Secrets to ultra-luxury staging: customize, communicate and get it all done quickly
Not all staging is equal. Keys to success at an elite level include paying attention to detail, working with speed, and maintaining an open dialogue with the seller and listing agent
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 21
A 'Skinny House' built out of spite? Maybe not, archives show
The slim house in Boston's North End has long been associated with lore of 2 brothers fighting over property rights after the Civil War, but new analysis shows that the tale may be erroneous
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 16
Schwarzenegger, Pratt slammed for razing historic LA mansion
The couple bought the home in an off-market transaction last year after the previous owner's death. It's located across the street from the home of Schwarzenegger's mother, Maria Shriver
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 22
How to play matchmaker with buyers and architectural styles
It's essential to understand a client's tastes, historical context and regional influences, writes broker Michelle Coffing, to match them with the right home in a style that suits them
by Michelle Coffing Feb 16
Bob Dylan parts with Scottish estate for $5.3M
The Nobel Prize-winning musician has sold his 16-bedroom Scottish Highlands retreat, Aultmore House, to whiskey manufacturer Angus Dundee Distillers
by Ben Verde Dec 8
Marilyn Monroe home slated for demolition is saved — for now
The LA City Council filed an emergency motion Friday to establish the home as an Historic-Cultural Monument to avoid demolition after thousands of concerned citizens registered their complaints
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 12
Butterfly House sells for $29M in one of Carmel's priciest deals yet
Named for its distinctive wing-shaped roof that resembles a butterfly, the property was designed and built by architect Frank Wynkoop in 1951. It marks one of the priciest sales ever in the area
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 18
Rockefeller descendants offload historic Philly estate for $24M
Dating to the late 1700s, the estate known as Kirkwood Farm features 5 historic farmhouses, 2 barns and a springhouse. This marks the 1st time it has been on the market in over 90 years
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 23
Douglas Elliman enters Wellesley, MA, bringing on Joni Shore Group
The move into Wellesley will be bolstered by Joni Shore's 3 decades-plus career in real estate, which now exceeds $600M in sales volume, according to news revealed exclusively to Inman
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Whether it's a carefully preserved showplace or a money pit, a historic property can offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the right buyer
by Carl Medford Aug 24
Circa 1900: What real estate agents need to know about housing styles
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With roots in the British royal family, Victorian architecture found expression in a wide variety of architectural styles. Today you will recognize Victorian houses by their grand scale, ornate exteriors and interiors featuring fine craftsmanship
by Gerard Splendore May 17
Engel & Völkers marks entrance into Rhode Island with new shop
Led by license partners Emilio DiSpirito IV and Joseph Fazio, Engel & Völkers East Greenwich is centrally located in the state, which will allow the team to serve a number of clients in the region
Love that pre-war architectural charm? Head to the East Coast
Buyers can get pretty opinionated when it comes to a home's age and architectural style. Here's a breakdown of where the country's oldest and newest homes are located, and everything in between
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 28
The good, bad and ugly of owning a historic home amid the pandemic
What homes are optimal for living and working through stay-at-home orders and social distancing? It may depend on lifestyle and what a buyer is willing to put up with
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 24