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Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey

The article compares and contrasts two historic homes and provides an overview of their features, pros, and cons.

Exclusive | This $10.99M NYC townhouse has ties to one of the most famous Christmas poems

Clement Clarke Moore's historic Chelsea land is now home to a carriage house on the market for $10.99 million.

Brooklyn Listings Six Months Later: Three Sold

Despite mixed results, the real estate market in Park Slope showed strong demand whereas some properties in Bay Ridge faced challenges in meeting asking prices.

Crown Heights Limestone With Stained Glass Asks $2.5 Million

This limestone row house offers historical charm and the potential for modern upgrades.
The layout includes both functional living space and rental opportunities.

Bed Stuy Brownstone Unit With Office, Mantels Asks $3,100

The floor-through apartment combines historical charm with modern simplicity, ideal for small households seeking a spacious urban living space.

An Old-School Estate Perched High Over Portland

The Markle-Pittock House's historical significance is highlighted by its unique architectural designs and notable past owners.

Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey

The article compares and contrasts two historic homes and provides an overview of their features, pros, and cons.

Exclusive | This $10.99M NYC townhouse has ties to one of the most famous Christmas poems

Clement Clarke Moore's historic Chelsea land is now home to a carriage house on the market for $10.99 million.

Brooklyn Listings Six Months Later: Three Sold

Despite mixed results, the real estate market in Park Slope showed strong demand whereas some properties in Bay Ridge faced challenges in meeting asking prices.

Crown Heights Limestone With Stained Glass Asks $2.5 Million

This limestone row house offers historical charm and the potential for modern upgrades.
The layout includes both functional living space and rental opportunities.

Bed Stuy Brownstone Unit With Office, Mantels Asks $3,100

The floor-through apartment combines historical charm with modern simplicity, ideal for small households seeking a spacious urban living space.

An Old-School Estate Perched High Over Portland

The Markle-Pittock House's historical significance is highlighted by its unique architectural designs and notable past owners.
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This Painter Spent $23,000 to Furnish Her Soulful Austin Living Room

Caroline Pinney emphasizes the importance of character in a home, preferring historic features over modern renovations while making it personal through thoughtful decor.
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Inside Blair House: The President's Guesthouse Receives a Refined Refresh

Blair House serves as a diplomatic retreat, providing a homely atmosphere for visiting dignitaries to foster relations.

Renovated Flatbush Standalone With Parking Asks $3 Million

The 1900s Edwardian house combines modern renovations with period details, offering spacious living and a cozy atmosphere in Flatbush.

Step Inside a Lavish Upper East Side Home Reimagined With Bold Moves

Ryan Korban modernizes a historic Manhattan home while retaining its traditional character, successfully merging old and new aesthetics for a family of five.

A 1960s Arkansas Bungalow Gets a Cinematic Glow-Up

Cottrell's renovation project emphasizes blending modern design aesthetics with historic architecture to create a vibrant living space.

See How I Transformed My Sad, Plain Entryway into a Jewel Box Vestibule

Preserving and enhancing original features like a vestibule in historic homes can revive their charm and functionality.

Explore a Serene Massachusetts Idyll Designed to Maximize Its Nature-First Setting

Jaimie Baird redesigned a historic home in Lincoln, Massachusetts, balancing modern living needs with the home's original connection to nature.

Inside Blair House: The President's Guesthouse Receives a Refined Refresh

Blair House serves as a diplomatic retreat, providing a homely atmosphere for visiting dignitaries to foster relations.

Renovated Flatbush Standalone With Parking Asks $3 Million

The 1900s Edwardian house combines modern renovations with period details, offering spacious living and a cozy atmosphere in Flatbush.

Step Inside a Lavish Upper East Side Home Reimagined With Bold Moves

Ryan Korban modernizes a historic Manhattan home while retaining its traditional character, successfully merging old and new aesthetics for a family of five.

A 1960s Arkansas Bungalow Gets a Cinematic Glow-Up

Cottrell's renovation project emphasizes blending modern design aesthetics with historic architecture to create a vibrant living space.

See How I Transformed My Sad, Plain Entryway into a Jewel Box Vestibule

Preserving and enhancing original features like a vestibule in historic homes can revive their charm and functionality.

Explore a Serene Massachusetts Idyll Designed to Maximize Its Nature-First Setting

Jaimie Baird redesigned a historic home in Lincoln, Massachusetts, balancing modern living needs with the home's original connection to nature.
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Inside Painter Walton Ford's Revived West Village Town House

Walton Ford's artistic renovations reveal connections between his historic home and his creative expression, bridging past and present.

Farmhouse-style mansion on the market in D.C. for $7.4 million

The farmhouse-style mansion honors pioneering women and showcases their influence in politics and architecture.

It Was Their Dream Home. But Could They Grapple With Its Dark Legacy?

The Kochs face a moral dilemma after discovering their new home once belonged to Nazi filmmaker Leni Riefenstahl.

This Large American House Is 175,000 Square Feet With 250 Rooms

The largest historic homes in America reflect wealth and philanthropy, with sizes ranging from 70,000 to 175,000 square feet.

A Worker's Cottage in Hudson, Yours for $439K

The Hudson cottage embodies cozy, colorful interiors and historical significance as affordable housing from the 1880s.

Candlelight Tour: See Inside Newburgh's Historic Homes

Newburgh's Candlelight Tour offers a unique opportunity to explore historic homes while supporting local heritage efforts.

Inside Painter Walton Ford's Revived West Village Town House

Walton Ford's artistic renovations reveal connections between his historic home and his creative expression, bridging past and present.

Farmhouse-style mansion on the market in D.C. for $7.4 million

The farmhouse-style mansion honors pioneering women and showcases their influence in politics and architecture.

It Was Their Dream Home. But Could They Grapple With Its Dark Legacy?

The Kochs face a moral dilemma after discovering their new home once belonged to Nazi filmmaker Leni Riefenstahl.

This Large American House Is 175,000 Square Feet With 250 Rooms

The largest historic homes in America reflect wealth and philanthropy, with sizes ranging from 70,000 to 175,000 square feet.

A Worker's Cottage in Hudson, Yours for $439K

The Hudson cottage embodies cozy, colorful interiors and historical significance as affordable housing from the 1880s.

Candlelight Tour: See Inside Newburgh's Historic Homes

Newburgh's Candlelight Tour offers a unique opportunity to explore historic homes while supporting local heritage efforts.
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Brooklyn Homes for Sale: Three Sold

Real estate trends in Brooklyn show diverse pricing and demand across historic neighborhoods.

Top 10 Brooklyn Listings: A PLG Standalone

This week's most popular listings on Brownstoner showcase diverse property types in Brooklyn, from historic to contemporary.

Top 10 Brooklyn Listings: A Carroll Gardens Brownstone

Brooklyn's popular real estate listings showcase a mix of historic and modern properties with varying price points and unique features.

Brooklyn Homes for Sale: Three Sold

Real estate trends in Brooklyn show diverse pricing and demand across historic neighborhoods.

Top 10 Brooklyn Listings: A PLG Standalone

This week's most popular listings on Brownstoner showcase diverse property types in Brooklyn, from historic to contemporary.

Top 10 Brooklyn Listings: A Carroll Gardens Brownstone

Brooklyn's popular real estate listings showcase a mix of historic and modern properties with varying price points and unique features.
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Tech titan's historic San Francisco estate is for sale

This historic estate, with a price tag of $22 million, offers a unique blend of luxury and historical significance in San Francisco's Russian Hill.
The estate is one of only four remaining legacy estates of the Russian Hill neighborhood, highlighting its rarity and appeal.

The 'Notebook' House: Everything You Need to Know About the Real-Life Home From the Love Story

The Notebook's romantic mansion in South Carolina serves both as a historic home and a film landmark, showcasing creativity in filmmaking.

Must-Visit Cities for Fans of Bungalow Style Architecture

The Bungalow style is significant in U.S. architectural history, with over 2,500 properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

3 People Share Their Real Haunted House Experiences

Homeownership can turn into a nightmare if the house is haunted, leading to unexpected and varied experiences with ghostly roommates.

Ask the Remodeler: Should you remove asbestos flooring?

Undamaged asbestos in homes is generally safe, but homeowners should encapsulate it rather than remove unless it's compromised.

I Wish I Had This Advice Before I "Played the Floor Lottery" in My Reno

Maintaining original hardwood floors adds value but can be frustrating due to inevitable wear and imperfections.
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These 16 spectacular California homes hit the housing market in 2024. Take a look inside

California's 2024 housing market features diverse, high-value homes with unique historic and architectural significance.

America's Most Expensive Home Is a Lavish Bel-Air Megamansion Asking for $150M

Villa dei Fiori in Los Angeles is currently the most expensive home on Realtor.com at $7,986 per square foot.

Photos: Former Apple CEO's Woodside mansion for sale for $23 million

John Sculley's former home is for sale at a significant price increase from when he owned it.
The Woodside property features historic English country manor-style charm with modern amenities and scenic views.

These 16 spectacular California homes hit the housing market in 2024. Take a look inside

California's 2024 housing market features diverse, high-value homes with unique historic and architectural significance.

America's Most Expensive Home Is a Lavish Bel-Air Megamansion Asking for $150M

Villa dei Fiori in Los Angeles is currently the most expensive home on Realtor.com at $7,986 per square foot.

Photos: Former Apple CEO's Woodside mansion for sale for $23 million

John Sculley's former home is for sale at a significant price increase from when he owned it.
The Woodside property features historic English country manor-style charm with modern amenities and scenic views.
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Colorful Clean-Lined Kitchens by Stillark for a Multi-Generational Household in Copenhagen

Pernille's family and her parents live together in a remodelled historic house in Valby, ensuring both individuality and connectivity through unique kitchens.
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Brooklyn's Historic Homes Embrace Solar

Owners of historic Brooklyn homes can now install solar panels without compromising architectural integrity, joining the renewable energy movement.

Private Island in Maine Hits the Market for Under $5M-but There's a Catch

Birch Island, a unique Maine property, is on the market for $5 million, but access challenges may deter buyers.

The Insider: Cost-Conscious Overhaul Gives Flatbush Limestone New Life

The challenge of integrating modern upgrades into historic homes with intricate woodwork.

Sale closed in Oakland: $1.9 million for a four-bedroom home

The article provides details on historical properties in Oakland recently sold, highlighting pricing and property specifications.

Now's your best chance to live in an Old World-style home on a secret, 'enchanting' Manhattan street

One of Manhattan's charming blocks offers a rare chance to own a historic, quaint townhouse in a small-town feel neighborhood.
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