March 23, 2012 - 1:59 PM
Spring is in full swing (even if the weather hasn’t caught up all over the country), and this week, we’ve dedicated some posts to talking about how to transform the outside of your home, both front and back. Rejuvenating a backyard may be appealing to you, but what if—like me—you don’t have a “yard” to speak Read More
Spring is in full swing (even if the weather hasn’t caught up all over the country), and this week, we’ve dedicated some posts to talking about how to transform the outside of your home, both front and back. Rejuvenating a backyard may be appealing to you, but what if—like me—you don’t have a “yard” to speak of?
I live in an Oakland fourplex and am fortunate to have not just parking, but also a strip of soil about nine inches wide. On top of that, the soil is in bad shape, and I haven’t had much luck due to poor root formation, pests, cats, you name it!
March 9, 2012 - 2:42 PM
Spring is just around the corner (don’t forget to spring ahead this Sunday!), and last week, a bunch of you requested a fitting color for this week’s Pinterest board: green!
Whether you’re getting ready to put your home for sale on the market this spring or just dreaming about a kitchen remodel, green is Read More
Spring is just around the corner (don’t forget to spring ahead this Sunday!), and last week, a bunch of you requested a fitting color for this week’s Pinterest board: green!
Whether you’re getting ready to put your home for sale on the market this spring or just dreaming about a kitchen remodel, green is sure to please. Green accents provide a nice pop of color that’s a little less intense than last week’s cheery yellow.
March 2, 2012 - 4:22 PM
Did you know that ZipRealty has a Pinterest? We had so much fun this week drooling over gorgeous homes and finding inspiration for our home design and color scheme pinboards! Especially the color one - we love color, and this week, we focused on YELLOW. Here are some of our favorite yellow home-themed pins Read More
Did you know that ZipRealty has a Pinterest? We had so much fun this week drooling over gorgeous homes and finding inspiration for our home design and color scheme pinboards! Especially the color one - we love color, and this week, we focused on YELLOW. Here are some of our favorite yellow home-themed pins for the week - enjoy!
February 24, 2012 - 3:21 PM
All of my friends have been raving about British period drama, Downton Abbey. Even my mother is watching it! I admit I haven’t seen a single episode yet, even though the second season just wrapped up this week. As a result, there have been quite a few home design blogs out there featuring English-inspired Read More
All of my friends have been raving about British period drama, Downton Abbey. Even my mother is watching it! I admit I haven’t seen a single episode yet, even though the second season just wrapped up this week. As a result, there have been quite a few home design blogs out there featuring English-inspired décor, so that you can live in the Downton world while you wait for the next season.
February 20, 2012 - 10:36 AM
Presidents Weekend! In all places where enough snow has collected, so too collect the skiers who wait for this 3-day weekend to hit the slopes. In honor of these intrepid, who will surely fight traffic, volatile weather and crowded lifts, we offer a look into the world of luxury ski chalets around the world Read More
Presidents Weekend! In all places where enough snow has collected, so too collect the skiers who wait for this 3-day weekend to hit the slopes. In honor of these intrepid, who will surely fight traffic, volatile weather and crowded lifts, we offer a look into the world of luxury ski chalets around the world. You know the ones: they come with private access to the Earth’s best skiing... not to mention hot tubs, pools, 20 foot ceilings and panoramic views.
February 17, 2012 - 2:05 PM
Happy early Presidents’ Day!
Whether you are spending the weekend at a ski lodge or holed up at home enjoying the last bit of winter, we rounded up some homes of past presidents, thanks to Curbed.
1. The Fords’ Rancho Mirage Golf Course Home
Gerald Ford bought the 1.37-acre parcel from his friend, Leonard Read More
Happy early Presidents’ Day!
Whether you are spending the weekend at a ski lodge or holed up at home enjoying the last bit of winter, we rounded up some homes of past presidents, thanks to Curbed.
February 13, 2012 - 10:47 AM
The first time my husband and I tried to buy a house, our love affair nearly ended. Tenants in a house at the time, we received an eviction notice when the landlord opted to put the home on the market. We wanted so badly to join the owners of the world; no more eviction notices, no more “no dogs,” no more Read More
February 3, 2012 - 10:33 AM
We are gearing up for Super Bowl 2012 on Sunday around here with office-wide bets being made on the outcome of the football game. In the spirit of preparation and as a follow-up to last week’s post on New England Patriots quarterback, Tom Brady, today we’re checking out the competition: Eli Manning of the Read More
We are gearing up for Super Bowl 2012 on Sunday around here with office-wide bets being made on the outcome of the football game. In the spirit of preparation and as a follow-up to last week’s post on New England Patriots quarterback, Tom Brady, today we’re checking out the competition: Eli Manning of the New York Giants.
January 27, 2012 - 3:38 PM
When New England Patriots quarterback, Tom Brady, isn’t throwing touchdown passes, he’s busy scoring some ridiculous real estate (not to mention his ridiculously good-looking supermodel lady, Gisele).
Seriously, his new digs are a bit over the top. The Brentwood mansion, which was recently completed, checks Read More
When New England Patriots quarterback, Tom Brady, isn’t throwing touchdown passes, he’s busy scoring some ridiculous real estate (not to mention his ridiculously good-looking supermodel lady, Gisele).
January 20, 2012 - 3:01 PM
Happy Friday, everyone!
It’s rainy and gloomy here in California, but this afternoon, we’re serving up three awesome house tours we stumbled across during the week.
1. Ultra-modern Los Angeles Home
Maybe it’s just the overcast weather, but the sunshine pouring into this sleek and minimalist abode has us Read More
Happy Friday, everyone!
It’s rainy and gloomy here in California, but this afternoon, we’re serving up three awesome house tours we stumbled across during the week.
1. Ultra-modern Los Angeles Home
