There's something about that "Open House" sign that acts like a magnet. Whether you're looking for a new place to live, keeping tabs on real estate in your neighborhood, or just angling for a sneak peek at someone else's private domain, the lure of an open door is strong indeed.With the holiday season in full gear, this week we look at some of the best homes for entertaining. For sellers, the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas may be their last chance to wow house shoppers before the winter doldrums. For buyers, the discounts are plentiful and the housing stock is top-notch. So whether you're looking for some late season staging ideas or are just plain fond of beautiful homes, take a stroll through our open houses of the week.
Open Houses for Nov. 26-27
Open house: Sunday, Nov. 27
Location: Contact agent
Price: $2,750,000
Property details: Imagine shooting the breeze with friends and family in this enormous desert stunner. This 6,176-square-foot home includes four bedrooms, five baths and breathtaking views of the stark Arizona landscape. From the exterior, the home appears to be hewn from the craggy hills. If ever you needed to host a holiday dinner for a dozen or so James Bond super villains, this would be the place.
Open house: Saturday, Nov. 26
Location: 1841 Outpost Drive
Price: $2,149,000
Property details: Clean lines and a contemporary finish give this five-bedroom Mediterranean-style home's kitchen a modern flavor. Entertain guests in this, the chromed-out heart of the home, while preparing hard-to-pronounce aperitivos.
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Open house: Sunday, Nov. 27
Location: 1556 Parrott Drive
Price: $1,295,000
Property details: But if you're fixing a more traditional holiday feast, consider entertaining in this cozy, earth-tone living room, complete with stone fireplace. This two-story, 2,620-square-foot home includes five bedrooms and three baths. See the listing for the rustic patio and pool/spa combination.
Open house: Sunday, Dec. 4
Location: 3013 Kirk St.
Price: $1,230,000
Property details: Not every holiday season has to end with chestnuts on an open fire. For the tropically inclined, consider this four-bedroom Mediterranean with an ample backyard and pool. Even if you won't be taking a dip, consider using the poolside area for deep frying next year's holiday bird.
Open house: Sunday, Nov. 27
Location: 5655 W. Long Ridge Drive
Price: $283,490
Property description: Dollar for dollar, this three-bedroom family home is the nicest on our list. And aspiring home stagers, take note: Neutral tones, uncluttered space and classic furnishings -- all the elements required to make your home listing look like a million bucks. See the listing for some more great staging ideas.
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Open House: Sunday, Nov. 27
Location: 12568 Jenifer Lane
Price: $1,250,000
Property description: When your mother-in-law blathers on and on about her daughter's new whatever, direct her attention to your living room's centerpiece: the 1.5 story wall of windows, with unobstructed views of beautiful Town & Country, Mo. And with over 5,700 square feet of space, five bedroom and 10 baths, you may never even have to see the in-laws to begin with.
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Open house: Sunday, Nov. 27
Location: 7821 Chelsea St.
Price: $945,000
Property description: It's not Thanksgiving till you've thrown around the pigskin, and what better place to burn off those holiday calories than in your spacious backyard. This Colonial-style home, located in the heart of Ruxton, has everthing you'll need for a successful Turkey Day, inside and out.
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Open house: Sunday, Nov. 27
Location: 620 Winding Creek Court
Price: $599,900
Property description: There ain't nothin' like home cookin' in the South -- and with this fully-stocked gourmet kitchen, you'll have every tool imaginable for crafting the perfect holiday dinner. As for serving up some world-famous Southern hospitality, tour the rest of the home to see every charming room.
See inside this listing.
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Paradise Valley, Ariz.
Open house: Sunday, Nov. 27Location: Contact agent
Price: $2,750,000
Property details: Imagine shooting the breeze with friends and family in this enormous desert stunner. This 6,176-square-foot home includes four bedrooms, five baths and breathtaking views of the stark Arizona landscape. From the exterior, the home appears to be hewn from the craggy hills. If ever you needed to host a holiday dinner for a dozen or so James Bond super villains, this would be the place.
See inside this property.
See more Paradise Valley homes for sale
Los Angeles
Open house: Saturday, Nov. 26
Location: 1841 Outpost Drive
Price: $2,149,000
Property details: Clean lines and a contemporary finish give this five-bedroom Mediterranean-style home's kitchen a modern flavor. Entertain guests in this, the chromed-out heart of the home, while preparing hard-to-pronounce aperitivos.
See inside this property.
See more Los Angeles homes for sale.
San Mateo, Calif.
Open house: Sunday, Nov. 27
Location: 1556 Parrott Drive
Price: $1,295,000
Property details: But if you're fixing a more traditional holiday feast, consider entertaining in this cozy, earth-tone living room, complete with stone fireplace. This two-story, 2,620-square-foot home includes five bedrooms and three baths. See the listing for the rustic patio and pool/spa combination.
See inside this property.
See more San Mateo homes for sale.
Miami
Open house: Sunday, Dec. 4Location: 3013 Kirk St.
Price: $1,230,000
Property details: Not every holiday season has to end with chestnuts on an open fire. For the tropically inclined, consider this four-bedroom Mediterranean with an ample backyard and pool. Even if you won't be taking a dip, consider using the poolside area for deep frying next year's holiday bird.
Seven Hills, Ohio
Open house: Sunday, Nov. 27Location: 5655 W. Long Ridge Drive
Price: $283,490
Property description: Dollar for dollar, this three-bedroom family home is the nicest on our list. And aspiring home stagers, take note: Neutral tones, uncluttered space and classic furnishings -- all the elements required to make your home listing look like a million bucks. See the listing for some more great staging ideas.
See inside this property.
See more Seven Hills homes for sale.
St. Louis
Open House: Sunday, Nov. 27Location: 12568 Jenifer Lane
Price: $1,250,000
Property description: When your mother-in-law blathers on and on about her daughter's new whatever, direct her attention to your living room's centerpiece: the 1.5 story wall of windows, with unobstructed views of beautiful Town & Country, Mo. And with over 5,700 square feet of space, five bedroom and 10 baths, you may never even have to see the in-laws to begin with.
See inside this property.
See more St. Louis homes for sale.
Baltimore
Open house: Sunday, Nov. 27Location: 7821 Chelsea St.
Price: $945,000
Property description: It's not Thanksgiving till you've thrown around the pigskin, and what better place to burn off those holiday calories than in your spacious backyard. This Colonial-style home, located in the heart of Ruxton, has everthing you'll need for a successful Turkey Day, inside and out.
See inside this listing.
See more Baltimore homes for sale.
Atlanta
Open house: Sunday, Nov. 27Location: 620 Winding Creek Court
Price: $599,900
Property description: There ain't nothin' like home cookin' in the South -- and with this fully-stocked gourmet kitchen, you'll have every tool imaginable for crafting the perfect holiday dinner. As for serving up some world-famous Southern hospitality, tour the rest of the home to see every charming room.
See inside this listing.
See more Atlanta homes for sale.
More great AOL Real Estate galleries:
Buy a Decent Home for Less Than $10,000
Midcentury Modern Homes: The Cool That's Still Hot
Million-Dollar Foreclosures
More on AOL Real Estate:
Find out how to calculate mortgage payments.
Find homes for sale in your area.
Find foreclosures in your area.
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