kate_sept2004/E+ via Getty Images Dear Readers, do note that most of the data here were generated between 22 and 25 December 2022, and the rest from 26 to 30 December 2022. Also, any “Buy” rating in this article is a “Conditional buy” which comes with having certain conditions being met. […]
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Real estate professionals define a mansion as a home that is 5,000+ square feet and has at least five bedrooms. For those of us not in the business, it’s simply a larger-than-average home that has a certain stately or glamorous feel to it. Regardless of how you characterize it, these […]
Months into their hunt for an apartment in San Juan, Valentina Valldejuli and her partner, Rafael, pivoted from searching local real estate websites to browsing Facebook Marketplace. Valldejuli was born and raised in Puerto Rico and has lived her entire life in San Juan. The 29-year-old “Modo de Vida” art […]
Followtheflow/Shutterstock Without the kitchen, there is no home. GoBankingRates reports that the kitchen is viewed as the most crucial space in the house, and the room that adds the best amount of value upon remodel. Yes, in 2023, the epicenter of cooking and conversation is undergoing some new and exciting […]
More Is More With Maximalism Saturated hues, energetic patterns and layers of textiles, colors and objets d’art epitomize a maximalist room. Though this more-is-more concept leans toward excess, maximalism represents more than a hodge-podge of accouterments blended into a single space. The movement most often reflects the homeowner, their background […]
David Austin Roses were developed in England to have the fragrance and vigor of an old-fashioned rose with the repeat blooming habit of a modern hybrid tea. Courtesy of David Austin Roses If your New Year’s resolution is to “Keep Growing” in any way other than wider, then make this […]
Glendale is gearing up to host back-to-back mega-events, with the Super Bowl in 2023 and the NCAA Final Four in 2024, and hoping the world will get a good look at the growth the city has seen and promoted in its sports and entertainment district. “There will have been several […]
As we move into 2023, it’s clear that the bathroom is becoming an increasingly important space in our homes. With more and more people looking for ways to create a sense of personal space and relaxation, the bathroom is being transformed into a luxurious (and multifunctional) retreat that caters to […]
Major renovations that cost thousands of dollars typically aren’t impulse purchases. But the home-improvement industry still welcomes the speed and ease that made buy now/pay later loans popular. The U.S. home improvement industry will reach $600 billion by 2025, according to Statista. Bigger costs come with bigger risks, which in […]
Editor’s Note: Each Friday, WRAL TechWire takes a deep dive into the Triangle’s real estate markets. In recent weeks, we’ve covered how to win in the Triangle real estate market as a buyer and how sellers can prepare a home for sale in order to get top-dollar offers. Both of […]
Following a focused strategy will make the decorating process much easier. Photo courtesy of Getty Images In November 2016, a valued client asked us to decorate her home for the holidays. We agreed to take on this task, despite our limited experience with Christmas decorations. We had a call with […]
Adding a capacious walk-in pantry has become de rigeur in kitchen renovations. Ken Schaefer’s clients, however, removed the pantry from their Arlington kitchen. “Getting rid of the pantry increased floor space, allowing us to build a center island,” the owner of Right Angle Kitchens & Design says. “Without demolishing it, […]