May 17th 2011 2:10PM
Want to boost the price on your house? Go country. Commonly held wisdom is that a prestigious-sounding name can add value to a neighborhood or subdivision. Now the research proves it. Buyers are willing to pay a premium of 4.2 percent for a property with "country" in the name and an additional 5.1 percent for the phrase... Continue Reading »
Aug 20th 2010 2:31PM
When looking for a home, Laura Hansen knew she was going to be making some compromises. Her previous home, in Annapolis, Maryland, was a townhouse in a development full of busy young professionals like herself. This time, she wanted more of a dream house, and for Hansen that meant a sprawling property with a dock... Continue Reading »
Jul 8th 2010 4:00PM
So there you are, packing for your European backpacking trip when you realize that you pretty much have everything you need except the backpack. Most would have to go to their nearest sporting goods store and drop two hundred dollars for two weeks of use, then stick it in the back of a closet where moths will eat it until... Continue Reading »
Jun 11th 2010 1:45PM
Atwater Village is one of Los Angeles' under-the-radar neighborhoods. Located in northeast L.A., next to Los Feliz and Silver Lake (and bordering Griffith Park, shown at left), it's an area bustling with people in entertainment, as well as other industries. The village is known for its tree-lined streets and classic... Continue Reading »
May 24th 2010 11:30AM
Last week, a rampant rumor spread around Chicago that LeBron James was seen getting out of an SUV to check out a house for sale on Sheridan Road in Highland Park, Ill., with Michael Jordan (who happens to live in Highland Park as well). This was huge news, of course, since James is probably the biggest NBA free agent of... Continue Reading »
