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HGTV FrontDoor’s Tips for Buying and Selling a Haunted House

Posted by Annalisa Burgos | October 30, 2009

It’s hard enough to sell a house in this market, but try selling a haunted house! It’s a challenge but not impossible. HGTV’s FrontDoor offers tips and advice to get the job done.

How to Sell a Haunted House

If you’re a buyer looking for the ultimate bargain, a haunted house or other stigmatized property may be right for you — if you can deal with the home’s gruesome past or unexplainable issues.

Reasons to Buy a Haunted House

6 Spooky Homes for Sale

If the idea of living in a haunted house scares you, there are plenty of haunted houses to visit. Whether it’s the creepy abandoned Victorian at the end of your block or the fancy haunted house attraction you pay to enter,  be safe and have a happy Halloween!

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Real Estate Tips for Halloween: Know These Foreclosure Tricks and Treats

Posted by Annalisa Burgos | October 30, 2009

For those of you who’ll be house hunting as well as trick-or-treating this Halloween weekend, your friends at FrontDoor.com have come up with some tips for foreclosure buyers. We call them:

Foreclosure Tricks and Treats
www.frontdoor.com/buy/HGTV-FrontDoors-Foreclosure-Tricks-and-Treats/55310

And check out these other Halloween-themed homebuying and selling tips on FrontDoor.com:

• Top 10 Real Estate Nightmares
• Trick-or-Treating Regulations in Your City

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Don’t let the housing market scare you! Avoid the Top 10 Real Estate Nightmares

Posted by Annalisa Burgos | October 7, 2009

The housing market can be very scary. Just ask any homebuyer or seller — a seemingly normal situation can easily turn into a nightmare.

In this month’s Top 10, read 10 hair-raising real estate horror stories, from showings gone awry to frightening HOAs to houses plagued with unwelcome guests and ghastly pasts.

Plus, get tips on how to avoid these nightmares and ensure your homebuying or selling experience is drama free.

Happy Halloween!

HGTV FrontDoor’s
Top 10 Real Estate Nightmares:
www.frontdoor.com/Buy/Top-10-Real-Estate-Nightmares/55296/p10

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