May 8th 2013 @ 11:37AM
Remodeling? Avoid These Costly Mistakes" alt="Remodeling? Avoid These Costly Mistakes" />
By Vera Gibbons While many Americans are ready to take on remodeling/renovation projects this spring, doing it the wrong way can be costly. Some errors to avoid: 1. Not knowing exactly what you want. If you don't know exactly what you want or specify what you want, you're going to get what the contractor thinks ... Continue Reading »
May 6th 2013 @ 2:50PM
How to Buy and Sell a Home at the Same Time" alt="How to Buy and Sell a Home at the Same Time" />
By Brendan Desimone Now that the real estate market is picking up again, many people are looking to sell their homes at last. But when you sell, you have to move somewhere -- which usually means buying another home. Buying and selling at the same time brings up a whole new set of challenges, but those who plan well ... Continue Reading »
May 1st 2013 @ 2:00PM
Rental Perks You Might Get -- If You Ask" alt="Rental Perks You Might Get -- If You Ask" />
By Doug Mack for MyFirstApartment.com Most apartments will never come with the same perks as hotels. No room service. No wake-up calls. No daily housekeeping. No fancy soap in the bathroom or mint on your pillow. But while your typical apartment lacks these instant-gratification niceties, many come with at least one or ... Continue Reading »
May 1st 2013 @ 6:00AM
The Late George Jones' Tennessee Home Up for Sale at $8 Million (House of the Day)" alt="The Late George Jones' Tennessee Home Up for Sale at $8 Million (House of the Day)" />
By Catherine Sherman If a good country song tells a story, then George Jones was a master storyteller. The Country Music Hall of Famer, who passed away last Friday at age 81, spun tales both comical and heart-breaking, from his autobiographical drinking-gone-awry hit "Honky Tonk Song" to the emotionally charged ... Continue Reading »
Apr 29th 2013 @ 1:40PM
Taylor Swift Reportedly Buys Oceanfront Manse in Rhode Island" alt="Taylor Swift Reportedly Buys Oceanfront Manse in Rhode Island" />
By Erika Riggs This country girl has been digging the East Coast lately, at least in terms of her real estate purchases. According to TMZ and real estate blog The Real Estalker, country-pop princess Taylor Swift has purchased a waterfront mansion in Watch Hill, R.I.. for around $17 million. Last year she picked up ... Continue Reading »
