Historic Preservation
Last June, I wrote about a historic 1913 Frank Lloyd Wright cottage in Glencoe, Illinois, that had been recently purchased by owners who couldn’t wait to file for a demolition permit. The town and the Frank Lloyd Wright world at large were incensed. The town’s historic designation meant little but was able to forestall demolition…
Why do we buy a house? It’s not entirely about location and price. It’s because it feels right. This Winnetka Heights Airplane Bungalow felt exactly right to Karen and Barry French. But there were challenges, to be sure.
The Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD) is selling 18 properties. Ordinarily, that would not be big news. But. On the list are three historic Fort Worth School properties.
This magnificent Westover Hills English country estate was built in 1929. In all that time, it has had only had three owners. There is always a reason for that. When a family stays in a house for years and years, it means that home has what we call livability. It fulfills absolutely every need of…
How would you like to live in an Airbnb? Think about it. These charming cottages, carriage houses, lofts, and houses are serious perfection. Just like seller’s stage to attract homebuyers, Airbnb hosts stage to create the perfect retreat to draw guests. It stands to reason these gems would eventually make their way to the market.…
