Copyright 2013 http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/blogs/open-house en-us Thu, 23 May 2013 07:00:27 -0400 Thu, 23 May 2013 07:00:27 -0400 NBC Owned Television Stations Wed, 22 May 2013 16:14:52 -0400 Realtor.com. The home offers lush plants, an outdoor gym, tennis court, saltwater pool, and his-and-hers walk-in closets. Click through to see photos of the home.]]> http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/Anna+Faris.jpg Realtor.com. The home offers lush plants, an outdoor gym, tennis court, saltwater pool, and his-and-hers walk-in closets. Click through to see photos of the home.]]>
The couple picked up the four-bedroom, three-and-a-half Mediterranean-style home for $3.3 million, according to Realtor.com. The home offers lush plants, an outdoor gym, tennis court, saltwater...]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 13:11:44 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/212*120/danbrownfortress.png
The author of "The Davinci Code," "Angels & Demons," and "Inferno" shows off his home on the TODAY show, complete with secret passages and his "fortress of gratitude."

Photo Credit: NBC]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 12:15:13 -0400 Realtor.com. Mindy Kaling is an actress, comedian, writer, and producer who got her start on "The Office" and currently stars in her own show "The Mindy Project."]]> http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/mindy-kaling.jpg Realtor.com. Mindy Kaling is an actress, comedian, writer, and producer who got her start on "The Office" and currently stars in her own show "The Mindy Project."]]>
The actress recently purchased a three-bedroom Spanish-style home, according to Realtor.com. The home boasts stunning unobstructed city and ocean views in the highly sought-after Bird...

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A writer is searching for decent, affordable housing in New York City with his blog THE WORST ROOM. The posts are evidence that in The Big Apple, it's hard to find both.]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 11:27:13 -0400 L.A. Times.]]> http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/160*120/lovehewittthumb.jpg L.A. Times.]]>
The actress bought the four bedroom, four-and-a-half bath home in the Pacific Palisades for $3.25 million, reports the L.A. Times.

Photo Credit: AFP/Getty Images]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 11:30:20 -0400 Realtor.com. The spot was originally a popular Italian, family-style restaurant called "Ernie's Restaurant," and Hitchcock was a regular there.]]> http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/212*120/vertigoCA1.jpg Realtor.com. The spot was originally a popular Italian, family-style restaurant called "Ernie's Restaurant," and Hitchcock was a regular there.]]>
The San Francisco home, featured in a movie hailed as one of the best of all time, is on the market for $695,000, reports Realtor.com. The spot was originally a popular Italian,...

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Living on the beach takes on a whole new meaning in this contemporary abode next to the Pacific ocean. For more information on 32013 Laguna Point Pl., please contact Donna Pfanner of Coldwell...]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 12:31:24 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/OHNAT5207CSQFT171FranklinWEB.jpg
Come with us to Glencoe, in Chicago's North Shore, to a 8,000-square-foot home. The space has an exquisite chef's kitchen, theater, and so much more. For more information on 171 Franklin Rd.,...]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 11:41:38 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/214*120/OHNY1217A211CentralParkBeresfordweb.jpg
Take a tour of an eleven-room duplex in The Beresford, one of the most prestigious buildings in New York City. For more information on 211 Central Park West, please contact Carol Levy of Carol E.]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 11:51:52 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/214*120/OHNY1217DTOTTRinatTahir.jpg
We meet up with interior designer Rinat Tahar to see how to revamp your space without breaking the bank. She's helping clients discover their unique sense of style by repurposing what they...]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 14:00:30 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/215*120/OHNY1217ELASQFTRitaRudner.jpg
Comedian Rita Rudner is taking us inside her Dana Point beach home and takes a unique approach to getting a home off the market. For more information on this property, please contact Danielle...]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 11:17:55 -0400 Curbed. The bunker also offers a guest cabana, perfect for hosting friends in the event of a nuclear war.]]> http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/212*120/bafflingvegas1.jpg Curbed. The bunker also offers a guest cabana, perfect for hosting friends in the event of a nuclear war.]]>
The totally subterranean home is on the market for $1.7 million, reports Curbed. The bunker also offers a guest cabana, perfect for hosting friends in the event of a nuclear war.]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 11:37:44 -0400 Realtor.com. The property boasts spectacular views of Connecticut's Lake Waramaug.]]> http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/211*120/kramerbliss1.jpg Realtor.com. The property boasts spectacular views of Connecticut's Lake Waramaug.]]>
The writer and activist put his gorgeous 4,092-square-foot home on the market for $3.5 million, according to Realtor.com. The property boasts spectacular views of Connecticut's Lake Waramaug.

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Watch Open House Sundays on NBC. Check your local listings.]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 05:57:29 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/214*120/OHNY1217webpromo.jpg
Watch Open House NYC Sunday 8:30AM on NBC 4 New York.]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 13:32:44 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/212*120/widthtownhouse.jpg
The Real Deal investigates one of the most important attributes appraisers use in determining the sale price of a townhouse--its width.]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 11:19:53 -0400 Realtor.com. The home is full of elaborate tiles, stained glass windows, and wood floors. Click through the gallery to see photos of the home. ]]> http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/Ali+Landry-722.JPG Realtor.com. The home is full of elaborate tiles, stained glass windows, and wood floors. Click through the gallery to see photos of the home. ]]>
The former model has put her Los Angeles home on the market for $1.925 million, reports Realtor.com. The home is full of elaborate tiles, stained glass windows, and wood floors.

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The 2,701-square-foot home has an open floor plan and a pool, but no gym, which is surprising for "The Biggest Loser" trainer. The Hollywood Hills Home is on the market for $2.45M reports the...

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The actor's home boasts 2,413 square feet of living space and has a private dock in the back, reports the LA Times.

Photo Credit: Getty Images]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 11:29:42 -0400 The Real Deal. The home offers unobstructed views, east, south, and west, from the park to the skyline in every room, and a welcoming foyer that fills with sun. The home is perfect for entertaining.]]> http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/211*120/turnersNYC1.jpg The Real Deal. The home offers unobstructed views, east, south, and west, from the park to the skyline in every room, and a welcoming foyer that fills with sun. The home is perfect for entertaining.]]>
"Wayne's World" and "That '70's Show" writers Bonnie And Terry Turner have listed their NYC two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo. It is on the market for $3.75 million, reports The Real Deal.

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A video has surfaced, courtesy of videogum, of a realtor whose self-promotion video takes the form of a rap song.

Photo Credit: YouTube / john feits]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 11:44:48 -0400 Curbed. Click through to see photos of the UWS home.]]> http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/stiller_thumb_040611.jpg Curbed. Click through to see photos of the UWS home.]]>
The apartment is located near the American Museum of Natural History and was also featured in Stiller's "Night At The Museum" flicks. Stiller and wife Christine Taylor purchased the home for $10 millio...

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The singer, once married to Tammy Wynette, was famous for his hits "White Lightning" and "Tender Years." The late country star's home, set on 80 acres, is on the market for $8 million, according...

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"Wonder Boy" and four-time Nascar Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon put his 3,454-square-foot condo on the market, reports the New York Times.

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Can a man cave be transformed into a chic pad? Definitely. But can it be done in one day? The clock's ticking as designer Jonathan Rosen takes on the challenge. This episode of Open House was...]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 10:55:42 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/215*120/OHNY1216A260WBroadway.jpg
We're in Tribeca at the beautiful and historic American Thread Building. This was once the site of the New York Wool Exchange. You don't find many New York City apartments with a rotunda and...]]> Sun, 12 May 2013 12:42:05 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/OHNAT5206BSQFT105IndianRidgeWEB.jpg
What do you get when you combine modern architecture with Southwestern style? A beautiful home in Chicago's North Shore. This house was inspired by the simple structures of the Pueblo]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 10:07:24 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/OHNAT5206ADLLawrenceRizkowskyWEB.jpg
Interior designer Lawrence Rizkowsky gives us a tour of his client's Malibu home were he mixed contemporary design elements with custom pieces to create the perfect beach]]> Sun, 12 May 2013 12:52:58 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/214*120/OHNY1216ETOTTGeorgeLandscapingweb.jpg
George Oliphant of George to the Rescue has some tips to help make sure your landscaping is luxurious. This episode of Open House was hosted from E 63rd St., New York, NY. For more information on this...]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 11:49:12 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/214*120/OHNY1216CWestchesterShowhouseweb.png
We take you inside the Westcheser Designer Showhouse where more than 20 designers have transformed an estate in Scarsdale into decorating masterpiece. This episode of Open House was hosted from E 63rd...]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 12:01:32 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/OHNAT5206CTOTTLakeForestShowhouseWEB.jpg
We go inside the Lake Forest Designer Showhouse where under one roof you'll find some of Chicago's most talented designers. This episode of Open House was hosted from E 63rd St., New York,]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 14:22:04 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/OHNAT5206ETOTTChloeWarnerWEB.jpg
Designer Chloe Warner shows us how mixing furniture style as well as using color and pattern in a room can help pull a space together. This episode of Open House was hosted from E 63rd St., New...]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 11:24:06 -0400 Curbed not too long ago and we were intrigued. The price has been cut 66 percent over the past few years, but there's no shortage of party amenities.]]> http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/211*120/redunklahabra2.jpg Curbed not too long ago and we were intrigued. The price has been cut 66 percent over the past few years, but there's no shortage of party amenities.]]>
We spotted this La Habra Heights home on Curbed not too long ago and we were intrigued. The price has been cut 66 percent over the past few years, but there's not shortage of party amenities.

Photo Credit: ZIllow]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 11:09:08 -0400 Realtor.com. Click through the gallery to see photos of the home.]]> http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/145144090.jpg Realtor.com. Click through the gallery to see photos of the home.]]>
Former "American Idol" Fantasia Barrino's North Carolina home was recently sold for $1.3 million, reports our friends at Realtor.com.

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Some of the buildings and homes that sustained the most damage from Hurricane Sandy are being denied federal aid for repairs, reports the New York Times.

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While deployed and serving in Afghanistan, Major Hults's home was flooded with seawater during Superstorm Sandy. From finishing the living room to completely renovating the kitchen, George makes...]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 16:30:11 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/214*120/OHNY1216webpromo.jpg
Watch Open House NYC Sunday at 8:30AM on NBC 4 New York.]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 16:00:21 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/OHNAT5206BSQFT105IndianRidgeWEB.jpg
Watch Open House Sunday mornings on NBC.]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 12:27:08 -0400 Curbed.]]> http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/211*120/gonewiththewindGA1.jpg Curbed.]]>
Inside the Neil Reed-designed Ansley building, the home is across the street from the Atlantic Botanical Garden. The 1,332-square-foot Atlanta, Georgia home is asking $310,000,...

Photo Credit: estately]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 10:52:50 -0400 Realtor.com tell us. There is a pool and several gorgeous terraces on the lot. Click through to see more photos of the home. ]]> http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/edt-reese-witherspoon-1.jpg Realtor.com tell us. There is a pool and several gorgeous terraces on the lot. Click through to see more photos of the home. ]]>
The actress purchased the one-story cottage for $3 million, the editors at Realtor.com tell us. There is a pool and several gorgeous terraces on the lot.

Photo Credit: Getty Images]]> Wed, 08 May 2013 11:49:59 -0400 Realtor.com. The home boasts a tennis court, basketball court/hockey rink, pitching cage, and beach volleyball court. The home was once owned by New England Patriots quarterback Drew Bledsoe.]]> http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/211*120/CurtSchillingMedfield1.jpg Realtor.com. The home boasts a tennis court, basketball court/hockey rink, pitching cage, and beach volleyball court. The home was once owned by New England Patriots quarterback Drew Bledsoe.]]>
The MLB player turned video game company owner has reduced the price of his Massachusetts home from $8 million to $3.5 million, reports Realtor.com. The home boasts a tennis court,...

Photo Credit: Realtor.com]]> Wed, 08 May 2013 11:19:46 -0400 Curbed. The back of the home is a geometric work of art.]]> http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/212*120/punchexpensivebk2.jpg Curbed. The back of the home is a geometric work of art.]]>
The home sold for $7.3 million last August, was re-listed for $7.95 million in February, and recently sold for $7.65 million, reports Curbed.

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Come inside a whimsical home on east 62nd street that's break all the traditions of a classic Upper East Side apartment. The homeowner and interior designer takes us on a tour.]]> Mon, 06 May 2013 23:10:07 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/215*120/OHNY1215DSQFT107TowerHillLoopTuxedoParkweb.jpg
We head to a gem in historic upstate New york to a masterpiece built for real estate tycoon Pierre Lorillard Jr. back in 1987. Designed by the founding architect of Tuxedo Park, the estate...]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 15:13:26 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/OHNAT5205ASQFTKardashianHomeWEB.jpg
The home where the Kardashian sisters Kourtney and Kim live in their E! reality show "Kourtney and Kim Take Miami" is up for grabs. The houses known as "Palazzo di Mare" and is on the market.]]> Wed, 08 May 2013 11:33:36 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/OHNAT5205BDLBenjaminDhongWEB.jpg
Meet designer Benjamin Dhong, an uber-cool designer to watch, known for creating interiors that are classic and serene… but never dull. Ben shares his approach to design, his concepts and...]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 10:32:00 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/OHNAT5205CDLDavidEastonWEB.jpg
Top designer David Easton is known for putting his own spin on classic English decor, but now he's shifted to a more contemporary aesthetic. He shows us one of his latest]]> Sun, 05 May 2013 12:03:17 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/OHNAT5205DSQFT735RidgefieldRDWEB.jpg
Come with us to Wilton, Connecticut, where we take a tour of a livable antique, a charming storybook cottage with some interesting history. For more information on 735 Ridgefield Rd., please...]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 12:09:36 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/214*120/OHNY1215CStatelyHomesShowhouseweb.jpg
We're inside the Stately Homes By the Sea Designer Showhouse and we've got the best of the business bringing you private tours of the exquisitely designed spaces. The Hartshorne Mansion featured...]]>