realty check

“You can essentially heat the home with a hair dryer.”

The builder admitted to coining the phrase, based on midcentury design from the West Coast, specifically Palm Springs.

Made famous by an episode of HGTV’s House Hunters, this Washington Township Mediterranean-style beauty hit the market recently.

It’s the secret no one wants to talk about: Many couples prefer to sleep apart. Mini masters attempt to solve that.

The mix of pastoral charm and sophisticated urban style is a definite reflection of the times. Even the most rustic elements have polish.

In a neighborhood of head-turning Tudors and cottages, this limestone property with original midcentury-modern features also deserves a serious look.

After a year’s worth of renovations, the polished residence now resembles an old-meets-fresh spread that will appeal to fans of Inhabit’s clean, modern style who also appreciate rich woodwork and historic character.

To hack this seller’s market, many are turning to social media—Facebook’s neighborhood and local affinity groups, in particular—to get a jump on fast-moving listings in coveted locations.

This tidy cottage might not last long after the open house on Sunday, July 24.

Colorful dollhouse cottages cozy together along communal greens, sidewalks lead to front stoops, and built-in flower boxes overflow on tidy porches, resembling the Florida Panhandle villages Hoosiers frequent on family vacations.

“It’s more about the quality of the space, opposed to the quantity. This house has a double-height living space, which is completely unexpected and gives you a sense that this house is much more spacious than it is.”

The best feature is a great room with a cathedral ceiling, fireplace, and salvaged barn-wood accent beam.

Every house does claim a “point of difference”—whether the location is close to a running trail, near shops and restaurants, or has a floor plan made for entertaining. Pinpoint that difference and emphasize it.

These “right-sized” homes that might not enjoy the buzz, blogs, and binge-watching that tiny homes do, but well-designed spaces under 1,500 square feet are trending.

Lime-green metal beams span the open-concept living room and kitchen.