Month: March 2017

Dream Home: Geological Formation

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Post date March 31, 2017

A net-zero house in Northern California is earth-first in more ways than one.

Bill Gawthrop and Diane Taylor might live in the only house that is deliberately designed to look as though it has been through an earthquake. Their home, located on a ridge in Northern California’s Mendocino County, has a diagonal “fracture” near the front door that shows how the earth could have shifted. This nod to geological stress is appropriate, given the couple’s professions: They are geophysicists, now retired.

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Here’s a Better Way to Calculate the True Rent vs. Buy Costs

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Post date March 27, 2017

In my last commentary, I wrote about the misleading math behind the rent vs. buy calculation. My main point was that focusing on the direct, total monthly costs of renting vs. buying misses the important fact that a significant portion of every mortgage payment goes toward the principal balance, building equity for the homeowner.

That principal payment is really a forced savings program which grows over time. And that’s a key reason why homeowners on average have much more accumulated wealth than renters.

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California Dream Homes: Sheer Beauty and Stunning Designs For Your Inspiration

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Post date March 24, 2017

California has been long known as “the land of milk and honey”. It’s where you go in search for great weather all year round. It’s where you indulge into divine tasting foods, even more stunning wines and all sorts of other delicacies. But there’s more to the Golden State than Silicon Valley, Hollywood and those amazing yellow poppies fields that leave you in awe. Every corner you turn, you feel inspired. For some it’s business, but for others, and that includes us at Decoist, it is the design that strikes you.

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How Much Of My Monthly Income Should I Spend On A Mortgage?

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Post date March 20, 2017

Before you plan to spend the maximum amount you’ve been approved for, consider whether you can really afford the mortgage your lender offers. Here’s how to determine how much of a mortgage payment your budget can handle each month.

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Thinking Different? Must-See Modern Marvels for Sale in Venice

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Post date March 17, 2017

Creative, modern minds demand something other than cookie-cutter tract homes. And with so many creative types in Southern California, there has to be a buyer who desires to be truly different.

Artist and designer Mario Romano is looking for a creative soul to buy into his distinctive vision. Romano’s been busy disrupting architectural norms in Venice, CA, and creating one-of-a-kind homes.

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Best And Worst Advice For Buying A Home From People Who Have Done It Before

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Post date March 13, 2017

From trusting your gut to buying a foreclosure, here are 8 real estate tips these buyers will never, ever forget.

Asking for home-buying advice is a little like asking for parenting tips. You’ll probably get some really good (and some really bad) suggestions. But when you’re scoping out homes for sale in Austin, TX, or Fort Lauderdale, FL, how can you tell the difference? And when should you trust your own instincts instead? Here’s a peek at some of the best and worst advice homebuyers have received about real estate — and what the experts think of it.

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Modern Dream Home Design, California

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Post date March 10, 2017

Mandeville Canyon Residence is modern dream home designed by Rockefeller Partners Architects for Mandeville Canyon, a small community in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, surrounded by Sunset Boulevard and Mulholland Drive.

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Which Type of Mortgage Is Right for You? A Guide for Home Buyers

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Post date March 6, 2017

Need a mortgage to buy a home? Oh course you do! So you’ll want to consider carefully which type of mortgage is right for you. That’s right, you have options! And it’s important to choose a home loan that best suits your financial circumstances, because it can save you major money and make sure those payments will likely remain within your financial reach.

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Modern Eichler Renovations

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Post date March 3, 2017

Scattered throughout California, these homes of midcentury master Joseph Eichler received sensitive renovations that further enhance his vision of indoor-outdoor balance.