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DECEMBER 1, 2006
Dairy farms, horse stables, lake houses and mountain lodges. Today Vermont still offers plenty of scenic charm -- but with a liberal dose of luxury
NOVEMBER 30, 2006
Cut out the costly gym membership fees and ditch the excuses for not working out. Ten ways to turn your home into a fitness fun center
NOVEMBER 27, 2006
Valuable wine collections deserve a customized display room, which may cost between $25,000 and $250,000
NOVEMBER 22, 2006
In the wake of a lousy month for home construction, we look back at the winning and losing years for housing starts from 1959 to present and discover that 2006 wouldn't even make the bottom 20
NOVEMBER 17, 2006
For the week ending Nov. 15, from Vermont to the San Juan Islands, here are 10 properties that sizzled despite the cooling market
NOVEMBER 16, 2006
Looking at median home prices, cost of living, crime, and local schools, here are the 25 best and most affordable suburbs of the largest cities in the U.S.
NOVEMBER 10, 2006
For the week ending Nov. 10, from SoHo to Bel-Air, 10 properties that sizzle despite the cooling market
NOVEMBER 10, 2006
The third quarter saw a big jump in home foreclosures around the U.S., with Detroit and Fort Lauderdale getting hit hardest
NOVEMBER 8, 2006
The secret is out—lavish designer dressing rooms are the next remodeling frontier for the home
NOVEMBER 6, 2006
Where are housing prices headed? Like most other things real estate, it depends on location, location, location
OCTOBER 31, 2006
Ten towns with an educated population, culture, good hospitals, and Division I football—all at a reasonable price
OCTOBER 31, 2006
Whether you're an alum of a Division I school or just really into college football, here are 12 towns by conference that offer the most bang媋nd ball媐or your buck
OCTOBER 19, 2006
San Francisco, Seattle, and Chicago lead a list of cities where residents spend the most on housing and transportation combined
OCTOBER 18, 2006
The $5.4 billion paid for Manhattan's Stuyvesant Town sets a new property record. Here are the nine other biggest deals
OCTOBER 10, 2006
Investors are predicting a drop in housing prices in these 10 markets over the next year
SEPTEMBER 27, 2006
The most affordable housing markets by state, according to Coldwell Banker's 2006 Home Price Comparison Indexs
SEPTEMBER 26, 2006
Ranging from seven figures to under $20,000, these 10 state-of-the-art designs give new meaning to home theater
SEPTEMBER 20, 2006
The best ways to avoid falling victim to unscrupulous mortgage lenders
SEPTEMBER 13, 2006
Last year the housing market was so strong that new listings were in short supply. Today, as demand sags, inventories are way up
SEPTEMBER 11, 2006
Steve Glenn's Living Homes sets a new standard in eco-friendly homebuilding
SEPTEMBER 11, 2006
In this game almost every player wins -- except for the cash-strapped homeowner
AUGUST 31, 2006
The median home price in the U.S. is around $230,000. But the most expensive area boasts a median of $745,000, while the least shuffles in at a mere $67,000
AUGUST 24, 2006
Houses that have lingered on the market due to price, location, or idiosyncratic features could be a bargain for the right buyer
AUGUST 23, 2006
The housing news may be gloomy but for homeowners there are still some oases in the growing real estate desert
AUGUST 21, 2006
Ten spots that have honed competition to a fine art
AUGUST 21, 2006
Check out this timeline of hot spots throughout history
AUGUST 17, 2006
If 2006 has a mild hurricane season, these homes and others like them could see a big jump in price
AUGUST 17, 2006
Going from B-school digs to a new apartment can be a life-altering experience. Here's how some did it
AUGUST 10, 2006
Indianapolis leads the nation in foreclosure rates in the second quarter. But, on a good note, nationwide foreclosures are down 15% from Q1. Here's a look
AUGUST 1, 2006
A tour of real-world properties at the top end of the Monopoly board
MAY 22, 2006
As the housing boom cools, buyers are getting choosier. Check out these ways to increase your home's drawing power
MAY 19, 2006
International icons such as the Eiffel Tower and the Washington Monument were often regarded as eyesores by contemporaries
MAY 18, 2006
Thanks to new high-tech gadgets and gizmos, the simple life is just a few touch screens away. Never burn the popcorn or starve the fish again
APRIL 13, 2006
Eye-popping prices mean you won't get much for your money. Take a look at some of the choicest offerings in charming areas
APRIL 10, 2006
Half a million dollars - what's one man's fortune is another man's pocket change in U.S. real estate.
APRIL 10, 2006
Behavioral economists have identified avoidable errors of judgment that lead to poor housing decisions.
APRIL 7, 2006
Here we look at high-end makeovers aimed at lifting a property's sales appeal. Warning: These new looks don't come cheap
APRIL 4, 2006
An insider's look at the residences of 165 Charles St., designed by the "starchitect" and decked out in 20th century modernist furnishings
APRIL 3, 2006
You don't have to take out a second mortgage to put the best face on your property when it goes on the market. In fact, even a low-cost makeovercan open buyers' wallets
MARCH 31, 2006
The decorating doyenne has teamed with KB Home to produce the first Stewart-branded community. Do they make the grade with architecture school dean Mark Robbins?
MARCH 24, 2006
Stagers take a property that's sitting on the market and transform it with a little design magic. Check out these Chicago-area examples
MARCH 3, 2006
They were wrecks, eyesores, and neighborhood abominations. Now, thanks to imaginative exterior makeovers, these homes are the toasts of their streets.
FEBRUARY 24, 2006
The fourth in our series on home remodeling for under $100,000 looks at how to convert available space into a heavenly master bedroom suite
FEBRUARY 17, 2006
Here's a look at six renovations that added modern comforts to outdated or dull spaces for less than $100,000
FEBRUARY 10, 2006
Here's a look at some ambitious -- but-on-a-budget -- remodeling projects, undertaken with an eye on flow and comfort
FEBRUARY 7, 2006
Leading architects are transforming shipping containers into industrial-chic dwellings that are cost-efficient, rapidly built, and strong
FEBRUARY 6, 2006
These remodeling jobs for around $50,000 brought new flavor to homes whose cooking areas were getting a little stale
JANUARY 31, 2006
Eco-friendliness used to mean a house with a solar roof. Now skyscrapers are rising to the occasion with stunning innovations
JANUARY 25, 2006
Factory-built modular houses come in all shapes and sizes. Take a look at these beautiful rustic structures
JANUARY 20, 2006
Factory-built modular homes are breaking new ground with their contemporary designs. Check out these modern-as-tomorrow examples
JANUARY 20, 2006
The final piece in our series takes a look at homes with a past on the market in the Great American West
JANUARY 17, 2006
These customized, traditional-looking homes are a far cry from cookie-cutter structures most folks associate with modular homes
JANUARY 12, 2006
The third in our series takes a look at some vintage properties on the market in America's Heartland
DECEMBER 30, 2005
The second in our series takes a look at some historic homes on the market in the land of cotton
DECEMBER 23, 2005
Here's the first in our series of homes on the market that are not only beautiful but have walls whispering tales from the past
DECEMBER 9, 2005
It's an increasingly popular option for people who love that hotel lifestyle. And now, it's not just for the ultrarich
NOVEMBER 18, 2005
The final installment of our series highlighting dream homes for under $500,000 brings us to California, Nevada, Utah, and Colorado
NOVEMBER 11, 2005
We take in the splendors of Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas in the fifth part of our series highlighting American Dream homes for under $500,000
NOVEMBER 4, 2005
The fourth in our series highlighting American Dream homes for under $500,000
takes us to sweet homesteads in the nation's heartland
NOVEMBER 1, 2005
These prefabricated modernist homes, created by respected architects, are a boon for those searching for stylish yet affordable options.
OCTOBER 27, 2005
The third in our series highlighting American Dream homes for under $500,000 offers a tour of some attractive finds in Dixie
OCTOBER 21, 2005
The second in our series highlighting American Dream homes for under $500,000
takes us to Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Wyoming
OCTOBER 14, 2005
This first slide show in a series highlights American Dream homes available for under $500,000, though you may be far from a big city
AUGUST 25, 2005
You don't have to be a golfer to love these fairway-friendly houses -- some also offer nearby skiing, beaches, and more
AUGUST 17, 2005
Along with housing overall, the market for ski houses is soaring as well. Here's a look at some listings nationwide for different budget levels
JULY 27, 2005
Floating in comfort or absolute luxury, it's your choice with today's breed of houseboats
JULY 15, 2005
Hankering for a house near the ocean or on the bay? Here's a coast-to-coast sampling of what's available now. Better move fast
JULY 1, 2005
Who says a second home has to be in one place? With an RV, you can take it anywhere you go. And the range of models means something for everyone
MAY 23, 2005
Take a look at the different homes available for that princely sum -- and how location impacts how far your money will go.
MARCH 30, 2005
What will the ultrarich buyer of Updown Court get for his $134 million? Let's take a look inside and around this opulent estate.
MARCH 15, 2005
Here are 15 homes ranging from under a half-million dollars to over $130 million. How close can you come to guessing their recent value?
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