House Proud: The Instant Heirloom House A writing professor filled her Nantucket home with the sort of furnishings that only look as if they might have been passed down for generations. We Call It Brown. They Call It ‘Weekend in the Country.’ In a redoubled effort to capture consumers’ attention, paint companies are hoping to [...]
July 03 2011 | Homes Mortgages and Loans in the news | No Comments »
Home prices rise, snapping 8-month drop streak The downward cycle in home prices broke in April after eight consecutive months of decline, according to a survey released Tuesday. San Francisco’s rent riot FORTUNE — Whether we’re living through another tech bubble remains hotly contested, but there’s no denying its impact on one market: rental apartments [...]
June 28 2011 | Homes Mortgages and Loans in the news | No Comments »
In the Garden: On City Rooftops, Scrappy Green Spaces in Bloom Four rooftop gardeners who turned hostile environments into tiny edens years ago, a time when “green roof” wasn’t a buzz term. Need a Six-Pack? Hit the Basement Home brewing, which was rendered illegal by Prohibition and not relegalized until 1979, is enjoying a resurgence. [...]
June 25 2011 | Homes Mortgages and Loans in the news | No Comments »
Winery for sale: Can you afford the good life? From affordable properties for wine hobbyists to multimillion dollar estates for serious connoisseurs, here’s a look at 7 vineyards that are up for sale. 3 ways to save on home costs Existing home sales drop 3.8% Sales of existing homes fell in May, as severe weather [...]
June 22 2011 | Homes Mortgages and Loans in the news | No Comments »
On Location: The Decorated Shed The evolution of a Pennsylvania farm from crops to candelabras. At Home With Tom McNeal: An Imagination With Built-Ins Tom McNeal’s new novel, “To Be Sung Under Water,” took shape at his home overlooking an orange grove in Southern California. The Pragmatist: Moths and Mice: It’s You or Them Products [...]
June 10 2011 | Homes Mortgages and Loans in the news | No Comments »
Desperate for a housing rebound Home prices won’t rebound until jobs come back. But jobs won’t come back until the housing mess gets fixed. Home clearance sale coming from ‘desperate’ sellers Home prices are already a third off their highs, but this summer could bring the real discounts. Don’t get trapped in an ARM They [...]
June 06 2011 | Homes Mortgages and Loans in the news | No Comments »
The Thriving (Online) Shelter Magazine Industry Digital start-ups like Lonny and Rue try to fill the void left by their vanished print predecessors. At Home With Kelly Coyne and Erik Knutzen: Living Large, Off the Land Kelly Coyne and Erik Knutzen gave up a long commute to promote a do-it-yourself revolution from their home in [...]
June 01 2011 | Homes Mortgages and Loans in the news | No Comments »
Inside Sarah Palin’s new Arizona estate Where people are oldest – Maine tops Florida Florida may have the reputation as a big draw for retirees, but it’s actually the northern end of the Eastern Seaboard that has the most aged population in America. Foreclosures for sale: Big supply, low prices There’s a three-year inventory of [...]
May 30 2011 | Homes Mortgages and Loans in the news | No Comments »
Light Bulb Saving Time In design circles, an energy law sparks anxiety and stockpiling. House Proud: Bopping to Her Own Beat The songwriter Allee Willis has filled her Los Angeles home with pop items that others may deem “completely ridiculous.” Shopping With S. Russell Groves: Spoons for Thinkers A modernist architect and designer who worked [...]
May 27 2011 | Homes Mortgages and Loans in the news | No Comments »
Winners of the rental economy There are still many factors discouraging even the most savvy homebuyers from purchasing a home, but a new class of renters is expected to bring a bright spot to the troubled U.S. real estate market. Prices for rental apartments are expected to rise nationally — by approximately 4.5% in 2011 [...]
May 25 2011 | Homes Mortgages and Loans in the news | No Comments »
