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Posted by Annalisa Burgos | September 28, 2010
HGTV's Urban Oasis apartment is in The Residences of W New York-Downtown.
You’ve got until Oct. 20 to increase your chances to win a fully-furnished luxury apartment in Manhattan! Remember you can enter once on FrontDoor.com and once on HGTV.com each day.
Tour the apartment designed by Vern Yip
Explore the surrounding neighborhood and hotspots of Lower Manhattan
Enter HGTV’s Urban Oasis Giveaway
Posted by Annalisa Burgos | August 29, 2010
The King of Pop would have turned 52 on Aug. 29, so in honor of his birthday, let’s check out the lavish home he last lived in.
The French Chateau estate in the posh Holmby Hills area of Los Angeles is for sale with an asking price of $29 million.
Posted by Annalisa Burgos | August 20, 2010
From the Cool Houses archives:
We all love checking out the homes of the stars. From a romantic Mediterranean to a clean contemporary, these 8 properties have what it takes to house a handful of today’s most well-known names. And they’re for sale!
When it comes to cool features, these fabulous estates have it all – from a spa sanctuary to majestic movie theater, a professional chef’s kitchen to a master suite fit for a king, even a custom-built wine cellar and glass-floor catwalk! No matter what type of home you fancy, these real estate gems are sure to turn even the most famous of heads, from star athletes to award-winning actors.
Check out Nick Lachey’s sleek crib, Dr. Phil’s gated villa and more homes of the stars >>
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Posted by Annalisa Burgos | August 19, 2010
If you’ve always wanted to live large in Manhattan like a Wall Street broker pre-recession, then listen up.
HGTV is giving away a swanky new apartment in the Big Apple, complete with high-end design and luxurious amenities every New Yorker dreams of.
Starting Sept. 1, enter HGTV’s Urban Oasis Giveaway for a chance to win a contemporary urban apartment at The Residences at W New York-Downtown in the hip Financial District and a brand new car! You can enter on both HGTV.com and FrontDoor.com so you’ve got more chances to win.
The 900-square-foot apartment comes beautifully designed and stylishly furnished courtesy of world-famous designer Vern Yip and boasts breathtaking views of the Big Apple, Statue of Liberty and Hudson River.
Posted by Annalisa Burgos | July 28, 2010
From the Cool Houses archives:
Empty nesters aren’t the only ones downsizing these days. In a tough economy, many people are making do with less space to save money on energy and maintenance.
But living in a smaller home doesn’t have to mean sacrificing style and comfort. Take these pint-sized pads, for example.
With updated kitchens, eco-friendly features and charming architectural details — all in less than 1,000 square feet — these compact cribs show that good things really do come in small packages.
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Posted by Annalisa Burgos | June 3, 2010
The first game in the NBA Finals is tonight, with a much-anticipated match-up of legendary rivals: the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics.
As an LA native, I was born and raised a Laker fan. I grew up watching Magic Johnson and Larry Bird duke it out. As an NYC transplant, I was surprised by the anti-Laker sentiment pervasive on the East Coast. Even New Yorkers who despise Boston would rather root for the Celtics than the Lakers. Weird.
That said, while the outcome of the series may be a topic for debate over the next few days, one thing is not debatable: Los Angeles is a better place to live than Boston. Sure we have mad traffic, but I’ve got one word for you. WEATHER. Enough said.
If you’re a sports junkie, both cities made our list of 10 Great Places for Sports Fans. Learn more about what it’s like to live in a sports city.
For those of you who are not the least bit interested in basketball, you may be interested in learning about these two very interesting and vastly different cities. Check out HGTV FrontDoor’s city guides and decide which one you’d rather call home.
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Posted by Annalisa Burgos | May 27, 2010
Our friends over at HGTV.com have a great blog called Design Happens.
Editor Chelsey Bowen wrote a great post about Carrie and Big’s apartment in the new Sex and the City 2 movie (which is beautiful, by the way, but I don’t understand how they can afford it).
I haven’t seen the movie so I don’t know what neighborhood they live in, but I’m guessing Park Avenue or the Upper West Side. (Leave a comment if you know.)
As a fellow New Yorker, journalist and former single lady who met the love of her life in the Big Apple, I can relate to Carrie.
I only wish I can relate to owning an apartment as amazing as hers. Somehow, my junior 1-bedroom just doesn’t compare. Sigh.
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Posted by Annalisa Burgos | May 27, 2010
In honor of the Memorial Day weekend and the official kickoff to summer, we bring you this from HGTV FrontDoor’s Cool Houses files:
These 10 homes for sale may be cool, but their decks, patios and porches are hot.
If outdoor entertaining is your forte, you don’t want to miss these amazing spaces. With panoramic views, inviting seating areas and high-tech features, these decks and patios are perfect for al fresco dining or casual poolside cocktails.
From an open-air man cave to a Zen-inspired courtyard, see outdoor living taken to the next level.
See the lavish outdoor rooms and the homes for sale >>
And check out a new set of cool houses for sale each week at FrontDoor.com/coolhouses.
Posted by Annalisa Burgos | May 21, 2010
The weather’s nice so it’s time to do some spring cleaning. There is no excuse for unsightly yards and outdoor areas.
Need more motivation? What about $3,000 in cash?
You’ve got 5 days to enter to win HGTV’s FrontDoor Home Face-Lift Sweepstakes.
That means 5 more entries (once per day) until it ends on May 25, 2010.
So get to it!
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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.
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