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In 2004, Scott was living in Charleston, S.C., and getting tired of the renter's grind. So after looking into his homebuying options, he decided to apply for a mortgage through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. For a roving Coast Guardsman like Scott Dow, renting was a way of life. But after 21 years of service, ... Continue Reading »

Bernie Madoff's Brother Selling $6.5 Million Home for Charity" alt="Bernie Madoff's Brother Selling $6.5 Million Home for Charity" />

As perhaps a bit of penance from a man with the most unfortunate surname since bin Laden, Peter Madoff, the notorious Ponzi schemer's brother, is selling his $6.5 million New York mansion for charity. All of the proceeds will reportedly be given to victims of Bernie Madoff's multi-billion dollar Ponzi scheme. How will the ... Continue Reading »

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In today's housing market, buying a foreclosure can mean big savings at closing -- or a massive headache waiting to happen. But for avid DIYers Valerie Stow and her husband, Jason, meeting the challenge was half the fun. They proved that, with a little elbow grease and creativity, even the tightest housing jams can be ... Continue Reading »

Ellen DeGeneres & Portia De Rossi Selling Beverly Hills Estate" alt="Ellen DeGeneres & Portia De Rossi Selling Beverly Hills Estate" />

Is America's most famous same-sex couple selling their lavish Beverly Hills estate? Our sister site, ShelterPop, seems to think so. Ellen and Portia bought the sprawling 12,000-square-foot property in 2007 for $29 million. They've since bought three adjacent homes to expand their massive private oasis -- so why sell ... Continue Reading »

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Vice presidential candidate-turned-reality-star Sarah Palin allegedly purchased a house in Scottsdale, Ariz., over the weekend for just shy of $1.7 million. Could this be the new base of operations for her next big political move? Curbed has the full story. Rumors that GOP presidential hopeful Sarah Palin would run her ... Continue Reading »

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