September 16, 2012 - 11:48 PM
Many homebuyers today want to reduce our impact on the environment as well as the size of our utility bills and remodeling costs. Green construction then is a win-win for us. It’s a especially a win-win when it’s not just ecologically and economically responsible, but gorgeous as well. Today I showcase 3 Read More
Many homebuyers today want to reduce our impact on the environment as well as the size of our utility bills and remodeling costs. Green construction then is a win-win for us. It’s a especially a win-win when it’s not just ecologically and economically responsible, but gorgeous as well. Today I showcase 3 unusually beautiful eco-conscience houses, and give you some links to similar resources as those used to make these homes come to (green) life.
PCI House
September 12, 2012 - 9:37 AM
New homeowner, look up. That big expanse above your head? It does a lot more than keep the rain out. In fact, keeping you warm and snug is more your roof’s job. Your ceiling on the other hand becomes part of your home’s overall aesthetic. Yes, it has practical applications too, but because of those practical Read More
New homeowner, look up. That big expanse above your head? It does a lot more than keep the rain out. In fact, keeping you warm and snug is more your roof’s job. Your ceiling on the other hand becomes part of your home’s overall aesthetic. Yes, it has practical applications too, but because of those practical concerns, we might easily overlook the fact that we can enhance, remodel, paint, embellish, and otherwise improve the look of our ceilings—and in doing so, improve the look of our whole home.
Pretty and Practical
August 21, 2012 - 6:51 PM
I’m finally living in my first home, and I know I’m lucky, so don’t think this blog is a complaint. But when my husband and I bought this house, a classic Portland, OR 1920’s farmhouse with 3 bedrooms and a converted attic, I told myself the one bathroom—a tiny bathroom at that—wasn’t a problem. I thought Read More
August 16, 2012 - 11:02 AM
Ever looked at the floating homes in Seattle and thought to yourself...I'd kind of love that. I have, but I've never had the chance to experience one from inside. Now I can, and so can you. The Floating Home tour is coming soon. On 9/9 from 12pm-5pm, you can tour up to 12 houseboats, everything from a Read More
Ever looked at the floating homes in Seattle and thought to yourself...I'd kind of love that. I have, but I've never had the chance to experience one from inside. Now I can, and so can you. The Floating Home tour is coming soon. On 9/9 from 12pm-5pm, you can tour up to 12 houseboats, everything from a diminuative cottage to incredibly large and modern home on the water.
August 15, 2012 - 12:55 AM
In the words of Aretha Franklin, sisters are doing it for themselves. For two years running, single women have purchased homes more often than single men. According to the National Association of Realtors, in 2011 almost twice as many single women (20% of all home purchases) bought homes as their single male Read More
In the words of Aretha Franklin, sisters are doing it for themselves. For two years running, single women have purchased homes more often than single men. According to the National Association of Realtors, in 2011 almost twice as many single women (20% of all home purchases) bought homes as their single male peers (12%). And in 2010, that ratio was 21:10.
August 9, 2012 - 10:50 AM
With the inventory shortage and home prices going up (but still way down from their pre-recession levels), there has been a huge influx of all-cash offers in the housing market. Cash offers are infamous for winning bidding wars and swaying sellers, because as we all know: money talks.
Obviously cash offers Read More
With the inventory shortage and home prices going up (but still way down from their pre-recession levels), there has been a huge influx of all-cash offers in the housing market. Cash offers are infamous for winning bidding wars and swaying sellers, because as we all know: money talks.
August 1, 2012 - 10:28 AM
With summer coming to an end (sorry, kids!), we thought now would be a good time to check in with the nation’s best schools, and how property values fare near those schools. We know parents have to balance both economy and the strong desire to give their children the best education possible. With that in Read More
With summer coming to an end (sorry, kids!), we thought now would be a good time to check in with the nation’s best schools, and how property values fare near those schools. We know parents have to balance both economy and the strong desire to give their children the best education possible. With that in mind, today we focus on public high schools.
July 31, 2012 - 10:37 AM
One advantage of owning your home: you can use it to generate income. Maybe you rent a room out, or have a fully separate in-law in the basement. You get help with your mortgage and if you need it/want it, some company.
But if you’re more like me, you don’t thrill to the idea of renting out a room because Read More
One advantage of owning your home: you can use it to generate income. Maybe you rent a room out, or have a fully separate in-law in the basement. You get help with your mortgage and if you need it/want it, some company.
July 30, 2012 - 10:01 AM
Sometimes buying a tenant occupied property can be a great deal. The seller, aware the situation is more complex than with a vacant house, makes concessions for you—possibly monetary concessions. But take it from me: that complexity I just mentioned can be an outright quagmire. So while I’m certainly not Read More
July 25, 2012 - 10:04 AM
With the fall semester gearing up (summer is flying by!), we turn our attention to college towns. In many American cities and towns, demand for housing is predicated on the economy: mainly, jobs. Other factors, like good schools, good weather, and natural beauty also come into play, but are highly Read More
