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 | December 16, 2009
With everyone in holiday mode, real estate may be the furthest thing from your mind. Unless you’re a seller who needs to move NOW.
If you’re in a bind this holiday season, HGTV’s FrontDoor.com wants to help ease your stress. Try these tips to bring cheer to what may seem like a chore:
Posted by Annalisa Burgos | November 14, 2009
HGTV fans attending the NAR convention have to check out the “Test Out Your On-Camera Presence” session on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. or Sunday at 1:30 p.m. in Room 28A on the upper level of the San Diego Convention Center.
The host of HGTV’s Real Estate Intervention, Sabrina Soto, and Channing Dawson, one of the members of the founding executive team of HGTV, will show you:
* how to use video to enhance your brand and business
* the top 10 tips for boosting your on-camera appeal
Attendees will be part of a “studio audience” and a few lucky REALTORS® will be selected to work with Sabrina in an interactive home walk-through.
Posted by Annalisa Burgos | November 14, 2009
HGTV’s FrontDoor.com is at the NAR conference in San Diego through Monday interviewing dozens of Realtors in search of a few good real estate experts. On Friday night, more than 50 people did a screen test for a chance to be on an HGTV show.
If you think you have what it takes to be a real estate expert on TV, get your two minutes of fame at HGTV’s FrontDoor booth #1916. It’s fun!
See what it’s like in this video:
Posted by Annalisa Burgos | October 16, 2009
HGTV’s FrontDoor.com is proud to welcome real estate open house listing site OpenHouse.com to the HGTV family!
On OpenHouse.com, you can find open house schedules and addresses and view hundreds of thousands of virtual home tours to enhance your house hunting experience.
Combine that with FrontDoor’s 4 million real estate listings and expert articles and videos and you’ve got all you need to take charge of your home search.
OpenHouse.com also offers homebuyers and sellers great insider tips and advice, including:
Read the news release here. And be sure to watch HGTV’s Open House Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET for more news!
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 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!
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.
Posted by Annalisa Burgos | September 18, 2009
Looking for a diverse, family-friendly neighborhood with a thriving arts and music scene? Then look no further than Garvanza in Highland Park, an urban community that offers a suburban feel, just north of downtown Los Angeles.
Posted by Annalisa Burgos | September 3, 2009
Looking for an eclectic, pedestrian-friendly neighborhood with tons of history, culture and architecture? Then look no further than Echo Park, a diverse community in the heart of Los Angeles.
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