Even the rich and famous have trouble buying a home.... LINK The “will they or won’t they” debate is over: Jay-Z and Beyonce have finally bought a home in L.A. Sources not authorized to publicly comment on the sale have confirmed that the rapper/hip-hop magnate and...
Interesting Houses
$24,000,000
High-quality video with no talking, just eye candy: This contemporary house overlooks the Santa Ynez Mountains and Toro Canyon Park in Santa Barbara County. The living room and kitchen share the same space, and glass sliders open up to outdoor sitting areas. Perched...
Oakland Modern
This two-level family home in Oakland opens up to reveal spectacular uninterrupted views of the San Francisco Bay and both bridges. Located high on a mountain range, the original house was re-built after it was destroyed during a fire storm. The ceiling continues...
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Impact on SD
Keith is having a busy weekend! Join him Sunday in La Jolla for this talk: http://dgwillsbooks.com/ Save
Mid-Century Modern For Sale
The homeowner/agent Keith has been running a great blog for years now on mid-century modern homes around San Diego - I appreciate fellow bloggers! http://www.modernsandiego.com/ From the MLS: Widely published, the Bobertz House by Craig Ellwood & Associates has...
Malibu Oceanfront
More oceanfront, less porno here - this closed for $19,800,000 in October:
Mission Bay
Finally something will be done with this building! Hat tip Keith: Architect Dick Lareau studied under sculptor John Dirks and painter Jean Swiggettat while attending San Diego State College prior to transferring to Cal/Berkeley. Following his return to San Diego, Dick...
Frank Lloyd Wright – Wisconsin Tour
A fascinating blog post of a tour of FLW's work in Wisconsin: I was contacted by Travel Wisconsin, and invited to come out to their beautiful state to spend a week on the Frank Lloyd Wright Heritage Trail, to celebrate Mr. Wright's 150th Birthday. Wright is from...
Carrie Fisher’s House
Hollwood starlet hoarder, among other things - thanks daytrip:
Floating Homes
We should do these everywhere - hat tip daytrip: “There’s a lot of action and fun when you’re building a floating home,” says builder Marc Even. “There are also a lot of logistics,” he adds with a chuckle. Even is owner of Even Construction and builder...