Tag: Apartment
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Apartment developers gear up for tariffs
Listen to the article 8 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. As executives at Houston-based Camden Property Trust underwrite their apartment developments with tariffs on the horizon, they’re only figuring in a 2% to 3% increase in construction costs. With the ever-changing threat of tariffs from President Donald…
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Revisiting A 2013 Project, DesignLoveFest’s Apartment (+ What I Think About It Now)
In our grown-up pursuit of “timelessness” (which gets more intense as we get older), it sure is fun to see a time capsule of our youth. The year was clearly 2013, and two “internet famous” bloggers collabbed on what now feels like OG vintage influencer content. When I stumbled on Bri Emery’s apartment from 2013,…
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THE UPDATE WE’VE WANTED: Lea Downsized To An Apartment And This Is How She’s Turning Their Rental Into Their Urban Oasis
Hey friends, it’s been a while since I last updated you with our downsizing journey. If you missed it, no worries, you can catch up here. We are going on a year probably by the time this is published, and I have to say, it’s been less challenging than expected, and we are loving it…
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How DOGE will impact Washington, DC-area apartment owners
Listen to the article 10 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. While many apartment markets around the country, like Phoenix or Las Vegas, have gone through boom and bust cycles as supply and job growth ebbs and flows, the Washington, D.C., metro area has stood as a safe…
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Emily Reviews Her First Professionally Shot Apartment From 2010 (Lots Of Feelings!)
Fifteen years ago (when I was 30) this whole thing began – both DesignStar and the blog launched in early 2010. Y’all, we barely had smartphones, the OG Facebook had just reached the non-college population, and Pinterest was just an idea without an office (thus me having boxes of magazines and an actual pin board).…
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Classic Prewar Apartment Renovation on Park Avenue
Kasey dreamed of a classic prewar apartment in Manhattan. When he found one on Park Avenue, he uncovered a hidden treasure: original herringbone floors beneath the drab carpeting. That discovery sparked a full renovation, transforming the tired studio into a bright, elegant home. Read on to see how Kasey navigated a strict co-op board and…
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Ultimate NYC Apartment Renovation Handbook [Updated]
A home renovation journey in New York City opens up a world of exciting possibilities! Imagine transforming your apartment into a cozy haven that truly reflects your style and personality. Whether you’re planning of an open-concept living space or a chic kitchen upgrade, this blog serves as your friendly guide through every step of the…