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In the resort town of Cape May, New Jersey, you will find this odd but adorable little structure by the waters edge. Built in 1910 to look like a tugboat, this 788 square foot dwelling is currently for sale. Fun fact: tug boats have actually been around since 1810. The 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom boat-home... Continue Reading →
At 377 4th Street in Manistee, Michigan, you will find this delightful yellow Victorian home. The Abigail Manor (c.1888) is a beautiful & successful Airbnb that is being sold as a complete turn-key operation. The well preserved Victorian has a total of 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in 2,380 square feet. It is listed for... Continue Reading →
Let's have a closer look at some vintage televisions! If you have one of these old things in your attic, basement, or garage - don't scrap it! These boxy beauties can be worth some serious cash these days. House Crazy Sarah remembers when she was a child visiting her grandparent's house and there was a... Continue Reading →
Do you love the history and charm of the American southwest? This incredible beauty located in the small town of Hatch, New Mexico is like stepping back in time to the Spanish Colonial era! This property was built circa 1860 and features 7, 031 total square feet, including a stunning church, a bell tower with... Continue Reading →
Recently sold for $940,000, this Tudor Cottage in West Seattle looks tiny from street, but it is actually a 2,400 square foot 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home! Built in 1926, the home has undergone cosmetic changes to make it light-filled and bright, but it still retains many of its original features. The original hardwoods are... Continue Reading →
This is the Brooklyn, New York home where author Truman Capote lived when he wrote his critically acclaimed books Breakfast At Tiffany's and In Cold Blood. The eccentric author (pictured above) only rented the basement flat in this 3-story home, but the entire house has become known as the Truman Capote house. "I live in Brooklyn. By... Continue Reading →
This masterpiece near the small mountain town of Buena Vista is not too far from where House Crazy Sarah lives in Colorado. Listed for sale for a whopping $3,750,000, this eclectic house reminds us that some people have more money than restraint. It even has a replica mine shaft! The massive 8,362 square foot dwelling... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the most colorful and amusing house currently on the market! Interesting and unusual color and design choices in historic homes usually provoke a lot of strong reactions (like hate and disdain). But House Crazy Sarah just feels happy when she looks at this house in Saint Louis, Missouri. In fact, some of the... Continue Reading →
Sweet nostalgia in this dollhouse! Married couple Annie Kampfe and Cliff Donnelly from Leewood, Kansas built their own Mini Modern House. Their creation is a multi-story dollhouse based on the styles of their childhood homes. The couple has experience with interior design and remodeling work, but they’ve never made anything at dollhouse scale - until... Continue Reading →
Have a look at an authentic French farmhouse that is both elegant and provincial. Dating back to 1850, this 6 bedroom, 4 bathroom farmhouse is located in Nogaro, which is a "commune" in the Gers region in southwestern France. It is currently listed for sale for €795,000 (approximately $940,047.75 USD). Have a look inside! French... Continue Reading →
