What to do when your summer rental home is a nightmare
When Dan Roseliep and his wife, Susan, arrived at the Naples, Fla., vacation condo they rented last April, they were shocked at what they found. Water had leaked into the...
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Condos come on strong–as second homes
The second-home market is in a slump. But one type of vacation property is still showing signs of life: condos. A new National Association of Realtors study estimates that sales...
Last-minute upgrades just the ticket for some sales
Christina Lee just spent $150,000 to remodel her house -- for a stranger. She has lived in her 19th Century New York City brownstone for nearly three decades and in...
Less may be more in the kitchen makeover realm
Many Americans are losing their appetite for costly kitchen makeovers. With pending home sales at a six-year low and home prices flat, people are no longer willing to sink as...
New sales tactics taking root in lush front yards
Most homeowners know that replacing the roof or upgrading siding can enhance a house's curb appeal and boost its sales price. Now, as the housing market continues to weaken, some...
Sellers experiment with ranges and incentives
A year or two ago, pricing a house was simple. Sellers only had to look at what their neighbors were charging, add 10 percent and wait for the bidding wars...
War room is the latest addition on home front
For Jack and Lani Garfield, duct taping the bedroom just won't do. Instead, they've totally updated an old bomb shelter in their back yard, complete with a special ventilation system,...
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The latest thing in pricey baths is awkward to climb into, impossible to stay warm in and likely to suck a hot water heater dry. It's the clawfoot, a veritable...