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Green With Ivy in Chicago

richardpeek — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:02:47 +0000

A late-1800s home on Chicago’s Gold Coast is wrapped in greenery and flanked by tour-worthy gardens.

Sweet (Waterfront) Home, Alabama

richardpeek — Sat, 18 May 2013 03:05:54 +0000

Looking to connect with his roots, the owner sought out this French Colonial-style home overlooking a bay.

Pleasures and Pitfalls of Frank Lloyd Wright Homes

richardpeek — Sat, 18 May 2013 03:05:54 +0000

There are 20 Frank Lloyd Wright homes now on the market, and some are available at a markdown. But owning an architectural treasure can come with significant headaches.

Ackman, Investors in Deal to Buy N.Y. Penthouse

richardpeek — Sat, 18 May 2013 03:05:54 +0000

Hedge fund billionaire William Ackman and an investor group are in contract to buy a New York penthouse for over $90 million; Ron Radziner sells his California home for $4.4 million.

When Crisis Hits During a Move

richardpeek — Sat, 18 May 2013 03:05:54 +0000

Coping tips for handling the unexpected while selling a home

Housing-Permit Surge Suggests Blip

richardpeek — Sat, 18 May 2013 03:05:53 +0000

Construction of new homes sank last month far more than expected, but a surge in building permits points to a pickup in the months ahead.

Party Time in Phuket

richardpeek — Fri, 17 May 2013 03:00:54 +0000

This Thai villa is designed for entertaining, with a pool, rooftop bar, poker table and a soundproofed disco.

Home for Water Toys in Austin

richardpeek — Fri, 17 May 2013 03:00:53 +0000

A home on Lake Austin is surrounded by natural beauty, but it’s also a short kayak ride to the local coffee shop.

At Home in a Hong Kong Fishing Village

richardpeek — Wed, 15 May 2013 03:01:04 +0000

An old fishing village in Hong Kong’s Clear Water Bay serves as the backdrop for this contemporary home with a wine cellar, rooftop Jacuzzi and waterfront views.

Secluded English Country Home

richardpeek — Wed, 15 May 2013 03:01:04 +0000

Built around 1920, this house in the Surrey Hills is surrounded by picturesque countryside.

Housing Rebound Grows as Prices Climb Sharply

richardpeek — Wed, 15 May 2013 03:01:04 +0000

Home prices in metropolitan areas saw their biggest year-over-year gains in more than seven years in the first quarter, evidence that the housing recovery is spreading across the nation.

Prospect Park South Keeps ‘Rural Beauty’

richardpeek — Wed, 15 May 2013 03:01:04 +0000

Prospect Park South, a landmarked Brooklyn neighborhood of detached houses spread out along gracious tree-lined streets, is drawing more young families priced out of surrounding areas.

Falling in Love With Hamilton Heights

richardpeek — Wed, 15 May 2013 03:01:03 +0000

The owners of this Hamilton Heights townhouse planned to live here after a gut renovation but discovered their dream home was on the market. Now the space with brand new interior is on the market for slightly under $2.7 million.

Home, Plus Teepee, in Australia

richardpeek — Thu, 09 May 2013 03:05:14 +0000

This property in rural Australia includes a six-person teepee and room for platypuses and turtles to roam.

French Normandy in Ohio

richardpeek — Thu, 09 May 2013 03:05:13 +0000

A 1916 home in one of Ohio’s toniest areas has been expanded and updated to suit the needs of the owners and plenty of house guests.

Housing Agencies Push for Time Limits

richardpeek — Thu, 09 May 2013 03:05:13 +0000

Deep in the president’s new budget is a plan that could transform public housing in the nation by allowing housing authorities to increasingly set time limits or work requirements for participants.

Nestled in Nature

richardpeek — Wed, 08 May 2013 03:04:07 +0000

A three-bedroom contemporary home in Garrison, N.Y., sits next to a stream, surrounded by trees and with access to a nearby hiking trail.

A Stage for Women’s Rights in Illinois

richardpeek — Wed, 08 May 2013 03:04:06 +0000

To preserve this former women’s club, the owners bought and renovated the Prairie-style building, but kept its spirit—and the auditorium—intact.

A Long Road to New Library Space

richardpeek — Wed, 08 May 2013 03:04:04 +0000

When it opens in 2015, the New York Public Library’s long-awaited replacement for the former Donnell Library on West 53rd Street will occupy the base of the new, luxury hotel-and-condominium tower.

On the Rocks in Sri Lanka

richardpeek — Tue, 07 May 2013 03:07:47 +0000

Perched above the rocks near the Indian Ocean is this two-story vacation house in Sri Lanka with an infinity pool and a guest bungalow.