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  Before You Renovate

  Finding the perfect home sometimes means creating it. Renovation can require as much effort in the planning as in the execution so you’ll need some patience—and you should arm yourself…

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  Modern Love

  Single mod-loving gal seeks North Jersey split-level for a match made in Hoboken.

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  An Introduction to Modern Real Estate

  Though the market has rarely looked worse, our primer on the past, present, and future of modern real estate gives you the inside track on why modern homes are always a good investment.

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  That's So 04

  When it comes to creating a sense of community, cozying up to your neighbor proves that density rules.

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  Lowering the Bar

  A modernist facade can't keep some developments from suffering from that very American malady: sprawl.

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  Best Buy

  Good design isn’t inextricably wed to a high price tag. These classic designs run the gamut of types and prices.

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  Buyer Beware

  Bad design can be not just unattractive but unhealthy. Steer clear of this trio of second-rate offerings.

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  Product Developments

  We asked three product designers from three different fields what the future holds. Oddly, none of them mentioned crystal balls.

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  An Introduction to Product Design

  Last night I went to a corner liquor store to buy some toothpaste. While the beer and candy aisles of the store were heavily trafficked, the back “household goods” section was not. And…

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  Books You Should Read