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

Exclusive | A $3.5 million luxury horse estate that once belonged to the Vanderbilt family is hitting the auction block

Exclusive | A $3.5 million luxury horse estate that once belonged to the Vanderbilt family is hitting the auction block

A piece of Gilded Age history, once the home of America’s elite, is about to hit the auction block. Sandy Point Farm, a stately Rhode Island estate deeply rooted in the Vanderbilt dynasty, is offering bidders the rare opportunity to own a piece of equine luxury. Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions is hosting the event next month, … Ler mais

The Bahamian house by the late architect Thierry Despont is asking $42 million

The Bahamian house by the late architect Thierry Despont is asking $42 million

The most expensive property to hit the market in the Bahamas is a $42 million oceanfront property on Harbor Island. The mansion was originally built by Millard “Mickey” Drexler, former CEO of J.Crew, in 2010. Drexler hired the late and legendary architect Thierry Despont to design the home. Drexler had also hired Despont—known for renovating … Ler mais

The grounds of America’s largest home – the Biltmore Estate – experienced ‘significant flooding and damage’ after Hurricane Helene

The grounds of America's largest home - the Biltmore Estate - experienced 'significant flooding and damage' after Hurricane Helene

The Biltmore Estate, America’s grandest estate, has released a statement addressing the extensive damage caused by Hurricane Helene, which wreaked havoc in Asheville, NC and the surrounding region. “We are deeply grateful for the outpouring of concern for our region as communities deal with the aftermath of this storm,” the estate said in its statement, … Ler mais