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Wednesday, April 22, 2015

10 Well-Crafted Craftsman Homes Starting at $104,900

Although craftsman homes were designed mostly for the burgeoning middle class in the early 20th century, their clean lines and “honest” craftsmanship attracted the upper classes, too. A giant one in California is currently on the market now for nearly $10 million.

Here are 10 at more affordable price points:

Chattanooga, TN

912 S Seminole Dr, Chattanooga, TN
For sale: $170,000

This 1905 craftsman sits on nearly a half-acre with a wide porch out front and a swimming pool in back. It measures 2,010 square feet and has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and period touches including 3 fireplaces plus hardwood floors and ceilings.

See more homes for sale in Chattanooga.

Tampa, FL

5603 N Central Ave, Tampa, FL
For sale: $460,000

This renovated 1922 home is the relatively rare craftsman made of brick. With a guest suite over the garage, it has 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and a loft space for entertaining or relaxing.

Check out what else is on the market in Tampa.

Cannonville, UT

85 North Main St, Cannonville, UT
For sale: $249,000

Original wood and stained-glass windows adorn this 1917 restored craftsman home, which has 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It sits on more than an acre near Bryce Canyon National Park.

See more listings in Utah.

Caribou, ME

910 Grimes Rd, Caribou, ME
For sale: $269,000

The exposed beams and built-in bookcases in this living room are characteristic of craftsman style. The home is large for a craftsman — 5,385 square feet with 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.

View more listings in Caribou, ME.

Canton, OH

2118 Dennison Pl NW, Canton, OH
For sale: $104,900

The wide front porch on this 1924 craftsman bungalow opens into a foyer with a parson’s bench and a living room with two sets of French doors, built-in bookcases and a large, wood-burning fireplace.

See other homes for sale in Canton.

Butte, MT

1114 W Gold, Butte, MT
For sale: $235,000

This 1912 craftsman with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms has been extensively remodeled but kept its hardwood floors, open-beamed ceilings, fireplaces and built-ins.

View more homes for sale in Butte, MT.

Red Bluff, CA

1215 Washington St, Red Bluff, CA
For sale: $299,000

A classic California bungalow, this home was built in 1913 and features a wide front porch typical of the era, plus three balconies, including one that’s screened in on the second floor.

See more homes for sale in Red Bluff, CA.

Schenectady, NY

2301 Campbell Ave, Schenectady, NY
For sale: $169,900

Built in 1911, this 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath craftsman features front and back sitting porches, a living room with a gas fireplace, a formal dining room with French doors and a remodeled kitchen.

Check out more listings in Schenectady, NY.

Monroe, NC

300 S Washington St, Monroe, NC
For sale: $260,000

This 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath craftsman is walking distance from restaurants, shops and the library of a small town near Charlotte, NC. It boasts 10-foot ceilings, two fireplaces and custom built-ins.

See more homes on the market in Monroe, NC.

Kansas City, MO

5612 Rockhill Rd, Kansas City, MO
For sale: $249,500

Here’s a craftsman with a little prairie-style flair under the gables. It features 4 bedrooms with walk-in closets that are rare for a 1924 home, plus hardwood floors, a gas-log fireplace in the living room and a full bath on each level.

View more listings in Kansas City, MO.

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Sheer Genius: Why Hanging Window Treatments Is a Smart Move for Spring

In addition to contributing to the design and softness of a room, window treatments help minimize heat transfer from windows during the spring and summer months. Drapes, blinds, shutters and shades can all block sunlight from heating up the house on hot days and keep cool air from escaping through leaky windows.

Some materials do a better job than others. Here are six eco-chic window treatment suggestions that just may work for you this season.

Curtains

Source: Tiffany Farha Design

Curtains consist of panels of fabric that are gathered on a rod or attached by tabs, ties or rings. Remove the heavy velvet panels from winter and go a little lighter.

Eco-friendly fabrics such as organic cotton and hemp are available in a growing number of colors and patterns for custom window treatments. One current quick and organic curtain solution is to buy ready-made linen drapery, which is grown without pesticides for flax.

Drapes

Source: Elizabeth Taich Design

A mainstay of window treatments, drapes are pleated panels that hang from hooks and attach to small slides on the rod. When it comes to choosing drapes, a layered look delivers the most options for light control and energy efficiency.

Consider using a sheer for daytime filtered light with a lightweight drape to use at night for privacy or during very hot days to assist with heat transfer.

Shades

Source: Tiffany Farha Design

Shades are one of the most practical and hard-working window treatments. For the greatest energy efficiency, shades should be installed as close to the window glass as possible. They offer easy light control, instant privacy and a clean, tailored silhouette in a wide range of colors and materials.

Options include simple roller shades, insulated honeycomb shades, woven shades, wooden shades and soft fabric shades like the Roman styles. Naturally woven shades made of bamboo, reeds and grasses have a handmade feel and an organic texture.

Blinds and shutters

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Blinds and shutters have adjustable louvers and vanes that can be tilted to filter the light, leveled to reveal the view or shifted to completely block the view. Blinds can be used on their own or under top treatments made of fabric for a layered look and extra insulation.

Look for shutters made of hardwood certified by the Forest Stewardship Council and finish them with stains and sealants that contain little or no volatile organic compounds. Avoid plastic shutters and blinds, as well as polyester fabrics that won’t biodegrade. These types of shutters are reported to reduce heat gain by up to 45 percent.

Valances

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These top treatments provide the crowning glory for a window. Valances are generally shortened versions of curtains, drapes or fabric shades, 12 to 18 inches long.

Used alone, valances bring style to an otherwise plain window. Place them over another treatment and they can seal the heading and add a flourish. The extra layer sitting atop the face of the window will capture any air that may seep in.

Cornices

Source: Elizabeth Taich Design

Because their edges are so clearly delineated, cornices add architectural interest. Like valances, they can be used alone or paired with other window treatments.

When covered in batting and fabric, cornices soften the overall look of the window and absorb extra heat and nighttime chill. Wood cornices can mimic the look of deep crown molding and should coordinate with the other woodwork and trim in the room.

What will you choose for your home’s window treatments to be both beautiful and energy-efficient?

See more window treatment ideas.

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House of the Week: An Off-the-Grid Bunker With a Soft Side

Think of it as a bunker with heart.

Sure, this home has 15-inch concrete walls — but they’re covered with gorgeous reclaimed barn wood inside and out, and there are too many windows to make it imposing.

Yes, it runs off propane, wood and an underground spring — but it isn’t lacking in comforts including a stereo, television, washer/dryer and Internet service.

“We joked with our friends that if Armageddon happened, you should head for this mountain,” said Selene Hardin, who built the house with her husband, Ron, “to last a long, long time.”

The 2-bedroom, 2-bath home on almost 50 acres near North Carolina’s Pisgah National Forest is listed for $525,000.

It’s a spacious 2,336 square feet with hallways wide enough for a wheelchair and 7-foot-high doors. “My husband is 6’6”, and he didn’t want to duck,” Selene said.

Perched at the end of a long gravel driveway, the home is a 30-minute drive from a full-sized grocery store, which for the right person could be perfect.

“It’s got to be somebody who wants the seclusion and the quiet and doesn’t mind having to drive a little ways to get groceries,” she said.

The listing agent is Ron E. Armstrong with Keller Williams.

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Green Luxury Homes for Celebrating Earth Day in Style

From energy-efficient climate control and natural building materials to solar panels and greenhouses for farm-to-table dining, these eco-focused homes have it all.

Orlando

9111 Bay Point Dr, Orlando, FL
For sale: $3.295 million

Green feature: LEED Gold Certified

See more listings in Orlando.

Bolinas

430 Horseshoe Hill Rd, Bolinas, CA
For sale: $3.8 million

Green feature: Solar panels that power the entire property

See more homes for sale in Bolinas.

Miami Beach

6222 Alton Rd, Miami Beach, FL
For sale: $3.895 million

Green feature: Natural building materials throughout

View more Miami Beach listings.

Port Townsend

537 Jackson St, Port Townsend, WA
For sale: $5 million

Green feature: LED recessed lighting

See more homes listed in Port Townsend.

Middletown

60 Gray Craig Rd, Middletown, RI
For sale: $1.895 million

Green feature: Greenhouse on the property for farm-to-table dining

View more homes for sale in Middletown.

Wellfleet

54 Old Kings Hwy, Wellfleet, MA
For sale: $3.999 million

Green feature: Numerous skylights let in natural light

Check out more homes on the market in Wellfleet.

North Castle

18 Wampus Lake Dr, North Castle, NY
For sale: $3.369 million

Green features: Energy-efficient systems; raised vegetable garden

See more North Castle listings.

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Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Zillow Ranks Best Markets for Buyers, Sellers

When it comes to negotiating power, it’s better to be a home seller in the Bay Area and a buyer in Philadelphia. Zillow’s spring analysis of buyers’ and sellers’ markets across the U.S. looked at how long homes spend on the market, how likely they are to have had a price cut and how much they sold for in relation to their listing price.

The nation’s top sellers’ markets are the big West Coast tech centers in San Jose, San Francisco and Seattle. Less competitive markets where buyers have time to negotiate are in the East and Midwest, including Philadelphia, Chicago and Cleveland.

The rankings are being released as home values are leveling off across the country, according to Zillow’s first quarter market reports. The Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) was up 3.9 percent from same time last year, and rents are up 3.7 percent.

You can see the full breakdown on top buyers’ and sellers’ markets below. For more on this report, check out Zillow Research.

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Inside 5 Celeb Bedrooms: The Views, the Closet Island, the Leopard-Print Walls

It’s not often you can peer into the bedrooms of the rich and famous, but these homes for sale and rent are your chance.

Harold Perrineau

Lost? Nope, he’s just down the street. After buying a house nearby, Perrineau listed this Spanish-style compound that oozes old-time Hollywood charm and boasts a walk-in closet big enough for the family’s wardrobe and its own, um, island. The listing agents are Josh and Matt Altman of Douglas Elliman.

Larry Ellison

If the Winklevoss rental is out of your league, maybe this tech mogul’s place will do. The Los Angeles Times reports that Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison is asking $65,000 a month for his Malibu cottage with ocean views, including from the bedroom. The rental agent is Beata Mandell of Executive Realty Group.

Liam Gallagher

Check out these Wonderwalls! The Oasis frontman, who’s reportedly getting the ’90s pop band back together, has been trying to sell his Manhattan digs with the snazzy leopard-print bedroom for the better part of a year. The listing agents are Tal and Oren Alexander of Douglas Elliman.

Trent Reznor

Not to be outdone, the frontman for Nine Inch Nails, which already staged its comeback, has listed his place in Beverly Hills, Trulia reported. It has a private balcony with show-stopping views of the city and is listed by Richard Stearns of Partners Trust.

Josh Hamilton

For the trifecta, it’s baseball star Josh Hamilton’s bedroom with the fireplace, the chandelier and the ocean view. The Dallas Morning News reported the listing in Newport Coast, CA. The agent is Kevin Aaronson of The Aaronson Group.

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