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Great Spaces: Magnificent Mountain Retreat Sells at Auction

On March 1, a Utah mountain retreat sold at auction for a mountainous sum of $4.2 million. Framed by tall trees, this custom-designed ski-in/ski-out home includes five bedrooms, eight baths, an elevator and a private six-acre estate. Located near the renowned Alpenglow Ski Run and only 35 minutes from Salt Lake City, this private home […]
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10 Air Quality Control Tips for Home and Health

Air quality has a direct impact on our health, both in and outside of our homes. While much is being done to improve the air outdoors, maintaining a healthy level of air quality inside is evenly important. A range of triggers can lower indoor air quality, including carpets, chemical cleaners, heat sources and humidity. Build-up […]
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Military Homebuyers Purchase Younger, Buy Larger and More Expensive Homes, Says NAR

Differences in household demographics and affordable financing options spur homebuying demand for young active-service military members, causing them to significantly outpace the share of non-military homebuyers under the age of 35, according to the first-ever 2016 Veterans & Active Military Home Buyers and Sellers Profile, which evaluates the differences of recent active-service and veteran home buyers […]
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LED Lighting Keeps Shining as Kitchen and Bathroom Fixture

LED lighting is basking in the residential spotlight. Results of a recent survey by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) indicate LED lighting is leading the growth in demand for both kitchen and bathroom features in American homes. The survey questioned more than 500 architecture firms that specialize in residences. As large pantries and double […]
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Great Spaces: The Ultimate Bed and Breakfast

Have you ever dreamed of owning your very own bed and breakfast? Your dream could now become reality! In an area known for its historic architecture, the Silas W. Robbins House of 1873 stands as one of the great period homes in Connecticut. A masterful six-year restoration (2001-07) resulted in a lavish transformation that preserved […]
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It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s a…Floating Home?

Looking to get high in the Hollywood hills? This “Old Hollywood” home is a bit of an optical illusion. Nestled in the Los Feliz hills, the raised 1964 architectural gem seems to float. Designed by Norman H. Lancaster, the recently restored1,667 square foot home rocks stunning 180-degree views of the LA skyline from an epic wrap-around […]
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How Solar Water Heaters Can Save Your Household Money

A solar home: for most people, this idea conjures images of rooftop photovoltaic (PV) panels steadily yielding electricity to power their computer, their TV or maybe even an electric car. Though were you aware that there is another type of solar that can help save money, even in the shower? A solar water heater is […]
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Americans Saving More Than Last Year

Key findings from the recently-released 2016 Financial Literacy Survey indicate that Americans are sharpening their focus on personal savings, with slight increases among those who say they are saving more than last year (26 percent in 2016 vs. 24 percent in 2015). The portion of those contributing income toward non-retirement savings has returned to its […]
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There Goes the Neighborhood: Do You Trust the Folks Next Door?

Every now and then, we call on our neighbors for favors. That’s what they’re there for, right? These one-off requests rarely take a turn for The ‘Burbs—and we always pardon the elderly neighbor-turned-pet sitter for peeking through our mail. (I’m looking at you, Mrs. Schmidt.) Turns out, a lot of us don’t trust our neighbors —and it’s for reasons […]
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NYC’s Met Museum Recreates the Iconic ‘Psycho’ House

In the summer, the roof garden of The Metropolitan Museum of Art comes alive thanks to its many outdoor exhibits that offer 3-D renderings that often immerse its spectators. This year has proven no different with British artist Cornelia Parker’s “Transitional Object (PsychoBarn),” a recreation of Norman Bates’ freaky-deaky home featured in the iconic Alfred […]