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On “ Unsellable Houses,” twin sisters Leslie Davis and Lyndsay Lamb have shown time and again that a few small tweaks to a property can attract buyers. But today’s high interest rates have made just about everyone hesitant. “Our market is literally shifting by the hour,” exclaims Davis in the latest episode, “Peach Freak, GrandmaRead …

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When Mina Starsiak Hawk and her mother, Karen E. Lane, of the HGTV’s “Good Bones” bought this Indianapolis house for $45,000 in 2016, it was little more than an unfinished wooden box on a foundation. The Two Chicks and a Hammer construction company principals put $135,000 of their own money into the renovation. And theyRead …

Indianapolis Home Featured on HGTV’s ‘Good Bones’ Hits the Market for $449K Read More »

This time of year, we tend to equate Victorians with scary haunted houses, complete with cobwebs on the porches and ghosts in the attics. These intricate-styled abodes’ spooky rep could have a little to do with the fact that the Victorian-era homes are a little creepy—they’re old after all, with small rooms, heavy drapes, lotsRead …

Splendid, Not Spooky: 5 Vivid Victorian Houses, All Priced Below $350K Read More »

A neighborhood in Berthoud, CO, was rocked this spring when four homes from Season 4 of HGTV’s popular renovation competition “ Rock the Block” hit the market there. While two of the houses have since been snapped up, the other two homes from the Ty Pennington-hosted show remain unsold. So we wanted to check backRead …

Here’s Why 2 of HGTV’s ‘Rock the Block’ Homes Still Haven’t Sold Read More »

Despite rising mortgage rates and limited housing inventory, many U.S. buyers are rushing to close deals in a select number of regional markets. Nationally, the median home listing spent 49 days on the market during the first week of October, only slightly less than the previous year, according to Realtor.com. But some areas are experiencingRead …

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A home inspector can make or break a sale for both sellers and buyers. It’s why, no matter whether you’re buying or selling, the home inspection process can be somewhat terrifying! For sellers, it’s a stark reminder of the nagging issues you might have turned a blind eye to over the years. And for buyersRead …

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Zoe Saldana, who most recently starred in the blockbuster “Avatar: The Way of the Water,” is looking to part ways with her posh Beverly Hills, CA, estate for $16.5 million. Don’t feel like dropping that much dough? Renting the home for $47,500 a month is also an option. The stately place was built in 1974Read …

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Smack-talking legend Jim Rome, who hosts an eponymous radio show as well as various podcasts, has listed his Irvine, CA, home for $10,995,000. While he invites his radio audience to enter the jungle every day, his residence is a rather serene retreat away from the world of sports talk. Located just south of Los AngelesRead …

It’s No Jungle: Sports Radio Star Jim Rome Lists $10.9M SoCal Mansion Read More »

If you’ve ever dreamed of owning your own spread in wine country, this 28,000-square-foot Spanish Mediterranean gem in the heart of California should pique your interest. This 57-acre compound known as Villa Ceago at 5115 E. Highway 20 in the small town of Nice is being offered for $17.5 million, along with the opportunity toRead …

How Nice: Lakefront Villa Ceago in California Wine Country Available for $17.5M Read More »

The unique culture of beach towns has an almost magical appeal to many homebuyers. But what happens if that slice of salty paradise happens to be a hurricane zone too? Your house could be at risk of suffering serious damage. How can you decide whether it’s worth it to buy in a hurricane zone? HereRead …

5 Questions to Ask Before You Buy a Home in a Hurricane Zone Read More »