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Mother’s Day Home Makeover: The Woman Who Lived in a Shoe

David Cross in Celebrity Homes, House Features, Novelty Real Estate   •   0 comments May 11, 2012

What Mothers Want in a Shoe HomeCould there be anything worse than living in an old shoe? Living in an athlete’s shoe? Regardless, it’s not the type of thing a parent, and at this time of the year, a mother, would relish. So, as Mother’s Day inches closer, and the forgetful start the mad rush to find Hallmark cards and bouquets, we wanted to take a moment to recognize one of the unsung mothers of the world with a home makeover.

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National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation house

The 10 Best Pieces of Novelty Real Estate from Christmas Movies

Stephanie in Apartments, Architecture, Celebrity Homes, Design, Homes for Sale, House Features, Los Angeles Real Estate, Novelty Real Estate, Real Estate, Southern California, Square Footage   •   0 comments Dec 23, 2011

Christmas Eve is tomorrow! We hope you’ve got the tree trimmed, the presents wrapped, and (most importantly) the house lit and decorated in all its gaudy, Christmas-y glory! But seriously, Christmas is a special time of year, one in which you wish peace on Earth to all mankind and you partake in Christmas family traditions.

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Trout Run entryway

Trout Run, the Novelty Real Estate of Former Presidents, Now on Sale

Stephanie in Architecture, Celebrity Homes, Design, Historic, Homes for Sale, House Features, Listings, Novelty Real Estate, Real Estate, Square Footage, Vacation Property   •   0 comments Dec 20, 2011

Presidents came here to relax and decompress. Celebrities came here to get away from the glitz and glam of Hollywood. And now it can be yours. Located at 12929 Catoctin Hollow Road in Thurmont, MD, Trout Run is known as the second Camp David — in part because of its close proximity to Camp David,

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well-decorated kitchen

6 Ways to Make Over Your Kitchen on the Cheap — Real Estate Tips

Stephanie in Architecture, Design, Homebuyers, Homeownership, House Features, Real Estate, Real Estate Tips, Seller Tips   •   0 comments Dec 16, 2011

Recent Movoto articles detailed how to affordably decorate your home, as well as 28 inexpensive ways to update your bathroom. But if there’s one room in your house that will truly make or break a possible home sale, it’s the kitchen. But let’s face it, we’re sure you have neither the will, inclination, nor the

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well-decorated living room

4 Real Estate Tips on How to Do Budget Home Decorating

Stephanie in Architecture, Design, Homebuyers, Homeownership, House Features, Real Estate, Real Estate Tips, Seller Tips   •   1 comment Dec 14, 2011

In these tough times, decorating your home on a budget can be more important than ever, especially if you’re wanting to sell your home or get it ready for viewing by potential buyers. But what are the best ways to go about doing that? What are the cheapest, yet most efficient, methods you can use

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Michigan Avenue 6BR condo

Novelty Real Estate: Famous Streets Graced By Fascinating Homes

Stephanie in Apartments, Architecture, Design, Florida, Homes for Sale, House Features, Listings, Novelty Real Estate, Real Estate, Square Footage   •   0 comments Dec 13, 2011

Here in America, there are some ritzy streets that hold not just national recognition, but international recognition as well. And on these streets are some of the coolest, upscale homes you can find anywhere, decked out with top-of-the-line amenities; the finest shopping, eating, and entertainment venues; breath-taking views; and more. These are the homes we’re

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Sedum 'Autumn Joy'

13 Perennial Plants for Drought-Stricken Areas — Real Estate Tips

Stephanie in Green Homes, Homebuyers, Homeownership, House Features, Other, Real Estate, Real Estate Tips, Seller Tips   •   0 comments Dec 9, 2011

We’ve written lengthy articles in the past about the importance of a beautiful yard, both to homeowners, home sellers, and home buyers. But what’s a homeowner to do when they want plants, yet live in an area of the country plagued by drought and maybe even water restrictions? Answer: Choose plants suited for low-water gardening,

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Jason Priestley home Toluca Lake CA

Novelty Real Estate Belonging to the Biggest Stars of the ’90s

Stephanie in Apartments, Architecture, Celebrity Homes, Design, Green Homes, Homes for Sale, House Features, Los Angeles Real Estate, Novelty Real Estate, Real Estate, Southern California, Square Footage   •   0 comments Dec 8, 2011

When you bring up the 1990s, a lot of things spring to mind: Fads like the Scrunchie and Tickle Me Elmo, the music of artists like Vanilla Ice and MC Hammer, dances like the Macarena, catchphrases like “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up,” and iconic movies and TV shows like “Bill and Ted’s Excellent

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Surf, Sand, and Sun: Beachfront Novelty Real Estate For the Rich

Stephanie in Architecture, Design, Homes for Sale, House Features, Listings, Los Angeles Real Estate, Novelty Real Estate, Real Estate, Southern California, Square Footage, Vacation Property   •   0 comments Dec 6, 2011

Many cures for the winter blues exist, but one of the most relaxing (and expensive) happens to be a beachfront vacation home. Beachfront homes are commonly expensive pieces of novelty real estate, and these multi-million-dollar luxury abodes are no different. From heated Olympic lap pools to cedar saunas, from floor-to-ceiling windows to secluded stretches of

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XS House Tumbleweed Tiny House Co.

Diminutive Digs: 5 Tiny Pieces of Novelty Real Estate

Stephanie in Architecture, Design, Green Homes, House Features, Market Trends, Novelty Real Estate, Real Estate, Square Footage   •   0 comments Dec 2, 2011

On Wednesday, we mentioned a young man among our young entrepreneurs who have found real estate success by the name of Austin Hay. He built his own home — a 130-square-foot-plus house, constructed on a trailer base located in his parent’s backyard and costing less than $12,000. What Austin didn’t realize was that, by building

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