The American craftsman architectural style originated (by and large) in sunny California at the turn of the 20th century. It is a distinctive American style that incorporates natural materials and clean lines. While the exterior of craftsman homes offer details upon details – like columns, exposed beams, and stone work – the interior maintains a clean and simple vibe with
Bored of triangle eyes? Elbow-deep in pumpkin goop? Watch a master sculptor carve the house from “The Silence of the Lambs” onto a 100-pound pumpkin. Russ Leno shares his secrets (yes, even the pros use super glue) to help make your design come to life. Don’t have a pumpkin? The patch is where it’s at. Leno recommends getting one fresh from a farm because, like any
Bored of triangle eyes? Elbow-deep in pumpkin goop? Watch a master sculptor carve the house from “The Silence of the Lambs” onto a 100-pound pumpkin. Russ Leno shares his secrets (yes, even the pros use super glue) to help make your design come to life. Don’t have a pumpkin? The patch is where it’s at. Leno recommends getting one fresh from a farm because, like any
Cash sales decreased in July, following the trend back down to pre-crisis levels, according to a new report from CoreLogic. Cash sales made up 29.7% of total home sales in July. This is down 1.9 percentage points from July 2015, but up slightly from June’s 29.3%. The cash sales share peaked in January 2011 at
A new report from ATTOM Data Solutions, the new parent company of RealtyTrac, shows that women are better than men at paying their mortgages on time, and are better with finances in general. The new study shows that women are less likely than men to go into foreclosure. Overall, men have slightly higher foreclosure rates than women, at
Celebrities like Heidi Klum are known for having extravagant Halloween parties, taking the occasion to another level. To create a memorable, celeb-worthy bash of your own, we asked interior designer David Brian Sanders – whose A-list clients include “Desperate Housewives” star Marcia Cross – as well as event planner Emily Cann to share his tips. Pick a theme “My first Halloween
Celebrities like Heidi Klum are known for having extravagant Halloween parties, taking the occasion to another level. To create a memorable, celeb-worthy bash of your own, we asked interior designer David Brian Sanders – whose A-list clients include “Desperate Housewives” star Marcia Cross – as well as event planner Emily Cann to share his tips. Pick a theme “My first Halloween
Craftsman homes are the jewel boxes of old neighborhoods. Most of them were built at the beginning of the 20th century, and offer loads of charm and character – inside and out. Boasting double-hung windows, large front porches, wood siding, and vibrant exterior paint colors, these turn-of-the-century homes continue to charm home buyers today. If you’re thinking about purchasing a craftsman
Every seller hopes their home will sell quickly, and for a good price. So it can be frustrating when your home doesn’t sell, while the house down the street gets snapped up. The homes are in the same location, with similar square footage, and the same number of bedrooms and bathrooms, so they should sell
The past year showed a rise in housing markets in the Northwest, and a cooling in the West in previously hot markets such as San Francisco. It seems that trend will continue into next year. A new report from Veros Real Estate Solutions, which works in enterprise risk management and collateral valuation services, shows the