Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder and his wife, Sue, have listed their Ann Arbor condo for $2.35 million.
The couple had purchased the place in 2014 for $1,425,000. He snagged the two-floor abode while serving as the state’s governor, a position he held from 2011 through 2018.
The empty nesters had decamped from a gated community in the suburbs outside Ann Arbor and wanted to enjoy the city. The unit they purchased is located in the heart of downtown.
The condo occupies the top two floors of the three-floor building. The couple tapped architect Tamara Burns, who brought a historic preservationist background, to make some changes that fit with the era of the building.
Built in the late 1860s or early 1870s, the storied building was apparently first inhabited by a man named Florian Muehlig, an undertaker and furniture maker.
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The $500,000 addition to Snyder’s condo included construction of a 514-square-foot rooftop structure and roof deck overlooking Main Street. They also enclosed rear-facing balconies for an additional 700 square feet of space.
The former governor has a soft spot for the area. He attended the University of Michigan in the 1970s, earning three degrees at the institution.
But after six years, and a pandemic, the former governor and first lady have placed the updated space on the market. The two-floor, 4,644-square-foot condo has two bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms.
Updates include a large, bright main floor. An open kitchen features stone counters, stainless-steel appliances, and a large island. The kitchen opens to the living space, which flows out to the deck, which is large enough for a large sectional sofa and dining table.
Highlights of the interior spaces include beamed ceilings, wood floors, and exposed painted brick. There’s also a family room and office. The condo comes with two garage parking spaces.
Snyder, a Republican, recently endorsedJoe Biden, a Democrat, for president. During his leadership, Snyder took heat for his mishandling of the Flint water crisis.
Christina Restrick with Keller Williams Ann Arbor holds the listing.
Home-price growth began accelerating in July, a sign that the slowdown in home prices caused by the coronavirus pandemic may be reversing.
The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller National Home Price Index, which measures average home prices in major metropolitan areas across the nation, rose 4.8% in the year ending in July. On a monthly basis, prices rose 0.8 percentage points from June to July, after staying flat during the previous month.
Meanwhile, sales of existing homes have surged, rising 10.5% on an annual basis in August, according to the National Association of Realtors. That included a 44% increase in the sales of homes costing more than $1 million.
Home sales during the pandemic have been boosted by more families deciding to buy single-family homes where they can more comfortably work from home and have their children do remote learning. Their purchases have been aided by historically low mortgage interest rates.
“With buyer demand showing no signs of a slow down, as well as limited inventory, more price increases are inevitably on the horizon,” said Danielle Hale, chief economist at Realtor.com. News Corp, parent of The Wall Street Journal, operates Realtor.com.
The Case-Shiller 10-city index gained 3.3% over the year ended in July, compared with a 2.8% annual increase in June. The 20-city index rose 3.9%, after an annual gain of 3.5% in June.
Seattle, Phoenix and Charlotte posted the highest price gains of all major U.S. cities. “Prices were particularly strong in the Southeast and West regions, and comparatively weak in the Midwest and Northeast,” said Craig Lazzara, a managing director at S&P Dow Jones Indices.
A separate measure of home sales price growth by the Federal Housing Finance Agency found that prices rose 1.0% in July from June and rose 6.5% on an annual basis.
Home-price growth began accelerating in July, a sign that the slowdown in home prices caused by the coronavirus pandemic may be reversing.
The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller National Home Price Index, which measures average home prices in major metropolitan areas across the nation, rose 4.8% in the year ending in July. On a monthly basis, prices rose 0.8 percentage points from June to July, after staying flat during the previous month.
Meanwhile, sales of existing homes have surged, rising 10.5% on an annual basis in August, according to the National Association of Realtors. That included a 44% increase in the sales of homes costing more than $1 million.
Home sales during the pandemic have been boosted by more families deciding to buy single-family homes where they can more comfortably work from home and have their children do remote learning. Their purchases have been aided by historically low mortgage interest rates.
“With buyer demand showing no signs of a slow down, as well as limited inventory, more price increases are inevitably on the horizon,” said Danielle Hale, chief economist at Realtor.com. News Corp, parent of The Wall Street Journal, operates Realtor.com.
The Case-Shiller 10-city index gained 3.3% over the year ended in July, compared with a 2.8% annual increase in June. The 20-city index rose 3.9%, after an annual gain of 3.5% in June.
Seattle, Phoenix and Charlotte posted the highest price gains of all major U.S. cities. “Prices were particularly strong in the Southeast and West regions, and comparatively weak in the Midwest and Northeast,” said Craig Lazzara, a managing director at S&P Dow Jones Indices.
A separate measure of home sales price growth by the Federal Housing Finance Agency found that prices rose 1.0% in July from June and rose 6.5% on an annual basis.
The sports bettor Billy Walters is hoping that his luck will turn around with his real estate. He’s placed his massive mansion in Carlsbad, CA, on the market for an equally large sum: $26,950,000.
The San Diego-area home was where the prodigious wagerer was originally serving out the remainder of a five-year prison sentence. Walters was convicted in 2017, on conspiracy, securities fraud, and wire fraud related to insider stock trading.
Walters, 74, was recently released from prison and must serve the remainder of his sentence under home confinement.
The massive oceanfront estate has come on and off the market since 2011, when it featured a $29 million price tag.
Even at that sky-high sum, it was reported to be a number “a bit less than he spent assembling it,” the Wall Street Journal reported at the time.
At the slightly lower price tag, it’s easily the most expensive listing in Carlsbad. For the asking price, a buyer will acquire a custom-built home from 2007, with five full bedrooms and nine bathrooms spread across 10,000 square feet.
Billy Walters’ estate in Carlsbad, CA
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The waterfront property features walls of windows overlooking the Pacific, soaring ceilings, and multiple decks to enjoy the water views.
The layout includes a great room with a rock-surround fireplace, a dining space that opens outside, and a kitchen with bar seating.
In addition, the floor plan includes two master suites, an office, family room, gym, and home theater, and, naturally, a poker room with a large marble bar.
The property also includes a 1,500-square-foot guesthouse.
With 166 feet of waterfront, the 1.5 acres take full advantage of the ocean. Multiple landscaped decks, an outdoor kitchen, and fire pits are all available for some high-level entertaining.
Prior to his conviction, Walters was considered one of the most successful sports bettors in gaming history.
Through a Las Vegas-based property company, the avid golfer and gambler operates golf courses, car dealerships, and commercial property. In 2014, he reportedly had an estimated net worth of more than $100 million.
He also appears to like taking his chances with real estate, buying up multiple properties over the years with his wife, Susan—with less luck on the sales end.
In 2014, the couple placed a nearby home in Rancho Santa Fe, CA, up for auction, after an unsuccessful attempt to sell it for $20 million in 2013.
The auction had no reserve price, and the home wound up selling for $13 million.
Located in an exclusive enclave, the 21,000-square-foot residence sat on 9 acres and featured a “Dave Pelz-designed short-game practice area,” according to a write-up in Golf Digest.
Born at the dawn of the Roaring ’20s, these nine homes have seen a lot in the past 100 years: boom and bust markets, war and peace, and immense social upheaval.
Lucky for us, these old houses—all built in 1920—have weathered it all and are still standing today. Inspiring, right? Many of them are looking better than ever, and all are available for sale right now.
No matter their locale, these century-old houses share vintage touches like hardwood floors, friendly front porches, and fireplaces for warmth. Beyond that, these well-aged abodes have adapted to reflect the world springing up around them. Some of these places have been spruced up with upgrades like wine cellars, modern kitchens, and bathrooms with custom tile.
These nine places show age really is nothing but a number. Now join us on a journey back in time as we visit these century-old homes.
Price: $139,900 Dutch Colonial treat: Airy and light, this lovely three-bedroom, 1,944-square-foot home has a fully renovated main floor. The wainscoting has been updated, and a soaking tub truly shines. Updates include hardwood floors and a partly finished basement with office and three-quarter bath. Outside, there’s a roomy yard, charming porch, deck, and garage.
Price: $99,900 Upgraded bungalow: History doesn’t have to be expensive! This place priced below $100,000 is a prime example.
Remodeled inside and out with hardwood floors, new windows, and upgraded infrastructure, this place is move-in ready. With four bedrooms and 1,376 square feet of living space, it’s a true bargain in this college town. Other highlights include the sunny covered front porch and big backyard for endless hours of family fun.
Price: $389,000 Victorian triplex: Investor alert! Savvy entrepreneurs should check out this 100-year-old triplex in the heart of NOLA’s Treme neighborhood. The front house built a century ago is a shotgun double with one-bedroom residences on each side. Out back, you’ll find a two-bedroom 1820s Creole cottage. All three units are situated around a beautiful brick courtyard for entertaining.
Price: $499,000 Chic in the city: Although it’s 100 years old, this home in Delaware’s biggest city is modern, stylish, and cozy. The five-bedroom residence in the city’s popular Triangle neighborhood has been recently updated in impeccable fashion. The hardwood floors are new, the kitchen is totally renovated, and the bathrooms have been refreshed. Standout features include a sunroom and welcoming front porch.
Price: $975,000 Lakewood lovely: One century on, this three-bedroom home’s curb appeal is still strong. Strikingly formal, substantial, and updated in all the right places, this 3,580-square-foot residence sits on a lot filled with mature trees. Highlights include a Rockwood fireplace, wraparound front porch, hardwood floors, and walls of windows.
Price: $1,375,000 Classic character: This blue beauty is just steps from all the fun, restaurants, and shops of Highland Avenue. Plenty big with over 5,000 square feet of living space, this six-bedroom home has been fully renovated. The lower level now boasts a bedroom, bathroom, home theater, game room with second kitchen, wine cellar, home gym, and walk-out patio.
Price: $949,000 Arts and Crafts: A tasty opportunity in wine country. A century ago, land was cheaper in the Napa area. Now a two-bedroom fixer-upper will set a buyer back nearly a million bucks.
But for a buyer with an eye for restoration (or expansion), this 1,372-square-foot bungalow sits in the heart of the city’s coveted downtown. There’s a detached garage with workshop plus covered front and back porches. And a buyer could purchase the neighboring property to make a total lot size of three-quarters of an acre. Pour a glass of your favorite vintage and dream big!
Price: $667,000 Fresh faced: Recently updated and painted a pleasing shade of robin’s-egg blue, this two-bedroom charmer comes with a 500-square-foot garage apartment. The brick walkway and porch are new, as is the kitchen, bathrooms, and yard. The house is near a park for even more outdoor spaces to run and play.
Price: $290,000 Historic charm: Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this two-bedroom desert home has been updated without sacrificing any of its vintage charm.
Fans of historic homes will fall in love with the white picket fence, front porch, and antique speak-easy front door. Though small, this petite 814-square-foot home feels wide open on the inside. Best of all—the home is just steps from downtown dining and shopping.
A rare Paul Rudolph-designed home located in Larchmont, NY, is on the market. Initially available in July for $6.4 million, the property’s price has since dropped to$4.9 million.
The current owner purchased the midcentury modern design in 2010 for $2.1 million. At the time, the 1950s-era residence hadn’t been updated in decades, and was in dire need of a revamp.
A multimillion-dollar gut renovation, which took eight years, was recently completed. The pristine place on 2.49 acres now offers “21st-century, brand-new living in an original midcentury compound,” as the home’s website describes it.
Gorgeous grounds feature an outdoor pool and poolhouse, as well as a guest apartment. Luxe amenities inside include an indoor pool, a wet and dry sauna, media room, gym, and multiple workspaces.
The spectacular space also features walls of windows, sleek lines, and a wide open living area, as the original floor plan had dictated.
“It is an incredible renovation, with the highest-caliber materials,” says the listing agent, Katie Becker McLoughlin with Houlihan Lawrence.
After its initial construction, the home was redone by Rudolph himself some three decades later.
To bring the home into the 21st century, no space was untouched. But the recent renovations still reflect Rudolph’s original vision, with vast glass walls, a sunken living room, and floating stairs.
Paul Rudolph-designed home in Larchmont, NY
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Sunken living room with walls of windows
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Office and gym
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New flourishes include an opened-up kitchen, updated living areas, an expanded ground floor with media room, office, a bedroom suite, and an updated garage. In addition, the home is also now eco-friendly and features solar panels, radiant floor heating, as well as geothermal heating and cooling systems.
Rudolph was a renowned architect who chaired the Yale University’s Department of Architecture and is perhaps best known for his design for the Yale Art and Architecture Building.
He was involved in the home’s expansion after his friends and clients, Maurits and Claire Edersheim, purchased the property as their country house.
The current owners tapped the architect Michael Grogan for a respectful modernization, while retaining and restoring the Rudolph plans. What began as a master bedroom refresh and updates to the kitchen turned into a multiyear, full house overhaul.
“Every bit of modern technology has all been incorporated into this midcentury creation,” says McLoughlin. “It’s the most divine house I’ve ever seen,” she adds.
It’s hard to disagree once you’ve seen the indoor pool, sunken living room, and master bathroom. The master suite now features a 21-jet tub, steam shower, rain/body showers, dual water closets, towel warmers, a vanity/dressing area, and attached closets.
The layout includes seven bedrooms and 7.5 bathrooms spread across a massive 9,000-square-foot interior.
The compound includes space to enjoy the outdoors, with a large screened-in and covered porch with an outdoor kitchen.
The combination of the acreage in Westchester County, in addition to the architecturally significant design, make this home a unique find.
“You’re hard-pressed to find 2.5 acres in Westchester,” McLoughlin says. Plus, “It’s five minutes from the town.”
It’s also just minutes to the train and schools. She adds that it’s the best of all possible options.
“A luxurious compound and a stone’s throw from everything.”
The next owner can enjoy the brilliantly designed glass-and-wood architectural, without needing to lift a finger.
“I would love to know this story. I would imagine that everyone that went into this house left with the great memory, a smile on their face, or a major hangover. It’s a place where it’s hard to not have a good time,” says Jamie Kerezsi, the listing agent for the residence on Warren Boulevard in Broomall, PA.
The three-bedroom home went on the market last week for $325,000. It attracted 13 offers—in 24 hours. It’s now off the market, and a deal is imminent.
The interest was fueled by the home’s wild basement and its reputation.
“It’s called the Boom Boom Room,” Kerezsi says with a laugh.
She says she’s had many comments along the lines of: “We know the Boom Boom Room,” adding, “They sort of leave it at that.”
Many people, she reports, recall that that they’ve had some of the best times there.
“I’ve gotten some people,” she says, “begging, ‘Hey, can we throw a party there? Can we please get inside to do one big shindig?’”
Exterior of home in Broomall, PA
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“Boom Boom Room”
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Another view of the basement
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Unusual accessories
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Period couches
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The 1,500-square-foot house was built in 1961, and the owners of the Boom Boom Room bought it in 1968.
Last year, the wife passed away, several years after her husband, and the home was sold as is, as part of an estate sale.
A separate sale is planned for the one-of-a-kind furnishings, some of them antiques. Kerezsi told us she wants to buy the sofas.
“It’s wild. I mean it’s super cool,” Kerezsi says of the home and its decor.
Wild and cool are just two of the numerous adjectives one could use to describe the interior spaces. The entryway has a thick wallpaper mural with a waterfall theme, stone walls, palm trees, and red-and-black shag carpet.
The kitchen and dining areas are straight out of the late 1960s, and the kitchen has the same distinctive geometric flooring as the basement, as well as an eat-in bar.
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The bedrooms are of a decent size, and one has a unique feature.
“There are mirrors everywhere,” Kerezsi says. “The one whole wall is mirrors and metallic silver wallpaper. You can see everything from every angle in that bedroom. I hope all the lights are out.”
One of the bathrooms features retro pink tile and the other has another unusual feature.
“The one toilet has pressed flowers in the toilet seat: a custom-pressed toilet seat,” Kerezsi explains.
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Quirks aside, the house does offer great bones, Kerezsi notes.
“It’s a great layout. It’s a great split-level, with a ton of curb appeal. The backyard is magnificent. It’s very rare to get a beautiful flat back lot anymore,” she says. “You have to see the potential.”
Apart from the party vibe, the home’s location is also a major plus. The Philadelphia suburb has good schools, lower taxes, and a nice sense of community, Kerezsi says, adding that several neighbors have made offers on the home.
She says she hopes the new owners enjoy the home as much as the previous owners appeared to.
“I hope they pass along this wonderful atmosphere, and the generations that come are talking about it.”
Meanwhile, she would like to know exactly what happened on some of the wild nights inside.
“I wish I was there as a fly on the wall in the ’70s, ’80s, or ’90s,” she says. “This woman had to be absolutely fabulous. I want to meet her.”
