One of my favorite kinds of houses are the new-old ones. You know, the ones that are built for today's families but look like they've been a part of the community for decades (or centuries). I'm always excited to come across a builder ... Keep Reading
The La Fortuna Apartments from “‘Til There Was You”
Over the years I've gotten requests to feature La Fortuna, the charming Spanish-style courtyard apartment building from the 1997 movie 'Til There Was You. I remembered the romantic comedy, starring Jeanne Tripplehorn and Dylan McDermott, ... Keep Reading
“How Facebook Helped Me Sell My House”
I keep hearing from readers who are selling their houses themselves by promoting them on social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, and blogs. I have to admit I've always been dubious about whether that worked, especially in this tough ... Keep Reading




