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SFGATE
10 months ago
SF real estate

Built in 1680, a Massachusetts Colonial on 5 Acres Is This Week's Oldest Home

Realtor.comAn updated Colonial built in 1680 in Halifax, MA, is the oldest home on the market this week on Realtor.com®.Once owned by one of the town's founders, the five-bedroom building sits on 5 acres on the South Shore.The well-preserved abode still features many period details combined with modern amenities.
SFGATE
10 months ago
SF real estate

Rent Walt Disney's former Calif. home for $40,000 per month

Living in the home of a legend doesn't come cheap, though, and the price tag for new occupants is $40,000 a month.They'll get a perfectly preserved home, complete with the home theater Disney used to screen his productions in.The current owner, Kazakhstan-born film director Timur Bekmambetov, according to public records, has a real love for the home and wasn't ready to sell it, according to listing agent Chase Campen of Compass.
SFGATE
10 months ago
SF real estate

Historic 2-story waterfront Bay Area Eichler for sale for $3M

Joseph Eichler built numerous planned communities in California, but among the visionary homes he commissioned, most were modest in dimension and meant to serve middle-class residents.There were very few large homes; fewer with two stories, and fewer still with an ocean view.12 Great Circle Drive is a historic Eichler offering all three of those rarities, for sale now in Mill Valley's Strawberry Point at $3 million.
SFGATE
10 months ago
SF real estate

Tiny $459K Artist Retreat in Rhode Island Is a Big Hit With Buyers

Realtor.comThe itty-bitty one-bedroom, one-bath cottage at 7 Howard Hill Road in Foster, RI, is just 575 square feet.But it could be the perfect little getaway.Listed in late May for $459,000, the small space that's big on style quickly caught a buyer's eye and is currently listed in contingent sale status.
SFGATE
10 months ago
SF real estate

That '70s Home: $2.4M Bainbridge Island, WA, Time Capsule Sparks Multiple Offers

Caleb Melvin Fortunately, it was never altered and retains its original midcentury modern personality.Spanning 3,196 square feet and set on a 1.25-acre lot, the place was completed in 1970.The four-bedroom, one-bath home is flawlessly sited to take advantage of the area's magnificent mountain, water, and city views.
SFGATE
10 months ago
SF real estate

Built in 1710, a Restored Connecticut Farmhouse on 49 Acres Is This Week's Oldest Home

Realtor.comA restored farmhouse built in 1710 in Ashford, CT, is the oldest home on the market this week on Realtor.com®.Once operating as a tavern, it has since been transformed into a five-bedroom home with many historic details.Other vintage gems to hit the market this week include a massive mansion in Maryland, a seaside gem in Massachusetts, and a South Carolina beauty originally constructed by a shipbuilder.
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Design
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
10 months ago
Design

This two-story tiny home redefines modern micro-living setups - Yanko Design

I love a good tiny home!They are a space-saving and eco-friendly living solution that reduces the load on Mother Earth.They're simple and minimal alternatives to the imposing, materialistic dwellings that seem to have taken over.And they're also notable for their ability and gift to maximize the use of limited space.
Dezeen
10 months ago
Design

Lazzoni creates "extraordinary design experience" at its first UK showroom

Promotion: Turkish furniture brand Lazzoni has opened its first UK showroom on London's Tottenham Court Road - a street renowned for its selection of large furniture flagship stores.Founded in 1897 in the Black Sea coastal region of Turkey, Lazzoni is a family-run business with 24 stores around the world.
Dezeen
10 months ago
Design

Oak panels and slatted screens adorn Carroll Gardens Townhouse in Brooklyn

New York studios Starling Architecture and Emily Lindberg Design have renovated a Brooklyn townhouse for a young family, combining two units into a single home and unifying them through the use of white oak.The Carroll Gardens Townhouse was previously laid out as a two-family dwelling, but the owners needed more room for their growing kids, so decided to connect the units.
Dezeen
10 months ago
Design

Geodes inform design of Arizona research building by Grimshaw and Architekton

Architecture studios Grimshaw and Architekton looked to natural elements such as rocks and saguaro cacti while designing the Walton Center of Planetary Health at Arizona State University.The academic building is located on ASU's main campus in Tempe, which is part of the Phoenix metropolitan area.Encompassing 281,000 square feet (26,106 square metres), the building houses a range of research institutes focused on topics such as food, water, energy and climate change.
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wine-cellar
Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
10 months ago
Boston real estate

Check Out One Of The Co-owners Of The Celtics Home For Sale. The Photos Will Amaze You Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Listed by George Sarkis of The Sarkis Team at Douglas Elliman, 29 Webster Road in Weston is listed for $8,999,000.The Pagliucas purchased the property in 1995, tearing down the original home and custom built the one that stands there today.Construction was completed in 2003.The home boasts several impressive amenities including indoor and outdoor pools, basketball and tennis courts, a game room, a home theater, a wine cellar and more.
SFGATE
10 months ago
SF real estate

'Top Gun: Maverick' Actor Miles Teller Is Jetting Away From His Studio City Home

ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images / Realtor.comMiles Teller is upgrading his living situation.The actor recently picked up a Cape Cod-style home in Pacific Palisades, CA, according to reports.So now he's ready to offload his smaller dwelling in nearby Studio City.The Studio City home features a modern Spanish style, with five bedrooms, 6.5 baths, and just over 5,500 square feet of living space.
SFGATE
10 months ago
SF real estate

NHL Winger Max Pacioretty Scores Big With Sale of $11M Home in Las Vegas

Josh Lavallee/NHLI via Getty Images / Realtor.comThere's some big news out of Sin City for NHL winger Max Pacioretty.The sale of his Las Vegas estate for $11 million has set a new bar as the most expensive ever in The Ridges, a luxury home community.What's more, this transaction is also the highest sale price so far for the greater Las Vegas area in 2023.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
10 months ago
Washington DC

Tony Podesta's Kalorama Home Is for Sale for Almost $10 Million - Washingtonian

Lobbyist and Democratic strategist Tony Podesta has listed his house in Kalorama for $9,995,000.The four-story home has five bedrooms, four full baths, and two half-baths across 9,2000 square feet of space.It's being listed by Patrick Chauvin of Compass.Originally constructed in 1929, the home has an entryway with a custom-built glass helix staircase near a kitchen designed by Italian architect Antonio Citterio.
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SFGATE
10 months ago
SF real estate

Patrick Mahomes Looks To Pass One of His Kansas City Homes to a New Owner for $2.9M

Chris Unger/Getty Images / Realtor.comTwo-time Super Bowl winner Patrick Mahomes recently listed one of his Kansas City, MO, homes for $2.9 million.The superstar quarterback signed a 10-year, $450 million contract with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2020.Thanks to those riches and his endorsement deals, Mahomes has built a mini real estate empire, which includes a few properties in Missouri and a mansion in Texas.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
World politics

What Will Be the Theme of Summer?

The last episode of season eight of Seinfeld begins with George learning that the Yankees have given him a three-month severance package.He declares that he's going to live the next three months to the fullest.He'll read a book from beginning to end.In that order.He'll play Frisbee golf.This is gonna be my time, he declares.
SFGATE
10 months ago
SF real estate

Now a Free Agent, NBA Standout Joe Ingles Throws His SoCal Home Onto the Market for $6.25M

Patrick McDermott/Getty Images / Realtor.comAfter a disappointing end to the season for the Milwaukee Bucks, forward Joe Ingles is ready to make a move.He's put his luxury home in Rancho Santa Fe, CA, on the market for $6.25 million.A native of Australia, Ingles has already signaled his intent to play for his country in the 2024 Olympics.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
10 months ago
Washington DC

3 DC-Area Listings to Check Out - Washingtonian

Check out these DC-area homes for sale this week:
1
A corner-unit condo in Bethesda
This condo has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and 1,467 square feet of space.The corner unit features floor-to-ceiling, south- and west-facing windows, as well as a balcony.The building also comes with a gym, pool, party room, storage unit, and an assigned parking space.
2
A Loudoun County townhouse
Where: 44846 Tiverton Sq., AshburnPrice: $648,000
This 2,538-square-foot townhouse has three bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms, a balcony, a rooftop deck, and a two-car garage.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
10 months ago
Washington DC

Look Inside a LeDroit Park Condo With a Dark Green Bedroom and a Burnt-Orange Sofa - Washingtonian

Joaquín Van Thienen and Luis Trenard live in a two-story condo in LeDroit Park, with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and 1,100 square feet.The couple-they're engaged to be married, and both are 31 and work in international development-purchased the loft-style home a few months into the pandemic when they were looking for more living space.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
10 months ago
Washington DC

3 DC-Area Listings You Need to Check Out - Washingtonian

Check out these DC-area homes for sale this week:
1
A five-bedroom house in Lanham
This newly remodeled single-family home features five beds and two bathrooms.The 1,108-square-foot space also comes with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and a full basement.2
A five-bedroom house in Alexandria
This contemporary-style home in Alexandria has five bedrooms and three bathrooms.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
10 months ago
Washington DC

New Construction Home in Wesley Heights - Washingtonian

Welcome to this beautiful new construction home featuring seven bedrooms, five full bathrooms, two half baths, and approximately 7,000 square feet.Step inside to white oak hardwood floors, and designer finishes and fixtures throughout.Double sliding doors open from the family room to the screened-in porch, patio, and lawn, creating a perfect indoor-outdoor living space.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
10 months ago
Washington DC

See Ya: Dan Snyder Has Reportedly Moved Out of the DC Area - Washingtonian

The Snyders's home on the Potomac could soon be for sale.It looks like Dan and Tanya Snyder have ditched their Mount Vernon-area estate in favor of a European lifestyle.The (probably) soon-to-be-former Washington Commanders owners have moved out of their 16.5-acre,Potomac River-fronting property and shipped their belongings over to England, according to Washington Business Journal.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
10 months ago
Washington DC

Look Inside MetPark, the First Phase of Amazon's Arlington HQ2 - Washingtonian

The much-anticipated first phase of Amazon's HQ2 in National Landing is finally open.Metropolitan Park consists of two 22-story towers-one named Jasper (a code name for an Alexa project), the other Merlin (a code name for an Amazon Web Service project).Together, the towers have over 2.1 million square feet of office space and 50,000 square feet of ground-floor retail, which will house 14 local businesses.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
NYC real estate

They Found a Tiny, Affordable Cabin on an Island. What Could Go Wrong?

For an escape in the San Juan Islands, a little more than two hours north of Seattle, Joe Herrin knew he wouldn't need much.Growing up, the highlight of every summer was a two-week boat trip around those islands near the Canadian border, where his family slept within the confines of a 26-foot-long boat hull.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
NYC real estate

Homes for Sale in New York City

Alexander Thompson of VHT Studios Alexander Thompson of VHT Studios Alexander Thompson of VHT Studios Alexander Thompson of VHT Studios Alexander Thompson of VHT Studios Manhattan | 552 Riverside Drive, No. 6F A one-bedroom, one-bath, roughly 500-square-foot apartment with 10-foot ceilings, a windowed galley kitchen, a bedroom with three closets, and a windowed bathroom with a soaking tub, on the top floor of a six-story prewar elevator building with a live-in superintendent, video intercom, shared laundry, gym, children's playroom, complimentary storage, courtyard and roof deck.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
NYC real estate

Priced Out of the City, They Bought a Tiny Suburban Home. Now What?

Much has been written about good enough marriages, but what of good enough houses in I guess we have to live somewhere neighborhoods?This is the story of a family who began with low expectations and then fell in love.In 2016, Amanda and Alain de Beaufort were renting an apartment with a garden in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, where they had access to a new school with a Spanish/English program for their two children.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
NYC real estate

Rupert Murdoch Closes on Another Bachelor Pad, Paying Above List Price

The media mogul Rupert Murdoch has closed on his purchase of a mansion-size apartment overlooking Central Park, paying $35.2 million, which was well above the asking price.Mr. Murdoch, the founder and executive chairman of the News Corporation, which owns Fox News, bought the full-floor co-op at 150 Central Park South, a.k.a. the Hampshire House, from the estate of Julian H. Robertson Jr., a hedge fund pioneer and philanthropist who died last year.
Boston.com
10 months ago
Boston real estate

For under $600k, a Roslindale condo with exposed brick and beams

Home Buying This charming two-bedroom, 1.5-bath unit also comes with two parking spots in a private lot.Open floor plan?Check.Exposed brick walls?Check.Cathedral ceiling?Check.We're not saying this Roslindale condo has it all, but with in-unit laundry and two designated parking spots ... it just might.
Boston.com
10 months ago
Boston real estate

For $649k, 2-bed East Boston condo puts harbor, skyline on display

Home Buying Enjoy breakfast or a glass of wine on the back deck.In this East Boston condominium, you can see Boston Harbor and a picturesque view of the city skyline from nearly every room.Unit 4 at 185 Webster St. in East Boston's Jeffries Point section offers two bedrooms, one bathroom, and 775 square feet of living space in a pet-friendly building.
SFGATE
10 months ago
SF real estate

Hover Home: Connecticut 'Bridge House' Suspended Among the Trees Is the Week's Most Popular Home

Realtor.comAn eye-popping structure in Glastonbury, CT, that appears to be floating among the trees is this week's most popular home on Realtor.com®.The Cedar Bridge House was designed by architect Wilfred Armster and appears to hover some 50 feet above the wooded lot, anchored to a steel support structure above the garage.
Boston.com
10 months ago
Boston real estate

Listed: For $415,000, a houseboat with a kitchen that wows

Home Buying This houseboat has all the bells and whistles.Plus: coffered ceilings, blue kitchen cabinets, and a modern bathroom.So you want to buy a house ... and a boat.Why not both?Located at 1 Pier 8 in Charlestown's Navy Yard, this houseboat offers one bedroom and one bathroom in 700 square feet of space.
SFGATE
10 months ago
SF real estate

Built in 1690, a Charming Connecticut Colonial Is This Week's Oldest Home

Realtor.comA classic saltbox Colonial built in 1690 in Woodbury, CT, is the oldest home on the market this week on Realtor.com®.The spacious property boasts the original wood shop where craftsmen are said to have created everything from wainscoting to built-in cabinetry.Other vintage gems to hit the market this week include a center-chimney Colonial in New Hampshire, a charming Cape Codder in Massachusetts, and a New Jersey stone home.
Boston.com
10 months ago
Boston real estate

Listed for $998k: A 3-bedroom Somerville condo with a tea green kitchen

Home Buying Plus, a primary bath with a double vanity and assigned parking.The proximity of this Somerville condo to the Green Line isn't the only thing green about this unit: It's got a green kitchen, too.Located half a mile from the Gilman Square stop, Unit 2 at 162 Highland Ave.offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and 1,495 square feet of living space.
www.mercurynews.com
10 months ago
East Bay (California)

Semiconductor company signs San Jose office lease in tech expansion

SAN JOSE A tech company has signed a lease for a significant chunk of San Jose office space in a deal that signals the company's expansion in the area and helps put a bit of a dent in the high Silicon Valley office vacancy rate.Netherlands-based semiconductor maker NXP leased space at 110 Rose Orchard Way, according to Drawbridge Realty, the owner of the tech campus that includes the just-rented office and research building.
www.ocregister.com
10 months ago
East Bay (California)

Malls becoming homes a jigsaw puzzle of moving parts,' California developer says

The interview has been edited for length and clarity Q.Shopoff Realty Investments bought 26 acres at Westminster Mall and and has submitted plans to the city for 1,065 rental units and 102 ownership townhomes.The plan also includes roughly 10% affordable units.(Rendering courtesy of AO) One suggested salve for California's housing affordability ailments is turning dead or dying retail space into new residences.
www.mercurynews.com
10 months ago
East Bay (California)

Single family residence sells for $2.6 million in Danville

220 Crestridge Drive Google Street View The spacious property located in the 200 block of Crestridge Drive in Danville was sold on May 24, 2023.The $2,550,000 purchase price works out to $692 per square foot.The house, built in 1992, has an interior space of 3,687 square feet.The property features four bedrooms, four bathrooms, an attached garage, and two parking spaces.
www.mercurynews.com
10 months ago
East Bay (California)

Single-family home sells in Los Gatos for $2.6 million

16100 Blossom Hill Road Google Street View The property located in the 16100 block of Blossom Hill Road in Los Gatos was sold on May 25, 2023 for $2,625,000, or $1,324 per square foot.The house, built in 1971, has an interior space of 1,982 square feet.The property features four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a garage.
www.mercurynews.com
10 months ago
East Bay (California)

Single family residence sells for $2.1 million in Piedmont

2026 Oakland Avenue Google Street View The spacious historic property located in the 2000 block of Oakland Avenue in Piedmont was sold on May 10, 2023.The $2,100,000 purchase price works out to $845 per square foot.The house, built in 1912, has an interior space of 2,484 square feet.The property features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a carport.
www.mercurynews.com
10 months ago
East Bay (California)

Bay Area real estate deal tied to LinkedIn hints at wobbly real market

SUNNYVALE A LinkedIn property deal in Sunnyvale hints at weak commercial property values in a wobbly office market that's under siege by tech sector job cuts and reductions in space footprints.IHealth Labs has bought an office building at 880 West Maude Avenue in Sunnyvale, according to documents filed on June 9 with the Santa Clara County Recorder's Office.
Boston.com
10 months ago
Boston real estate

For $2.25m, a condo inside The Whitehall at Waterworks Chestnut Hill

Real Estate The unit comes with two bedrooms suites, a stunning office nook, and gorgeous windows.If you're looking for peace and serenity, try watching the sunset from your condo overlooking Chestnut Hill Reservoir.Listed at $2,250,000, Unit 401 at 2420 Beacon St. offers two bedrooms, three baths (2 full, 1 half), and 1,895 square feet of living space.
Boston.com
10 months ago
Boston real estate

For $649,999, an East Boston condo with a bedroom behind glass

Home Buying Unit offers lighting, wallpaper, and harbor views harbor that wow.There's no shortage of standout features in this East Boston condo, which has custom shades, lighting, and wallpaper.Cheri Meckley of Compass Real Estate has listed Unit 623 at 99 Sumner St. for $649,999.Built in 2020, it offers one bedroom, one bathroom, and 445 square feet of living space.
Boston.com
10 months ago
Boston real estate

On Beacon Hill, a studio in a former stable for $415k

Real Estate The unit comes with multiple closets and two shared decks.36C Joy St. may not be heavy on square footage, but it's full of Boston history.A rare example of a surviving 1840s Greek Revival livery stable, the oversized front door serves as a fun reminder of its past.Following its tenure as a stable, the building became a series of theaters, including a playhouse belonging to the Boston Stage Society, which some experts have claimed served as the venue for Boston's first production of Chekhov's "The Seagull."
Boston.com
10 months ago
Boston real estate

12 must-see open houses happening this weekend (June 15-18)

Open Houses Including four properties on the market for under $500,000.Which one would you pick?Check out these must-see homes holding open houses this weekend, from a one-bedroom condo in Mansfield for $229,900 to a three-bedroom town house in Cambridge for $2,588,000:
Under $500,000
$229,9001 bedroom, 1 full bath, 1 half bath
745 square feet
Open houses Thursday, June 15, from 4 to 6 p.m., and Saturday, June 17, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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⬇$339,000
1 bedroom, 1 full bath
470 square feet
Open house Sunday, June 18, from noon to 1 p.m.
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$439,9002 bedrooms, 2 full baths
1,134 square feet
Open houses Saturday, June 17, from noon to 2 p.m., and Sunday, June 18, from noon to 1:30 p.m.
***
$475,0004 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1 half bath
2,250 square feet
Take the virtual tour.0.14-acre lot
Open houses Saturday, June 17, and Sunday, June 18, from 10 a.m. to noon
$500,000 to $1 million
$699,0002 bedrooms, 1 full bath, 1 half bath
Take the virtual tour.941
Boston.com
10 months ago
Boston real estate

Home of the Week: Acton Colonial is real energy-saver

Home of the Week Home of the Week: 24 Jackson Drive, Acton$1,499,000Current owner says his electric bill for the entire year is now about $300, while previously it was that much every month.Style Colonial
Year built 2005
Square feet 4,242
Bedrooms 4
Baths 3 full, 1 half
Sewer/water Private/public
Taxes $24,077
Sesh Kamireddi, a mechanical and computer science engineer, carefully calculated the cost and benefit of using $28,000 in cash and tax credits to install solar panels on the roof of his south-facing Acton home in 2014, a concept he explored for environmental and economic reasons.
Boston.com
10 months ago
Boston real estate

Recent home sales in Greater Boston (June 14)

Real Estate News What are properties selling for in the community you have your eye on?26 Adley Drive.One-family Colonial, built in 2002, 3,795 square feet, 8 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, on 47,026-square-foot lot.$1,260,000
83 Spruce St. One-family Cape Cod, built in 1948, 1,344 square feet, 6 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, on 82,745-square-foot lot.
Eater LA
10 months ago
LA food

One of LA's Buzziest Pop-Ups Is Opening an Izakaya in East Hollywood

Budonoki, the two-year-old izakaya pop-up originally founded by a trio of restaurant industry veterans, is permanently settling into Virgil Village this fall at 654 N. Virgil Avenue on the ground floor of the Cha Cha Cha condominiums.Previously, Budonoki popped up at Melody Wine Bar, Ototo, and Thunderbolt, among others.
Austin Monitor
10 months ago
Austin

Borden Dairy plant rezoning approved on second reading despite objections - Austin Monitor

Tuesday, June 13, 2023 by Jonathan Lee
The massive Borden Dairy plant redevelopment moved one step closer to approval on Thursday, when City Council passed a rezoning associated with the project on second reading.The project would bring 1,400 residential units, a 220-room hotel, 411,500 square feet of offices, 66,000 square feet of restaurant space and 40,000 square feet of retail to the 21-acre site at 71 Strandtman Cove.
SFGATE
10 months ago
SF real estate

Live Large for Less: 5 Legit Mansions You Can Buy for Less Than a Million Bucks

Realtor.comNot related to a testy media tycoon?Don't have the stomach to be a bitcoin billionaire?No one in your family has royal blood?Not to worry!You don't have to be a millionaire to live well in one of these five mansions we've found for under $1 million.Seriously, these places are so posh, they could tempt a prince to move to America.
Fatherly
10 months ago
Fathers

This Air Purifier Eats Pollution For Breakfast

Viruses, wildfires, smog, methane from gas stoves - there's a lot in the air we breathe that we'd rather shield our kids from.Fortunately, you can.While you can't necessarily control the pollution in your neighborhood (if you're looking to move, a neighborhood with a lot of trees is a huge plus), inside your house, you have a lot of control.
Austin Monitor
10 months ago
Austin

Council gives initial approval to redevelopment of East Austin dairy plant - Austin Monitor

Monday, June 5, 2023 by Jonathan Lee
A huge mixed-use development on the site of a Borden Dairy plant in East Austin's Govalle neighborhood is nearing approval.City Council on Thursday voted on first reading in favor of a rezoning that would allow the project to advance.Developer Endeavor Real Estate plans to build 1,400 residential units, a 220-room hotel, 411,500 square feet of offices, 66,000 square feet of restaurant space and 40,000 square feet of retail on the 21-acre site at 71 Strandtman Cove.
Dezeen
10 months ago
Design

Kadre Architects converts Los Angeles motel into homeless shelter

California studio Kadre Architects has used bold graphics and vibrant colours to transform a dilapidated motel into The Alvarado, which offers beds for families experiencing homelessness.Designed by local firm Kadre Architects, the adaptive reuse project involved converting a 20,000-square-foot (1,858-square-metre) motel built in 1984 into a shelter for families transitioning out of homelessness in LA's Westlake neighbourhood, one block north of MacArthur Park.
Eater Chicago
10 months ago
Chicago

The Professor Invites the West Loop to a Rooftop Pizza Party

Professor Pizza is teaching summer school on top of a West Loop rooftop.Anthony Scardino, the competitive pizza maker who's built a business out of running his own virtual restaurant in Humboldt Park has moved and teamed up with the owners of Recess and Untitled Supper Club.The new project, Tetto Chicago, sits on top of the building that houses Atomic Hospitality's taco spot, Tabu.
Chicago Tribune
10 months ago
Chicago

One Two Pru owners take step to avoid office market turmoil

The owner of Chicago's iconic One Two Pru office complex at Michigan Avenue and Randolph Street said it's taking steps to head off potential financial trouble amid the rise of remote work and a decimated office market.Wanxiang America Real Estate Group, which bought the two towers in 2018 for $680 million, said it requested a transfer of the property's $389 million loan to special servicing, more than two years ahead of the 2025 maturity date.
Eater Chicago
10 months ago
Chicago

A Midwestern Macaron Mini-Chain Will Arrive in Andersonville

Chicago is home to an increasingly competitive sweets scene, as confectioners and pastry chefs expand their local footprints and take on increasingly visible leadership roles in cafes and restaurants.A new contender will leap into the fray when Macaron Bar, a fast-growing Midwestern chain specializing in those delicate French sandwich cookies, debuts in Chicago with a store on Andersonville's bustling main drag.
Eater Chicago
10 months ago
Chicago

Vienna Beef Plans $20 Million Bucktown Plaza For Outdoor Sausage Fests and Events

As Chicago's restaurant community wipes the sleep from their eyes after a James Beard Awards night that saw a pair of victories, leave it to Vienna Beef to drop some big news that will really appeal to locals: After a three-year slumber, they're spending $20 million to bring back its North Side factory store and hot dog stand.
www.7x7.com
10 months ago
San Francisco

Historic Sir Francis Drake Hotel nears completion of its regal transformation as the elegant Beacon Grand

Back then, the hotel was called the Sir Francis Drake, and it was a marvelall carved banisters and intricate plaster ornamentation.Its style drew fashionable guests from all corners of the world.Its speakeasya small, secret room wedged behind the elevator shaft halfway between two of the upper floorskept them partying through the night.
www.mercurynews.com
10 months ago
East Bay (California)

Affordable San Jose homes near Google village advance with real estate deal

SAN JOSE A housing development that would bring well over 100 affordable homes to a site near the footprint of Google's transit village in downtown San Jose is pushing ahead after a key real estate deal.The project would produce 154 units, of which 153 would be affordable.The remaining residence would be the manager's unit.
www.scientificamerican.com
10 months ago
Science

Space Farmers of the Future May Grow Fungi, Flies and Microgreens

A few weeks ago, I arrived hungry to the Brooklyn Navy Yard in New York City, ready for a unique culinary experience.Finalists of NASA and the Canadian Space Agency's Deep Space Food Challenge had come from all across the planet to demonstrate how future astronauts might grow their own food.I descended upon a tiny cup of chocolate mousse topped with a raspberry.
Brownstoner
10 months ago
Brooklyn real estate

Stay in School With a Home in a One-Room Schoolhouse, Starting at $169,900

One-room schoolhouses are no longer the education norm that they were for some American children in the 19th century, but they can still be found scattered across the landscape of New York.Those converted into dwellings can often offer petite living spaces with a bit of charming character.Our three picks include one brick and two frame buildings, but all three still boast the cupola which once would have housed the school bell.
seattle.eater.com
10 months ago
Food & drink

Bellevue Is Getting a Massive New Asian Supermarket

In summer 2024, Bellevue mall the Marketplace at Factoria is getting a gigantic new tenant.T&T Supermarkets, a Canadia Asian grocery store chain, is opening its first U.S. store there, and it's a doozy: According to the press release we got, it will be 76,000 square feet, making it the largest Asian grocery store in Washington State.
Eater
10 months ago
Food & drink

The Future of Snacks Was on Display at the 2023 Sweets and Snacks Expo

Despite the many things that divided them - sweet versus salty, sour versus chocolate, Flamin' Hot versus BBQ - everyone at the 26th annual Sweets & Snacks Expo at Chicago's McCormick Place last month could agree on one thing: the past three years have been long and trying.For candy and snack manufacturers, the pandemic era has been marked by shortages, inflation, and manufacturing difficulties.
Food & Beverage Magazine
10 months ago
Food & drink

PRESENTING MARKER 88: A FLORIDA KEYS INSTITUTION, REIMAGINED

- the iconic restaurant located in Plantation Key, in the Village of Islamorada - is proud to officially reopen its doors, paving the way for a new chapter of beloved cuisine and rich maritime history.Contemporary will meet tropical in the unveiling of the restaurant's multi-year expansion and renovation, which includes a brand-new state-of-the-art kitchen and expanded beachfront bar and dining areas.
SFGATE
10 months ago
SF real estate

John Wayne's former California ranch finally sells for $11.3M

Silver Screen Collection/Getty Images Wayne owned the ranch, known as Rancho Pavoreal, along with a partner from 1938 to 1948, according to a 1993 archeological assessment of the property.During this time, he starred in westerns like "Stagecoach" (1939), "Red River" (1948) and "Fort Apache" (1948).
Dezeen
10 months ago
Design

GAF applies solar-reflective coating to mitigate Los Angeles heat islands

American roofing firm GAF has completed the first phase of a public-private initiative that seeks to mitigate urban heat in Los Angeles through solar-reflective coating.The GAF Cool Community Project completed the first phase of their public project in Los Angeles' Pacoima, covering asphalt roads and public areas in a 10-block radius to see if a reflective coating might reduce the effects of urban heating.
Eater SF
10 months ago
SF food

San Francisco Safeway Creates a Classical Music Nightmare for Neighbors to 'Deter Loitering'

Neighbors of the Webster Street location of Safeway in San Francisco are apparently losing sleep over the local grocer.It seems that the grocery store megachain has taken to bumping classical music in its parking lot for 24 hours a day, for at least a week, to "deter loitering," SFGATE reports.
SFGATE
10 months ago
SF real estate

Here's the Story: The 'Brady Bunch' House in Los Angeles Is the Week's Most Popular Home

Realtor.comThe oh, so familiar residence that served as the exterior for sitcom stalwart " The Brady Bunch" is this week's most popular home on Realtor.com®.Other homes you clicked on this week include a Nantucket-inspired home in Connecticut, an entire island in North Carolina, and a cheap antique in Illinois that includes houseguests.
SFGATE
10 months ago
SF real estate

Futuristic Fixer-Upper: Rare Googie Architecture in Arizona Available for $2.4M

Realtor.comA remarkable specimen of futuristic architecture, built in 1962 in Paradise Valley, AZ, is available for $2,395,000.Set on an elevated, scenic, .81-acrelot within the Phoenix Mountain Reserve, the home was designed in 1959 by architect George Hall.The two-bedroom, 2.5-bath dwelling is an example of space-age, Googie architecture, which first emerged in Southern California.
San Francisco Bay Times
10 months ago
SF LGBT

Fresher Than Ever: 22nd Annual FRESH MEAT FESTIVAL of Trans and Queer Performance Expands to New Format - San Francisco Bay Times

Lovers of dance, music and theater rejoice: the FRESH MEAT FESTIVAL is baaaaack!Not that it ever went away, but COVID sent the festival into cyberspace for three long years.This June 14-18, the festival will return to Z Space Theater in San Francisco's Mission district.For 2013, the beloved festival will expand to six performances featuring 3 different programs-and the festival itself will take advantage of Z Space's 13,000 square feet, with artists performing all around the building.
SFGATE
10 months ago
SF real estate

The Hummingbird House on Seattle's Lake Union Lands on the Market for $2.25M

Realtor.comA rare opportunity to live in one of Seattle's most coveted neighborhoods just winged its way onto the market.The Hummingbird House was recently listed for $2,250,000.It sits along the water in Eastlake on the eastern side of Lake Union, a community of about 500 floating homes.Custom features inside the cozy, three-bedroom home include the built-in, tansu-like storage under the stairs; banquette seating around the kitchen table; and three childrens' bunks with a tree-trunk ladder.
SFGATE
10 months ago
SF real estate

$8.25M Modern Glass House on Fishers Island Showcases Art of Nature Inside and Out

Realtor.com Designed by architect Thomas Phifer and completed in 2008, the home was commissioned by the late Thomas N. Armstrong III, a former Whitney Museum of American Art director, and his late wife.Phifer's other projects include the forthcoming Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw and the Corning Museum of Glass's 2015 expansion.
SFGATE
10 months ago
SF real estate

NBA Cribs: The Magnificent Mile-High Homes of the Denver Nuggets

Realtor.com / Ethan Mito/Clarkson Creative / Dustin Bradford / Getty Images Ever since LeBron James famously took his talents to South Beach in 2010, the NBA has been obsessed with the concept of superteams.The thinking goes that if one superstar is great, two superstars are even better.And three superstars?
www.mercurynews.com
10 months ago
East Bay (California)

Sale closed in Saratoga: $2.5 million for a three-bedroom home

20301 La Paloma Avenue Google Street View The property located in the 20300 block of La Paloma Avenue in Saratoga was sold on May 25, 2023 for $2,475,000, or $1,620 per square foot.The house, built in 1942, has an interior space of 1,528 square feet.The property features three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a garage, as well as a pool in the backyard and one parking space.
www.mercurynews.com
10 months ago
East Bay (California)

Detached house sells for $3 million in Los Gatos

209 Old Adobe Road Google Street View The property located in the 200 block of Old Adobe Road in Los Gatos was sold on May 24, 2023 for $3,015,000, or $1,513 per square foot.The house, built in 1961, has an interior space of 1,993 square feet.The property features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a garage, and two parking spaces.
www.mercurynews.com
10 months ago
East Bay (California)

Single-family home sells in Pleasanton for $1.8 million

1015 Riesling Drive Google Street View The property located in the 1000 block of Riesling Drive in Pleasanton was sold on April 14, 2023.The $1,825,000 purchase price works out to $974 per square foot.The house, built in 1966, has an interior space of 1,873 square feet.The property features five bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a garage.
Breaking Muscle
10 months ago
Exercise

Chris Bumstead is Building His Own Private Gym - Breaking Muscle

The Classic Physique titan plans to have a comprehensive training space for himself.Before the year 2023 ends, four-time reigning Classic Physique Olympia champion (2019-2022) Chris Bumstead has a different ambitious goal he plans to tackle at the same time as his championship defense.The bodybuilding titan has a private gym in the making - one that will likely match the intensive demands of his workouts and training as one of the sport's biggest stars.
www.mercurynews.com
10 months ago
East Bay (California)

Single family residence sells for $4.4 million in Los Gatos

14715 Eastview Drive Google Street View The spacious property located in the 14700 block of Eastview Drive in Los Gatos was sold on May 24, 2023.The $4,350,000 purchase price works out to $1,459 per square foot.The house, built in 1961, has an interior space of 2,982 square feet.The property features four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a garage, and two parking spaces.
Boston.com
10 months ago
Boston real estate

5 homes with porches that are just perfect for summer reading and relaxing

Home Buying Our list includes a rehabbed Victorian in Melrose and a condo in Roslindale.If the unpredictable summer weather has you hesitant to plan a trip to the beach, it might be worth exploring your own front yard.Check out these five homes with front porches where we'd crack open our readers' book recommendations.
www.mercurynews.com
10 months ago
East Bay (California)

Detached house sells in San Jose for $2.3 million

1182 Glenn Avenue Google Street View The spacious historic property located in the 1100 block of Glenn Avenue in San Jose was sold on May 23, 2023.The $2,300,000 purchase price works out to $859 per square foot.The house, built in 1928, has an interior space of 2,679 square feet.The property features four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a garage, and one parking space.
www.mercurynews.com
10 months ago
East Bay (California)

Burlington signs lease for big San Jose store site in retail expansion

SAN JOSE Burlington Coat Factory has signed a lease to occupy a big store site in San Jose, taking space in a building that would also accommodate a Sprouts Farmers Market, according to public documents.The two retailers would each occupy big chunks of a San Jose building at 375 North Capitol Avenue that totals 99,500 square feet, public records and a marketing brochure show.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
New York City

New York City Sues Queens Library Architects Over Lack of Accessibility

A few years back, architects designed a public library in Queens that has been lauded as one of the most stunning public buildings produced in New York in a century.But it is also rife with obstacles for people with disabilities, according to city officials who are now suing the designers for the $10 million they say it will cost to fix.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
New York City

New York City Sues Queens Library Architects Over Lack of Accessibility

A few years back, architects designed a public library in Queens that has been lauded as one of the most stunning public buildings produced in New York in a century.But it is also rife with obstacles for people with disabilities, according to city officials who are now suing the designers for the $10 million they say it will cost to fix.
www.mercurynews.com
10 months ago
East Bay (California)

Biotech firms lease three Bay Area office sites in sign of real estate strength

ALAMEDA Biotech companies have signed leases in three different office hubs in a slew of deals that suggest life science firms continue to seek expansion space despite widening uncertainties about commercial real estate.Two of the office leasing deals landed in Alameda and a third one transpired in South San Francisco, developers and commercial real estate brokers said.
www.mercurynews.com
10 months ago
East Bay (California)

Several hundred homes could rise at site of closed San Jose casino

SAN JOSE Several hundred homes could rise at the site of a shuttered casino and restaurant in San Jose, the latest attempt to craft a viable plan to redevelop the prime location.The proposed development is being eyed at a 10.3-acre location near the corner of Saratoga Avenue and Kiely Boulevard in San Jose, according to documents on file with city planners.
www.mercurynews.com
10 months ago
East Bay (California)

The Glen in Granite Bay by Blue Mountain receives rave reviews

Blue Mountain Communities' newest neighborhood, The Glen in Granite Bay, recently opened to rave reviews.Tucked into this charming suburb, northeast of Sacramento near Folsom Lake, The Glen offers a lifestyle balanced with city conveniences, outdoor recreation and a nationally top-rated school district.
www.mercurynews.com
10 months ago
East Bay (California)

Tech cluster emerges at huge revamped industrial complex in Oakland

OAKLAND A long-time industrial center and former artists' colony in West Oakland is being reimagined as a bustling hub for tech, advanced manufacturing, biotech and clean energy firms.The vast American Steel building and nearby industrial sites in Oakland have been reborn with a new mission as a cradle for an array of cutting-edge companies.
SFGATE
10 months ago
SF real estate

Dallas Decadence: Renovated $60M Crespi Estate Debuts as the Priciest Home in Texas

Realtor.comA historic limestone estate in Dallas recently hit the market for $60 million-the state's most expensive (and extravagant) new listing.Designed by renowned Swiss architect Maurice Fatio in 1938, the 27,092-square-foot mansion boasts 10 spacious bedrooms and 12.5 bathrooms.The previous owners meticulously renovated the home with luxury finishes and amenities throughout.
SFGATE
10 months ago
SF real estate

Calling All Superfans: The 'Brady Bunch' House Is Available for $5.5M

Realtor.com Here's the story, of a house named Brady.HGTV has put the famous "Brady Bunch" house in Los Angeles, with its instantly recognizable street view, on the market.The saga of this house has a new storyline, and it's a real cliffhanger: Will HGTV be able to recoup its investment in the famous home, which was used only for exterior shots on the iconic '70s TV show?
SFGATE
10 months ago
SF real estate

Former Bay Area home of Beverly Cleary for sale for $1.8M

Book lovers, take note: This midcentury abode perched in the Berkeley Hills was once home to celebrated author Beverly Cleary.It is on the market for the first time since 1968 and is asking $1.8 million.Cleary and her family were the first owners of 1091 Creston Road, living there from 1957 to 1968.
Boston.com
10 months ago
Boston real estate

This barn was built in 1750. Now it's a luxury home.

Luxury Homes The game room with wet bar in the basement is a respite whatever the weather.Set on a 2.07-acre lot in Plymouth, this barn-turned-mansion is older than the United States.Luckily, the home's modern renovations retained its 18th-century charm, including the original post-and-beam construction, the Rumford fireplaces, and pine floors.
SFGATE
10 months ago
SF real estate

Grab This Cute Cape Codder Featured on 'Property Brothers' for $415K

Realtor.comA cute, Cape Cod-style home that was featured on HGTV's "Property Brothers" recently hit the market in Smyrna, GA, for $415,000.Built in 1985, the four-bedroom home boasts 2,625 square feet of living space.The corner-lot property has undergone several recent renovations and is already pending sale.
www.mercurynews.com
10 months ago
East Bay (California)

Sale closed in Pleasanton: $2.2 million for a three-bedroom home

1164 Hopkins Way Google Street View The spacious property located in the 1100 block of Hopkins Way in Pleasanton was sold on April 25, 2023 for $2,205,000, or $865 per square foot.The house, built in 1989, has an interior space of 2,550 square feet.The property features three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a garage, and three parking spaces.
www.mercurynews.com
10 months ago
East Bay (California)

Sale closed in Fremont: $2.5 million for a four-bedroom home

40895 Amapola Drive Google Street View The spacious property located in the 40800 block of Amapola Drive in Fremont was sold on May 1, 2023.The $2,520,000 purchase price works out to $1,024 per square foot.The house, built in 1977, has an interior space of 2,461 square feet.The property features four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a garage.
www.ocregister.com
10 months ago
East Bay (California)

Can 3D-printed homes solve California's housing crisis?

Homes now rising from a dusty subdivision in Desert Hot Springs may be at the forefront of future homebuilding.Unlike the dozens of houses surrounding this 20-home development on the east side of town, these houses aren't made from wood and stucco.They're 3D-printed at a Mexican factory, using a huge robotic arm to layer recycled glass into sturdy wall panels that are assembled like Lego blocks at the home site.
www.mercurynews.com
10 months ago
East Bay (California)

Busy developer assembles big Los Gatos site where Whole Foods is eyed

Whole Foods Market store and parking areas at 15600 and 15650 Los Gatos Boulevard in Los Gatos, concept.LOS GATOS A long-time auto dealership site in Los Gatos has been bought by a busy development firm that now controls a big chunk of land that includes a property where a new Whole Foods store is being eyed.
www.mercurynews.com
10 months ago
East Bay (California)

Cupertino retail center is sold by real estate veteran to mega insurer

CUPERTINO A Cupertino retail center near the Apple tech hubs has been sold to a New York City-based insurance titan for more than $90 million by the family foundation of a legendary Bay Area real estate firm.Homestead Square shopping center has been bought by an affiliate controlled by MetLife Investment Management, according to documents filed on June 1 at the Santa Clara County Recorder's Office.
www.mercurynews.com
10 months ago
East Bay (California)

The 10 most expensive homes reported sold in Alameda, Piedmont and Oakland in the week of May 22

A house in Piedmont that sold for $5.7 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Alameda, Piedmont and Oakland in the past week.In total, 38 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $2.3 million.The average price per square foot ended up at $828.
Boston.com
10 months ago
Boston real estate

These were the 5 most expensive homes sold in May in Greater Boston

Luxury Homes This list does not include properties sold off-market, which do not appear on the MLS.In May, 4,639 single-home and condominium sales were recorded on the Multiple Listing Service for Eastern Massachusetts.These were the five priciest, including a $13,800,000 Back Bay condo with a commanding view and a 10-bathroom estate in Weston:
Sold for $13,800,000***
1 Dalton St., Unit 5502, Back Bay
($5,100,000 under the asking price)
3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 1 half bath
4,151 square feet
Sold for $11,900,000***
75 Beacon St., Unit 2, Beacon Hill
($2,095,000 under the asking price)
4 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 1 half bath
4,135 square feet
Sold for $11,800,000***
15 Dogwood Road, Weston
($1,150,000 under the asking price)
6 bedrooms, 7 full baths, 3 half baths
14,212 square feet
???? 2.4-acre lot
Sold for $10,500,000***
15 Valley Road, Wellesley
($250,000 under the asking price)
6 bedrooms, 8 full baths, 2 half baths
13,501 square feet
???? 1.08-acre lot
Sold for $9,850,000***
6 Willard St., Cambridge
($125,000 under the asking price)
6 bedrooms, 6 full baths, 1 half bath
5,730 square feet
???? 0.16-acre lot
www.mercurynews.com
10 months ago
East Bay (California)

Sale closed in Fremont: $1.5 million for a three-bedroom home

4260 Alder Avenue Google Street View The property located in the 4200 block of Alder Avenue in Fremont was sold on April 28, 2023.The $1,505,000 purchase price works out to $1,180 per square foot.The house, built in 1975, has an interior space of 1,275 square feet.The property features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a garage.
www.pressenterprise.com
10 months ago
East Bay (California)

Photos: Lindsey Buckingham sells California mansion for $6.6 million

A poolside view of the La Quinta home previously owned by Lindsey Buckingham.(Photo by Chris Miller) The primary bathroom.(Photo by Chris Miller) The primary suite.(Photo by Chris Miller) A glass wall divides the formal dining room from the wine room.(Photo by Chris Miller) The kitchen.(Photo by Chris Miller) The lounging half of the great room.
Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
California

The 'Wave House,' Harry Gesner's Malibu masterpiece, lists for $49.5 million

The "Wave House" - one of the most iconic homes on the California coast - just hit the market for $49.5 million.It's the first time the architectural gem has surfaced for sale in 36 years.Deriving its name from the cresting rooflines that mimic the wavespitching on the beach just below, the striking structure was built in 1957 by Harry Gesner, the late architect known for designing one-of-a-kind residences along the coast and the mountains above it.
www.washingtonian.com
10 months ago
Washington DC

Luxury Living in the Heart of Logan CircleDiscover the Willison Condominium at 1425 Rhode Island Ave NW!

Welcome to the Willison, a pet-friendly condominium nestled in the vibrant heart of Logan Circle.Embrace the thriving community, brimming with amenities and conveniences.Unit 71 epitomizes the essence of sophisticated city living.Perched on the 7th floor, it pairs panoramic city views with ample natural light, a gas fireplace, and hardwood floors to create an inviting entertainment space.
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