Most large condo complexes have some sort of secure entry system. Modern ones tend to have a voice intercom where you can buzz in your visitors via a code on your phone. Sometimes there is also a video camera at the entry gate, but almost none are as groovy as the one I stumbled upon [...]

When developers create a new subdivision, the name of the neighborhood and streets are usually pretty boring. When I was back in Wisconsin over the holidays, I came across a creative one that appeals to Lord of the Rings fans like myself called The Shire in Brookfield.

Would you consider living in a dumpster? You might rethink your answer after seeing what a California man created! Complete with granite counters, hardwood floors and commercial kitchen fixtures.

We often comment on some of the head-shaking thing that sellers do to their homes (See the Home Seller Hall of Shame Entries). Well we see a lot of awesomeness too. For instance, this home in Lake Forest Park features a “Bavarian Lounge!” Custom wood carvings: German inscription: “To Love and to be Loved is [...]