On the Homefront

Breaking stories on home improvement and real estate tied to our communities

Long Beach Modern Returns
University Art Museum back ‘in the habit’ with impressive home tour lineup Oct. 13
Sparkling Bayside Marin Gem
Early design by architect Warren Callister returns to market for first time since 1965
Eichler X-100 in Full Bloom
Recent photo shoot unveils historic San Mateo home as a ‘picture of preservation’
Sea Ranch Gone Adrift?
Price cut to historic Turnbull home poses question of seaside community’s market
Dwelling on Modernist Purity
Hot debate rages over influence of Dwell magazine and the aesthetic it champions
Montclair Coming Up Modern
“Such a coincidence”—as two choice MCM homes hit the market in tony Oakland area
Winning the Bidding War
Veteran Eichler architect shares know-how on how to best compare contractor bids
A 'Darling' of a Neutra
Following 2017’s illegal demo, one of the architect’s remaining S.F. homes is for sale
‘How-to’ of Hiring Contractors
Longtime Eichler expert says it’s all about the communication, not about what it costs
Sources for Block that Rocks
Ten MCM-friendly patterns of decorative concrete block—and where to find them
Vital MCM Building Blocks
CA-Modern, new book explore rise, fall and resurgence of the decorative concrete block
12 Must-Have Tools for Your Garden
With a bit of elbow grease, your yard will look like you hired the pros.
Iconic Ellwood Stays Afloat
Restored home that appears to float above Brentwood hillside now has $3M price tag
Two 'MCM Jewels' for Rent
Jones & Emmons’ Eichler X-100, Hillmer’s Telesis House open doors to ideal tenants
An A. Quincy Jones Bargain?
Home by Eichler architect in historic SoCal coop pushes the envelope with asking price
Vehicle for a New Life
Gleaming aluminum & steel mobile homes have minimalist styling, today’s amenities
Street Lined with History
Rodney Walker’s historic oceanview home on ‘Case Study House row’ is up for sale
Modern Magic in Marin
Fundraiser allows modernists to wear their feelings on their sleeve touring Eichlers
Who’ll Build ‘Dream House’?
Amazing cantilevered steel-and-glass home in wild video is yours for a mere $53 million
Dessert Served in San Rafael
Saturday May 19 ‘Marin Eichler Home Tour’ to show off 12 Eichler homes—all day long!