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Phoenix Votes To Bring Multifamily Homes to Historic Districts Despite Fierce Opposition From Older Residents

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Blending old and new is creating controversy in the Southwest as elected officials in Phoenix unanimously approved a contentious state-mandated plan allowing the construction of multiunit housing in the city’s historic neighborhood. The vote this week to move forward with plans follows a heated debate highlighting a generational divide. The newly adopted ordinance is aligned … Read more

Historic Zen-Inspired Home of Rev. Jesse Jackson’s Fiercest Activist Allies Hits the Market in Berkeley for $1.8 Million

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Rev. Jesse Jackson’s Allies Once Called This 1929 Zen-Inspired Berkeley Craftsman Home—Now It’s on the Market

On a quiet, tree-lined cul-de-sac in Berkeley, CA’s iconic Elmwood district stands a beautifully preserved 1929 Craftsman home that boasts not just an incredible architectural legacy but a close connection to the Bay Area’s history of activism, social justice, and educational equity. The four-bedroom, two-bedroom dwelling was once home to Lyle “Butch” Wing and Jean … Read more

Woman Snaps Up Entire Montana Town With Working Post Office and Charming Historic Store for $2.25 Million

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An entire Montana town was snapped up by one person for the price tag of $2.25 million. The city of Pray—just 45 minutes from Yellowstone National Park—was recently purchased by a local woman. The town comes with its own post office (leased by the U.S. Postal Service), a duplex, and three log cabins used as … Read more

Historic Westchester Waterfront Mansion Hits the Market for $23 Million After Five-Year Transformation

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Historic Westchester Waterfront Mansion Hits the Market for $23 Million After Five-Year Transformation

A breathtaking waterfront estate built in 1898 in the coastal enclave of Larchmont, NY, overlooking Long Island Sound recently completed a multiyear reimagination—and it has just hit the market for $23 million. Known as Villa Cheri, the seven-bedroom megamansion sits on 1.38 manicured acres boasting spectacular sea views. It last traded hands for $7,215,000 in … Read more

Historic Keck & Keck-Designed Midcentury Modern Time Capsule Seeks New Steward for $7 Million—as Threat of Demolition Looms

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Historic Keck & Keck-Designed Midcentury Modern Time Capsule Seeks New Steward for $7 Million—as Threat of Demolition Looms

A historic midcentury modern time capsule home that sits on a prime piece of lakefront land in Illinois is desperately seeking a new steward who will usher the architectural gem into the modern era—and save it from near-certain demolition. The property, which is perched on the edge of Lake Michigan, was designed by modernist-architect brothers … Read more

Elon Musk Could Become World’s First Trillionaire —as His Historic Tesla Pay Package Is Approved by Shareholders

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Inside the 'Dying' Kansas Ghost Towns Where You Can Find a Home for Less Than the Price of a Tesla

Tesla founder Elon Musk is on track to become the first trillionaire in history after his company’s shareholders approved a groundbreaking $1 trillion pay package for the CEO—who is already the richest person on the planet. The historic rewards program was first proposed by the board of Musk’s Texas-based company in September, when Tesla’s investors … Read more

Historic Small-Town Grocery Store Is Transformed Into an Ultramodern $345K Home With Bags of ‘Income-Producing’ Potential

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Historic Small-Town Grocery Store Is Transformed Into an Ultramodern $345K Home With Bags of ‘Income-Producing’ Potential

A former local grocery store in Indiana that has been transformed into a modern loft-inspired residence with a floating steel staircase and exposed brick walls has hit the market for $345,000—complete with a very lucrative history as a short-term rental property. Built in 1821, the historic Brownsville structure, which is nestled in an unincorporated community … Read more

Historic Chestnut Hill Home That Served as Studio to Celebrated Modernist Painter Undergoes Major Price Chop

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Historic Chestnut Hill Philly Home

A quaint estate that is tucked inside Philadelphia’s storybook Chestnut Hill neighborhood—and boasts an incredible artistic and historic legacy—has undergone a significant price chop after hitting the market for a second time. The historic home at 191 E. Evergreen Avenue was originally built in 1885 but was later redesigned for artist Arthur B. Carles, a … Read more

Historic $4 Million Sag Harbor Cottage Is the Ultimate Blend of Old-World Charm and Modern Luxury

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Sag Harbor Cottage

A charming Sag Harbor, NY, cottage that was built in 1840 has hit the market for $3.99 million—serving as a shining example of how history and modern magnificence can blend to create a truly picture-perfect abode. Located on a leafy street in the heart of Sag Harbor Village, 233 Madison Street, which is listed with … Read more

Historic $1.6 Million Italianate Retreat Comes With a Century of Artistic Legacy

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A Century of Artistic Legacy: Villa Santini Hits the Market

A one-of-a-kind San Francisco home, blessed with nearly a century of artistic ownership, has hit the market for $1.6 million, offering buyers a rare chance to own a property that is both a residence and a living work of art. 1698 Armstrong Ave. in Bayview was originally built in 1924 for Italian sculptor Cesare Santini … Read more