Big landlords jump into the homebuilding business as demand for single-family rentals surges
Big publicly traded landlords are fast becoming homebuilders, as the supply of homes for rent drops and demand surges. Source link …Read More
The 'Little Black Dress' of Home Design?
The ‘Little Black Dress’ of Home Design? All-white interiors are getting some black contrasts for a modern refresh. By: Melissa Dittmann Tracey
How one renter swapped his lawn for a drought-tolerant family retreat
You don’t need grass for a family-friendly yard. Garden designer Paul Robbins traded turf for a drought-tolerant garden and play area for his kids. Source link …Read More
8 Ways to Keep Your Yard Healthy and Looking Good With Less Water (23 photos)
Many homeowners are living in places experiencing drought conditions. The West and Southwest have been hit particularly hard. About 95% of California is in severe or extreme drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. And as the summer months approach, …Read More
The California exodus continues as residents head south of the border
Californians are increasingly making the move to Mexico to escape rising housing prices, traffic and expensive healthcare. Source link …Read More
Houzz Tour: Easy, Breezy Style on the Massachusetts Coast (16 photos)
Interior designer Virginia DesRoches gave this Westport, Massachusetts, vacation home a coastal vibe that doesn’t go overboard with beach or nautical themes. She was also careful to choose durable materials that could stand up to the homeowners’ three little …Read More
In Bel-Air, a developer packages two mega-mansions for $77 million
In the hills of Bel-Air, a spec developer is shopping around two adjacent mega-mansions for a combined price of $77 million. Source link …Read More
7 Design Ideas for a Garden That Supports Well-Being (7 photos)
The link between gardening and well-being has become increasingly visible in recent years, and at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show (May 24 to 28) many designers used it as a basis for their gardens.
Here’s how to fight a higher-than-expected property tax bill
If the value of your home ballooned during the Covid pandemic, there may be ways to fight a higher-than-expected property tax bill, according to experts. Source link …Read More
New This Week: 6 Beautiful Bedrooms (8 photos)
There’s no single right formula for creating a stylish bedroom. But the following new bedrooms from designers on Houzz offer some starting points. See if an inviting neutral color palette, layers of texture and decor or maybe a four-poster bed …Read More