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If you have a love for older homes, but a desire for modern amenities this apartment could be the perfect compromise. This former church and school in a landmarked district of Brooklyn was converted to condos in 2005. Arrive home to a beautiful, historic brick exterior and then enjoy all the modern comforts of home.

This gorgeous and swanky townhouse on Charles Street in the West Village happens to have a Hollywood connection. Can you guess? (Okay, it was previously owned by Hilary Swank.) Just down the road from Bon Jovi’s $17 million duplex, 33 Charles might not have posh amenities and celebrity neighbors, but it does have a little bit more West Village charm.

Relaxing on a porch swing, sipping sweet tea under a large shade tree… Sounds completely dreamy to me, which is why I absolutely adore this charming single family home in historic Houston Heights. It’s spacious while still feeling cozy, with a balanced mix of vintage charm and modern updates and serene outdoor space for days. This is a quintessentially storybook family home, complete with porch swing, shade tree, breakfast nook and huge backyard.

If you’ve been looking for a place to set up your very own Westworld-like theme park (Eastworld?), let us suggest Johnsonville, Connecticut, a small, abandoned mill town in East Haddam that’s now on the market for $1.9 million. Founded in the 1800s, Johnsonville was a thriving place, thanks to the Neptune Twine and Cord Mill and its main product, fishing binding rope.

The world was shocked by the sudden deaths of actors Carrie Fisher and her mother, Debbie Reynolds, just one day apart in December. And now, six months later, it was announced that their home and a variety of personal items will be sold and auctioned off. The Beverly Hills property the two shared will hit the market soon, according to Profiles in History auction house. It’s an “original 1928 hacienda-style home on 3.

Located in the Catskills near Woodstock, New York, there’s a house that’s not your average property. The Tower House has a history as interesting as its interiors, that incorporates both the Muppets and the Grateful Dead. Artist and Long Island native John Kahn built Tower House over a period of 15 years, and it was finally completed in 2002.

This two-family home in Stuyvesant Heights is straight out of central casting and represents all the things we love about older Brooklyn homes like hardwood floors, fireplaces, decorative molding and exposed brick. The 1.5 million price includes an owners’ duplex and a garden-level rental unit (to help pay the mortgage). The home’s architectural details are in keeping with the historic neighborhood’s posh past and exude warmth and charm.

Former The Daily Show host Jon Stewart used to call this Tribeca penthouse home. The property is once again on the market, now for $20 million. The 6,280 square foot duplex features five bedrooms, five and a half baths, as well as a “loft like” 37 foot long living room, a media room, and a library. The open kitchen is “expertly equipped,” has a pantry, and a “grand counter as a focal point.

Harry Styles fans, we found the ultimate souvenir. The former One Direction singer turned solo artist is selling his contemporary home in the Hollywood Hills, and it’s on the market for $8.495 million. The 4,100 square foot, multi level home above Sunset Strip has three bedrooms, five bathrooms, and an abundance of balconies and patio space for that true Southern California style of indoor/outdoor living—with views of downtown and the Pacific Ocean, of course.

This charming cottage is in the countryside, but it’s not as far-flung as you might think. Located in the borough of New Hope, Pennsylvania, it’s about an hour’s drive from Philly and an hour and a half from New York City. This home is small — just under 1,300 square feet — but it’s brimming with charming details (exposed beams! fireplaces!) and thoughtful updates.

In Bizarro America — where everyday life is fairly similar, except the road signs are in kilometers, Thanksgiving is celebrated in October, and the elected leader looks more like a movie star than a reality TV host — today is Victoria Day. I’m speaking, of course, about Canada, where Queen Victoria’s May 24th birthday has been celebrated since 1845.

Johnny Depp has quite an interesting real estate portfolio. Specifically, because he owns five penthouses, all in the same building. He put all five on the market in the fall, but this is the first time we’re seeing inside this particular unit. The penthouses are all located in Downtown Los Angeles’ historic Eastern Columbia Lofts. Depp bought his first one back in 2002, and over the years, accumulated five in total.

This 3-bedroom duplex is a gem of a find in Chicago—a family-friendly home that is a gorgeous mix of history (the unit is situated in a converted church) and modern comforts. The unit itself is modern and bright without feeling sterile thanks to the abundance of hardwood floors and exposed brick as well as a wood-burning fireplace.

Homeowners dedicated to keeping the design trends of the past alive have taken their love of all things vintage to an entirely different level. Remaining stuck in the past has never been in style, but the increasing number of buyers interested in living in a time capsule home suggests that a change is on the horizon.

There is so much to love about this lovingly rehabbed Park Slope duplex, from the location one block from Prospect Park, to the spacious, sunny rooms with original features—hardwood floors with walnut inlay, working fireplace, and stained glass bay window. This property is a beautiful mix of vintage and modern in a prime Brooklyn location with access to additional basement storage and a private deck. In other words: a dream scenario indeed.

The president was here. The Brooklyn brownstone that, thirty or so years ago, was home to 44 is now on the market for $4.295 million. In the mid ’80s, post-Columbia (and pre-Michelle) Barack Obama lived at 640 2nd Street in Brooklyn’s Park Slope. At the time, the property was split into multiple apartments—Obama and his then-girlfriend lived on the top floor.

The word on the real estate street is that Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel now have a new piece of property. The couple reportedly snagged a penthouse in Tribeca last month for a cool $27.5 million. According to The Real Deal, the pair snatched up a penthouse at 443 Greenwich Street, where they’ll have some famous neighbors. According to the developer Nathan Berman of MetroLoft, 90 percent of buyers in the building are “household names.

This Spanish hacienda style home in Los Angeles’ Brentwood neighborhood has its fair share of charm—just like its former owner. The property that once belonged to Marilyn Monroe came on the market just yesterday for $6.9 million. The white stucco property, built in 1929, sits on the end of a small cul-de-sac.

Even if the prospect of owning an exceptionally extravagant abode is far from your reality, it’s still fun to peek inside the homes of the extremely rich, particularly if it’s the most expensive property in Malibu’s history. Unoccupied since the Malibu Canyon fire destroyed it in 2007, the manse has undergone a two-year revitalization at the hands of architect and developer Scott Gillen, who paid $9.7 million for the 3.5-acre property in 2015.

Today in ridiculous real estate, let’s take a trip to New York. While few things about the city’s property market surprise me anymore (ahem—crawl space guy), I have to say I am actually amazed that one can buy a studio in Chelsea for under $500,000. Of course (you knew it was coming), there’s a catch.

Think you’re real estate savvy? We put your market knowledge to the test with Which Costs More, a column where we pit two listings against each other, and you guess which one comes with the heftier price tag. Today, we have two gorgeous homes in strong mid-century architectural styles, from different Southern cities. We’ll give you some details about each and see if you can guess which one costs more.

For better or for worse, Brooklyn is booming with new construction. But instead of bland and cookie-cutter, this 6-unit building was designed with a style connoisseur in mind, boasting Italian finishes and thoughtfully selected materials, finishes and fixtures. This fourth-floor unit is the last one available in the building.

Get a bird’s eye view of Arizona’s stunning landscape from the Falcon’s Nest, a single family home that measures 124 feet from top to bottom, making it the tallest in the United States—and the world. Designed by local architect Sukumar Pal in 1994, Falcon’s Nest was built next to Thumb Butte in Prescott, Arizona, which is an hour and a half north of Phoenix (and southwest of Sedona and Flagstaff).

Up until recently, we had yet to come across a house listing that instantly made us smize, but that was before we learned Tyra Banks is selling her Manhattan apartment. According to Architectural Digest, the supermodel-turned-mogul and mom placed her posh NYC digs on the market for $17.5 million, giving an entirely new and fab meaning to the words “model home.

Having private outdoor space in New York City is on the wishlist of many (most?) residents here. We’re drawn to the hustle and bustle of the city, but at the same time we’re always looking for places to retreat and re-energize. I imagine this 287 square foot roof deck would be just the antidote to the urban whirl below.

We were here for the real estate porn of HBO’s star-studded limited series Big Little Lies just as much as the storyline. We bid farewell to the characters’ stunning mansions during the finale that aired on Sunday, but one property from the show can be yours—and could actually be within the price range of mere mortals. [This post contains spoilers for episode six.

Castles are usually expansive, grand affairs, but the old adage that good things come in small packages applies even to stone manors. Molly’s Lodge is the tiniest castle in the United Kingdom, and it also happens to be for sale.

Kristen Wiig is on the move. The actress and comedian has listed her pad in the Franklin Hills neighborhood of LA for $2.395 million. There’s something strange in the neighborhood—at least there must be for the Ghostbusters star to get rid of this stunning property (and that view!). The 2,719 square foot home has three bedrooms, four bathrooms, and 2,500 square feet of decks (why yes, that is almost the size of the interior).

Despite being just 290 square feet, this little house isn’t small on style. In fact, you’d be surprised just how much functionality is packed into this tiny footprint. Dubbed “Tiny Getaway,” this farmhouse on wheels is the latest home from Matt Impola of Handcrafted Movement (we wrote about a previous property, Artisan Retreat, last year).

Located in the hip and historic Dupont Circle neighborhood of D.C., this is an elegant one-bedroom condo of my Federal-style dreams. I lived in D.C. for a year and used to meander down New Hampshire Ave., wondering what the interiors of these elegant buildings looked like. Turns out, pretty pretty pretty great. If you’re in the market or in the window-shopping market, take a look at this vintage gem! 1728 New Hampshire Ave NW Apt 201 Washington, DC 1 bedroom | 1 bath | 704 sq ft.

If you’ve dreamed of popping by Ina Garten’s house in the Hamptons for a fabulous lunch or a dinner party with Jeffery, here’s the next best thing. The entertaining guru has listed their Upper East Side pied à terre for $1.975 million. The cookbook author and Food Network personality and her husband bought the one bedroom, one bath co-op in 2004 and had it renovated by designer Daniel Romualdez (who transformed it from a two bedroom).

There’s nothing Goopier than Gwyneth Paltrow’s Tribeca penthouse, and it’s back on the market for the reduced price of $9.995 million. Paltrow and former husband Chris Martin of Coldplay bought the three bedroom, three and a half bath property in 2007. After they consciously uncoupled, the penthouse was first for sale in March 2016 for $14.25 million; a month later, they dropped the price to $12.85 million, and still with no buyers, the listing was dropped—until now.

Maybe you can have it all: spacious living (perfect for a family) in a vibrant, urban neighborhood. This four-bedroom Chicago home has hit the market (but we bet it won’t be available for long).

In a study released this week, U.S. News & World Report ranked all 50 U.S. states across seven different categories to find out which ones are performing best for the citizens who live there. How does your state measure up? Mmmm… subjective rankings. If U.S. News & World Report is best known for one thing, it’s not news or world reports — it’s ranking stuff.

Want a Palm Springs feel but live in Los Angeles? Check out this mid-century home in Eagle Rock, on the market for $799,000. 1625 Wildwood Drive, Los Angeles (map) 2 bedroom | 2 bathroom | 1,403 SF 2-car garage, fireplace, 2 patios $799,000 | $569 per SF Property website Perched atop a hill, this two bedroom, two bath home is giving us #doorsofinstagram vibes right off the bat with a bold orange front door.

Meg Ryan’s moving on from her spacious New York City loft. Peek inside the When Harry Met Sally star’s SoHo space. In 2013, Ryan purchased the property from The Simpsons star Hank Azaria for $8 million, and she’s given it a bit of a facelift in the four years since. The 4,100 square foot loft comprises the entire fifth floor of a building built in the 1880s. The apartment has two bedrooms plus an additional sleeping area with French doors and three bathrooms.

Just 28 miles from Dublin, there’s Luggala, the 18th-century castle owned by the Guinness family. The sprawling estate recently came on the market for $30 million. Located in a verdant valley on 5,000 acres in County Wicklow, Luggala Lodge was built in 1787. According to the listing, it has “that special brand of eighteenth-century gothick that rejoices in little battlements, crochets, trefoil and quatrefoil windows and ogee mantelpieces.

Well, the US presidential election is a mere four days away, and no matter what side of the political divide you’re on, you probably believe the end of the world is coming, should the other candidate win. Perhaps it’s time to take shelter in this partially underground concrete home in Virginia. Built by architect Donald Reed Chandler in 1977, it’s one of the country’s first modern earth roof and berm homes.

Even if you normally manage to avoid celebrity gossip, by now you’ve heard that Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are getting divorced. While I know it’s ridiculous to get attached to celebrities and especially to their relationships, this one hit me right in the feels. Even Adele was broken up about it. If, like me, you need a good cry, turn up Someone Like You and scroll through the following Brangelina abodes as we mourn the end of an era.

Located in Framingham, Massachusetts, this suburban home looks rather average on the outside, but the inside is a time capsule that will take you right back to the disco days of the 1970s. The 3,600 square foot, five bedroom, two and a half bathroom home has only had two owners. You can be the third for $624,900. “The original owner built the house and customized it and did all the decor in the early ’70s,” realtor Matt Cuddy told BuzzFeed.

To many of us, a million dollar home sounds like it should be the lap of luxury: marble tubs, game room, wine cellar, perhaps a private pool. But, a million dollars doesn’t go quite as far down amenities lane in New York City. So what does a million bucks buy you in Gotham? Here are ten apartments around the million dollar mark and currently on the market. This loft one-bedroom in Chelsea boasts a very large living room with a gorgeous wall of windows.

Name: Ernest HemingwayLocation: Key West, FloridaSize: 3,000 square feetYears lived in: 30 years (1931 – 1961) Nestled in a thick jungle of tropical foliage near Florida’s southern most point stands Ernest Hemingway’s Key West Home. Still situated on the original acre of property, the Spanish Colonial house is where Hemingway wrote some of his greatest works and showcased his many treasures acquired from his adventurous travels.