Got money? Chances are you have just enough to get by, but not much in the way of extra discretionary income thanks to the nearly-stagnant economy. So what are you, as a homeowner, to do when you want to update your drab bathroom, yet don’t have much you can spend? Fortunately, we at Movoto have…
Everyone’s heard the phrase “When the going gets tough, the tough get going”. But in some cases, I’d like to think that those who get going aren’t so much tough as they are determined dreamers. Never has this been more apparent than now, as a new trend is starting to take place. Specifically, some entrepreneurs…
Some people buy mansions in order to live in them. Others buy them in order to tear them down and build their own unique manse in its place. The following are all gloriously huge, over-the-top mansions that have been torn down (or are in danger of being torn down) by their new owners so that…
In love with “The Lord of the Rings” movies? Then grab something to wipe your mouth with, because you’ll be drooling like crazy over this home. The U.K. Daily Mail and conservative news website The Blaze both reported recently on the home of 32-year-old Welshman Simon Dale, his wife Jasmine Saville, and their two children…
While it may be true that remodeling activity suffered a decrease in 2011′s third quarter, it conversely reached a new record high back in September. Those two statements may seem to contradict each other, but they really don’t. It turns out that, year-over-year, September 2011 saw a remodeling activity rate increase of 34%, according to…
I’ve got a burning question for you: We here at Movoto have covered lawn care before, but what’s one aspect of the home we haven’t written about? The answer would be a wood-burning fireplace. If you’re fortunate enough to have a fireplace, you’re sure to know about its upsides — its light, its warmth, its…
AUTHOR’S NOTE: The following views are those of the writer and do not represent those of Movoto or its other employees. Normally, I try to steer clear of overtly political commentary in my articles here at Movoto. I generally try to stick to the topic of each blog and leave politics out of it as…
If there’s one group of people that we’ve had yet to target with a novelty real estate blog, it’s hard rock fans. We’ve covered homes that would appeal to fans of politicians, artists, photographers, inventors, and models, but homes that might catch the eye of hard rock legend fans have yet to be represented. Luckily,…
“Wow, John! Your new place is swanky! And…is that the Hollywood sign behind your house?!” “Why, yes, Jane. Yes, it is.” If you’ve ever wanted to have a conversation like this one and you’ve got the money, then this article is for you. Today, we’re looking into houses and apartments that overlook famous American landmarks.…
You may want to look away if you suffer from claustrophobia. Around the world, skinny homes are beginning to catch on for a wide variety of reasons — the desire to have a piece of creative novelty real estate, restrictions on space, restraints due to taxes or building codes, or even the not-so-noble craving to…
Many things can make your home more appealing to buyers, such as a manicured lawn, a nice bathroom floor, or a new coat of paint. Another, more expensive way to make your house easier to sell is a home renovation. Home renovations like a kitchen remodel, a finished basement, the addition of hardwood floors, the…
Novelty real estate comes in many different sizes and shapes, and can be owned by a wide variety of people — from artists and photographers to celebrities and inventors. But one group of people we haven’t covered is politicians. We briefly touched upon homes where famous people slept, an article that included a few politicians,…
We’ve written a couple of articles that touched on the importance of a well-painted room, but didn’t really delve into the topic too deeply. In this article, we’ll explain why it’s important and tell you how to professionally paint a room. So why is paint such a valuable resource? Firstly, it’s cheap — you can…
Last week, we talked about if you should opt for a smaller home. Now, we’re going to the other end of the spectrum and looking at large, expensive, yet unique homes. These unconventional pieces of novelty real estate all had humble, sometimes historic beginnings — barns, churches, cider mills. But then someone came along with…
Bigger isn’t always better. Everyone’s heard this adage before, but never has it been more true than in this unemployment-prone, recession-era real estate market. Prior to the housing bubble bursting, many homeowners wanted sprawling estates and mini-mansions decked out with all the niceties of First World living. Now, however, in the age of 9.1% unemployment…
The homes of the rich and famous always make for some of the most interesting novelty real estate. First, Movoto covered the Horus-Eye Eco House gifted to Naomi Campbell for her birthday, and now we’re highlighting Waterwood Estate. Located at 5605 W. Lake Road in Vermilion, Ohio, this amazing $19.5 million-dollar property was talked about…
Conversation pieces make for interesting discussions. They can range from the small and inexpensive to the huge and costly. Many can’t afford the latter, but if you can, what better way to get a few tongues wagging than with a home that played host to a famous house guest or two? A Yahoo! Real Estate…
Does your bathroom’s vinyl floor look like the 1970s or 1980s threw up on it? If so, you probably want to revamp your flooring, regardless of whether you’re looking to sell your home or planning on keeping it and raising your home’s value. You could paint over said vinyl floor if you want a cheap…
Halloween is almost here, so now’s as good a time as any to let you in on a secret: If your home looks like a creepy, disheveled haunted house every day of the year (and not just on Halloween), chances are it’s not going to sell — unless your potential buyers happen to have the…
Last week, we talked about an Egyptian eye-house build on a sandy isle. This week, we’re taking a look at a pair of apartments built inside a sandy dune. Located at 1941-1943 Beach Avenue in the scenic city of Atlantic Beach, Florida, the oceanfront Dune House is a 1,500-square-foot duplex made up of two mirrored…
