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Mother’s Day Home Makeover: The Woman Who Lived in a Shoe
Could 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. -
White House For Sale (Infographic)
Like it or not, the election season is here. Along with heated debates and campaign promises, the politically savvy will start tossing around a tried and true adage: The White House is for sale. -
Mitt Romney’s Proposed Summer Home More than 6 Times Larger than Average U.S. Home
As the race for the White House heats up, political pundits will hammer away at the candidates looking for weak spots in their armor. One question that’s tossed around each election cycle is how candidates relate to the average American voter. It’s a fair question, and the answer might depend on where you sit on the red-blue divide. -
Doggie Fashion Millionaire Buys Most Expensive House Sold in San Francisco
Cruising high price neighborhoods in your local metro area can simultaneously inspire great hope and sudden depression for your current financial situation. We’ve all probably wondered what it would take to buy one of those swanky hilltop McMansion houses that require aerial photos just to view. But ignoring the possible Trading Places-style scheme for…
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10 Strangest Homes in the USA
You think the bright pink house at the end of your street is the strangest home in your area? What would you say if you lived in a neighborhood with a White House replica or a house made out of foam? Check out some of the 10 strangest houses in the nation. 1.…
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Listing Picture from Mow-town
This listing picture comes to us from the balmy heat of Miami’s urban jungles. Who knows what the house really looks like from the outside, or why the seller/listing agent would chose this as their primary photo. At least one thing is for certain: the lawn has already been taken care of.
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Listing Photos for Hoarders
Sometimes, you really have to applaud listing agents. Through thick and thin, trial and adversity, Hell and appaling uncleanliness, they are here to help you sell your home. Unfortunately, the listing agent for this Miami home was forced to take pictures before she could urge the homeowner to attend the casting call for Hoarders. Also,…
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Possibly Awesome Home Mods in 2012
Among the typical flurry of New Years resolutions and deliberately forgotten mistakes of 2011, 2012 is likely to see some great home renovations and interior design ideas. Sadly, Harvard University projects that home improvement spending will be down in the coming year; but don’t despair—where there’s a will, there’s a way. The Hallberg family in…
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You Can’t Sell God’s House
Like a certain contentious GOP contender, the gods of Olympus would be proud of the mayor of Agrigento, Italy. Mayor Marco Zambuto flat out refused prospective buyer and Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov’s bid to buy the Temple of Zeus. “I wouldn’t sell the Temple of Zeus even for 40 billion euros ($51.2 billion),” the Zambuto stated…
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The 10 Best Pieces of Novelty Real Estate from Christmas Movies
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.…