From Budget Kit House to Historic Collector Item: Inside the Rise, Fall, and Evolution of Sears Catalog Homes
In the early 20th century, the 10,000-plus page Sears, Roebuck and Co. catalog served as the original all-in-one marketplace—featuring clothes, toys, and even complete mail-order house kits. These mail-order homes were shipped directly by train, and considered "modern" at the time. They included eve
Gondola-Side Steamboat Springs Stone Mansion Returns to Market for $14 Million
Many Colorado mountain homes can claim ski-in/ski-out status, but premier views of a gondola gliding just past your windows? That's a bit more rare—and exactly what the next owners of this Steamboat Springs residence can look forward to. The sprawling stone estate at 2555 Ski Trail Lane has returned
‘I’m Renovating a 120-Year-Old Abandoned General Store Into the Homestead of My Dreams’
A Virginia resident is transforming a 120-year-old abandoned general store into her dream homestead—and sharing every step of the journey with hundreds of thousands of followers online. Emma Shaye, 32, purchased the property in the fall of 2024 for $23,000 following a deeply personal loss. The previ
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