With Halloween right around the corner, RealtyTrac decided to narrow down the 5 most haunted zipcodes in the U.S. Over 22,000 homes stand empty around the U.S. with their previous owners deceased. For reference, that's about one in every 5,973 houses nationwide. However, there are more than 20 areas where that ratio increases to one in
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Condos are appreciating faster than single-family homes accross the US. This is especially prominent in areas with thriving job markets and ongoing urban renewal. Condo are appreciating at a rate of 5.1 percent compared to the 3.7 percent appreciation for single family [...]
Craig and Yvonne Schaible were considering the purchase of a 111-year-old Victorian in Fanwood New Jersey. The owner had grown up in the house and was selling it following the death of her parents. However, an unsettling presence loomed over the house and threatened to fighten off buyers and decrease the value. The owner disclosed her [...]
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 adjacent to the multi-unit service-packed [...]
Ann Starrett Mansion
Townsend, Washington
$750,000
Overlooking 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 house. According to the story she only [...]
1. Use darker paint on accents and doorways
A 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 white trim by adding contrast. If you're [...]
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Move into your brand new home as soon as this spring! This home is in a great neighborhood surrounded by multi-million dollar homes and just a minute away from Oak Hill School! It boasts 5 bedrooms (with the possibility of adding a 6th in the lower level). The lower level is completely finished and plumbed for [...]
This charming multi-level home is nestled in the Chestnut Hill area and boasts a 3,200 square foot living space. It includes 4 bedrooms, a study, 3 full baths, a formal dining room, an eat-in kitchen with a center island, and a living room with a fireplace. Ther are hardwood floor through out. The master bedroom [...]
There were a total of 327,258 foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2015 according to a recent report.
The annual increase in the third quarter was the second consecutive quarter where US foreclosure activity rose on a year-over-year basis following 19 consecutive quarters of year-over-year [...]
A developer based in Washington D.C. is hitting the road in search of potential renters using their brand new (foodless) truck. The JBG Companies is the creator of Dwell Direct, an outfit they deem a "mobile real estate experience". The state of the art truck is now the company's mobile leasing office furnished with a 60-inch touch screen, [...]
Buying your first home is a very exciting endevor. 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. Here are some things to consider when making [...]
Mainting a home throughout the winter requires a good amount of care and attention. When the home is vacant, it is key to prepare it for freezing temperatures and the other home-risks of [...]
378 Crescent Street
East Bridgewater, MA
This is an awesome opportunity to aquire a great property for a great price point. It is ready for a quick sale and being sold as is. This lovely hoe could use some TLC making it the ideal fixer upper - definitly worth the effort! Clean title V, ready for a new owner, central air, hardwood floor [...]
As the real estate industry moves forward with the execution of the now-effective TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure rule (TRID), a bill intended to help smaller lending, title and escrow companies with compliance, passed the House of Representatives on Wednesday, October 7. The bill "Homebuyers Assistance Act (H.R. 3192), suggested a period [...]