Buying a Historic Home: What to Know Before You Buy and How to Preserve It

Buying a historic home offers a unique opportunity to own a piece of the past, filled with character, craftsmanship, and architectural detail you won’t find in newer builds. But along with that charm comes a different set of responsibilities, from understanding original materials to planning for ong

A Fantasy Author’s $6.5 Million Legacy: Feat of Craftsmanship Features Groin-Vaulted Library and Hidden Witch’s Hat Truss

World famous fantasy author Melissa McPhail was a celebrated master of building exciting worlds on the page—a skill that she extended to her extraordinary custom estate in Oregon, which is now set to be sold at auction, four years after the writer's tragic death. McPhail, who was best known for her

Major Homebuilder To Test Placing Mini Data Centers in Suburban Backyards

With many communities resisting the massive data centers needed to power artificial intelligence, a California startup is betting that homeowners will embrace miniature versions right in their backyards. The startup, Span, calls the concept "distributed data centers" and has partnered with AI chipma

280-Year-Old Hamptons Saltbox Hits the Market for $4 Million After Undergoing a ‘Top-to-Bottom’ Transformation

A historic Hamptons saltbox home that predates the Declaration of Independence just hit the market in Sagaponack, NY, after undergoing a meticulous restoration that breathed new life into its 280-year-old bones—while carefully maintaining its original charm and character. Originally built around 175