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See Inside a Modern, Art-Filled Compound in Venice — with a Custom Outdoor Piece by French Artist Invader
by Ioana Neamt August 30, 2020
You never run out of one-of-a-kind homes in Los Angeles. Each new residence brings something new to the table — whether it’s a fresh take on an old concept, an exciting new way to mix colors and patterns, or the touch of a revolutionary mind. Today we’re looking at a home in Venice that’s truly […] More
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The Unique California Poppy House Hits the Market for the Very First Time
by Ioana Neamt June 9, 2020
Massive amounts of space and elegant, lavish interiors are staples of Cali luxury living, and over the years we’ve shown you tons of such examples. But today we’re taking you on a tour of a home that is so quirky, relaxed, and unique, that it’s basically a big breath of fresh air. The distinct home […] More
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Dita Von Teese’s Quirky Los Angeles Home is Every Aspiring Diva’s Dream
by Ioana Neamt April 7, 2020
Even if you’re not a fan of burlesque, or perhaps don’t even know for sure what that is, you’ll still know about Dita Von Teese. The 47-year-old star is credited with bringing burlesque back into the limelight, which also landed her the moniker of Queen of Burlesque. But that’s not all she does. Von Teese […] More
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The Roaring 20s are Back in Style: This Lavish Art Deco Estate Near DC is On Sale for $3.5M
by Ioana Neamt February 21, 2020
Attention, all Jazz Age fans: there’s a fabulous Art Deco-inspired mansion up for sale in Fairfax County, Va. that just got a price reduction. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to live in a Great Gatsby home that offers 13,956 square feet of living space, for (just) $3.5 million. Seriously, if you love the 1920s and […] More
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This $26.5M Home in L.A. Comes with a Massive Star Wars-Themed Basement
by Georgie Mihaila January 23, 2020
While Star Wars actor John Boyega is holding headlines and making us cry with an emotional, now-viral video of him gifting a brand new house in London to his unassuming parents, this other home closer to Hollywood got us starstruck (pun intended) for completely different reasons. A Los Angeles home recently hit the market with […] More
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Idyllic Estate in Brookhaven, GA Dates Back to 1935 & Comes with Perfectly Appointed Interiors
by Ioana Neamt October 29, 2019
If we had to use one word to describe this home, it would be comfort. This exquisite single-family home at 1195 West Brookhaven Drive Northeast is the epitome of comfort and luxury, boasting neutral colors and plush fabrics throughout. Set on a large private lot in historic Brookhaven, the 5,627-square-foot home features 5 bedrooms, 4 […] More
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These 5 Homes for Sale Will Get You Into the Halloween Spirit
by Ioana Neamt September 25, 2019
The autumn season is finally upon us, and there’s no better way to embrace the fall spirit than to go down the spooky path. There’s nothing like it, really; once that crisp morning air hits, it’s like everything comes back to life, and all we want to do as the day grows shorter is to […] More
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Zooming In on the Stanley Hotel, Stephen King’s Inspiration for ‘The Shining’
by Ioana Neamt September 9, 2019
One time during the early 1970s, Stephen King opened an atlas at random on his kitchen table and decided that he and his wife would travel to whatever location it opens to. The atlas happened to open to a page about Boulder, Colorado, and that’s how the story of The Shining began. Or so the […] More
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‘Hunger Games’ Actor Josh Hutcherson is Selling His Celebrity-Magnet “Tree House” in Hollywood Hills
by Georgie Mihaila August 20, 2019
After spending the past 7 years in the privacy of his star-studded Tree House (carefully tucked away from prying eyes in a sycamore grove on a hillside street off the famous Mulholland Drive — hence the nickname), Hunger Games star Josh Hutcherson is ready to part ways with the Hollywood Hills home. The charming residence […] More
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Westchester’s Iconic Skinny House Has Way More Heart and Charm than its Humble $275K Asking Price
by Georgie Mihaila July 11, 2019
Merely 10 foot wide, Westchester’s Skinny House is one of New York’s most unique dwellings, with its beautiful history and thoughtful architecture landing it a spot on the National Register of Historic Places. The little house on a 12.5-foot lot was built in 1932 by Nathan T. Seely, one of New York’s first African American […] More
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Wiz Khalifa’s Fun L.A. Pad Comes with a Dab Bar, Weed Wall, and Gumball Machine
by Marvi Abdullah June 7, 2019
Step inside the rapper’s own little pot haven (that’s surprisingly very kid-friendly). More
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This Newly Listed Brooklyn Condo Has an Insane Sneakers Collection
by Georgie Mihaila April 29, 2019
A beautiful unit just came to market at 500 Waverly, on the corner of Waverly Avenue and Fulton Street — where the neighborhoods of Clinton Hill, Fort Greene, and Prospect Heights all meet. But if you think location is all this apartment has going for it, you’d be sorely mistaken. The sun-filled corner unit has […] More