Homeowner warns against buying forest home after major pest problem: ‘They’re eating us alive financially’

Homeowner warns against buying forest home after major pest problem: 'They're eating us alive financially'

A San Francisco Bay Area influencer has warned that buying a home in the woods, no matter how beautiful, is a complete headache to maintain. Laureise Livingston and her husband bought their charming 100-year-old home two years ago. It was a dream come true – until they realized their roommates were rodents and beetles taking … Ler mais

Big Sur special ‘Barrel House’ listing for $3.2 million: See inside

Big Sur special 'Barrel House' listing for $3.2 million: See inside

An extremely unique waterfront complex has hit the market in Big Sur with an asking price of $3.265 million. Secluded atop a California coastal ridge, the so-called three-bedroom “Barrel House” was hand-built from two large redwood wine barrels by legendary local architect Mickey Meunnig in 1980. The property has remained in its original ownership since … Ler mais

7 States Where Prewar Homes Are Worth More Than the Typical Home

7 States Where Prewar Homes Are Worth More Than the Typical Home

When it comes to your home’s value, advanced age isn’t always a bad thing. As a general rule, newer homes are worth more than older ones. Nationwide, the typical owner-occupied home built as of 2020 is worth about $462,000, far more than the $340,000 value of the average overall home, which was built in 1981, … Ler mais