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Live Like the Rich for Less: 6 Million-Dollar Deals in Los Angeles

Kristin Crosier in Homes for Sale   •   0 comments Oct 11, 2012

Live Like the Rich for Less: 6 Million-Dollar Deals in Los AngelesMany of La-La Land’s million dollar properties can be purchased at a steal of a price in the current market. Here Movoto lists the best deals for LA homes

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Is Instagram Real Estate’s Next Frontier?

Kate Folk in Real Estate Tips   •   12 comments Jun 27, 2012

The value of having professional photos taken for your house listings has been thoroughly documented. A well-composed photo using professional quality equipment can make a huge difference in how potential buyers perceive your listing, as the Wall Street Journal reported two years ago.

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Buying Cheap Vs. Safety

Movoto Team in Foreclosures   •   0 comments Jan 19, 2012

Home foreclosures don’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon, according to MSN Real Estate. Thousands of homes are out there each month for sale at auction, and typically these can be had for 25 percent less than their market value. In many cases, much less.   But hold on a second. Getting a good deal

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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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Real Estate News: Record-Setting Amount Paid for NYC Apartment

Stephanie in Homes for Sale   •   0 comments Dec 22, 2011

New York City real estate history (and history in general) was made recently when the 6,744-square-foot apartment of former Citigroup chairman, Sandy Weill, was sold for a record-setting $88 million back in November, in what is now the highest individual transaction in the city’s history. Decked out with 10 rooms (including 4 bedrooms), 2 wood-burning

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The Top 10 Safest Cities in America, 2011 Edition

Stephanie in Homebuyers, Homeownership, Homes for Sale, Listings, Northern California, Other, Real Estate, Southern California   •   1 comment Dec 21, 2011

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

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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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Real Estate News: The 5 Cities with the Lowest Cost-per-Square-Foot

Stephanie in Buyer Tips, Homebuyers, Homeownership, Homes for Sale, Real Estate, Square Footage   •   0 comments Dec 19, 2011

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

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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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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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