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Posted by Annalisa Burgos | March 7, 2010
It’s Oscar time!
As the world prepares to judge what the stars are wearing and see if the coveted Best Picture prize will go to the half-billion-dollar Avatar or a smaller-budget audience favorite like Precious, HGTV’s FrontDoor.com wants to take this opportunity to get you thinking about your next Oscar viewing party.
These cool houses for sale have all the ingredients of a perfect place for entertaining guests:
FrontDoor.com/Buy/Ultimate-Party-Pads/55409
And for more homebuying inspiration, check out FrontDoor’s “Cool Houses” series. Each week, we bring you a different set of the most unique homes on the market.
Posted by Annalisa Burgos | February 8, 2010
Has the New Orleans Saints’ amazing Super Bowl win over the Indianapolis Colts got you thinking about buying a place down South?
Nearly five years after Hurricane Katrina, the city has made great strides to rebuild its economy. Known for its colorful Mardi Gras celebration and vibrant culture and cuisine, the city offers an abundance of affordable housing.
If you’re even a little bit curious about the local market, check out homes for sale in New Orleans.
When I think of New Orleans, I think of homes like this one. It’s everything you’d expect from the South. Victorian architecture. Front porch. Large bay windows.
Get more details in the real estate listing here.
Who dat?!
Posted by Annalisa Burgos | December 22, 2009
Longing for a luxurious lifestyle in the Southwest?
Then check out HGTV’s Dream Home!
This year, it’s a 3,900-square-foot, Pueblo-style home in Sandia Park, New Mexico, a scenic master-planned community between Santa Fe and Albuquerque.
Starting Jan. 1, you can enter to win the $2 million grand-prize package, which includes the home, a 2010 GMC Terrain and $5,000 in cash.
If you live in the Southwest, let us know what it’s like. Post your comments here. Good luck!
Posted by Annalisa Burgos | November 5, 2009
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By joining this exclusive panel, you’ll be able to share your ideas and review new TV programs, products and more. Plus, you can enter to win great prizes!
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Everyone who completes the recruitment survey will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win one of nine prizes, including five $50 and four $25 Amazon.com gift certificates.
Posted by Annalisa Burgos | October 27, 2009
Even celebrities are having a tough time unloading their multi-million dollar properties in this market.
From rapper 50 Cent’s money pit to pop star Ryan Cabrera’s short sale, you may find a deal if you’re in the market for a luxury home.
Check out these 10 celebrity homes for sale:
http://www.frontdoor.com/home-finance/Top-10-Celebrity-Homes-For-Sale/55319
Posted by Annalisa Burgos | October 26, 2009
You still have a chance to win $3,000 in our “Designed to Sell” Sell-It-Fast Sweepstakes. The contest ends Tuesday.
Enter now at
www.frontdoor.com/Sell/Designed-to-Sell-Sell-It-Fast-Sweepstakes-Entry/55243
And if you’re selling a home, be sure to check out our valuable tips and advice so you can get your home ready for buyers and make it stand out from the competition.
Posted by Annalisa Burgos | October 15, 2009
Live next door to the President of the United States — the Obamas’ Chicago neighbors have put their home on the market.
Apparently, Matt Garrison, the listing agent with Coldwell Banker, hasn’t put an asking price on the house and will let the market dictate its value. How appropriate.
According to a report in The New York Times, the current owners paid $35,000 for the 6,000-square-foot house at 5040 South Greenwood Avenue in 1973. Other homes in the Hyde Park area have sold for $1 million to $2.5 million. But surely the appeal of living next to the President should tack on a few more mil. I wonder what kinds of background checks you’ll have to go through to close this deal.
About the property: The turn-of-the-century home is directly next to the Obama’s home, and the neighborhood is filled with Chicago’s business, political and intellectual rock stars. From this distance, you could ask the President for his famous chili recipe, borrow a cup of sugar from First Lady Michelle, or watch “First Daughters” Sasha and Malia, as the current owners often did.
The home was built in 1906 by A.R. Clark, who was also the original owner of President Obama’s home at 5046 South Greenwood. During World War II, the home was used to house officers, and eventually became a boarding house for a small military school.
The current owners purchased the home from the Colonel who ran the school. The home needs a little restoration, but still has all the original woodwork, stained glass windows, 6,000 square feet of living space, and a hefty yard by Chicago standards. Plus, as long as you don’t mind the occasional security hassles and Secret Service agents milling about, you can’t beat the location.
Posted by Annalisa Burgos | October 9, 2009
Looking for a quiet neighborhood with the big city perks of world-class museums, outdoor restaurants and cool bars? Then check out Manhattan’s Upper East Side, where the post-college crowd blends with old money and the Park Avenue elite.
Posted by Annalisa Burgos | October 2, 2009
From our Cool Houses Daily files:
Another one of disgraced stockbroker Bernie Madoff’s properties is on the market — this time in Palm Beach, Florida.
Just months after Madoff was sentenced to a 150-year prison term, the Palm Beach home he owned with wife Ruth is up for sale for just under $8.5 million.
Like his Hamptons property, which sold in mid-September, the home is relatively bare inside since U.S. Marshalls have cleared out the Madoff’s furnishings and personal belongings to sell at auction.
The rest of the furniture will be cleared out when a lucky buyer wins this unfortunate historical icon. All the profits from the sale of the home will go towards restitution for the victims of Madoff’s Ponzi scheme.
The listing touts the property as “a return to classic Florida island living,” and something about the property’s casual furnishings and landscaping are reminiscent of days gone by.
The home was purchased and renovated in the early 90s by developer Michael Burrows, so it does include fairly recent updates and some of his classic features: a 22-foot Cypress beamed ceiling with stainless steel hardware, a Honduran Mahogany front door, and large rooms with high ceilings. The home also has enough closets to fit even a Ruth Madoff-sized wardrobe.
Posted by Annalisa Burgos | October 1, 2009
In New York City, where space is scarce, homeowners have to be creative when customizing their living space. Native New Yorker Arlyn Gajilan set out to turn her Manhattan studio into a peaceful, eco-friendly oasis in an urban jungle.
See how a well-planned, “green” renovation can increase home value and learn more about the Upper West Side, a suburban-like, family-friendly neighborhood with the benefits of a big city lifestyle.
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