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This 1928 villa—the current home of acclaimed singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson—is suffused with timeless Mediterranean accents, the contemporary stylings of celebrity designer Francesca Grace, dramatic views, and a feeling of warmth and comfort

In her 2009 song “Are We There Yet,” acclaimed singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson muses about the idea of home and trying to find it, asking herself and the listener “We keep driving round in circles.… Are we there yet?” In real life, Michaelson knew what she was looking for—and found it here, in this 1928 home in the exclusive L.A.

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Material innovation, quality craftsmanship and pops of color are at the heart of interiors designed by Chen’s firm MKCA, writes Alex Bozikovic

The kitchen of MKCA’s Nomad Loft in New York. Photograph: Brooke Holm

Michael K. Chen designs in full color. The New York architect’s houses and flats are splashed with grapefruit-hued plaster walls, avocado kitchens and cerulean ceilings. For Chen and his practice, Michael K. Chen Architecture (MKCA), color—as well as texture and the marks of handcraft—are parts of life, and therefore they belong in a home.

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 Berlin, Germany | Berlin Sotheby’s International Realty

A mid-century bungalow built for U.S. Army staff stationed in post-war Berlin is now on the market

 

It’s No ‘Two Buck Chuck.’ California Winery Where Brand Charles Shaw Got Its Start Lists for $35M – Mansion Global

This $25M Flatiron Penthouse Features a Gold Dome – Bloomberg

Kiefer Sutherland’s Former NYC Townhouse Renovated Impeccably by Steven Gambrel Lists for $20.5M – Cottages & Gardens

A Piece of American Architecture in Berlin, Built for U.S.

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With a thriving arts scene, the capital of Queensland is developing into one of the country’s most vibrant creative destinations, writes Mandi Keighran

Brisbane, Australia | Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty

Brisbane, the capital of Australia’s “Sunshine State,” Queensland, is swiftly transforming from a destination known for its outdoor lifestyle and year-round good weather into one of the nation’s foremost creative hubs—a shift accelerated by its role as host of the upcoming 2032 Summer Olympics.

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Enduring Mediterranean-inspired style; bright, streamlined modern interiors; and an ideal location mere moments from the landmarks and sunny shoreline of Palm Beach make this spacious townhome a veritable paradise of one’s own.

When business tycoon Henry Flagler first visited Palm Beach in 1893, he purportedly proclaimed it a “veritable paradise.” In the ensuing few years, he enlisted workers to help construct a number of hotels, many still standing as landmarks of the island’s architectural history and Golden Age grandeur.

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Wine collectors may be buying up Bordeaux and Burgundy, but they’re also seeking out suitable spaces to store their liquid investments, writes Nina Caplan

Wines from the cellar of William I. Koch, offered at Sotheby’s in 2016

There aren’t many collectibles that are as delightful to consume as they are satisfying to amass, but wine is special, in the glass and in the cellar. And this is a great time to be a wine collector, as commercial interest in the area continues to grow.

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New York, New York | Sotheby’s International Realty – Downtown Manhattan Brokerage

The historic five-story home in the West Village was built in 1838.

Kiefer Sutherland’s Former Manhattan Townhouse Lists for $20.5 Million – Mansion Global

Washington, D.C.’s Most Expensive Home Sales – The Wall Street Journal

Five Green Oases to Regenerate the Body and Soul – Elle Decor

‘Time Capsule’ Mid-Century House in Los Angeles Hits the Market for the First Time Ever, Asking $3.5 Million – Mansion Global

This Striking Ed Niles-Designed SoCal Home Just Hit the Market for the First Time in Decades – Robb Report

An Original 1930s Home in L.A.’s Coveted Little Holmby Neighborhood Is Up for Grabs at $5 Million – Robb Report

Ingrid Michaelson Lists Her Spanish Revival for $4.3 Million – The Spaces

This $2.5 Million Home in New Mexico Sits Close to a National Historic Landmark – Robb Report

Custom Home on the Inlet Listed at $25.9 Million in Palm Beach – Palm Beach Daily News

Former Charles Shaw Winery — Trader Joe’s ‘Two Buck Chuck’ – Is Now a Gorgeous Estate for Sale – The Sacramento Bee

$3.5 Million Homes in California – The New York Times

Home on Shinnecock Bay Hits the Market for $11.6 Million – Behind the Hedges

Spacious Heights Home with Modern Touches Hits Market for $1.9 Million – Houston Culture Map

Housing Markets Investors Are Betting On for 2025 – Realtor.com

$490,000 Homes in Wisconsin, Utah, and North Carolina – The New York Times

$11 Million Bayfront Mansion on Florida’s Marco Island – Mansion Global

Pittsburgh Homes That Are a Dream – The Week

Who Owns the Most Expensive Homes Around Washington, D.C.?

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Whether you want spaces to soothe or stimulate, choosing a property that matches your mood could be the solution, writes Riya Patel

Albion, California | Mendo Sotheby’s International Realty

With a major exhibition opening at the Guggenheim in New York this fall on orphism—the early-20th-century art movement featuring vibrant hues in dynamic compositions—bold, bright colors are at the top of the agenda again. Over a century ago, the proponents of orphism explored the emotional resonance of color; today, the interest in that visual-psychological relationship is just as strong.

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On the banks of Georgica Pond, this grand compound boasts a stylishly renovated residence dating to the 1930s, and an emerald expanse of private water frontage.

Although ocean beaches top the list of the elements that have long lured people to the Hamptons, tranquil Georgica Pond remains one of the most coveted and picturesque locations for a luxurious getaway. On its emerald banks, in a prestigious area of East Hampton familiarly referred to as “south of the highway,” indicating a location closer to the sunny seashore, this secluded sanctuary revels in nearly a quarter mile of private water frontage and improbably colorful open vistas.

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The design of what’s underfoot has gotten bold, colorful and creative, writes Helen Parton

Kangan Arora’s Harlequin rug plays with optical illusion. Credit: Floor Story

“I was inspired by what was outside: the grasses, the clouds, the color of the skies,” begins photographer Douglas Friedman, describing the view from his desert retreat in Marfa, Texas, which formed the basis of his Atlas collection of rugs for the design studio of Kyle Bunting.

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