$2.2 Million Homes in California

A shingled bungalow with a guesthouse and a geodesic dome in Topanga, a Victorian-era retreat in Napa and a midcentury-modern home in Berkeley.

An Independent Life of Flowers and Bible Verses in the Bronx

A woman in a HUD-subsidized apartment in a building for older New Yorkers bristles at the notion that she would stay home and “watch these four walls.”

He Quit a Career in Finance to Restore Old Houses, and It Worked

Many people dream about restoring a historic home. Lee McColgan actually quit his job and did it, teaching himself the necessary skills along the way.

Should You Put Money Into a House You’re Planning to Sell?

Is your goal to maximize value by attracting many potential buyers, or to have a quicker sale that minimizes disruption in your life?

$800,000 Homes in Glasgow, Scotland

A Victorian rowhouse in the Kelvinbridge district and two four-bedroom houses in the leafy suburb of Bearsden.

Restoring a Chair Is Easier Than You Think. Ask the Brownstone Boys.

Jordan Slocum and Barry Bordelon have a lot of practice restoring brownstones in Brooklyn, so refinishing a chair was no big deal. Here’s how they did it.

Two Floors of a Century-Old Mansion Are Listed on the Upper East Side

The longtime auctioneer David Redden and his wife, Jeanette, are selling their duplex penthouse at the Joseph Pulitzer House. The asking price is $6.975 million.

He Thought He Had Bought a Great Apartment. The Ceiling Held a Secret.

A home buyer quickly found out his co-op shared something in common with Carnegie Hall, Grand Central Station and the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine.

At Home With Faith Popcorn: Interior Design Tour

Faith Popcorn blends work and life in her Upper East Side townhouse.

In Search of New Scenery, an American Took a Chance in France With a $300,000 Budget. Which Home Did She Buy?

After retiring in Seattle, a school teacher ventured to the Lake Geneva area of Eastern France, looking for ‘a small town with lots of cute shops and restaurants.’ Would Evian fit the bill?

Homes for Sale in Manhattan and the Bronx

This week’s properties are on Riverside Drive, in Chelsea and in the South Bronx.

The Cities With the Most Dog-Friendly Rentals

And the most popular breed and dog name in each.

Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut

This week’s properties are three-bedroom homes in Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y., and Redding, Conn.

$900,000 Homes in Illinois, North Carolina and Arizona

A Frank Lloyd Wright house in Wilmette, an 1897 Italianate home in Wilmington and a renovated midcentury house in Scottsdale.

Why This Eco-Friendly Gardener Doesn’t Cut Down Dead Trees

Basil Camu is on a mission to save trees, even the dying ones. His unconventional approach: Let it be.

Redfin Agrees to Share Data and Pay $9.25 Million to Settle Lawsuit

In addition to paying the fine, the online brokerage would give a group of home sellers access to a nationwide database of commissions paid to real estate agents, pending court approval.

London Houseboats Used to Be an Affordable Alternative. Not Anymore.

With land-based home prices increasingly out of reach, more Londoners are taking to the water. But as the canals fill up, even this affordable living option is becoming less attainable.

Denver Real Estate News – May 2024

 

More homes for sale and opportunities abound!

 

As we welcome rising temperatures, buyers in the Denver market continue to welcome rising inventory. Having options to choose from is a great reprieve from high interest rates paired with high home prices. Active listings increased over 19% month-over-month and over 51% year-over-year to 6,990 listings! While this is a significant increase, perspective is important – average active listings for April are 14,048 (1985-2023). Record-high April was 2006 with 29,045 listings and the record-low was set in 2021 with 2,594 listings. Still, the historical average increase in active listings from March to April is 10.32 percent, so an increase of 19.51 percent from this March to April is certainly a healthy increase. 

 

New listings also saw a healthy uptick, rising by 21.22 percent month-over-month and 25.42 percent year-over-year, totaling 5,980 listings. Pending sales experienced a modest increase of 8.32 percent month-over-month and 5.53 percent year-over-year, with 4,468 properties pending. However, the most noteworthy metric, closed sales, saw a marginal uptick of 1.66 percent month-over-month but a 4.79 percent decline year-over-year. This suggests a slower absorption rate of inventory compared to previous periods.



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What to do in Denver in May 2024

May Events around the city!

 

 

 

May 11th – 12th: Sloan’s Lake Spring Bazaar

“Spring is in the air and Denver BAZAAR is excited to return to Sloan’s Lake on May 11 + 12 for Spring BAZAAR! This outdoor market will feature 80+ carefully curated vendors (including home goods, jewelry, sweet treats, clothing, and self-care products), a live DJ, festive springtime sips and local craft beer, food trucks and street food, and more! We’re popping up one block from Sloan’s Lake, taking over the streets between 17th Ave & W Conejos Pl! 1611 Raleigh St Denver, CO 80204 Admission? FREE entry, all ages! Upgrade your shop & sip experience with Bottomless Mimosas or a Drink Token Package!” More Info!








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$3.2 Million Homes in California

A renovated midcentury home in Los Angeles, a hillside house in Sausalito and a 2020 retreat in Santa Paula.

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