The cost of purchasing a home, already sky-high, has continued to rise across the country—more than twice as fast as inflation, on average—leaving many to wonder how they could possibly come up with the necessary cash for a down payment. (Is it possible for one to sell both kidneys?) Home ... Read More »
Many of us want to live in a house that looks and feels a bit more modern – especially if you live in one of the many properties that were built in the 1960s and 70s and haven’t received much attention since then! Modern design tends towards open plan living ... Read More »
As the spring real estate selling season gets in gear, some houses are moving faster getting better offers than others. Apparently, a lot depends on a short list of key features that home buyers favor in local markets around the country, according to e recent analysis from real estate site ... Read More »
Everyone is his or her own Martha Stewart, and who wouldn’t want to see beautiful pictures of our loved ones on the mantel? Answer: potential buyers. They don’t want to see your babies, your knickknacks, your artwork or even those adorable macramé potholders you and your daughter made that rainy ... Read More »
This very organic ambiance composed with elements of rustic charm and simplicity expressions translated in contemporary design language is combining eco-friendly recycled elements and functional, minimalist fittings. The home is located in Rome, Italy and is created by Fabio Carrabetta. The alternation of wood, stone, marble and concrete in the ... Read More »
The Zaatari camp in northern Jordan opened in 2012 as a temporary refuge of tents for Syrians fleeing the civil war. Today, this camp alone is home to nearly 80,000 people. The tiny kingdom with a population of 8 million struggles to cope with its 2 million migrants. Zaatari camp, ... Read More »
1. Store your empties in this vintage Canada Dry crate. Get it here for $79.00. 2. Keep your little one warm in a crochet baby blanket with a classic Canadian pattern. Get it here for $62.99. 3. Cozy up with this elegant Canada Goose pillow. Get it here for $43.28. ... Read More »
1. This jellyfish shower curtain. Get it here for $68. 2. These nesting storage boxes. Get them here for $35. 3. This bright knife set. Get it here for $16.95. 4. This bubbly clock. Get it here for $30. 5. This rainbow projector. Get it here for $36. 6. This ... Read More »
1. A dotty accent table with maximal storage space underneath. 2. A hedgehog lamp that looks pretty sharp. 3. Removable wallpaper stripes to class up your home without pissing off your landlord. Available in black, silver, and gold. 4. A set of mercury-dipped string lights to leave up year-round. 5. ... Read More »
Home buyer dreams deferred: Aspiring owners put the brakes (mildly, at least) on the torrid pace of buying in January, according to the latest report on pending home sales. But one area in the U.S. still seems to be going stronger than ever: the South. The number of houses across the ... Read More »
In a number of cities in America, you’ll need to earn well over the U.S. median income to afford an average home. The average American needs to make a little over $51,000 a year to afford the median-priced home—including principal, interest, taxes and insurance—in the U.S. This assumes the buyer has ... Read More »
This glass ping pong table is the ultimate designer accessory Clearly, it’s the best ping pong table ever. Alas, only a flashy young billionaire with a huge pad can afford Calma e Gesso’s floating crystal and glass tennis court — but that’s sort of the point of Architectural Digest’s annual ... Read More »
