A fanciful and ornate category of Victorian design, Italianate architecture has made its inspirational mark on buildings of all kinds. Italianate style employs picturesque elements inspired by the architecture of the Italian Renaissance, featuring heavy emphasis on decorative accents and sky-high facades. What other style elements make Italianate architecture captivating and unique? Here is a guide to style’s...

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Owners of both young dogs and adult dogs often wonder how...

Land contracts can be an excellent alternative to a traditional mortgage, both for the buyer and seller. The seller assumes the role of the lender and gets regular payments from the buyer while still holding the property title. There are many advantages both for buyer and seller; but from the seller's perspective, land contracts also come with some...

When making an offer on a home, a buyer may add contingencies to their contract. There are many types of contingencies that apply to myriad situations and can protect the buyer from unexpected issues in the transaction. Sellers can also add their own contingencies either on their own or in counteroffers to protect their interests in the sale....

The coastal vibe is light and airy with plenty of relaxing elements throughout the home. However, overdoing the theme and decor can put a large dent in your budget and leave your home feeling "overdone." Here are a few ways to incorporate a brilliant, relaxed coastal theme while staying within budget: Invest in a natural rug Natural fibers...

Clutter can accumulate in even the cleanest homes. While clutter does not bother everyone, it can lead to stress for those who want to live in a cleaner space. If you’re looking to conquer the clutter in your home, we’ve put together some tips to help you get started. Organize Your Mail For many, mail is the number...

Furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) interior design projects might seem as though they only involve choosing new items based on their style, color and other aesthetic elements. However, FF&E projects go beyond aesthetics in scope. In fact, interior designers working on FF&E projects should do significant research on textiles, materials and other components to ensure safety standards. Items...

Your HVAC system can break down or develop damage for various reasons. While some HVAC repairs are simple and can be done on your own, others should be left to the professionals. Knowing when to have professional HVAC repairs done is an important part of ensuring your HVAC system can heat or cool your home reliably. Here are...

Want to live in a park? This property borders popular Twin Brooks Park with lake, bike and nature hiking trails, updated open floor plan home with large formal living room with picture frame molding, remodeled kitchen with new white cabinets and flooring, breakfast nook with views and laundry room, family room with vaulted ceiling can also be used as a dining room, large master bedroom with half bath and vaulted ceiling, 2nd bedroom with walk in closet, finished heated attic for possible 3rd bedroom, 30 x 20 deck overlooks park, hardwood floors throughout main level, mechanics and electric have all been updated,...

Desirable Location! Move in ready, raised ranch style home is only minutes from schools, shopping, Gary Park, recreation activities and restaurants on the Housatonic River. 7 room open floor plan offers fully applianced eat in kitchen with white cabinets and tile floor, a possible 4th bedroom in finished lower level, new bath on main level, new sliders to full length deck, new stove, microwave, washer and dryer, newer hot water heater, new driveway, hardwood floors throughout main level, central air, ready for back yard picnics on level .45 acres, house is currently on septic with sewer in street, buyer to assume sewer assessment of...

ATTN INVESTORS! Once in a lifetime opportunity to buy this money making property consisting of a well maintained 3 family house, a single family house in good condition with 2 bedrooms and a .10 acre lot, a 2 car garage is also included in as is condition. Central air in the single family house only, the 3 family house has a total of 13 rooms, 5 bedrooms and 3 baths, roof is approx. 10-12 yrs. old, brand new energy efficient gas wall unit on the 3rd floor, maintenance free vinyl siding. The property was used in the past for one large family, parents in the single family and all their children and grandchildren in the multi family. This...