Tucked quietly in Salem, Oregon, there’s a 1970s contemporary home that was thinking about solar energy long before it became trendy. Somewhere between avocado-colored appliances and shag carpets, this house had already embraced the sun—not for tanning, but for heating. Mounted like a command center from an old sci-fi film, a wall panel labeled “SOLAR…
There are moments in real estate that stick with you. Walking into a historic home, appreciating the original hardwoods, the ornate trim, the craftsmanship, and then locking eyes (sort of) with Michelangelo’s David, right there on the light switch. Let’s just say the placement of the switch was… strategic. And every time you reached to…
If you’ve ever texted your kid from the other room, you’re not alone. Today’s homes are filled with smartphones, smart speakers, and digital everything. But back in the 1960s? “Smart home” meant something entirely different—and had a lot more brass and knobs. I walked into a 1960s ranch-style home the other day, showing it to…
A Rare Mid-Century Modern Marvel: The 1950s Relay System If walls could talk, this one would probably whisper, “Hey, you’ve never seen anything like this before.” And you’d believe it, wouldn’t you? Nestled in this mid-century modern home is a true relic: a fully functional 1950s relay-based electrical system. Now, before you grab your…
Getting to walk through all sorts of homes spanning a lot of eras means seeing pieces of history on a daily basis. The brokerage has a home coming up for sale that has a built-in hand mixer in the wall. Here is a bit of history for all of you who are like me and…
A Stove with Stories: The 1920s Treasure That Can Warm the Future One of the great things about walking through homes every week is seeing a blast from the past. The old items in historic homes have their own charm. You can imagine a family arguing about whose turn it is to go stoke the…