In Memphis, an Italianate Home Dripping With Texture
Valerie Valk enlisted interior designer Sean Anderson to overhaul her 100‑year‑old, 6,400‑square‑foot Italianate mansion in Memphis. Over seven years the team replaced wood paneling with hand‑painted wallpaper, added a 14‑foot black marble mantel, and integrated sculptural art and custom furniture while preserving original plaster molding and marble floors. The renovation, which cost roughly $700,000, culminated in a series of textured, dark‑toned rooms that the Valks now call their favorite spaces. The project will be featured in Anderson’s forthcoming Rizzoli book *Interior Narratives*.
A Striking Costa Rican Beach House Pays Tribute to Latin America
Manuel Solano, a Manhattanville graduate, launched Stealth Development after failing to find a job in Costa Rica, eventually constructing more than 20 spec homes across the country. He purchased a one‑acre jungle lot near Playa Hermosa for $330,000 and built...
New Jersey Says Yes to Airbnbs During the World Cup
New Jersey is actively encouraging short‑term rentals ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, issuing a Local Finance Notice that reminds municipalities they can permit residents to host visitors. Over one million soccer fans are expected to converge on the...
A Homeowner Built Townhouses in a Jersey City Backyard
In Jersey City’s historic Heights neighborhood, homeowner Norrice Raymaker turned the backyard of her 19th‑century Beacon Avenue house into a “hyper ADU” – three side‑by‑side townhouses that echo the original roofline. The project emerged after the vacant home suffered an...
That Hamptons House: Just How Far Out of Reach Is It?
The Hamptons have transformed into a billionaire‑focused market, highlighted by an 8.5‑acre oceanfront estate that sold off‑market for $115 million—the highest price ever for a single parcel in the region. In Q1 2026 the median sale price surged 18.3% year‑over‑year to $2.41 million,...
The Sheer Joy of Cut Flowers
British gardener and author Sarah Raven has published her 14th book, "A Year of Cut Flowers," chronicling three decades of her passion for growing cut flowers. Drawing on meticulous records from her organic Perch Hill garden, the guide offers practical...
Angelina Jolie Lists Her Los Angeles Estate for $29.85 Million
Actress Angelina Jolie has listed her historic Los Angeles “DeMille Estate” for $29.85 million. The 2.1‑acre, gated property in Laughlin Park includes an 11,000‑sq‑ft Beaux‑Arts mansion, guesthouse, wine cellar and multiple amenities. Jolie bought the estate for about $24.5 million in 2017...
Inside the Charming Gut Renovation of a Park Slope Townhouse
A Brooklyn couple paid $2.5 million for a Park Slope townhouse that required a full gut renovation. After a pandemic stint upstate, they returned to the city and spent 18 months transforming the property with architect firm Frances Mildred. The resulting home...
Before SoHo, This Building Was at the Heart of New York’s Arts District
The historic West 57th Street building, originally erected as a cooperative for artists with double‑height studios, is being transformed into the Parc Beaufort luxury condominium. Interior designer Stephen Sills created a model one‑bedroom unit that imagines a weekend‑home art collector, blending historic details with...
Maurice Tempelsman’s Penthouse Is on the Market for $5.5 Million
Maurice Tempelsman's Upper East Side co‑op penthouse at 1155 Park Avenue is now listed for $5.5 million, with monthly maintenance of $8,027. The pre‑war unit, purchased for $3.3 million in 1999, features a wrap‑around terrace overlooking Central Park and the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis...
$2 Million Homes in Buenos Aires
Miranda Bosch Real Estate lists a four‑bedroom, three‑story concrete home in the upscale Bajo Belgrano enclave of Buenos Aires for $1.9 million. The 4,672 sq ft residence features a striking helical staircase, under‑floor heating, central air‑conditioning, a pool, terraces, and a two‑car garage...
Does the U.K. Need a Sixth Indoor Ski Slope? One Town in Wales Thinks So.
The SnowDome in Tamworth, opened in 1994, remains Britain’s first indoor ski centre using real snow and one of only five such facilities nationwide. While the UK boasts roughly 1.8 million active skiers, indoor slopes are proliferating globally, rising from about...
The Empty Nesters Opting for R.V. Life
A growing cohort of empty‑nesters, especially Gen X retirees, are swapping traditional homes for full‑time RV living. By shedding a $2,000 mortgage and $400‑plus utility bills, couples like Patty and Shane Gill have saved more than $100,000 in five years. The...
The Best Markets for First-Time Home Buyers
Zillow’s February analysis of the 50 largest U.S. metros identifies Jacksonville, Florida as the most affordable market for first‑time homebuyers, where median mortgage payments ($1,680) nearly match typical rents ($1,672). The ranking combines rent‑to‑income ratios, the share of homes affordable...
Taking a Deep Dive Into a Connecticut Ranch House
Janis Provisor and Brad Davis, a veteran artist duo, purchased a 1950s ranch house in Litchfield, Connecticut, and converted its 2,500‑square‑foot indoor swimming pool into a light‑filled studio. The single‑level layout suited the couple’s mobility needs, while the atrium’s skylights...