Posts with tag renovation

R. Kelly's Former Chicago Mansion Under Contract

The 8,000-square-foot mansion that was formerly a church where R&B singer-songwriter R. Kelly allegedly created a controversial homemade movie has finally found a buyer after several offers from others didn't seal the deal, the listing agent told AOL Real Estate. The 1885-built structure, which has been remodeled at... Continue Reading »

How to Get the Best Prices on Home Improvements

Now more than ever, people want to get the most for their home improvement dollar. There are definitely great deals to be had, but to get the best prices, you have to know where to look. Some of the surprises on this journey? It isn't always cheaper to do it yourself, and some bigger-ticket products can actually pay for... Continue Reading »

The Best Holiday Home Improvements

We may not be able to predict whether home prices are going to rise or fall in 2011 (though our expert panel ventures some guesses), but one thing we know for sure: Smart home improvements will enhance the value of your house. It's more important than ever to invest your home improvement dollars wisely: According to the... Continue Reading »

Marc Blucas of 'Buffy' Lists Homes He Renovated Himself

Actor Marc Blucas, who played Buffy the Vampire Slayer's boyfriend on TV for several seasons, has put two Brentwood, Calif. homes on the market that he personally renovated. "Marc did it all himself," listing agent Juliette Hohnen of Teles Properties told HousingWatch. The single-family homes located at 11938 and 11930... Continue Reading »

Ex-Rapper Vanilla Ice Flips Houses in Florida

Move over Tim Allen. Another '90s-vintage celebrity -- Robert Van Winkle, aka America's first white rapper, Vanilla Ice -- will star in his own home improvement show. "The Vanilla Ice Project," ten half-hour episodes beginning Oct. 14 on the DIY network, hopes to sell audiences on unscripted laughs from the drama and... Continue Reading »

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