build wealth for decades as people pay down their debt while their homes appreciate in value. The result is a nice home equity nest egg — especially for seniors who have owned homes for many years. But an outdated tax law could claw back much of these gains when seniors go to sell their properties, as a recent Realtor.com article points...

Raul Santidrian — a veteran of south Florida’s luxury real estate market — has joined Coldwell Banker Realty’s Pinecrest/Miami office after more than a decade at Douglas Elliman Florida. Santidrian consistently ranks among top agents statewide and brings a track record that includes more than 600 closed transactions and a career sales volume in the hundreds of millions. He launched his real...

While many expect the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates at its September meeting, mortgage professionals caution that even if it happens, it won’t significantly impact the industry.Loan officers have encouraged borrowers to continue with their home loan applications. They note that home sellers and builders are offering concessions to lower rates, while lenders are locking in current rates with...