Mohammed Jaber
Some homes are great for the infrequent summer soireé, and other homes have everything you need for hosting during the holiday season. But from our experience, the home that easily entertains crowds no matter the season is rare. Even rarer is the home that can do it all despite the weather priced under $1 million.…
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The big mistake that a lot of sellers make when updating a property for the market is taking it all too far. Sure, I love a good open floor plan, but can we admit that not all homes should have them? A fantastic example of updating without sacrificing a home’s character is this adorable updated…
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When looking at townhomes, one of the big pluses over a condo unit is outdoor space. However, those staircases in two- and three-story townhomes often mean sacrificing storage space. However, that’s not so with our Inwood Home of the Week, a Turtle Creek brownstone with tons of thoughtful built-ins and plenty of spots to stash…
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At first, I thought this was a new home. But no no no. The home was built in 1929. In 2008, the owners embarked on one of those “take it to the studs” type remodels, completely changing the interiors, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, expanding a bit, and bringing in crucial updates. Additional improvements were made in 2018, including a restored slate roof. But every charming, aesthetic and architectural element worth saving from the original home was saved and cherished. So the home has wonderful formals, as homes back then did, but also a modern, open floor plan (great for entertaining) in the more casual living areas. And yes, original glass door knobs…
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I will never forget the time I first looked at homes in this part of town, Midway Hollow, on Van Ness Lane, to be exact. A Realtor told me that this was the kind of neighborhood where you come outside and see the elves dancing with little stars all around. This was in 1980 and…
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