Irises are my very favorite flower. They’re beautiful in a weird, unruly way, like orchids. They come in many colors and sizes, from big grapefruit-sized […]

Now here’s a building from when they knew how to build buildings. The People’s Trust Company Building ruled the corner of 12th and Arch for […]

SPOTLIGHT LISTING: Home for Sale in Atlantic City Bet big with the 1906 Raphel/Gorden home for sale in Atlantic City, just one block from the […]

Airbnb.com is a hot, Silicon Valley-based company that’s enjoyed phenomenal growth with a very simple business model: It acts as a market maker for short-term […]

It was January of last year when a nonprofit formed with the goal of bringing an earthship–a unique sustainable-living dwelling constructed from found objects–to urban […]

Custom Closet Ideas Keeping your bedroom closet organized can be a challenge, even for the tidiest of homeowners. Fortunately, the hyper-organized world of custom closets […]

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Here’s an affordable space for those who prize convenience above square footage. This little loft  on 16th Street between Pine and Lombard is just $910 per […]

In a new documentary (trailer below) about a humble government employee, Richard Oyler, who persuaded legendary modernist architect Richard Neutra to design a home for […]

SPOTLIGHT LISTING: Malvern estate for sale This exquisite 16-acre Malvern estate for sale is perfectly suited for the buyer with refined tastes. Set back behind […]

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In a feat of perfect timing, this house overlooking the Merion Golf Course went on the market last month, just ahead of the 2013 US […]

In recent years, libraries have been increasingly besieged by funding cuts, meaning reductions in staff and hours. Perhaps, though, this world’s tiniest library, which takes […]

This beautiful 94-plus acre (!) property is primarily used right now for haymaking. Being city folk here at Property, we’re a bit ashamed to admit […]

Whether you’re looking for a home in the city or burbs, chances are there’s an open house you won’t want to miss this weekend. Check […]