7 Essential Design Tips From Los Angeles’s Top House Flipper

I remember the first time I saw a home that was “flipped” by developer Steve Jones of bettershelter. I was taking my dog for a walk, and I saw a home …

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'The Fed screwed up': Real estate billionaire Sam Zell just warned that hot inflation isn't going away anytime soon — here are 3 shockproof assets to help protect your wealth

According to Zell, the problem lies with the U.S. Federal Reserve's easy money policies. “I think the Fed screwed up by allowing zero interest rates …

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Let the Sun Shine In With an Expertly-Placed Skylight

Figuring out where to punch a hole in your roof can seem daunting, but these architects have plenty of ideas, whether you’re dealing with a renovation or a new build. Sunlight beams into the belly of a London-area kitchen designed by UK’s Dedraft Architecture. Without the natural overhead light, a …

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17 Projects That Use “Ugly” Materials in Beautiful Ways

Including stylish strand board spaces, repurposed shipping containers, and offices that get fresh with mesh. This story is part of Pretty Ugly, a package celebrating design that’s so bad, it’s good. Is it really that hard to build a head-turning project out of marble slabs or sleek glass panels? …

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Have Home Values Hit Bottom?

Whether you’re already a homeowner or you’re looking to become one, the recent headlines about home prices may leave you with more questions than answers. News stories are talking about home prices falling, and that’s raising concerns about a repeat of what happened to prices in the crash in 2008.