From anatomy-shaped to too-on-the-nose to simply confounding, these properties prove that in many cases, money can’t buy taste. Although, sometimes, it can buy a little humor.
The gap between housing costs and wages continues to grow. Combined with this year’s rising property values and shrinking inventory of homes, home affordability in the U.S. is at its lowest levels since the 2008 financial crisis.
The United Kingdom has a new champion to defend the country against its growing housing shortage: Chinese-backed prefab construction. A new $3.4 billion venture plans to build six factories that will churn out 25,000 homes a year.
Built in the 1960s by Meliton and Yolanda Vigil, the 1,693-square-foot market operated for over 40 years until Yolanda’s death in 2007, adapting with the times first by selling pantry staples, then acting as a convenience store in later years.
This gorgeously weird timber house by architect Lee Aaron Ward, a onetime apprentice of Frank Lloyd Wright, has hit the market, and is quite the midcentury pad.
For those looking for a (massive) pied-à-terre in this charming city, look no further than this beauty located on Keizersgracht (Emperor’s Canal), Amsterdam’s widest canal.
Designed by the Turner Prize-winning architecture collective Assemble, this modern, modular structure has served as the group’s studio since 2014. Its dreamy pastel cladding has also been featured in many an Instagram photo.
Even though most of us will never buy a luxurious ski home, that doesn’t mean we can’t look. Behold, 10 extravagant ski homes available for purchase, right now.
The 19-acre development would include some 200 tiny rentals, plus shared facilities like a gym and restaurant. Salida, CO, a popular tourist destination, hopes the project will help alleviate a short-term housing shortage.
Designed by A. Quincy Jones and Frederick Emmons, the four-bedroom boasts a rare floor plan that was featured in only eight models in the city and includes a two-car garage and car port.
Welcome to back to Curbed Comparisons, a column that explores what one can rent for a set dollar amount in various cities across the U.S. Today we’re looking $1,200/month homes in Pittsburgh, Palm Springs, and more.
This incredible Oregon retreat by Oswego Lake’s North Shore was built in 1965 and features five bedrooms and four baths over 6,298 square feet and multiple levels.
If you’re looking for a groovy cabin retreat, you’d be hard-pressed to find one more, shall we say, atmospheric than this unusual creation in Snohomish, Washington. The grounds are quite scenic as well.
A new study by the National Association of Home Builders finds that a $1,000 boost in the median price of new homes, which could be sparked by additional government regulations, would make homeownership unaffordable to some 152,903 households.
Amidst an ongoing affordability crisis in Silicon Valley, the tech giant is making an unprecedented contribution towards creating more low-income housing in the area. The bulk of $20M will go towards the newly created Catalyst Housing Fund.
A trio of award-winning homes revamped by British design collective Assemble are about to hit the market—that is, with the stipulation that each structure can only be resold at a price below market value and affordable for a median-wage worker in...
For this "buyers" edition of Curbed Comparisons, we look at what half-a-million dollar fetches around the country. From a new studio to a house with a turret, there’s a lot of variety to be had.
If you’re sick of bungalows or ranch-style homes, think outside the box and consider a different architectural style for your next home purchase: the converted firehouse.
Charlotte has emerged as a regional powerhouse by virtue of smart planning, a great location, and strong business. But as new developments reshape the city, can Charlotte grow in a way that benefits everyone?
Now on the market for nearly half its original ask, the spectacular Château d’Aubiry in Southern France is a Belle Epoque jewel. Highlights include interior terraces with ornate balustrades, themed bedrooms, and more.
A recent survey of 1,000 renters revealed a generational rift when it comes to the value of smart home technology. Compared to baby boomers, more millennials are willing to pay a higher rent for home tech features.
About 90 miles north of New York City is the stunning enclave of Ulster County, home to ruggedly bucolic landscapes—and some of the most stunning stone houses you’ll ever see.
Close proximity to surf and sand, once a real estate draw, is increasingly seen as a risky invitation to destructive storm surges and rising waterlines. Some states are also starting to regulate flood-risk disclosure.
International best-selling author, television producer, and de facto voice—and alter ego—of a certain generation of women Candace Bushnell has put her charming Connecticut Victorian farmhouse on the market.
