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<title>A River Used To Run Through It: Former Grist Mill Is an Antique Delight</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2022 23:30:31 +0000</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[ Tiffani Sherman ]]>
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<![CDATA[ <p>A river used to run through this former grist mill in Connecticut—but the only body of water on the property these days is a unique pool.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.realtor.com/news/unique-homes/a-river-used-to-run-through-it-former-grist-mill-connecticut-antique-delight/">A River Used To Run Through It: Former Grist Mill Is an Antique Delight</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.realtor.com">Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®</a>.</p> ]]>
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<![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.realtor.com/news/unique-homes/a-river-used-to-run-through-it-former-grist-mill-connecticut-antique-delight/" title="A River Used To Run Through It: Former Grist Mill Is an Antique Delight"><figure class="no-caption"><img width="1200" height="675" src="https://rdcnewscdn.realtor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/former-grist-mill-home.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="former grist mill antique home" data-width="1200" data-height="675" /><figcaption><p class="credit">Realtor.com</p></figcaption></figure></a><p>A river used to run through it—but the only body of water on this property these days is a unique pool.</p> <p>On the market for $2.2 million, this <a href="https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/M46119-23583">former grist mill</a> in <a href="https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Weston_CT">Weston, CT</a>, has been transformed into a lovely five-bedroom home sitting on 2.5 acres.</p> <p>“It was a working grist mill dating back to 1770 along the Saugatuck River, and then it was turned into a residence,” says the listing agent, <strong>Genevieve Schettino</strong> with Brown Harris Stevens. “It has been lovingly taken care of over the years by the various homeowners who have a strong passion and love to maintain the antique originality of the home.”</p> <p>No remnants of the mill remain inside the 3,465-square-foot home, but several of the millstones can be found around the property. A circle stone by the stairs, and a stone path leading to the pool uses the original millstones.</p> <p>“There’s one right by the entrance to the mud door, one by the front door, and one right down by the river,” Schettino explains. “Anybody who has lived in this home has really recognized the specialness of the history and made sure to honor it as they carry it through.”</p> <p>What’s now the pool was once the river that made those millstones move.</p> <p>“Where the water came up to the mill was dammed off, and they created this extra-large natural rock pool,” Schettino says.</p> <p>The current owners updated the pool in 2017, to include stairs to the sun porch, a stone patio, and natural waterfalls.</p> <p>“They completely reimagined the outdoor space,” the agent says.</p> <figure class="with-caption"><img class="size-full wp-image-714590" src="https://rdcnewscdn.realtor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/3-3-832x468.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="681" data-width="832" data-height="468" /><figcaption>Pool<p class="credit">Neil Landino</p></figcaption></figure> <figure class="with-caption"><img class="size-full wp-image-714591" src="https://rdcnewscdn.realtor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/4-3-832x468.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="682" data-width="832" data-height="468" /><figcaption>Interior<p class="credit">Brown Harris Stevens</p></figcaption></figure> <figure class="with-caption"><img class="size-full wp-image-714601" src="https://rdcnewscdn.realtor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/13-3-832x468.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="682" data-width="832" data-height="468" /><figcaption>Interior<p class="credit">Brown Harris Stevens</p></figcaption></figure> <figure class="with-caption"><img class="size-full wp-image-714598" src="https://rdcnewscdn.realtor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/10-3-832x468.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="682" data-width="832" data-height="468" /><figcaption>Kitchen<p class="credit">Brown Harris Stevens</p></figcaption></figure> <figure class="with-caption"><img class="size-full wp-image-714597" src="https://rdcnewscdn.realtor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/9-3-832x468.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="682" data-width="832" data-height="468" /><figcaption>Kitchen<p class="credit">Brown Harris Stevens</p></figcaption></figure> <figure class="with-caption"><img class="size-full wp-image-714596" src="https://rdcnewscdn.realtor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/8-3-832x468.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="682" data-width="832" data-height="468" /><figcaption>Kitchen<p class="credit">Brown Harris Stevens</p></figcaption></figure> <figure class="with-caption"><img class="size-full wp-image-714600" src="https://rdcnewscdn.realtor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/12-3-832x468.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="682" data-width="832" data-height="468" /><figcaption>Sunroom<p class="credit">Brown Harris Stevens</p></figcaption></figure> <p>Schettino tells us that the tallest portion of the home is the former mill, which used to sit on what was once the river.</p> <p>“The river was much wider, and the boats would come in and load up, and then go into the city or whatever port they were going to,” she says.</p> <p>She adds that several history books about the property’s past that have been passed down from previous homeowners will convey with the sale.</p> <figure class="with-caption"><img class="size-full wp-image-714609" src="https://rdcnewscdn.realtor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/20-3-832x468.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="682" data-width="832" data-height="468" /><figcaption>Exterior<p class="credit">Neil Landino</p></figcaption></figure> <figure class="with-caption"><img class="size-full wp-image-714611" src="https://rdcnewscdn.realtor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/22-3-832x468.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="768" data-width="832" data-height="468" /><figcaption>Garage and apartment<p class="credit">Neil Landino</p></figcaption></figure> <figure class="with-caption"><img class="size-full wp-image-714612" src="https://rdcnewscdn.realtor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/23-3-832x468.jpg" alt="" width="892" height="768" data-width="832" data-height="468" /><figcaption>Exterior<p class="credit">Neil Landino</p></figcaption></figure> <p>The home’s past makes it a little different from other historic homes in the area.</p> <p>“It has 9-foot ceilings with the beams. The whole first floor is nontraditional, in that it’s a more open floor plan than you would find with a traditional antique,” Schettino says.</p> <p>She adds that the owners spend much of their time in the screened-in porch.</p> <p>“You’re enjoying the sounds of the river and enjoying the view you have there,” she says.</p> <p>While the bones of the home are antique, most of the mechanicals in the Coley Mill House are all new.</p> <p>“The current owners spent time updating the exterior, the pool, the landscaping, the lighting, and then they made a lot of system updates. Nobody likes to spend money on the system updates, because you don’t really see those,” she notes. “When you’re in the house, you know that you’re in a good house. You don’t feel like you’re in an antique that’s falling down.”</p> <p>For even more space or perhaps a bit of rental income, there’s an apartment above the four-car garage.</p> <p>Even though the house provides plenty of privacy, Schettino says it’s about 10 minutes away from the nearby town.</p> <p>“But when you’re on the property, you feel like you’re in your own world,” she says.</p> <figure class="with-caption"><img class="size-full wp-image-714613" src="https://rdcnewscdn.realtor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/24-3-832x468.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="768" data-width="832" data-height="468" /><figcaption>Exterior<p class="credit">Neil Landino</p></figcaption></figure> <figure class="with-caption"><img class="size-full wp-image-714599" src="https://rdcnewscdn.realtor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/11-3-832x468.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="682" data-width="832" data-height="468" /><figcaption>Interior<p class="credit">Brown Harris Stevens</p></figcaption></figure> <figure class="with-caption"><img class="size-full wp-image-714602" src="https://rdcnewscdn.realtor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/14-3-832x468.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="682" data-width="832" data-height="468" /><figcaption>Bedroom<p class="credit">Brown Harris Stevens</p></figcaption></figure> <figure class="with-caption"><img class="size-full wp-image-714603" src="https://rdcnewscdn.realtor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/15-3-832x468.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="682" data-width="832" data-height="468" /><figcaption>Bedroom<p class="credit">Brown Harris Stevens</p></figcaption></figure> <figure class="with-caption"><img class="size-full wp-image-714605" src="https://rdcnewscdn.realtor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/17-3-832x468.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="682" data-width="832" data-height="468" /><figcaption>Interior<p class="credit">Brown Harris Stevens</p></figcaption></figure> <figure class="with-caption"><img class="size-full wp-image-714607" src="https://rdcnewscdn.realtor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/18-3-832x468.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="682" data-width="832" data-height="468" /><figcaption>Interior<p class="credit">Brown Harris Stevens</p></figcaption></figure> <figure class="with-caption"><img class="size-full wp-image-714593" src="https://rdcnewscdn.realtor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/6-3-832x468.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="682" data-width="832" data-height="468" /><figcaption>Interior<p class="credit">Brown Harris Stevens</p></figcaption></figure> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.realtor.com/news/unique-homes/a-river-used-to-run-through-it-former-grist-mill-connecticut-antique-delight/">A River Used To Run Through It: Former Grist Mill Is an Antique Delight</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.realtor.com">Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®</a>.</p> ]]>
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<title>$2.4M Can Buy You the SoCal Home With the ‘World’s Largest Blossoming Plant’</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2022 21:30:57 +0000</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[ Kristine Hansen ]]>
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<![CDATA[ <p>If you'd really like to test your gardening chops, there's a home for sale with a plant recognized by the Guinness World Records.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.realtor.com/news/unique-homes/buy-socal-home-withworld-largest-blossoming-plant/">$2.4M Can Buy You the SoCal Home With the ‘World’s Largest Blossoming Plant’</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.realtor.com">Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®</a>.</p> ]]>
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<![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.realtor.com/news/unique-homes/buy-socal-home-withworld-largest-blossoming-plant/" title="$2.4M Can Buy You the SoCal Home With the ‘World’s Largest Blossoming Plant’"><figure class="no-caption"><img width="1200" height="675" src="https://rdcnewscdn.realtor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/southern-cali-home.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="southern california home" data-width="1200" data-height="675" /><figcaption><p class="credit">Realtor.com</p></figcaption></figure></a><p>There are plenty of homes with gardens designed to putter around in.</p> <p>But if you’d really like to test your horticultural chops, there’s a home with the responsibility to maintain a plant recognized by the Guinness World Records.</p> <p>Known for its world-famous, 127-year-old, purple flowering wistaria (or wisteria) vine, <a href="https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/535-N-Hermosa-Ave_Sierra-Madre_CA_91024_M26570-60526" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the Wistaria House</a> was crowned with the title of “the world’s largest blossoming plant” in 1995.</p> <p>Located in <a href="https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Sierra-Madre_CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sierra Madre, CA,</a> the home—and its famous plant—is now on the market for $2,388,000. It’s currently the town’s fourth-priciest listing.</p> <p>The home was built in 1936, but the parcel was the site of a teahouse and artists’ colony before the home was built.</p> <p>The vine has attracted plenty of media attention over the years. A festival in the middle <a href="https://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/a-fest-for-the-worlds-largest-blossoming-plant-may-bloom-in-2022/2522098" target="_blank" rel="noopener">of March</a> every year also invites the public for a peek.</p> <p><a href="https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/sierra-madre-wistaria-vine" target="_blank" rel="noopener">As the story goes</a>, seeds for this wisteria came from China, and the property’s two homeowners planted them back in 1894.</p> <p>Thankfully, the vine is currently in pristine condition, which means that even newbie gardeners can take custody with few reservations.</p> <p>“The homeowners maintain it and keep it trimmed,” says the listing agent, <strong><a href="https://www.sothebysrealty.com/eng/associate/180-a-1193-40026945/gretchen-b-seager" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gretchen Seager</a> </strong>of Sotheby’s International Realty.</p> <p>Inside the four-bedroom home, wide-plank, white-oak floors lead to a great room with wood-beam ceilings, accented by skylights.</p> <p>A chef-grade kitchen features a breakfast bar, as well as high-end appliances including a wine fridge.</p> <p>Two bedrooms on the downstairs level share a bathroom, and a bonus room’s closets and cupboards provide more storage space than you’d usually find in a vintage property. For additional entertainment options, there’s also a media room.</p> <figure class="with-caption"><img class="wp-image-715271 size-full" src="https://rdcnewscdn.realtor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Wistaria-535-N-Hermosa-Ave-Sierra-Madre-CA-91024-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="1800" height="1198" data-width="1800" data-height="1198" /><figcaption>Expansive vine at Wistaria House in Sierra Madre, CA<p class="credit">Realtor.com</p></figcaption></figure> <figure class="with-caption"><img class="wp-image-715266 size-full" src="https://rdcnewscdn.realtor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Exterior-535-N-Hermosa-Ave-Sierra-Madre-CA-91024.jpg" alt="" width="960" height="639" data-width="960" data-height="639" /><figcaption>Exterior<p class="credit">Realtor.com</p></figcaption></figure> <figure class="with-caption"><img class="wp-image-715267 size-full" src="https://rdcnewscdn.realtor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Great-Room-535-N-Hermosa-Ave-Sierra-Madre-CA-91024-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="1800" height="1198" data-width="1800" data-height="1198" /><figcaption>Great room<p class="credit">Realtor.com</p></figcaption></figure> <figure class="with-caption"><img class="wp-image-715268 size-full" src="https://rdcnewscdn.realtor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Kitchen-535-N-Hermosa-Ave-Sierra-Madre-CA-91024-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="1800" height="1198" data-width="1800" data-height="1198" /><figcaption>Kitchen<p class="credit">Realtor.com</p></figcaption></figure> <figure class="with-caption"><img class="wp-image-715264 size-full" src="https://rdcnewscdn.realtor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Bath-535-N-Hermosa-Ave-Sierra-Madre-CA-91024-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="1800" height="1198" data-width="1800" data-height="1198" /><figcaption>One of the bathrooms<p class="credit">Realtor.com</p></figcaption></figure> <figure class="with-caption"><img class="wp-image-715270 size-full" src="https://rdcnewscdn.realtor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Sunroom-535-N-Hermosa-Ave-Sierra-Madre-CA-91024-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="1800" height="1198" data-width="1800" data-height="1198" /><figcaption>Sunroom<p class="credit">Realtor.com</p></figcaption></figure> <figure class="with-caption"><img class="wp-image-715265 size-full" src="https://rdcnewscdn.realtor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Deck-and-pergola-535-N-Hermosa-Ave-Sierra-Madre-CA-91024-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="1800" height="1198" data-width="1800" data-height="1198" /><figcaption>Deck and pergola with wisteria<p class="credit">Realtor.com</p></figcaption></figure> <figure class="with-caption"><img class="wp-image-715269 size-full" src="https://rdcnewscdn.realtor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Pool-and-BBQ-535-N-Hermosa-Ave-Sierra-Madre-CA-91024-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="1800" height="1198" data-width="1800" data-height="1198" /><figcaption>Pool and BBQ area<p class="credit">Realtor.com</p></figcaption></figure> <figure class="with-caption"><img class="wp-image-715263 size-full" src="https://rdcnewscdn.realtor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Balcony-535-N-Hermosa-Ave-Sierra-Madre-CA-91024-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="1800" height="1198" data-width="1800" data-height="1198" /><figcaption>Balcony with vine view<p class="credit">Realtor.com</p></figcaption></figure> <p>Over the past decade, a renovation of the 4,000-square-foot home meant reviving outdoor entertaining areas, including a pool, spa, decking, BBQ area, and pergola.</p> <p>An 800-square-foot addition created an entry hall and a sunroom with a balcony that features bifold glass doors.</p> <p>“It took the home in a more sophisticated, contemporary direction,” says Seager.</p> <p>Besides the world-record vine, another prime selling point is the property’s outlook.</p> <p>“You can see the Sierra Madre Mountains and downtown L.A.,” says Seager.</p> <p>Part of the home’s allure also lies in its location. It’s about 40 minutes from downtown Los Angeles and 10 minutes east of Pasadena. Families love the small-town community.</p> <p>“Sierra Madre has an excellent public school system,” says Seager. “It feels like you’re stepping out of the hustle and bustle of L.A. It has that ‘Mayberry’ vibe.”</p> <p>The agent added she’s seen buyers make their way east into the San Gabriel Valley in search of those family-friendly vibes and cheaper prices.</p> <p>“We’ve seen a lot of influx from the West Side,” she says. “A house like this in the Hollywood Hills would be $7 million or $8 million.”</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.realtor.com/news/unique-homes/buy-socal-home-withworld-largest-blossoming-plant/">$2.4M Can Buy You the SoCal Home With the ‘World’s Largest Blossoming Plant’</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.realtor.com">Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®</a>.</p> ]]>
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<title>Bingeing on Barndominiums: 5 Rustic Residences for Sale Right Now</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2022 20:30:15 +0000</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[ Claudine Zap ]]>
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<![CDATA[ <p>Could a barndominium be in your future? The hybrid housing concept that offers both form and function continues to soar in popularity.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.realtor.com/news/unique-homes/bingeing-on-barndominiums-five-rustic-residences-for-sale-right-now/">Bingeing on Barndominiums: 5 Rustic Residences for Sale Right Now</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.realtor.com">Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®</a>.</p> ]]>
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<![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.realtor.com/news/unique-homes/bingeing-on-barndominiums-five-rustic-residences-for-sale-right-now/" title="Bingeing on Barndominiums: 5 Rustic Residences for Sale Right Now"><figure class="no-caption"><img width="1200" height="675" src="https://rdcnewscdn.realtor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/barndominiums-5-for-friday.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="5 for friday barndominiums" data-width="1200" data-height="675" /><figcaption><p class="credit">Realtor.com</p></figcaption></figure></a><p>Perhaps you should rustle up a <a href="https://www.realtor.com/advice/buy/how-much-does-it-cost-to-build-a-barndominium/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">barndominium</a> of your very own in 2022. These rustic residences are eminently livable and excellently named—a portmanteau of the words barn and condominium. And they’ve become red-hot properties on the market.</p> <p>The <a href="https://www.realtor.com/advice/buy/how-to-build-a-barndominium/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">hybrid housing concept</a> offers both form and function and continues to prove popular with home shoppers. They’ve also spread beyond their Lone Star State origins, as evident in all the tempting listings on Realtor.com®.</p> <p>Flexible floor plans combine living quarters with a barn or workshop, making them an ideal live/work space. They’re also usually set on multiple acres, which makes them perfect for country living.</p> <p>We scoped out barndominium listings from coast to coast and found five up for sale with stylish interiors and stunning surroundings. Have a look!</p> <h2><a href="https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/M94768-96628" target="_blank" rel="noopener">13630 E. FM 1097 Rd, Willis, TX</a></h2> <p><strong>Price: $649,900<br /> </strong><strong>Brand-new barndominium:</strong> Reclaimed wood details on the exterior? Check. Open-concept living space? Double check. We simply love this modern farmhouse-style inspired residence—inside and out.</p> <p>Never lived in, this custom home offers covered porches, two bedrooms, and an upscale kitchen with stainless-steel appliances, granite counters, and a large island.</p> <p>In addition, the 10 acre-parcel includes another shop with a bathroom and mini kitchen. Feel free to bring your RV too, since there’s a hookup for a camper as well.</p> <figure class="with-caption"><img class="size-full wp-image-715582" src="https://rdcnewscdn.realtor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Barndo-Willis-TX-832x468.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="682" data-width="832" data-height="468" /><figcaption>Willis, TX<p class="credit">Realtor.com</p></figcaption></figure> <hr /> <h2><a href="https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/M95723-79945" target="_blank" rel="noopener">5565 S. 281st East Ave, Broken Arrow, OK</a></h2> <p><b>Price: $699,900<br /> </b><b>Luxe barndo: </b>This high-end, brand-new barndominium offers chic interiors, two floors, a shop, and five bedrooms. The nearly 4,000-square-foot living space also features an open floor plan, game room, and 20-foot ceilings.</p> <p>Set on 2.5 acres, it’s surrounded by a wooded view and circular driveway. The land also includes an additional shop with upstairs storage, foam insulation, and 10-foot doors.</p> <p>Pool parties could be a welcome summertime option. The listing notes that there’s still time to install a pool here prior to closing, if a buyer wants to dive in.</p> <figure class="with-caption"><img class="size-full wp-image-715702" src="https://rdcnewscdn.realtor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Broken-Arrow-OK-832x468.jpeg" alt="Broken Arrow, OK" width="1800" height="1199" data-width="832" data-height="468" /><figcaption>Broken Arrow, OK<p class="credit">Realtor.com</p></figcaption></figure> <hr /> <h2><a href="https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/M93127-74854" target="_blank" rel="noopener">1559 Cottonwood St, Sublette, KS</a></h2> <p><strong>Price: $369,000<br /> </strong><strong>DIY barndo:</strong> While the majority of this roomy place is done, the basement here awaits a buyer’s whims.</p> <p>Right now, the barn features four bedrooms on 2,144 square feet, with a modern kitchen and dining area, plus a large living room.</p> <p>But the basement is a true wild card. With 1,200 square feet, the unfinished lower level is currently configured with a family room, two bedrooms, and an unfinished bathroom.</p> <p>In addition, the property also includes a separate workshop. The offering clearly spoke to someone: It’s in “pending sale” status in less than two weeks on the market.</p> <figure class="with-caption"><img class="size-full wp-image-715611" src="https://rdcnewscdn.realtor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Barndos-Sublette-KS-832x468.jpg" alt="" width="960" height="720" data-width="832" data-height="468" /><figcaption>Sublette, KS<p class="credit">Realtor.com</p></figcaption></figure> <hr /> <h2><a href="https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/M95430-54069" target="_blank" rel="noopener">24338 Scenic Valley Dr, Shell Knob, MO</a></h2> <p><strong>Price: $497,000<br /> </strong><strong>Maxed-out barndominium</strong>: Need plenty of space to spread? How about 78 acres?</p> <p>This large parcel presents options: There’s room to build a dream home of your own or simply live in the<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>existing offering. Structures currently on the property include a 1,000-square-foot, two-bedroom barndominium and an additional 2,500-square-foot barn. A finished room in the larger barn could work as an office or guest bedroom.</p> <p>For those with visions of a dream home, a private well and septic tank are already in place. And along with its scenic views, the property is dotted with ponds and streams.</p> <figure class="with-caption"><img class="size-full wp-image-715704" src="https://rdcnewscdn.realtor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Shell-Knob-MO-832x468.jpeg" alt="Shell Knob, MO" width="1800" height="1201" data-width="832" data-height="468" /><figcaption>Shell Knob, MO<p class="credit">Realtor.com</p></figcaption></figure> <hr /> <h2><a href="https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/M92387-95397" target="_blank" rel="noopener">133 Silver Saddle Cir Lot 11, Weatherford, TX</a></h2> <p><strong>Price: $759,000<br /> </strong><strong>Horses’ quarters:</strong> Here’s a house that can truly handle your stable of horses.</p> <p>The recently remodeled, two-story barndominium features 4,366 square feet of living space. There are three bedrooms and plenty of space for your equine friends. Inside, the residence features concrete floors, custom tilework, and barn doors.</p> <p>In addition, the 4.9-acre wooded property includes an equestrian center to gallop around on. The acreage offers room to build, should you desire another home—either for you or for your horses.</p> <figure class="with-caption"><img class="size-full wp-image-715706" src="https://rdcnewscdn.realtor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Weatherford-TX-832x468.jpg" alt="Weatherford, TX" width="1474" height="955" data-width="832" data-height="468" /><figcaption>Weatherford, TX<p class="credit">Realtor.com</p></figcaption></figure> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.realtor.com/news/unique-homes/bingeing-on-barndominiums-five-rustic-residences-for-sale-right-now/">Bingeing on Barndominiums: 5 Rustic Residences for Sale Right Now</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.realtor.com">Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®</a>.</p> ]]>
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<title>U.S. Pending Home Sales Slump for Third Straight Month in January</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2022 18:15:12 +0000</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[ <p>U.S. pending home sales fell a sharp 5.7% in January, according to a monthly index released by the National Association of Realtors on Friday.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.realtor.com/news/real-estate-news/u-s-pending-home-sales-slump-for-third-straight-month-in-january/">U.S. Pending Home Sales Slump for Third Straight Month in January</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.realtor.com">Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®</a>.</p> ]]>
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<![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.realtor.com/news/real-estate-news/u-s-pending-home-sales-slump-for-third-straight-month-in-january/" title="U.S. Pending Home Sales Slump for Third Straight Month in January"><figure class="no-caption"><img width="1200" height="675" src="https://rdcnewscdn.realtor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/022522-synd-mw.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Rising mortgage costs and low inventory" data-width="1200" data-height="675" /><figcaption><p class="credit">Getty Images</p></figcaption></figure></a><p><strong>The numbers: </strong>U.S. pending home sales fell a sharp 5.7% in January, <a class="icon none" href="https://www.nar.realtor/research-and-statistics/housing-statistics/pending-home-sales" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">according to a monthly index released by the National Association of Realtors on Friday. </a></p> <p>Economists polled by the Wall Street Journal expected pending home sales to rise 1%.</p> <p>This is the third straight monthly decline in the index for pending home sales, which captures transactions where a contract has been signed, but the home sale has not yet closed.</p> <p><strong>Key details: </strong>Year over year, pending home sales were down 9.5%.</p> <p>The West was the only region to see an increase in activity in January. All of the regions posted declines in activity compared with 12 months ago levels.</p> <p><strong>Big picture: </strong>In general, economists think 2022 will be a tough year for housing. They didn’t expect the wheels to start shaking on the sector so early in the year.</p> <p>The Federal Reserve’s sharp pivot towards a steady pace of interest rate hikes, higher inflation, and continuing lack of supply seem to be causing investors to pull back.</p> <p>On the other hand, existing home sales surprised to the upside this month.</p> <p><strong>Looking ahead: </strong>“The clear signal from today’s report is that February is likely to see a substantially slower sales rate for existing homes than the 6.5 million unit pace reported for January,” said Josh Shapiro, chief U.S. economist at MFR Inc.</p> <p><strong>Market reaction: </strong>Stocks were higher Friday on hopes that Russia might agree to talks that could end its invasion of Ukraine.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.realtor.com/news/real-estate-news/u-s-pending-home-sales-slump-for-third-straight-month-in-january/">U.S. Pending Home Sales Slump for Third Straight Month in January</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.realtor.com">Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®</a>.</p> ]]>
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<title>Ryan Seacrest Selling His Smaller Beverly Hills Home for $5.8M</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2022 15:00:24 +0000</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[ <p>The talk show host Ryan Seacrest has introduced another Beverly Hills home onto the market. He’s asking $5,795,000 for the property.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/ryan-seacrest-selling-smaller-beverly-hills-home/">Ryan Seacrest Selling His Smaller Beverly Hills Home for $5.8M</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.realtor.com">Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®</a>.</p> ]]>
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<![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/ryan-seacrest-selling-smaller-beverly-hills-home/" title="Ryan Seacrest Selling His Smaller Beverly Hills Home for $5.8M"><figure class="no-caption"><img width="1200" height="675" src="https://rdcnewscdn.realtor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/ryan-seacrest-selling-beverly-hills.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="ryan seacrest beverly hills" data-width="1200" data-height="675" /><figcaption><p class="credit">Getty Images</p></figcaption></figure></a><p>The talk show host <b>Ryan Seacrest</b> has introduced another <a href="https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Beverly-Hills_CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Beverly Hills</a> home to the market. It’s available for $5,795,000 and being sold in as is condition.</p> <p>The “Live with Kelly and Ryan” co-star purchased the midcentury modern property in 2012 for $3 million.</p> <p>It was initially listed in November 2021 for $6,195,000, but the price has been slashed by $400,000. Even at the lower price, a buyer should be willing to put in some work.</p> <p>Built in 1957, the residence is marketed as an “incredible opportunity to remodel or rebuild and create spectacular value/upside.”</p> <p>Set on 1 acre at the end of a cul-de-sac, the serene space is entered through a private courtyard.</p> <p>The three-story abode contains a large living room, gourmet kitchen, family room, owner’s suite, and four more bedrooms.</p> <p>Scenic surroundings offer views that span Los Angeles. Outdoor features include a pool, deck, and terrace.</p> <figure class="with-caption"><img class="size-full wp-image-715516" src="https://rdcnewscdn.realtor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Seacrest-living-room-832x468.jpg" alt="" width="956" height="720" data-width="832" data-height="468" /><figcaption>Living room in Beverly Hills, CA<p class="credit">Realtor.com</p></figcaption></figure> <figure class="with-caption"><img class="size-full wp-image-715518" src="https://rdcnewscdn.realtor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Seacrest-kitchen-832x468.jpg" alt="" width="960" height="720" data-width="832" data-height="468" /><figcaption>Kitchen<p class="credit">Realtor.com</p></figcaption></figure> <figure class="with-caption"><img class="size-full wp-image-715520" src="https://rdcnewscdn.realtor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Seacrest-bedroom-832x468.jpg" alt="" width="960" height="720" data-width="832" data-height="468" /><figcaption>Bedroom<p class="credit">Realtor.com</p></figcaption></figure> <figure class="with-caption"><img class="size-full wp-image-715522" src="https://rdcnewscdn.realtor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Seacrest-deck-832x468.jpg" alt="" width="960" height="720" data-width="832" data-height="468" /><figcaption>Deck with views<p class="credit">Realtor.com</p></figcaption></figure> <h2 id="seacrests-more-luxurious-90210-home">Seacrest’s more luxurious 90210 home</h2> <p>Seacrest is also still attempting to sell his massive compound about a half-mile down the road.</p> <p>The media mogul <a href="https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/can-ryan-seacrest-host-an-85m-sale-for-his-beverly-hills-home/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">purchased</a> that storied estate in<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>2012 for $36.5 million from his fellow talk show host <strong>Ellen DeGeneres</strong>. During her tenure, she expanded by adding adjacent properties over the years.</p> <p>The single-story main residence was originally built by the noted architects <b>Buff & Hensman</b> in the 1960s for the actor <b>Laurence Harvey</b>, according to a 2011 feature in <a href="https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/ellen-degeneres-and-portia-de-rossi-beverly-hills-home-article" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Architectural Digest</a>.</p> <figure class="with-caption"><img class="size-full wp-image-623187" src="https://rdcnewscdn.realtor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Seacrest-exterior-832x411.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="411" data-width="832" data-height="411" /><figcaption>Ryan Seacrest’s Beverly Hills compound<p class="credit">Realtor.com</p></figcaption></figure> <p>DeGeneres and her wife, <strong>Portia De Rossi</strong>, picked up the place in 2007 for $29 million. After their renovation, the serial home flippers then placed the expanded spread on the market in 2011 for an aspirational $60 million. They eventually sold it to Seacrest for the lower amount.</p> <p>After nearly a decade with Seacrest as its owner, the spread returned to the market in November 2020 for $85 million.</p> <p>The offering features seven bedrooms and 10 bathrooms on 3 acres, encompassing a 9,000-square-foot four-bedroom main house, two guesthouses, and a pool and poolhouse, with a separate fitness facility and underground garage.</p> <p>In August 2021, the price was chopped to $74.5 million. It now sits at an even more discounted $69,950,000.</p> <p>Meanwhile, the busy media personality seems to be spending more time on the East Coast. He’s <a href="https://www.closerweekly.com/posts/where-does-ryan-seacrest-live-photos-inside-his-new-york-townhouse/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reportedly renting</a> a New York City townhouse for his Manhattan-based day job. During the pandemic, the spacious residence served as his at-home studio.</p> <p>In addition to co-hosting “Live with Kelly and Ryan” since 2017, Seacrest also hosts “American Idol” and the radio show “On Air with Ryan Seacrest.”</p> <p><b>Kurt Rappaport</b> with Westside Estate Agency holds both Beverly Hills listings.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/ryan-seacrest-selling-smaller-beverly-hills-home/">Ryan Seacrest Selling His Smaller Beverly Hills Home for $5.8M</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.realtor.com">Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®</a>.</p> ]]>
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<title>An Affordable Stone Castle in Maine Is the Week’s Most Popular Home</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2022 11:00:19 +0000</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[ Kellie Speed ]]>
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<![CDATA[ <p>You love to click on castles. So we weren't shocked when an affordable stone castle in Turner, ME, became this week's most popular home.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/affordable-castle-maine-weeks-most-popular-home/">An Affordable Stone Castle in Maine Is the Week’s Most Popular Home</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.realtor.com">Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®</a>.</p> ]]>
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