In the virtual community, avatars can tour an exact replica of a home for sale before deciding if they want to see it for real. Here's how the actual house stacks up next to it's virtual version. ( more)
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How to design a retro-style bath from floor to faucets. ( more)
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There are tempting ways to use your home for potential financial gain. The line isn't always bright, but there are some guidelines for when such moves can be smart ... or dopey. ( more)
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As environmental building becomes more popular, condo developers are selling their "green" credentials to cost and ecology-conscious consumers. ( more)
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How to get the right backyard retreat for your house. ( more)
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Summer's here and the time is right for lounging by the pool. Here's how to do it right. ( more)
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Thinking of retiring to a formerly hot market? The real estate slowdown has made parts of the Sunbelt a lot more affordable. Fortune presents a guide to finding the best deals in five markets. ( more)
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Our quarterly look at what a million bucks buys around the nation. ( more)
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Get the best-looking house on the block and ratchet up its value wiith smart exterior upgrades. From This Old House Magazine. ( more)
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Shangri-La really is for sale -- and so are these breathtaking getaways in Anguilla, Tuscany and the French countryside. ( more)
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These properties - lighthouses, barns, rectories and castles - have all been transformed into magnificent homes. They're packed with quirks like hidden passages and charming nooks that make them unique and memorable. ( more)
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It's peak home-buying season. Even though buyers have a greater advantage than they've had in awhile, it's still easy to take a wrong, frustrating and costly turn. Here are six ways to make sure you don't. ( more)
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The sea, surf and sun are that much sweeter when they can be enjoyed from the comfort of your own waterfront wonderland. ( more)
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Both real estate and stocks have had their day, but the question you need answered is this: Which contender is the superior long-term bet today? ( more)
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Sure, cutting back on high-ticket items conserves cash during a remodel. But as TOH TV showed on the East Boston project, there are other creative ways to save - in this case, more than $70,000! ( more)
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The Web just keeps coming up with new ways to help make buying or selling a house easier. But the focus has gone from information to conversation; many sites are designed to enable users to freely exchange knowledge and opinions about places to live and homes for sale. ( more)
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A remodeling trend may look good on paper, but it may not make your home more livable - or more valuable. These five alternatives from Money Magazine will. ( more)
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Of the 100 biggest housing markets by population, there are still plenty slated to show price gains from April 2007 to April 2008. Here are the top 5 and the bottom 5. Forecasts by Fiserv Lending Solutions. ( more)
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Here are 12 median-priced homes in markets around the nation. Some of these markets are still gaining ground but in others, prices are headed down. ( more)
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This couple in Fairfax, Va., faces a sagging market and needs to get more aggressive with their marketing. ( more)
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