Photo by SuperJHS via Pixabay In the modern home, nothing combines practicality and style like a cubby bookshelf. Children can keep books or toys organized. They set the perfect backdrop for a display of photos, figurines, delicate dishes or other collectibles. And if you size them right, just add some baskets to turn some of your shelves into...

Photo by Jonny Lindner via Pixabay When you purchase real estate, you need to decide how you want to hold the title. Many closing agents make an assumption, and that assumption may come back to bite you later in life. In most states, you may title real estate in five ways: sole ownership, joint tenancy with the right...

Image by Manfred Antranias Zimmer from Pixabay Accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, have seen an enormous rise in popularity over the last few years. Increasing demand for dedicated work spaces in the home has been a major factor, as have rising housing costs and environmental consciousness. While ADU used to be a term mostly used by professional architects,...

Image by Mudassar Iqbal from Pixabay Construction of affordable starter homes is failing to keep pace with the number of first-time house hunters. At the same time, more homeowners are resisting the siren song of selling to these potential buyers in order to move up or downsize. It's a trend called "rising tenure length." Owners are staying put....

The home selling journey may be perilous, particularly for an individual who is unprepared for potential pitfalls. Fortunately, there are lots of things that you can do to quickly identify house selling hurdles and address such issues before they get out of hand. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you detect and resolve a wide...

Photo by Sabine van Erp via Pixabay There's a certain nostalgia associated with genuine vintage tins -- not the replicas you find at today's one-dollar stores. Genuine vintage tins had real purpose, usually multiple ones, in fact. They did double duty as tubs to wash both children and laundry. Or, sometimes, they held both lunch food and school...

Stunning end-unit townhouse, ideally set at the back of the complex for privacy, and just steps to all Westville Village and Edgewood Park have to offer. Three living levels include a ground-level den with door to a private outdoor space, the main living level upstairs, and two bedrooms with a full bathroom and laundry on the third floor. The main living level enjoys an open-concept design between the living room, with cozy gas fireplace, and the impressive kitchen, which offers granite countertops, solid oak cabinetry, a breakfast bar island, stainless-steel appliances, and a pantry. A slider to a deck off the living room, and a half...

Here is your chance to love where you live! At the end of a cul de sac, in an exceptional neighborhood, at the center of town, this updated center hall colonial offers an attractive 2,857 square foot floor plan consisting of 9 rooms, all with gleaming hardwood floors, 4 generous bedrooms, and 2 and a half bathrooms. The entry hall and formal living room welcome you right in and make entertaining a delight with the adjacent, open concept dining room. The dining room is also open to the substantial eat-in kitchen which is updated with granite countertops, handsome fixtures, a center island, and a breakfast bar with seating for four. The...

This stunning & stately, Georgian Revival brick colonial sits upon an open, corner lot on exquisite, tree-lined McKinley Avenue, just minutes to downtown & walking distance to Hopkins, Edgewood Park, & Westville Village shops & restaurants. As an authentic New England household, circa 1913, discover delightful period features throughout the 5,151sqft, 14-room floor plan, which includes 3 kitchens! Tall ceilings & superb, original built-ins, woodwork & detailing abound, w/ many modern updates for content, 21st Century living. From multiple occupants working at home, to entertaining friends in the expansive formal...

Distinctive & delightful, this well cared for & loved ranch, located on a 2.06 acre corner lot in a desirable neighborhood, offers 2,282sqft, 3 bedrooms, & 3 full & 1 half bathrooms. Enter the open foyer & a tremendous living room greets you w/ towering cathedral ceiling & stunning custom windows to draw in the lush landscaping. Brand new HW floors flow through this room into the formal dining room w/ sliders to the rear deck & butler door to the kitchen. The remodeled kitchen is large enough to eat in w/ a large breakfast bar & also features abundant storage in wonderfully preserved St. Charles cabinetry...

Come see again for the first time, now with a freshly painted interior and brand new furnace! This warm & welcoming Westville colonial is entirely ready for new owners to move right in. A stone pathway & Tudor-inspired, stone-clad entrance invites you in through the front vestibule & foyer, opening up by arched doorway to the spacious living room with mantled fireplace. Another arched doorway opens to the formal dining room, & hardwood floors flow through these rooms, as well as a handsome den with extensive built-ins off the dining room. The remodeled kitchen boasts a breakfast nook with picture window overlooking the back...

Turn-key and renovated from top to bottom, this charming 1,142 square foot, 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom Westville ranch is a prize! New owner will benefit from $100K+ of recent updates to provide years of trouble-free living. Featuring handsome refinished hardwood floors throughout the living and dining rooms, and in the two main bedrooms. The bathroom is totally remodeled, as is the magnificent kitchen with granite counter tops and new appliances and fixtures. The lower level is pristine and could be finished for additional space. Retreat to the back yard featuring a new, six-foot full-perimeter fence affording great privacy for enjoying the open...