You open a web browser. You type in an address for a house. The browser brings up a satellite image of the exact location that you are searching for. You want more. One more click of the mouse. You’re now looking at the house as if you were standing directly in front of it. Ten…
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…
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.…
It goes without saying that just about any singleton, couple, or family wants to live in a city that’s safe for themselves and their loved ones. That being said, some cities in our nation are safer than others. And that’s where today’s story comes in. The New York-based Risk and Insurance Management Society just announced…
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,…
One thing that all current and future home buyers want is a great deal. But something they need to keep in mind is that a certain amount of money (let’s say $200,000) will buy much more house in some cities than in others. That’s where today’s real estate news article comes in. Utilizing their Zillow…
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…
Back in September, we did an article about an Eureka Springs, Arkansas castle. Now, we venture out into the rest of the world to view foreign castles and their surrounding towns. Many people may think of castles as being primarily European fixtures, but as you will see, many other non-European countries like Canada, Japan, South…
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…
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…
