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[Open floor plans](https://www.realtor.com/advice/buy/open-floor-plan-homes-pros-and-cons/) are often touted as a highly sought-after design feature—but it appears that the love affair with them could be coming to an end, at least if one furious online debate is anything to go by. The interior design discussion was sparked not by a decorator, but by a reality TV star. FormerRead …

Are Open Floor Plans Over? Stassi Schroeder Sparks Bitter Design Debate After Revealing How Many People ‘Hate’ the Trend Read More »

By Julie Taylor Dec 25, 2024 Envelope Facebook Twitter Linkedin Pinterest Share Dreaming of a white Christmas on the slopes? Procuring a property in one of America’s many ski towns in a bid to live out your alpine dream comes—more often than not—with a hefty price tag. Big-name resorts like Vail, CO , Park CityRead …

America’s Most Affordable Ski Towns Revealed: The Best Budget-Friendly Locales Where Slope-Ready Homes Cost as Little as $140K Read More »

By Marianne Garvey Dec 25, 2024 Envelope Facebook Twitter Linkedin Pinterest Share A Montana native and master builder has revealed how he erected a stunning log cabin on a plot of land in remote Alaska , spending two years battling the elements in order “to turn raw logs into a cozy, off-grid home ” thatRead …

Father Spends 2 Years Building Stunning Off-Grid Cabin in Alaska To Provide His Family With a ‘Dream’ Home Read More »

Lifestyle guru Martha Stewart has made hundreds of millions of dollars from sharing her decor and recipe tips—so it should come as no surprise that her own holiday interiors would spark envy and awe. The 83-year-old, who resides on a farm in Katonah, NY, offered a very jolly glimpse inside her home in a seriesRead …

Martha Stewart Shares Festive Glimpse Inside Her Iconic Katonah Farm as She Hosts Stunning Holiday Party Read More »

By Kellie Speed Dec 25, 2024 Envelope Facebook Twitter Linkedin Pinterest Share Let the alpine adventures begin! Colorado has just overtaken Florida as the luxury housing hot spot, snagging five of the 10 spots on this week’s most expensive homes list—just in time for ski season to kick off in earnest, sparking a flood ofRead …

$69 Million Aspen Estate That Hasn’t Actually Been Built Is the Week’s Most Expensive Home as Luxury Market Is Flooded With Lavish Ski Homes Read More »

A remote Alaskan town that is so small, the entire population lives in one single building, has captivated the internet with its incredibly [unique housing situation](https://www.realtor.com/news/unique-homes/). [Whittier](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Whittier_AK), which has a population of just 263 people as of 2023, is located on the coast of the Passage Canal, about 60 miles from [Anchorage](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Anchorage_AK). It’s known forRead …

Inside Remote Alaskan Town With Population of Less Than 300 People-and They All Live in the Same Building Read More »

An estate in [Phoenix](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Phoenix_AZ) made famous by its owners displaying a gigantic “Merry Christmas” sign on its mountainside plot has come on the market for a staggering $30 million—a remarkable $29.7 million hike on what was last paid for the property. The [listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/5500-N-Dromedary-Rd_Phoenix_AZ_85018_M20917-83473) marks the first time the property, which has only one bedroom, hasRead …

Iconic ‘Merry Christmas House’ in Phoenix Is Listed for $30 Million for the First Time in 50 Years Read More »

There’s rich, and then there’s [Elon Musk rich](https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/elon-musk-record-net-worth-billion-home/)—a level of wealth so extraordinary that the billionaire Tesla founder just landed in the history books as the first person to reach a net worth of $400 billion. Musk, 53, who also founded SpaceX and now owns the social media platform X, has held the title ofRead …

Inside the Fascinating and Very Varied Property Portfolios of the World’s Richest Men—From Elon Musk to Jeff Bezos Read More »

A timeless and understated decor trend inspired by the elegant fashions of [style icon ](https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/kennedy-compound-hyannis-port-camelot/) [Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy](https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/kennedy-compound-hyannis-port-camelot/) has come roaring back into popularity: tortoiseshell. Far from filling a fad gap à la neon paints or wacky floral wallpapers, tortoiseshell has long been one of the most [upscale decor trends](https://www.realtor.com/advice/home-improvement/decor-experts-reveal-top-interior-trends-for-fall-2024/). However, in recent years, it hasRead …

Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s Favorite Fashion Trend Is the Latest Home Decor Hit: Timeless Tortoiseshell Comes Roaring Back Into Style Read More »