Lidan Sfadia’s Encino Home Is Built on Restraint + Rounded Marble

Encino Home sits on the north slope of the Santa Monica Mountains, in a part of the San Fernando Valley where mid-century architects – Quincy Jones, Richard Dorman, Martin Gelber – built post-and-beam houses among the hillside oaks, a legacy that still shapes the neighborhood. Lidan Sfadia’s 7,500 s

Rise of the AI-Assisted Shopper: What Drove 2025’s Holiday Retail Records

Online holiday retail sales hit a record high in 2025, with AI tools appearing to play an increasing role in consumers’ buying decisions. The post Rise of the AI-Assisted Shopper: What Drove 2025’s Holiday Retail Records appeared first on Texas Real Estate Research Center.

Unique Bathroom Sink Ideas: How to Quickly Update Your Bath

Do you ever look at your bathroom and wish you could give it a refresh without doing an entire renovation? Consider swapping out your bathroom sink to something unique and fun. Today’s inspiration features a range of fun styles that can instantly turn a boring bath into something special. The classi

A multi-generational Michigan lake house wrapped in shou sugi ban siding

Located in Hillsdale, Michigan, Baw Beese House is a 4,300-square-foot, multi-generational lake house retreat designed by Disbrow Iannuzzi Architects. The project is a contextual response to social, familial, community, economic, and health conditions, allowing multiple generations of family members