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2015
Ann Starrett MansionTownsend, Washington$750,000Overlooking Puget Sound, the Queen Anne-style Anna Starrett Mansion is allegedly haunted by a red-headed female ghost. One of the former inn-keepers was walking toward the house and saw a red-headed woman in the tower but she knew she had locked the...
10/26/2015
1. Use darker paint on accents and doorwaysA dark or fun color choice on the inside of your entry doors can add a sophisticated touch to a plain hallway. It helps to separate the space and ad character - especially if you have a lighter paint color on the surrounding walls. It also revitalizes w...
10/26/2015
Where fantasy meets realty.The seclusion of a private home with the privileges of a full-service building seem to be the most sought-after living arrangement in the constantly moving and claustrophobic New York City. This arrangement is now becoming a tangible realty with the new townhouses adjac...
10/25/2015
A three story townhouse and a one bedroom apartment connected by Manhattan's Staple Street sky bridge are combined and listed for $50 million.The innovative Tribeca home spans about 6,300 square feet of living space. The approximately 4,400 square foot townhouse features a stunning roof terrace...
10/24/2015
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There were a total of 327,258 US foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2015 according to RealtyTrac’s recent Q3 and September 2015 US Foreclosure Market Report™.The annual increase in the third quarter was the second consecutive quarter where US foreclosure activity rose on a year-over-ye...
10/23/2015
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Buying your first home is a very exciting endeavor. Among the many decisions you'll have to make is whether you will buy a house that's move in ready or one that needs a little work. Many people opt for fixer-uppers because of the lower cost but they can end up costing you more in the long run. H...
10/23/2015
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Should you buy a house in your 20s? Many people say no – home ownership is a scam, propaganda from the real estate industry, impossible. Conversely, a lot of people say that saving money in your 20s is a mistake. Both viewpoints are simplistic and miss the key factor: it all depends.The best way ...
10/22/2015
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Maintaining a home throughout the winter requires a good amount of care and attention. When the home is vacant, it is key to prepare for freezing temperatures and the other home-risks of winter. The most significant risk arises from bursting pipes. This can lead to water damage which can severely...
10/22/2015
This historic property has been under the same family ownership since 1849 - almost as long as Texas has been a state - and is now, for the first time ever, on the market for $725 million. It is one of the largest ranches in the US and is now avaialbe for purchase on CastlesMag.com. The immense ...
10/14/2015
Non-traditional forms of financing new single-family home purchases remained high in 2014, but the use and mix differed significantly across the country, according to NAHB analysis of a recent Census Bureau Survey of Construction (SOC) data. In the West North Central division, only 21 percent of ...
10/08/2015
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