New York Jets running back Frank Gore has sprinted into a new home in Southwest Ranches, FL. The Miami native snapped up a South Florida estate for$3,225,000 in early March.
Along with a new home for the off-season, the well-traveled NFL star also has a new team. The 37-year-old signed a one-year contract with the New York Jets last month.
Gore’s new home hit the market last fall for $3,399,000, which meant that the wily vet was able to snag a small discount.
When not shedding would-be tacklers, Gore will certainly be able to kick back at this posh property.
Frank Gore’s home in Southwest Ranches, FL
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The six-bedroom, 6.5-bathroom layout spans 10,108 square feet in the exclusive Landmark Ranch Estates neighborhood. The approach to the custom home, which was built in 2008, is a circular motor court with a fountain.
Inside, the space features soaring double-height ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and arched doorways. A formal living room features a fireplace, the delightful dining room features an adjacent bar area, and a separate great room includes a casual dining area plus a family room.
The top-of-the-line kitchen features Viking and Sub-Zero appliances, a center island with bar seating, as well as a large pantry.
Other luxe amenities include an office, tiered theater room, and a game room outfitted with multiple arcade-style games. The layout also includes a large gym and sauna.
The enormous master suite features a sitting area, a huge walk-in closet, and spa-style bath. In addition, the smart home has been outfitted with built-in speakers.
Set on 2.35 acres, the grounds include tropical landscaping, a separate guesthouse, heated pool, summer kitchen, outdoor fireplace, and full-size basketball court with lighting, as well as a five-car garage.
The future Hall of Famer has also proven to have a keen eye for real estate.
Last November, the player listed his lakefront home in Davie, FL, which he bought in 2014 for $1,025,000. In March, the home sold for $1.7 million, slightly less than the $1.8 million he was looking for, but nevertheless leaving the five-time Pro Bowler with a tidy profit from the investment.
The six-bedroom home, set on half an acre, features six bedrooms, a game room with a bar, kitchen with double islands,a pool, outdoor kitchen, and a basketball court.
The former 49er also scored a sale of his Santa Clara townhome last year, selling it for his asking price of $1.3 million. He had purchased the three-bedroom abode in 2007 for $860,000.
Gore, 37, got his pro start with the San Francisco 49ers in 2005, and played with the team until 2014. He then joined the Indianapolis Colts for three seasons,before playing one season each with the Miami Dolphins and the Buffalo Bills. He currently sits third on the list of players with the most rushing yards in NFL history.
Joshua Rosenberg with United Realty Group Inc. represented the seller.
Built during the 1910s and 1920s in cities as diverse as Tampa, FL, Honolulu, and Seattle, Craftsman cottages are now hitting the century mark.
There may be tiny tweaks by region, such as folding in Spanish-style accents in the Southwest or using sturdy brick in the Northeast, but most tenets of the style remain. They include built-ins, custom woodwork, front porches, and a fireplace. On the exterior, these cottages feature dormers, exposed rafter tails, overhanging eaves, pillars, and double-hung windows.
Craftsman cottages are considered older siblings to bungalows, which were constructed mostly in the 1920s and 1930s, with as many as five bedrooms and more than 2,000 square feet of living space.
In recent years, owners of Craftsman cottages have really nailed curb appeal with native landscaping and period-specific paint. Have a look at these seven Craftsman charmers from coast to coast.
The exterior paint scheme on this two-bedroom abode in the Atlantic neighborhood is sure to please all passersby. Beyond the 1910 home’s pretty blue facade lies a large landscaped lot with a greenhouse. Equipped with solar power and recently refreshed, this Craftsman maintains its vintage charm, including arched doorways.
Built in 1923, this Craftsman cottage in the Kaimuki neighborhood is on the larger side, with 2,846 square feet of living space. The three-bedroom home might need a few upgrades to align for modern times, but its nearly half-acre lot size is rare on Oahu. Inside, you’ll find 9-foot plank ceilings marked by crown molding, stone half-walls, and wood built-ins.
Twelve miles east of downtown L.A., this part of Pasadena boasts a lot of bungalows and Craftsman homes. This one from 1914 features red-orange and sage-green paint and a gorgeous front yard. The windows bathe this three-bedroom home in an abundance of natural light. Crown molding, built-ins, hardwood flooring, and a flat-stone fireplace are joined by modern updates, including stainless-steel kitchen appliances and added storage throughout.
With beautiful ceramic pots adorning the spacious front porch, this three-bedroom home in the Carolina Place community retains many of its period details even after renovations. Built in 1922, the current chapter reveals a barn door, Shaker-style cabinetry, farmhouse sink, bead-board trim, patterned-tile flooring, and floating shelves.
Rafter tails and pillars can be seen from the street in this two-bedroom home built in 1926 in the Seminole Heights neighborhood. Go closer and twin stone lions come into view. A renovation introduced an open floor plan, upgraded kitchen, and enlarged master suite, but kept a fireplace in the living room as well as wide doorways. Overnight guests can bunk in the detached mini cottage with French doors. Out back there’s a raised deck and pergola.
In a San Diego neighborhood celebrated for its Craftsman cottages, this two-bedroom was built in 1926. Its petite 640 square feet of living space was recently remodeled. Work done includes subway tile in the shower, sliding glass doors off one bedroom, and leathered granite countertops in the kitchen. The large lot can accommodate a covered deck, custom shed, and sunny spots to plant vegetables.
Located in a Chicago suburb, this 1,738-square-foot abode was built in 1918. Recent updates include a reimagined master bath, custom window shades, as well as new flooring, skylight, and Silestone countertops in the kitchen. There are four bedrooms along with a finished basement. The brick-paver patio in the fenced backyard allows space to spread out. A claw-foot tub and white-washed brick fireplace harken to this home’s beginnings.
In March 2019, the former home of the record producer Phil Spector landed on the market for $5.5 million. The infamous residence hasn’t attracted a buyer, and its price was recently cut yet again. It’s now available for $4,428,000.
The reason for the nearly 20% drop in price? It might have something to do with the events of 2003 that took place in this SoCal home, known as the Pyrenees Castle. The actress and model Lana Clarkson was shot dead in the home, after spending a single evening with Spector.
Although the music legend maintained that Clarkson’s death was an “accidental suicide,” he was convicted of second-degree murder in 2009 and sentenced to 19 years to life in prison. He’s currently in custody at the California Health Care Facility in Stockton and will be eligible for parole in 2025.
Spector bought the European-style manor in the Los Angeles suburb of Alhambra for $1.1 million in 1998.
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The lack of buyer interest isn’t due to a lack of swanky features within the now-notorious home.
Measuring in at 10,590 square feet, the home sits on a wooded 2.66-acre lot. Built in 1925, it’s outfitted with all the glamorous bells and whistles that its French architect,Sylvester Dupuy, was known for. Dupuy designed the structure to be the largest private residence in the area, and it remains so nearly a century later.
There are turrets, fountains, grand fireplaces, ornate wrought iron, elegant inlaid wood floors and paneling, as well as crystal chandeliers. Luxe features include a hair salon and a pub-style bar.
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Extending over two wings, which mirror each other, the grand mansion has a total of 12 bedrooms, 13 bathrooms, and a four-car garage with guest living accommodations above it.
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Over the years, upgrades have been made to the home’s infrastructure, tile roof, bathrooms, plumbing, and kitchen. It would be a considered a landmark even if it weren’t for its infamous history.
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Spector, 80, was a hit-making record producer and songwriter who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989. He’s credited with developing the Wall of Sound technique and worked with a wide range of pop and rock artists over his decades in the music industry.
With spectacular views and plenty of space to set up scenic shots, this home in Honolulu is already a star. The camera-ready abode served as the backdrop for the third installment of the popular Japanese reality series “Terrace House.”
Now’s your chance to re-create the spark of reality TV: The stylish home at the center of “Terrace House: Aloha State” is on the rental market for $14,000 a month.
The listing photos don’t reveal the current state of the interiors, but we do see a few glimpses of the pool, the Kahala neighborhood, and the Pacific Ocean.
When the show was filmed in 2016 and 2017, the interior was awash in white, minimalist decor. There was no need for frills when the natural surroundings (plus that fabulous pool) provide the ultimate backdrop.
Here’s a glimpse of the cast standing on the home’s spectacular balcony nearly four years ago.
“Even for a hotel, it’s pretty luxurious,” model Lauren Tsai, then 18, exclaimed during her first tour of the house. Tsai and the rest of the female cast members were also impressed by their huge spa bathtub with an ocean view.
Other cast members from the “Aloha State” season included Yuya Shibusawa, an aspiring actor; Avian Ku, a salesclerk at her family’s business, 88 Tees; Eric De Mendonca, a carpenter; Yusuke Aizawa, a musician; and Guy Sato, a pro surfer.
During filming, the four-bedroom, five-bathroom, 5,000-square-foot home was configured for the cast. There was a second-floor bunk room for the women with a view of the Pacific.
The dudes occupied a shared room on the first floor, which opened directly to the pool area with hammock. One bedroom was set up as a playroom for cast members to hang out with a TV and comfy seating.
Along with an unparalleled view, the pool has a unique circular piece of artwork on the bottom. For filming, the artwork was covered by the show’s logo.
For a journey back in time, take a look at the interior of the house from this Netflix Japan promo.
Six strangers, a day to day record of life with no script, now in Hawaii! Terrace House Aloha State, globally streaming Jan. 24th. pic.twitter.com/gyjpQwEriE
While we doubt the funky mod-white girls room remained intact or if the wood bunks for the boys are still there, the aloha vibes of the third season may reverberate. It’s ready for new tenants to create another adventure using this breathtaking, one-of-a-kind place as a backdrop for something special.
Before the coronavirus pandemic, few American cities were creating jobs faster than Denver. Nor had many places aligned themselves so closely with sectors that have since been battered by shutdowns aimed at curbing the spread of the virus, such as tourism and energy.
Now the Mile High City may also hold answers about the post-coronavirus economic outlook: whether cities that outperformed during the longest expansion in U.S. history are better cushioned to navigate a recovery. In Denver’s case, some of the same factors that propelled it—such as a younger, more educated and wealthier population—may outweigh disadvantages of high exposure to crisis-hit sectors, according to local business owners and economists.
A few months back when the U.S. was enjoying joblessness at a half-century low, Denver area employment proved consistently healthier than the national average, according to the U.S. Labor Department. The city’s expanding population earned a median income of $63,793—6% above the national average—and underpinned surging property values. They patronized hundreds of new restaurants a year in places such as the trendy RiNo district.
An important component of Denver’s vitality has included attracting outsiders: tourists and convention-goers, but also companies and job seekers. Chunks of that revenue have been erased by lockdowns and social distancing. Resort, hotel, restaurant and airport layoffs in Denver and across Colorado have propelled state jobless claims to nearly 500,000 in recent weeks—compared with jobs added as recently as February.
Chef Jennifer Jasinski was able to reopen her restaurant to dine-in customers last week, but with limited capacity.
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Denver’s 4.6% jobless rate in March, the most recent month available, exceeded the national average for the first time since early 2012, according to the Labor Department. The fall in economic activity also caused a collapse in global oil prices, costing oil patch jobs in Denver.
“Tourism and energy looked like competitive disadvantages in the early part of the crisis,” said Brian Lewandowski, executive director of the Business Research Division at the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder. But, he added, that isn’t the whole story. He said that while 26% of the state’s jobs are spread between recreation, restaurants, accommodation, retailing and a variety of services such as beauty treatments and auto repairs, these sectors generate only about 13% of total wages, limiting their overall impact.
Most workers’ income, Mr. Lewandowski said, “hasn’t been as disrupted so far.”
While Denver cultivates an image as a destination catering to hipsters, athletes and geologists, just as important are its ties to technology, finance and the military and defense sector.
Denver previously had hundreds of new restaurants a year in places such as the trendy RiNo district.
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Fitch Ratings recently affirmed Denver’s triple-A bond rating, despite what it said are expected drops in tax collections from hotels, rental cars and restaurants, because city finances are robust and “post-pandemic revenue growth prospects remain strong.” A Moody’s Investors Service report put Denver alongside Salt Lake City; Durham, N.C.; and Madison, Wis. on a list of U.S. cities it considers best positioned to rebound from the crisis.
The Denver economy’s resilience and diversity today reflect local policies set following boom-bust volatility in the 1980s when the economy got repeatedly whipsawed by swings in the prices of natural resources such as oil. Ever since, Denver policy makers have sought to attract technology companies and expand opportunities linked to tourism. “We’ve been very deliberate about it,” Denver Mayor Michael Hancock said.
Energy remains a key industry, and this year’s oil-price drop has again hurt that sector. Oil producer Discovery Natural Resources LLC, for example, said it had permanently laid off 28 staff in its Denver headquarters to reduce costs in a “difficult operating environment.” The privately held company declined to say how many people it employs in Denver.
Some businesses outside energy and tourism remain confident. Locally based kidney-treatment company DaVita Inc. says it has more than 120 jobs open in the area, while Boston fund manager Fidelity Investments is accelerating plans to add 200 client-services staff around Denver, according to a spokeswoman.
Energy remains a key industry in the Denver area.
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Construction equipment lessor Arvada Rent-Alls has halted plans to purchase some heavy equipment but expects the area to make a quick recovery.
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Still, the coronavirus pandemic has reduced Denver’s cool quotient, a problem for a city that celebrates its median age of 34 years—almost four years below the national average. Professional sports are on hiatus. Organizers of a big craft beer festival say they don’t know how the October event will proceed. It is anyone’s guess if the world’s snowboarders will in the winter again flock through Denver and head to the Rocky Mountains.
Challenges have shifted for celebrated Denver chef Jennifer Jasinski. She went from struggling to staff her five restaurants to furloughing most of her 250 workers, shuttering a new gastropub and modifying the menu at her award winning Rioja to make it exclusively for takeout. “I’m being forced to make decisions without answers right now,” she said.
On Wednesday, in line with city permission, Ms. Jasinski was welcoming back dine-in customers, although with social-distancing rules that will cut seating to a quarter of normal and with no more than 40% of previous staff levels. “I feel better today that we have a first step toward opening up,” she said. “There are still a million questions,” she added, since the “economics haven’t changed” in terms of rent due and food prices.
Jon Wallace was recently laid off from a digital marketing job at a Denver marijuana retailer and said his out-of-work friends are weighing how long they can afford the city. “It’s the feeling kind of like when I graduated from college and all my classmates became my competition,” the 30-year-old said.
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Mr. Hancock, Denver’s mayor, acknowledged that his order in mid-March to shut tourist venues and restaurants exposed vulnerabilities in the local economy. Some venues, he said, might never manage to reopen.
But the mayor said his health rules took the economy into account, including by sparing a sector he called the city’s most broad-based: “We really focused on the construction industry,” he said.
In recent years, construction equipment lessor Arvada Rent-Alls expanded its fleet of machines by 30% or more annually to capture a building boom driven by tech companies, oil producers and home buyers, said its chief executive, Andrew Heesacker. In March the family-run company eliminated two entry-level positions from its staff of about 30 and halted plans to purchase some heavy equipment. Mr. Heesacker said he still expects recovery to happen quickly.
“I haven’t heard of any projects stopping altogether,” he said. “I think it has to do with the diversity of the area.”
A charming cottage in Waco, TX, that was renovated by Chip and Joanna Gaines on “Fixer Upper” has come on the market again.
If you missed your chance to buy the “Baker House” when it was available for a brief time in 2018, you can now snap it up up for $359,500.
The home’s delightful transformation was featured on episode seven of the final season of the popular HGTV show. The backstory of the home’s transformation a few years ago was an uplifting tale—for the full scoop, read our recap of the episode.
It featured the recently widowed Patti Baker, who had come to Waco to live closer to her sons. In 2016,she paid $162,500 for the fixer, and then Chip and Jo worked their magic, with $88,000 in improvements.
And while Baker planned for the finished product to be her long-term home, the tale has a twist. A few months after moving into the remodeled space, Baker reconnected with her pastor, who lived a few hours away, and they eventually got married.
A happy ending for the homeowner meant that the two-bedroom, 1.5-bath home landed on the market in January 2018 for $349,900. Thanks to the show’s popularity, there was no shortage of interest.
“The show aired on a Tuesday, and we listed it on a Thursday,” says the listing agent, Shelly Negrete with Camille Johnson, Realtors. Negrete represented the listing in 2018 and is back for a second go-round at selling this notable abode.
“I couldn’t keep up with the phone calls I was getting,” she says of the 2018 listing.
“My voice mailbox was full. I hit a number, it was a California number, and she said, ‘I want to buy the house.’ They loved the story, they loved the house.”
The California couple came up with the winning offer and bought the homeas “an adventure,” Negrete says.
Cottage from “Fixer Upper”
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The California-based couple, who had been married for over 30 years, spent time in Waco and opened the home to friends. The neighborhood no longer allows Airbnb rentals, but the new owners did open the place up for visiting professors from Baylor University’s seminary.
Now, for health reasons, the owners aren’t traveling as much and decided to let go of the little house with a lotta love.
While the home no longer has the furniture from the reveal on “Fixer Upper,” everything else has remained pretty much the same, Negrete says.
“We call it the love house, because everyone falls in love with the house,” she says. “It’s so sweet.”
The designer-renovated interior includes 1,432 square feet, with an open-concept kitchen, concrete counters, a farmhouse sink, and custom cabinetry. Original hardwood floors run throughout the home, and natural light floods the space.
Along with the two bedrooms, the layout includes a living room, dining room, den, and laundry tucked into a hobby room or office.
Design touches include two-sided open shelving in the den, and custom bifold shutters in the living room. Black painted shiplap—a Joanna Gaines special—serves as the backdrop to the dining area.
Set on almost a quarter-acre, the property features a grassy lawn, backyard, front porch, and a garage.
“It’s a small house, but it packs a big punch,” Negrete says. Given its petite footprint, she did allow, “It’s not for everybody, but it’s for somebody.”
As for the price, while it is certainly higher than the median homes in the area, it’s well below some of the stratospheric prices for other Gaines’ projects, such as the five-bedroom “Barndominium,” which was listed for $1.2 million in 2018, or the one-bedroom “shotgun” house for $950,000. Both of those homes are now off the market.
For a new owner who falls for the “love house,” the price might be right.
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Considering we practically eat, sleep, and breathe real estate, we thought it was high time we watched “Selling Sunset,” a Netflix reality show that’s billed as a mix between “Million Dollar Listing” and “The Real Housewives” franchises. After sitting through all 32 minutes of the pilot episode, it’s clear that the soapy reality series leans more toward the latter. Real estate and home design take a back seat to catfights and drama. Were we into it, or did the lack of authenticity make watching it a painful experience? We give our honest thoughts on this week’s episode.
Other topics we discuss:
Questlove launching virtual celebrity cooking show
Our favorite and least favorite celebrity kitchens
And, as always, this week’s celebrity real estate winner and loser
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