A ‘Skinny House’ built out of spite? Maybe not, archives show

The super-narrow house in Boston’s North End has long been associated with lore of two brothers fighting over property rights around the Civil War, but newly scrutinized archival documents shows that the tall tale may be erroneous. Continue reading

Schwarzenegger, Pratt slammed for razing historic LA mansion

The couple bought the home in an off-market transaction in January 2023, months after the previous owner passed away. The plot is located across the street from the home of Schwarzenegger’s mother, Maria Shriver. Continue reading

Matchmaking architectural styles and buyers: A broker’s perspective

It’s essential to understand a client’s tastes, historical context and regional influences, writes broker Michelle Coffing. Doing so ensures buyers are successfully matched with the right home in a style that suits their aesthetic preferences and lifes… Continue reading

Marilyn Monroe home slated for demolition is saved — for now

The L.A. City Council filed an emergency motion Friday to establish the home as an Historic-Cultural Monument to avoid demolition after thousands of concerned citizens registered their complaints. Continue reading

Butterfly House sells for $29M in one of Carmel’s priciest deals yet

Named for its distinctive wing-shaped roof that resembles a butterfly, the property was designed and built by architect Frank Wynkoop in 1951. The sale marks one of the priciest ever to close in the area. Continue reading

Rockefeller descendants offload historic Philly estate for $24M

Dating to the late 1700s, the estate known as Kirkwood Farm features five historic farmhouses, two barns and a springhouse. Continue reading

No ‘Money Pit’! 14 things to watch for with historic homes

Whether it’s a carefully preserved showplace or a money pit, a historic property can offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the right buyer. Team leader Carl Medford offers his personal perspective based on his historic homeownership journey. Continue reading

Circa 1900: What real estate agents need to know about housing styles

With roots in the British royal family, Victorian architecture found expression in a wide variety of architectural styles, according to broker Gerard Splendore. Today, you will recognize Victorian houses by their grand scale, ornate exteriors and inter… Continue reading

Engel & Völkers marks entrance into Rhode Island with new shop

Led by license partners Emilio DiSpirito IV and Joseph Fazio, Engel & Völkers East Greenwich is centrally located in the state, which will allow the team to serve a number of clients in the region. Continue reading