Meticulously reimagined by former copywriter-turned-designer Tom Givone, the Floating Farmhouse — a circa 1820s manor home perched on the edge of a creek — is undoubtedly one of the most unique and inviting homes in the Catskills.
Set in the picturesque hamlet of Eldred, just two hours north of New York City, this dream property has earned quite a reputation as one of the area’s most charming rentals, winning tourists’ hearts with its mix of stunning modern architecture and old-world charm.
Now, a lucky new owner might get to enjoy it full-time, as the Floating Farmhouse has recently hit the market.
Asking $2.35 million, the famed Catskills property provides a substantial income stream to its future owner via its lucrative short-term rental popularity. Agents Chelsea McGowan and Katy Porte with the Upstate Curious Team at Compass hold the listing.
Originally built in the 1820s, the house was completely transformed by its designer owner
The original home was built in the 1820s and needed a massive overhaul when Tom Givone purchased it in 2007. The designer — who has a knack for transforming rundown 19th-century structures into modern-day masterpieces — spent four years and about $1.75 million revamping the property, according to Mansion Global.
Givone’s renovation included additions like a glass-paned wall in the kitchen overlooking the property, polished flooring, and modern elements to enhance the original, period construction.
The self-taught designer retained the house’s original colonial revival touches, but overhauled the interiors and transformed the previously dilapidated building into a light-filled residence with generous kitchen, dining, and lounge spaces.
This wasn’t Givone’s first architectural undertaking, but quite possibly his most well-known. Unsurprisingly, his work on the Floating Farmhouse has garnered attention from a range of prestigious architecture and design publications, with the property being featured on Dezeen, Dwell, Design Milk, Travel + Leisure, and many more.
The Floating Farmhouse
The gorgeous home’s namesake can be attributed to the custom veranda Givone added that projects out across the surface of the water. This unique touch creates a “floating” effect to the eye. One glance and you’ll think the home is floating on the pond.
A private creek and waterfall accentuate the grounds around the home.
The Floating Farmhouse is now an incredibly popular option for an overnight rental in the Catskills. During the high season, a one-night stay will run $1,800, while holidays may go as high as $2,100 a night. The home is commonly rented for photo shoots and executive retreats but is also an ideal family home in a picturesque setting.
There is no shortage of space at the idyllic property. The home boasts five bedrooms and two bathrooms. When entering the home, you are welcomed by an oversized great room, pine wainscotting, and majestic windows reaching to the tall ceiling. Two beautiful staircases lead the way upstairs.
The Floating Farmhouse is perfectly placed on almost 9 acres of lush green meadows and forest. The property also features a centuries-old barn, an herb garden, and a gravel driveway.
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Incorporating sumptuous materials, textures and rich hues in your living room trends is a great place to start, while art and sculptural features will add colour, pattern and grandeur.
To give your space an injection of luxury, it is all about confidence. This doesn’t mean overcrowding the space with lots of items, as a cluttered home can look unsophisticated.
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Here are some tips to follow:
1) Enhance your feature wall with high-end materials
Living room feature walls are here to stay: they add interest to a room and could be especially helpful in a space lacking any natural or architectural features. Another very important job they do is provide a focal point and a sense of direction to the living room.
But if you don’t want to pick up a paintbrush, or want to take your feature wall to the next level, try using a different material, like marble decorating ideas, for an upscale aesthetic.
As green is a trend that’s also here to stay, the marble feature wall above is particularly on-point. ‘The great thing about natural surfaces is that each one is unique and gives people the opportunity to do something different and ultimately have fun..
‘Coordinating colours with the furnishings and accessories will ensure the walls integrate seamlessly into the space but bring that final touch of luxury to a space.’
2) Show some class
Wall panelling ideas can dramatically enhance a living space. Popular in interiors for many years, design lovers are adding this decorative element into their homes to add grandeur to their spaces.
Therefore, it is no surprise to see that they are enjoying a resurgence in many modern properties, to elevate them into more spectacular and grandeur. Panelling also serves as an excellent way to decorate doors, frames, cupboards and shelves.’
3) Bring some play with high-styled printed wallpaper
Wallpaper shows a continued liking for all things nature-related, and printed wallpaper, in tropical, botanical or garden structure finishes, is a stylish way to add interest and drama to a room.
Metallic wallpaper brings your walls to life and is a great choice for rooms with low lighting. Popular wallpaper is reimagined in a larger scale in the living room above, and the dramatic black and gold colourway creates a close, moody elegance that allows the jewel-toned velvet sofas to shine.
4) Bright, energetic colours are making a return
White, clean walls and minimalist tones are still on trend, but there has been an emergence of bright, refreshing splashes of colour to bring some pop back into the home. The interior design palette now includes rich, warm tones that feel earthy, such as warm reds, dusky yellows and even emerald greens.
5) Incorporate a well-placed area rug
An expansive area rug gives a living room a sense of space and drama while also working to ‘zone’ your sofas and coffee table in a stylish manner.
An area rug is a particularly effective living room flooring idea when placed beneath your sofas and side tables to create a bundle-up, luxurious feel under foot. It also offers an easy way to inject colour and pattern into the space.
‘One way of creating a luxurious interior is by implementing statement pieces like sculptural lighting, a bold patterned area rug or a memorable piece of artwork within a quieter, more pared-back scheme.’
6) Dramatic statement textures
Dramatic, colourful marble and stone, and woods with deep veins and contrasting colours top the leaderboard for organic materials in 2023. Acreage properties provide the perfect backdrop for bold, eye-catching designs and textures. Don’t be afraid to experiment with different colours and patterns in your home’s design. You can also make a statement with architectural styling, glamourous feature walls, vibrant wallpaper and colourful splashback tiles.
7) Oversize art living room
Since bare white walls can veer toward ‘sterile’ territory, liven up your room’s ambience with some oversize art. The large piece over the low-slung sectional brings a lived-in, layered effect to the living room. However, the abstract shapes featured offer a hint of modernity.
8) Say hello to era elements
One of the latest interior trend is the use of antique, retro, and repurposed pieces in your home to give your place an era look. Key elements to this theme are the use of strong colours and traditional-style furniture with just a pop of colour. Contrast works well, too.
9) Deep and comfy colours
Even though it is sunny all year round in Dubai, comfy colours can work well in these conditions as well. We expect to see a lot of burnt oranges, deep blues, deep emerald greens coupled with more muted tones like charcoal grey and navy, which can create a lot of depth and cosiness in your space.
10) Significant collections
It’s the objects we fill our homes with that hold the most power to ease our anxieties and reaffirm whatever it is that brings your truest self to your living space.
11) Invest in a day bed
While should not always be trend-driven as a rule, an element I continue to embrace in living rooms is incorporating a daybed into the space. It’s versatile and helps define a seating area without adding heaviness.
12) Cocooning curves
As we continue to find new ways to make our homes even more comfortable, cozy and relaxing, many designers are moving away from harsh and strict straight lines and incorporating more curvaceous, free-flowing forms, across furniture and lighting trend accessories. ‘Curved furniture, especially sofas and armchairs, bringing a welcome softness to living spaces. These will be adorned in light colours and textured fabrics like shades of white and cream, with bouclé remaining a favourite.
Back in December 2020, my girlfriend Annie and I started taking the steps needed to become homeowners. After getting pre-approved, we started looking into single-family homes in Connecticut, but shortly after realized that we couldn’t afford it comfortably if we wanted to eat every day. After some bumps in the road, learning the ins and outs of the home buying process, and keeping our options open – we were able to close on our first home on June 1, 2021.
The Wake-Up Call
There were slim pickings on the market for single-family houses – seriously, it was bad! Small 1-2 bedrooms that were not in the best shape were the most affordable option.
I spent months disappointed in the housing market and kept asking myself, “how can anyone afford this?” and “is there a smarter way to do this?”
I’m 25 years old and make less than 50K a year. I’ve never owned a home or started a business, but I know how to research and fall down YouTube rabbit holes to get the information I needed.
I read Robert Kiyosaki‘s book, Rich Dad Poor Dad – which sparked my interest in real estate investing and the idea of building passive income to achieve financial freedom. After reading the book, I signed up for a few webinars where I learned about house hacking.
We shifted our perspective – instead of stressing to find an affordable home, we started running numbers and viewing it as a business investment.
The Search
We knew we wanted to go the investment property route – we’d purchase a multi-family property and live in one of the units while renting out the others. This was to help offset the cost of the monthly mortgage payment and start building passive income in the process.
I ran numbers on all the affordable duplexes and triplexes in my area and came down to four reasonably priced properties. I booked showings for all of them in one day – which I 10/10 don’t recommend doing. I was exhausted driving from Wilton to Naugatuck, Naugatuck to Milford, and then shooting over to Norwalk and then back to Wilton.
All but one of the properties I viewed were duplexes and there was one 4–plex. The 4-plex in Naugatuck was the only property we saw that had potential. The units were well-maintained and fully occupied for over ten years. The building itself was built in 1852 – at most, it required some updates to modernize it. We put in an offer, and it was accepted!
The Inspection
If I learned anything in my research, it was about the value of a home inspection. I hired Chris Girlamo from Revere Inspection, LLC to get a better picture of the work we would need to do on the property.
The inspector did a general property inspection, tested for lead and termites, checked the roofing, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
Overall, the property was in great condition, but it did have three sets of exterior stairs that were unsafe and out of code. Our realtor Patrick Blois negotiated with the seller to have a credit of $9,500 issued to repair the stairs.
Aside from that and a few dead trees on the property that we needed to remove, we just needed to figure out whether or not there was an oil tank underground. The seller had no knowledge of an underground oil tank, so we had to hire an oil tank inspector to scan the ground.
Our biggest fear was the inspector finding an oil tank underground because it would be costly and could even lead to environmental issues since there is a creek to the right of the property.
Thankfully, there was no oil tank found under the property, and from that point on, everything else was smooth sailing.
Closing
We closed on our home on June 1, 2021. The home closing wasn’t the end of this journey, but it was the start of something new. We spent the first two weeks caulking, painting, and redoing the flooring in our unit. The apartment is almost done, we need to finish updating the bathroom and kitchen, but we’re on track to finish everything by the end of September! Once our unit is done we’ll do some minor updates on the other 3 units.
Despite the ups and downs of stress and anxiety throughout the home buying process, I’m happy we took the route we did. Not only are my partner and I homeowners, but we’re also investors who have great tenants and are only paying $200, before increasing rent, between both of us for our mortgage.
This process showed me that buying a home as a millennial is realistic. If you don’t make a significant annual income and aren’t afraid of giving a property a little TLC love, house hacking is a great way to achieve homeowner status!
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Who we worked with:
Realtor – Patrick Blois https://www.coldwellbankerhomes.com/ct/stamford/agent/patrick-blois/aid_233675/
Home Inspector – Chris Girlamo – (203) 273-1167 https://www.revereinspection.com/
Electrician – John Balzano Electric (203) 910-9139
Plumber – Vinny Costello – (203) 206-8597
Carpenter – Erik Jacobson – (203) 592-4242
Windows – Jay Craig/ Anderson Renewal – (203) 243-3209
I realize it’s been a hot second since we provided an update on the remodel of our San Francisco Victorian. That’s because there really hasn’t been much to show or tell for quite a few months now – unless you’re fascinated by plumbing, electrical work or the art of insultation. It’s riveting stuff, let me tell you. If you’ve ever gone through an extensive remodel, I’m sure you can relate. There’s an extended amount of time where it really looks like nothing has happened. But, I’m pleased to report we finally have real progress! There are walls. Rooms are starting to look like actual rooms. Flooring is about to go in. These are major milestones for us. Here are a few sneak peeks!
this taken from our living room looking into what will be our kitchen! We removed two walls to create an open concept space.
I love the curviture of our staircase. Now I just have to design a banister…
We’re keeping all the original molding and those killer archways throughout the house.
Looking from the dining room into living room/kitchen. I’m just dreaming of those oak floors being laid.
Now that all the ugly stuff is done, we’re moving onto the fun – finish work! Think light fixutres, counter tops, cabinet design. I’ve been obsessing about our master bathroom lately. It’s a bit of a holy grail of homeownership after all. We actually took an extra bedroom to create the master suite of my dreams. Here’s what it is going to look like!
All the dream bath ingredients are here. His & Hers vanities. A little room for the toilet to call home. We’ll enjoy the modern revelation called a linen closet. No more shoving towels and sheets where ever the heck I can find space. We’re also creating a dual-headed shower, with a rain showerhead – what I hope will be my tiny oasis from the rest of the world! My goal is to create a spa-like atmosphere. These are a few of the inspiration images I pulled onto my moodboard.
As with most other things in my day-to-day, I’m drawn to a neautral color palette. Natural materials like stones and wood will have a soothing feel. One of the bathroom’s biggest features is going to be the shower. It will be the first thing you see as you walk from the bedroom into the space. At 12″ tall, it’s got to be eye catching!
To create something modern, but also timeless I headed to Fireclay Tile – an amazing San Francisco-based tile maker. Working with their in-house design team, we decided to do a play on the classic subway tile look. To take a modern approach, the shower will feature an oversized version their Edge tile line. The tile is crisp and clean with sharp edges. I love the color Feldspar – it’s just a touch warmer than white and looks gorgeous in a matte finish. You can see the sketch of the final tile design below.
I am so excited to see that oversized subway pattern stretching 12″ tall! We’re also tucking in a teak bench and a hidden products storage cubbie behind the wall. I know California is in a drought but it’s going to be really hard to not spend hours in that shower!
When it comes to accessories this is where I want to warm up the space with super cozy towels, woven baskets and a natural stump stool. Modern towel racks in black will add a touch of trendiness.
There’s still quite a bit I’m debating. I haven’t nailed down a paint color. I’m also hunting for great bathroom mirrors (any hot tips?!) and have yet to fall in love with a wall sconce. But all in all, it’s coming together! I can actually envision getting ready in this room everyday.
Pets bring joy, love, and companionship into our lives, but they also come with a unique set of challenges when it comes to keeping our homes clean and tidy. From shedding fur to tracking in dirt, pet-related messes can sometimes feel overwhelming. Whether you own a home in a wetter climate like Seattle, WA or an apartment in sunny Scottsdale, AZ, with the right strategies and a little extra effort, you can maintain a clean and pet-friendly place. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore effective cleaning techniques, practical tips, and useful products to help you keep your home spotless while enjoying the company of your furry friends.
1. Establish a regular cleaning routine
Maintaining a clean home starts with establishing a consistent cleaning routine. Create a schedule that includes daily, weekly, and monthly tasks. Daily tasks may include sweeping or vacuuming pet hair, wiping down surfaces, and cleaning litter boxes or pet bedding. Weekly tasks can involve mopping floors, washing pet toys, and sanitizing food and water bowls. Monthly tasks should cover more extensive cleaning, such as deep-cleaning carpets and upholstery or washing curtains and pet bedding.
2. Invest in pet-friendly flooring and furniture
Choosing the right flooring and furniture can significantly ease the cleaning process. Opt for pet-friendly flooring options like laminate, tile, or vinyl, as they are durable and easy to clean. Avoid carpets, which tend to trap pet hair and odors. When it comes to furniture, select materials that are resistant to stains and can be easily wiped clean, such as leather or microfiber. Additionally, consider using washable slipcovers or pet-friendly blankets to protect your furniture from pet-related messes.
3. Tackle pet hair with the right tools
Pet hair can quickly accumulate and cling to surfaces, making it a constant challenge for pet owners. Combat this issue by using the right tools. Invest in a high-quality vacuum cleaner specifically designed for pet hair removal. Look for models with powerful suction, specialized attachments, and filters that trap allergens. Regularly vacuum all surfaces, including furniture, rugs, and curtains. Additionally, use a lint roller or a pet hair remover brush to remove hair from clothing or upholstery.
According to Jomarie Booth & Melanie Deromedi of K9 Feline Master Cutz, “cleaning up the floors can be quick and easy, with a Hair Removal Rubber Broom. It works great on any type of flooring, we use it on carpet and tile. Our furry floors have never been so clean.”
4. Implement paw cleaning stations
Prevent dirt and outdoor debris from entering your home by creating paw cleaning stations near entryways. Place absorbent mats or rugs at the door, along with a bucket or tray filled with water to dip your pet’s paws in. “Use a patterned mat on the inside of your door ways. You won’t be able to see the dirt collecting,” says pet care providers Whitney and Keith from KW Walkers. Teach your pets to wait patiently while you clean their paws, ensuring that they are clean and dry before entering the house. This simple practice can significantly reduce the amount of dirt and mud your pets bring indoors.
5. Address and prevent pet odors
Pets can occasionally leave behind unpleasant odors that linger in your home. To tackle pet odors effectively, start by regularly cleaning your pet’s living area, including litter boxes, cages, or bedding. Use odor-neutralizing sprays or air fresheners specifically formulated for pet odors. ”If you know you’re going to be away for longer than anticipated, put down absorbent pads to prevent accidents on your carpets or floors,” states pet groomer Danielle Simms of HushPuppies Spa. Additionally, you can maintain proper ventilation in your home by opening windows or using air purifiers to keep the air fresh and circulating.
6. Manage litter box odors
Litter box odors can be particularly challenging to eliminate. Ensure you clean the litter box daily, removing waste and replacing litter as needed. Consider using clumping litter, as it simplifies the cleaning process. Place an odor-absorbing pad or baking soda at the bottom of the litter box to help neutralize smells. If possible, position the litter box in a well-ventilated area or use a litter box enclosure to minimize odors. “Keep cat litter contained,” says pet care professional Crystal Nuthall. “I keep the cat litter in a closet with a cat hole on the door. There is a motion sensor light and an air filter that is always running. I also keep a mat under the door to trap litter on both sides.”
7. Use pet-safe cleaning products
When cleaning your home, it’s essential to use pet-safe cleaning products to protect your furry companions from harmful chemicals. Opt for natural, non-toxic cleaning solutions or make your own by using ingredients like vinegar, baking soda, and lemon juice. Ensure you read labels carefully and avoid products that contain bleach, ammonia, or other potentially harmful substances. Regularly rinse surfaces to remove any residue that may be harmful to your pets.
8. Groom your pets regularly
Regular grooming sessions can significantly reduce shedding and keep your pets cleaner. “Brush your pets’ fur frequently using a pet-specific brush or a grooming glove to reduce shedding and dander,” says professional groomer, Juan Abreu of Kontota. This helps remove loose hair and prevents it from accumulating around your home. Additionally, trim your pets’ nails regularly to minimize scratches on furniture and floors. Bathing your pets as needed also helps keep them clean and fresh, reducing odors and dirt they bring inside.
Keeping a clean and pet-friendly home requires dedication, consistency, and the implementation of practical strategies. By establishing a regular cleaning routine, investing in pet-friendly materials, using the right cleaning tools, and prioritizing pet grooming, you can effectively manage pet-related messes and enjoy a clean living environment. Remember, a clean home not only benefits you but also contributes to the health and well-being of your beloved pets. Embrace these tips, adapt them to your specific needs, and create a harmonious living space where you and your pets can thrive together.
Elvira Rincon never loved the small apartment that sits between Sunset Boulevard and Dodger Stadium. Even 30 years ago, shortly after she arrived from a small town in Queretaro, Mexico, and moved in with her husband and five children, the one-bedroom unit built in the 1920s felt cramped.
But over the decades she made it a home, planting a sprawling container garden of flowers, fruits and medicinal herbs to cure her family of stomach pains and colds. Her husband poured concrete to make a small patio in the courtyard, where they hosted birthday parties nearly every month. At $495 a month the rent-controlled apartment allowed Rincon, her children and now grandchildren to build a life in the heart of Los Angeles.
That made it easy for Rincon, 59, to dismiss the first buyout offer. A developer who bought the complex and a neighboring one last year proposed paying her and her neighbors $22,000 to leave. She did the math and figured the money would be gone in about one year in a county where the median rent for a one-bedroom is $1,600.
Elvira Rincon has lived in her apartment near Dodger Stadium for more than three decades, where she raised her children and now her grandchildren.
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The second offer to Rincon and her neighbors came in February: $55,000. It was more money than she and her husband, who works in a local nursery, could ever save on their own — and still not enough to stay in her neighborhood for long.
Soon after, the ownerssent workersto tear apart a storage shed she’d had for years and haul it away, along with a barbecue and many of her plants, saying they were health and safety violations. Rincon saw it as harassment meant to pressure her to go so the landlord could jack up the rent.
Like so many others, she and her family had one shaky foothold keeping them in a rental market that was otherwise soaring out of reach, and they felt that people with more power than them were trying to shake them off of it.
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The company says it was simply making changes requested by its insurance company and that it is listening to the concerns of residents, not trying to force them out.
Elvira Rincon stands next to the remains of her storage shed outside of her apartment.
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Even so, Rincon and her neighbors are on edge, unsure what to expect next and asking themselves whether they still have a place in L.A.
“There are times when I feel desperate,” she said. “I get frustrated. And I tell my husband, ‘Let’s just go. Let’s just go.’ ”
In a city faced with a housing and homelessness crisis, where many renters pay more than half their income to live in overcrowded, aging homes, tenants like Rincon have what many others long for: low-cost housing.
Though city and state officials are desperate to create more of it, developers are simultaneously reducing affordable units by buying out longtime rent-controlled tenants with cash-for-keys offers and renovating old buildings into pricey new apartments or condos. Many residents quietly accept the offers and leave. Others try to hold out, knowing that taking the money probably means leaving their communities or facing rent that’s double, triple or more what they currently pay. Sometimes, tenants say, that leads to harassment or pressure campaigns.
Emiliano Rodriguez-Donantonio, 5, hangs upside down from a bunk bed, while his uncle Salvador Donantonio sits at the computer in the family’s living room in their Los Angeles home.
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The city has adopted policies meant to protect tenants of rent-controlled buildings from being forced to accept buyout offers or being evicted for not accepting.
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In some cases, landlords are required to offer to tenants a base amount for relocation — which ranges from about $12,000 to $23,000 for long-term renters. At times, owners offer more than that. But for tenants with very little income or credit, the money may not go very far once the sky-high rent of their next apartment is factored in.
City leaders have passed rules against harassment. But advocates say the rules lack enforcement, and plenty of tenants say harassment happens anywaywith little recourse.
Rincon arrived in Echo Park in the mid-1990s, fleeing a severe recession in Mexico that left her family’s farm deeply in debt.
Aron Mey, an organizer with Chinatown Community for Equitable Development, left, chats with resident Pedro Villegas outside of Villegas’ apartment.
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Her first home in the U.S. was in the same apartment complex where she lives now, just across the common area, in a unit she shared with her brother-in-law, Pedro Villegas, her husband and others. Three decades later, Villegas still lives in that apartment, paying monthly rent similar to Rincon’s, whose monthly payments have increased twice over the years to $640.
Despite language barriers, Rincon became close with her neighbors, who include an 80-year-old retiree, a nursing student, her mom and brother, and a Cambodian refugee.Their kids often served as translators.
They’ve watched out for each other’s children and grandchildren, fed each other’s pets and shared lemongrass and guavas from their gardens. Though Rincon doesn’t care for the loquat tree that grows in a corner of the property, she keeps watering it because her neighbors love the fruit.
“We’re more like a community. We have been for years,” said Virginia Watson, 80. “We all know each other. We talk. We watch out for each other. It’s very unusual for L.A. because in other places I’ve lived everybody’s kind of anonymous, in their own little cubicle.”
Virginia Watson, 80, standing outside of her apartment, said she and her neighbors have built a community despite language barriers.
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Once Watson retired and began living on a fixed income, she was able to stay in her home because the rent was manageable. The same was true for Rincon and her family when she injured her back and stopped working.
Villegas’ four children have lived their entire lives in the complex, roaming the hills of Elysian Park and riding their bikes to Echo Park. He works at a laundromat on Sunset Boulevard, a short walk away. His youngest is now a junior at Ramon C. Cortines school downtown.
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Like Rincon, heknew the $55,000 offer wouldn’t last long in his community.
“The cost of rent is just too difficult,” he said. “The money doesn’t go far.”
Watson lives in a studio apartment adjacent to Rincon’s. She’s been there for 20 years, lives on Social Security and a small retirement income and pays $529 a month. When she’s looked online for other studios in the neighborhood, the most affordable cost isnearly $1,500 a month, an amount that she said would take about three-quarters of her income.
Neighbors Elvira Rincon, left, and Virginia Watson share a laugh outside of Watson’s apartment.
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She might have considered the offer to leave if it was affordable to move in the city, she said.
But “rent is really, really high in L.A. I don’t know how you would manage for any length of time,” she said.
On Nov. 8, a few months afterWatson, Rincon and their neighbors decided not to take the initial $22,000 offer to leave, the property owners, Lilac Development LLC, served Watson with a three-day notice to pay or leave, saying she had not paid her rent for the month, though she says it was paid.
Watson reported the incident to the housing department, which investigated and found the notice in violation of city code for failing to provide proper information under COVID-era tenant protections, according to public records.
One month earlier, the owners served another resident with a three-day notice to pay or vacate the property, saying they owed $86.
In that case, the housing department found a “potential violation of the Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance,” records show.
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In both cases, housing officials wrote letters to the owners, explaining the law.
Watson and her neighbors see this and other actions, including the workers who went to the complex twice in March, tore down Rincon’s shed and hauled away her plants, as a pattern of harassment meant to pushthem out of their homes.
“I wake up after dreaming that I’m in a battle with landlords, big companies,” Watson said.
Recently, she packed up many of her belongings, assuming she would soon be out of a home, and she has kept them that way.
“I don’t unpack them because I don’t know how long I’m gonna be able to be here,” Watson said.
Jenna Loredo, left, shares an apartment with her boyfriend, Rory Anglin, and their dog.
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Rory Anglin walks his dog in Elysian Park near the apartment he shares with his girlfriend, Jenna Loredo.
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Rory Anglin and his girlfriend, Jenna Loredo, are the newest residents of the two complexes, having moved in four years ago. They pay $1,236 a month for their one-bedroom, which Anglin sees as “the last of the good rents in L.A.”
When he told his mom in Mississippi about the $22,000 offer to leave, she was stunned at the amount.
“In Mississippi, that does sound like a lot,” Anglin said. In L.A. it most certainly does not.
Even so, Anglin said they were willing to consider taking a buyout until they felt a harassment campaign against his neighbors had begun.
“The end game for me is ‘leave us alone,’ ” Anglin said. “If we decide we want to move, we’ll move. But before we do, I gotta make sure all this stuff stops. It has to stop.”
If there’s a silver lining, Anglin said, it’s that the neighbors have become even closer in the last few months, forming a tenants’ association and strategizing together to push back against any harassment.
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Sara Rose, a property manager for Lilac Development LLC, told The Times that although the company initially offered cash for keys in order to “try to get tenants paying market value,” the company was no longer pursuing that strategy and would focus on “making the property habitable for current tenants.”
The company is not trying to evict anyone, Rose said.
Rory Anglin outside his apartment near Dodger Stadium.
(Christina House / Los Angeles Times)
“It’s not something we would take further action on if it wasn’t appropriate to do so,” she said.
Rose also said Lilac Development sent workers to haul away Rincon’s shed, barbecue and plants after its insurance company “advised there was certain work that needed to be done” to get the property insured.
They plan to inspect each property to figure out what needs to be fixed. In April, a city housing inspector found several conditions affecting the “health and safety of the occupants” in Rincon’s building and issued an order to fix the problems, which include damaged plumbing, fences and paint, by May 11.
Elvira Rincon is seen through an aging fence as a neighbor passes by carrying groceries.
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Residents say there is a long list of problems beyond what that inspection revealed: leaking ceilings, mold, broken heaters and damagedflooring.
“I think based on the feedback we’ve received so far there’s no interest from the residents” in cash for keys, Rose said. “If they are interested and they approach us, it would be something we’d be willing to discuss. We don’t want to continue reaching out on something they’ve made clear they’re not interested in.”
Rincon said the first she heard about the change in plans was from The Times.
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For a long time now, she and her neighbors have felt as if they were in a state of limbo, waiting for an eviction notice or the return of workers tasked with hauling away more of their things. Like Villegas, she has seriously considered returning to Mexico, but her husband tells her they could never leave their children and grandchildren.
There was some relief hearing that the company would focus on making their home more livable rather than on getting them to leave. But she was also skeptical.
“Hopefully they follow through,” she said.
From a hill, residents of the neighboring apartment complexes have a view of downtown L.A.
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Building projects are facing longer timelines due to a shortage of supplies such as appliances, flooring materials, hardware and lumber, and builders are finding some clever ways to pass the associated costs onto home buyers.
Builders have reported difficulty in securing appliances such as air conditioners, refrigerators and washing machines for new homes due to supply chain disruptions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, and prices are rising because of that, BUILDER reported.
In a survey by Meyers Research in July, almost half of all builders said they faced disruptions to their supply lines, and 80% of 300 division presidents in a survey in August said those challenges are likely to impact their sales plans in 2021.
“When flooring is delayed, we have to rework our schedules to allow for other things to progress, or we have to put the home on hold and wait for the material or reselect something that is available at the time,” Jon McReynolds, Garman Homes division president in Raleigh, N.C., told BUILDER.
Meanwhile, the increase in the cost of lumber has added approximately $16,000 to the cost of building a single-family home since April, the National Association of Home Builders says. In response to this McReynolds said Garman has adjusted the price of its new homes at the community level, while lot premiums now also cost more.
Some builders have resorted to using the escalation clauses in their contracts, so that customers will have to pay the additional costs if prices rise by a certain percentage.
Other builders have smarter ideas to offset the rising costs for buyers. For example Meritage Homes is offering to scale back on upgrades for new homes, so buyers can choose from just a few product collections at the same price point, instead of paying more. It used to offer 56 different dishwashers for instance, but now only provides a choice of six models that are well-stocked.
“We’re going to have a lot more success in being able to procure those dishwashers, for example, than we are some of [Whirlpool’s] slower-selling, more expensive models,” Steve Hilton, chairman and CEO of Meritage Homes, told BUILDER. “That goes on and on for every component of the house, whether it’s door locks, plumbing, fixtures, carpeting, or tile.”
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The home decor market in U.S. is driven by surge in disposable income and improvement in living standards. Moreover, the rise in affinity of consumers toward consumer-friendly home décor products are anticipated to boost the demand for home decor products. However, availability of low-quality and counterfeit products and fluctuations in the prices of raw materials used to manufacture these products restrain the market growth. Conversely, surge in demand for trendy and unique furniture is anticipated to provide lucrative opportunities for the U.S. home decor market growth.
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The U.S. home decor market is segmented based on product type, distribution channel, price, income group and category. Depending on product type, the market is divided into furniture, home textile, and floor covering. By distribution channel, it is fragmented into supermarkets & hypermarkets, specialty stores, e-commerce, and others. Based on the price, the market is segmented into premium and mass. Based on the income group, the market is segmented into lower-middle income, upper-middle income, and higher income. Based on category, the market is segmented into eco-friendly and conventional.
According to the U.S. home decor market analysis the floor covering segment generated the highest revenue in 2019, and is expected to remain dominant throughout the forecast period. The flooring segment is also expected to witness the highest growth rate of 8.4% from 2020-2027.
According to the U.S. Home Decor market forecast based on distribution channel, the specialty stores segment was the highest contributor to the U.S. market in 2019 and is expected to remain dominant through 2020-2027. However, the E-commerce segment is expected to grow at a higher growth rate through the forecast period.
Based on the price, the mass segment was the highest contributor to the U.S. home decor market in 2019 and is expected to remain dominant through 2020-2027. However, the premium segment is expected to grow at a higher growth rate through the forecast period
Based on the income group, the higher income segment was the highest contributor to the U.S. home decor market in 2019 and is expected to remain dominant through 2020-2027. The upper-middle income segment is expected to grow at a notable growth rate through the forecast period.
Based on the category, the conventional segment was the highest contributor to the U.S. home decor market in 2019 and is expected to remain dominant through 2020-2027. The eco-friendly segment is expected to grow at a highest growth rate through the forecast period
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The U.S. home decor market was valued at $125,813.0 million in 2020 and is estimated to reach $158,929.1 million by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 8.0% through the forecast period. Based on product type, the floor covering service segment would witness the fastest growth, registering a CAGR of 8.4% during the forecast period. In 2019, based on distribution channel, the specialty stores segment held the highest share, accounting for nearly half of the U.S. home decor industry. In 2019, based on the price, the mass segment was the most prominent segment and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR throughout the forecast period. Conventional segment was the dominant segment in 2019, accounting for a considerable share in the U.S. market.
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A classic saltbox Colonial built in 1690 in Woodbury, CT, is the oldest home on the market this week on Realtor.com®.
The spacious property boasts the original wood shop where craftsmen are said to have created everything from wainscoting to built-in cabinetry.
Other vintage gems to hit the market this week include a center-chimney Colonial in New Hampshire, a charming Cape Codder in Massachusetts, and a New Jersey stone home.
Scroll down for a full look at this week’s 10 oldest homes.
Price: $589,000 Year built: 1690 Saltbox Colonial: This two-bedroom gem is one of the oldest homes in Woodbury, according to the listing.
The 2,034-square-foot residence features wide-plank flooring, original wainscoting, wood-paneled walls, and exposed-beam ceilings. Three fireplaces can be found throughout the home, including two with ovens.
The 3-acre property also features a two-story barn, a woodworking shop, and a shed with an attached outhouse.
Woodbury, CT
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Price: $499,000 Year built: 1718 Cute Cape: This four-bedroom Cape Codder features built-in bookshelves, two fireplaces, and wide-plank pine floors.
The 1,580-square-foot residence has been updated over the years. The kitchen has maple cabinets and granite countertops, and the dining room has built-in cabinetry. New windows were recently installed on the first floor.
The detached garage includes a work area with new electrical.
Weymouth, MA
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Price: $400,000 Year built: 1730 Francis Chase Homestead: This center-chimney Colonial boasts five fireplaces, wood-paneled walls, exposed beams, and wide-plank floors.
Affordably priced, the three-bedroom home is in need of some TLC. The open kitchen has a wood-burning stove with a beehive oven. The living room offers an oversized brick fireplace.
The 4-acre lot includes a two-car garage and a four-stall barn with a paddock.
Newton, NH
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Price: $1,100,000 Year built: 1731 Berkshire beauty: This three-bedroom home has been thoughtfully modernized over the years.
Measuring 3,148 square feet, it features three en suite bedrooms, two offices, and a solarium. While there aren’t many interior photos, the listing notes that the “tastefully renovated home” offers large living rooms and an eat-in kitchen.
The 1-acre lot sits on Hubbard Brook. A second dwelling on the property is currently being rented out as a quilt shop, but it could be transformed into a guesthouse.
Egremont, MA
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Price: $679,000 Year built: 1735 Cute half-Cape: This cozy, three-bedroom home has been beautifully modernized over the years.
The 2,878-square-foot residence still features exposed-beam ceilings, preserved hardwood floors, and a fireplace with a beehive oven. The bright living room boasts built-in bookshelves, and the kitchen has granite countertops. The family room includes access to an oversized deck out back.
The primary suite is upstairs and features a cathedral ceiling. The newly renovated lower level has a wet bar and additional living space.
The 2-acre lot includes frontage along Soules Pond.
Kingston, MA
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Price: $1,295,000 Year built: 1736 John Bassett House: This three-bedroom, waterfront dwelling is part of the Marblehead Historic District, located in the Colonial neighborhood of Old Town.
The four-story, 2,160-square-foot home features wide-plank wood flooring and wood-beam ceilings throughout. You can enjoy picturesque views from two decks. The fenced-in lot also has a patio and a detached, one-car garage.
Marblehead, MA
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Price: $1,750,000 Year built: 1740 Bantam Farm: This updated, four-bedroom farmhouse offers wide-plank floors, three fireplaces, and built-in beds.
The cozy living room comes with built-in bookcases and an exposed-beam ceiling, and French doors lead to an airy sitting room. The bright kitchen has Mexican tile flooring and a large island with a prep sink. Sliders from here open to a large patio that overlooks the landscaped yard.
The first-floor bedroom could be used as an office. The remaining bedrooms are upstairs.
The 2.5-acre property includes a two-bedroom guest cottage, a one-bedroom art studio, and a barn.
Stamford, CT
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Price: $1,075,000 Year built: 1740 Stone home: Historic highlights of the 2,052-square-foot home include random-width pine flooring, exposed stone walls, and a Dutch door.
There are no interior photos available, but the listing says the home features “a fieldstone fireplace with wood stove insert, exposed beams, many windows, and sliding glass doors leading out to the expansive stone patio.”
The 4.8-acre lot comes with a two-car garage, including loft space that could be used as a studio or office.
Stockton, NJ
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Price: $839,000 Year built: 1743 Lt. Joseph Sanborn House: This three-bedroom home is said to have been part of the Underground Railroad.
While it does need some work to restore its historic beauty, the 3,440-square-foot home features many period details. Highlights include four fireplaces, original wood paneling, and exposed-beam ceilings. The large living room boasts a cathedral ceiling and a wood-burning stove. The dining room has a wall of built-ins.
This 4-acre property abuts Applecrest Farm and comes with a four-stall barn with a heated tack room, and a three-car garage.
Hampton Falls, NH
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Price: $599,900 Year built: 1747 Waterfront wonder: Overlooking Wethersfield Cove, this five-bedroom Colonial has been thoughtfully modernized over the years.
Measuring 3,661 square feet, the home boasts a bright kitchen with a two-tier island and a custom pantry. Wide-plank flooring, three fireplaces, and original wood paneling can be found throughout the residence.
The primary suite comes with a custom closet and a spacious bathroom. You can enjoy waterfront views from the stone terrace or the balcony off the family room.
The 1.2-acre property includes a separate one-bedroom living space to accommodate extended family and guests.