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Before + After, Real Estate

Staggering Coronado Island Home Transformation that Nearly Doubled its Value

We often hear real estate advice along the lines of “buy for the neighborhood” and “it’s better to buy the worst home on the best block than purchase the nicest home in a bad area”. There’s a lot that can be done to renovate and create a dream home, but realistically there’s minimal you can do to improve your neighborhood surroundings. This rings true for this Coronado Island house, appearing a bit uninspiring at first glance. According to listing information, the original home was built in the exclusive seaside town in 1960 and largely remained in original condition. The property sold for $1,480,000 in 2018 and finally for $2,900,000 in 2020 upon completion of extensive renovations. Let’s take a look at what it took to command top dollar. Despite the gorgeous locale, the ‘before’…

Architectural Elements, Real Estate

Built in the 1700’s: Seven Colonial Era New Hampshire Homes on the Market Right Now

Early American homes are tangible pieces of our cultural heritage. New Hampshire is inherently brimming with incredible Colonial era architecture. The northern colony was settled by colonizers who incorporated architectural trends from their English heritage. Locally sourced materials like timber and bricks made of clay were common building materials. Over time the construction style was modified for functionality and eventually stylistic purposes. Today these charming historic homes are a treasure to discover. Let’s take a look at the seven New Hampshire homes built in the 1700’s see how they compare. FREEDOM, NEW HAMPSHIRE (1795) This 1795 center chimney cape is a wonderful representation of Colonial era architecture. The large chimney at the center of the home was designed to warm the entire house during harsh New England winters. A view from the side shows…

Onscreen Properties, Real Estate

The Enchanted Seaside Victorian Home from Practical Magic

With Halloween a mere day away, what better time than now to explore the magical estate featured in the 1998 film Practical Magic. This cute and campy movie is a lighthearted watch. And if that doesn’t strike your fancy the meticulously crafted sets and enchanted seaside Victorian home will make it worth watching. In the movie, the Owens family have lived on Maria’s Island for generations. The quaint town off of the Massachusetts coast was presumably named after their ancestor Maria who was banished to the island for being a witch. Even after many years had passed, the stigma surrounding the Owens women, not to mention the family curse, remained. The family estate, an enchanted seaside Victorian, is the primary setting throughout the film. Now without further ado, let’s take a look.. I’d be…

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