In Detroit, a Family Builds a Home ‘Extension’ — a 7-Minute Drive Away
Bryan Boyer and Laura Lewis added a 1,800‑square‑foot experimental house to Detroit’s Core City neighborhood, designed by their own firm Dash Marshall. The box‑shaped structure, clad in steam‑treated pine and corrugated tin, wraps around a central courtyard and omits traditional bedrooms. It functions as a flexible “extension” to their nearby primary residence, blending loft‑style openness with a courtyard layout. The project highlights a growing trend of innovative, infill housing in a district once dominated by vacant lots.
Daniel Craig and Lily Allen Sell Their Brooklyn Brownstones
Actors Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz sold their Cobble Hill brownstone for $11.8 million, a sizable gain from the $6.75 million purchase in 2017. The four‑story, 6,600‑sq‑ft property changed hands via an all‑cash deal to an anonymous buyer. The couple also sold a...
$2 Million Homes in Vienna
A four‑bedroom, 2,761‑sq‑ft hillside residence in Hof am Leithaberge, just 28 miles south of Vienna, is listed for $2.3 million (≈€1.97 million). Built by a local construction owner, the concrete‑glass home blends earth‑sheltered design with geothermal heating and a ceiling‑cooling system for high...
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
Heather Senison reports a Chelsea walk‑up studio listed for $725,000. The second‑floor unit features a fireplace, 10‑foot ceilings, a walk‑in closet, and through‑the‑wall air‑conditioning. Monthly maintenance is $1,283 and the building offers a roof deck, bike room, and a waiting...
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
Sotheby’s International Realty listed a renovated four‑bedroom, three‑bath home at 85 Cove Road in Oyster Bay Cove, New York for $1.695 million. The property sits on 2.77 flat acres and features vaulted ceilings, a wood‑burning fireplace, a built‑in bar, and radiant‑heated tiles...
We’re Building More Affordable Housing These Days. It’s Still Not Enough.
In 2024 the United States completed more than 91,000 affordable rental units, the highest annual total in the past decade. From 2010 to 2024, construction of income‑restricted housing grew 73%, outpacing market‑rate development. Affordable units now represent nearly 14% of...
A Design Editor Applies Color and Restraint in His Madrid Apartment
Enric Pastor, co‑founder and editor of the Spanish design quarterly *Manera*, showcases his 900‑square‑foot Madrid apartment as a study in disciplined eclecticism. The two‑bedroom home blends austere pale walls with bursts of primary color and curated objects such as Murano...
$500,000 Homes in Alabama, Maine and Oregon
A 1900‑era bungalow in Midtown Mobile, Alabama, is listed for $499,900. The three‑bedroom, 2,190‑sq‑ft home sits on 0.2 acres and features an in‑ground pool, a wood‑paneled sauna, and a custom kitchen with quartz countertops. It is within walking distance of...
It’s Time to Plant, but First Take a Crash Course on Cultivars
Spring garden center traffic is surging as homeowners seek native plants, but the proliferation of cultivars adds complexity. The article explains the distinction between straight species, selections, and cultivars, noting that flashy labels don’t guarantee pollinator value. It highlights the...
Fees, Fees Fees! Do I Have to Pay All These Extras for Utilities?
A tenant in Chattanooga discovered that a third‑party billing service added a $25 connection fee, a $9 recurring service fee, and a $5 online‑payment convenience fee to her water bill, inflating the cost by roughly 50 percent. The article explains...
$3 Million Luxury Homes in Venice
A penthouse duplex near Venice’s iconic Piazza San Marco is listed for $2.97 million, offering 4,628 sq ft of historic space across two floors with a rooftop terrace and a $641 per‑square‑foot price tag. The property includes four bedrooms, six bathrooms, and a...
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Queens
A one‑bedroom, one‑bath co‑op at 23 East 10th Street, No. 3H in Greenwich Village is listed for $895,000. The 600‑sq ft unit features 11‑foot ceilings, a galley kitchen, in‑unit washer/dryer, and a live‑in super building with bike storage. Monthly maintenance is $1,806, and the...
What’s Really the Best Time to Buy a Home?
StreetEasy’s 2023‑2025 market report shows New York City inventory hovering between 15,000 and 19,000 listings each month, with clear peaks in May and again in October at roughly 18,000 units. The analysis links higher inventory periods to more frequent price...
Homes for Sale in Connecticut and New York
A contemporary four‑bedroom home at 20 Laura Drive in Danbury, Connecticut, is listed for $1.049 million. The 3,668‑sq‑ft property, built in 1993, sits on 0.92 acre and includes a pool, deck, and recent interior upgrades. Annual taxes are $12,002 and the HOA...
$2 Million Homes in Georgia, Pennsylvania and Florida
An International Style residence in Savannah’s Ardsley Park sold for $1.975 million, just shy of $2 million. The 4,188‑sq‑ft home features four bedrooms, three‑and‑a‑half baths, and a blend of original mid‑century elements with contemporary updates, priced at $483 per square foot. Owned...