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Fireplace Trends: Are Fireplaces in Houses Still Popular?

The fireplace used to be the heart of the home. It was the gathering spot for the family and a necessity to life. Without one, you wouldn’t be able to cook, bake, or survive harsh winters. This isn’t the case today. What’s keeping the fireplace trend alive is nostalgia. But even that’s on the decline.

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There’s Nothing Like a Tudor Style Home for Storybook Appeal

If you’re fascinated by Elizabethan England, castles and turrets, or the tranquil beauty of an English cottage and its garden, then the Tudor house plan is for you! Influenced by architectural designs of the Medieval Ages, the Tudor home design with its storybook charm has withstood the test of time.

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Building a Home Gym in a New or Current Home – Ideas & Tips

Here are some great house plans with Gyms inside. One of these homes was designed specifically for a lot that had a tremendous slope to it.

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Teddy Roosevelt’s Sagamore Hill: A Modern Home for America’s First Modern President

Called the “most vividly personal of the presidential shrines,” the picturesque, sprawling two-story Shingle-style Queen Anne home stands atop a hill in Cove Neck and overlooks Long Island Sound. Teddy Roosevelt’s Sagamore Hill estate exudes every part of his energetic personality and his passion for nature, hunting, and the environment.

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Historic Homes Spotlight: Hamilton Grange National Memorial

Thanks to "Hamilton," the break-out Broadway show that everyone on the planet seems aware of, Alexander Hamilton is top of mind these days. Because of the immense popularity of the show, we thought it would be fun to look back at some of Hamilton’s history, particularly his New York home!

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Answers to the Top 10 Mysteries of House Plan Modifications

Don't be shy! Choosing – and maybe tweaking – the right house plan for your forever home comes with a LOT of questions. Here are 10 of the most frequently asked home plan modification questions – and answers to help you get closer to your dream home!

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Welcome Back, “Small House!” The Small Home Design Can Pack a Big Punch

Big and extravagant homes might be beautiful to admire from afar, but how many homeowners really want the mortgage payment that comes with it plus spend their nights and weekends maintaining them – or incur huge expenses to have others do so for them? Below I explore some of the advantages and comforts offered by a smaller home floor plan as well as my “Top 5 Tips” to enhance your smaller space design.

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Joseph Eichler – Father of California Midcentury-Modern Housing

Inspired by the simplicity, efficiency, and craftsmanship of Frank Lloyd Wright’s homes, Joseph Eichler embarked on a new and challenging career in real estate development in the late 1940s. His bold vision of creating beautifully designed but affordable homes for middle-class families introduced the world to the “California Modern” style.

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Smart Homes: The Way of the Future

There are countless gizmos and gadgets that are designed to help us overcome tedious tasks and lead a more fulfilling lifestyle at home. Here are just a few of the ways that modern technology is allowing homeowners take complete control of their living space.

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Pros and Cons of Building Your Dream Home on a Corner Lot

Property with a view, unique design, and extra parking? Yes. Privacy issues, more foot and motor traffic, more maintenance? Could be. Corner lots are loved and hated by many, for different reasons. Might it be the spot for your dream home?