Most visits to Paris include a stop in Montmartre in the city’s 18th arrondissement. Montmartre is a hill with the beautiful, white-domed Basilica of the Sacre Coeur. Tracing the city’s glorified history from the end of the 19th century and into the 20th, artists flocked to Montmartre, making it their own. The rents were low,
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New construction homes are often touted as a way to avoid problems and gain benefits. They are trumpeted as the antidote to the headaches one faces in an aging house, while also serving as a blank canvas buyers can enjoy fully customizing. A brand-new home may indeed stand as an appealing option for many home
A new focus on sustainability is creating a shared commitment among tenants, investors and developers to reduce carbons emission in the built environment. Beyond providing building- and planet-level benefits, new tactics are impacting a property’s potential to increase foot traffic, attract tenancy and generate additional revenue. Nowhere is this more evident than in the adoption
Creating art with tile is not a new phenomenon. Archaeological excavations have uncovered magnificent artworks on floors and walls dating back millennia. It’s likely that beautiful paintings were created at the same time on parchment and other more delicate media, but the durability, hardness and weather resistance of ceramic tile ensured its long term survival.
Despite many foreclosure moratoriums ending in December 2021, the national foreclosure rate remained flat from December to January 2022, and the overall delinquency rate dropped to another historic low, according to a new CoreLogic loan performance insights report. While government supports and a build-up in equity have helped many avoid foreclosure to-date, the U.S. can
A new Zillow survey covering 26 metropolitan areas struggling with housing affordability finds there is broad support to allow backyard cottages, duplexes and triplexes in residential neighborhoods. The research found that 77% of all homeowners and renters surveyed voiced support for construction of either new accessory dwelling units (ADUs), duplexes or triplexes in residential neighborhoods.
Rolling Hills is a bucolic luxury community set behind gates on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, about 26 miles from downtown Los Angeles. Known for equestrian estates and a rural atmosphere, the city has various microclimates that are ideal for growing grapes. The sprawling single-story home contains 6,200 square feet of living space. Hilton & Hyland
For decades, Tampa-St. Pete had to take a backseat to other Florida metros. Miami sizzled with greater chic, Orlando served up more to do. But it may be Tampa Bay’s time has finally arrived. When it comes to homes, Zillow has anointed the Tampa Bay market the nation’s hottest in 2022. Home values in Tampa
Architects George Washington Smith and Lutah Maria Riggs did much to shape the architecture of coastal Santa Barbara, California. Smith helped popularize the Spanish Colonial Revival style in the region in private homes and public buildings that are now National Historic Landmarks. Riggs – who would go on to become an architect in her own
Massachusetts is a state of wealth—a wealth of history, education, and wealth itself. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Massachusetts is the second wealthiest state in the U.S., with a median household income of $85,843 compared to the national median of $65,712. While much of the state’s most expensive properties are set in Boston, many