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Damp Basement? How to Prevent Mold in Your Home The best way to avoid mold is to make it feel unwelcome. Here are some basic tips to alleviate its presence in your basement and elsewhere in your home.

Looking for new furniture that might be a little more environmentally friendly? Here are the basics on what you need to know. http://bit.ly/19T345B

Eco-Friendly Furniture: The Basics If you’re interested in going green with your furniture, here are some tips to get you started.

A cottage inside of a shipping container?! This is quite an interesting house. Would you live in it? http://bit.ly/18Q5nXy

This Full-On Cottage Lives Inside a Shipping Container Photo via Homedit Structures built from shipping containers have—against all odds—become trendy to the point of passé of late, cropping up in the form of apartment complexes, artist communes, and...

This house in Argentina is made of glass bottles. Six million glass bottles to be exact. It also includes a three-story lighthouse. http://bit.ly/178vojX

This 'Fortress of Glass' is Made of Six Million Glass Bottles It's not breaking news that contemporary homebuilders are having a bit of an illicit liaison with glass walls, dreaming up (privacy be damned!) glass structures of all shapes, sizes,...

Check out this micro home in the desert of Arizona. It is constructed of steel and glass. http://bit.ly/18MQ3Ko

This Cozy Micro Home is Designed to Withstand the Desert Photo via Archinect Tucked away in the desert near Scottsdale, Arizona, sits a tiny, but very elegant home designed by Dave Frazee, a student at the Frank Lloyd Wright School...

Take a peek at what home amenities are popular for luxury homes. An outdoor kitchen sure sounds great for summer. http://cnb.cx/198Q7AR

Here are 5 great DIY ideas for the fall from Bob Vila.
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5 September Home Improvement Projects From Bob Vila Use this transitional month to tackle both necessary and fun tasks including updating your bath fixtures and organizing your garage.

Football season is in full swing! Check out these homes that would be perfect for tailgating since they are in stadium neighborhoods. http://on-msn.com/19eok3N

10 top homes for NFL tailgaters - MSN Real Estate We've found homes for sale that are within walking distance of 10 NFL stadiums – and perfectly suited for pregame festivities.

If you are planning to put your house on the market, here’s why you should have it inspected first.
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Why You Should Have Your Home Inspected Before Selling Here are three reasons why a pre-inspection may be a good idea.

Check out these 5 fixes you can do on your home. Are there any you might try? http://cnnmon.ie/18tfiQ2

Renovate your home: 5 smart fixes Love your town but less crazy about your house? MONEY asked architects and designers across the country for creative, cost-effective ways to renovate their living spaces.

Remember: If you are going to post pictures of your home that is on the market, make sure to at least pick up the clothes on the floor! http://bit.ly/17mdD0o

Newly-Listed Collegiate 3-Flat a Photographic Catastrophe If you're going to show a place you suspect may have been crapped on by college kids, you brace your client for...

If you are looking to invest in real estate, this is a must read!
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Real Estate Investing: Risks and Benefits Each type of investment has its own benefits and risks, and you should fully educate yourself on those before you write the check.

The house that President Coolidge lived in during White House repairs is for sale for $26 mil. Check out the pics
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House of the Week: DC Mansion Occupied by President Calvin Coolidge As 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. underwent renovations, President Coolidge and the first lady moved to the Patterson Mansion for the summer.

Home value is expected to rise in 2013. Read more about the prediction here: http://bit.ly/17q0Ms1

Experts Predict Annual Home Value Appreciation to Exceed 6 Percent in 2013 Panelists said they expected median U.S. home values to rise to $167,490 by the end of this year, up from $156,900 at the end of 2012 and $161,100 currently.

Next time you’re complaining about high prices, remember these 10 most expensive cities in the world. Where a club sandwich can cost you $30 in Zurich!
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World's 10 most expensive cities for American workers $8 for a cup of coffee in Moscow. $200 for a pair of jeans in Luanda. These cities charge top dollar for the most basic purchases, according to Mercer's survey of 214 cities.

The Versace Mansion will be going up for auction on September 17th. Check out this extravagant Miami pad and get ready to place your very large bid.
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Versace's Exorbitant Palace Heads to Auction Sept. 17 Huge news about Miami's storied Casa Casuarina, the real estate noisemaker famed for (1) its past as Gianni Versace's party palace (or a "one-time Xanadu of boys in teeny...

New report shows that the United States is the number one spot for wealthy Chinese to purchase real estate. Read about this trend here:
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Chinese To Spend Billions On American Real Estate Chinese seen buying up billions of U.S. commercial and residential real estate in the years ahead.

Did you know that upgrading your home to be more energy efficient could save you money on your mortgage? Check out how it works. http://bit.ly/15bd5Y4

Energy efficiency improvements could be factored into mortgage underwriting | Inman News Green home image via Shutterstock.

Here are some tips on how to sell fast and win a bidding war! http://cnnmon.ie/15e2Nso

Best advice now for homebuyers, owners and sellers Top experts and Money readers share their smartest tips on everything from selling a home quickly and winning a bidding war to cutting your electricity bills and prospering as a landlord.

Hope everyone is having a great Fourth of July!

Home inspection is a big step in the buying process. Do you know how to make the most out of it? http://bit.ly/13YxP4H

How to Get the Most Value From Your Home Inspection Unfortunately, many buyers fail to realize the importance of the home inspection. Keeping these factors in mind can help ensure that you get the most value from the process.

Do you know how short sales relate to your credit report? Find out here: http://bit.ly/13ykMGJ

Short sales may show up on credit reports as foreclosures | Inman News Credit score image via Shutterstock.

Here are five 5-bedroom homes with one thing in common. They’re all less than $300,000! http://bit.ly/14jB1u6

5 Bedrooms for Less Than $300,000 Sure you can buy a home for $100,000, $75,000 or even $50,000, but often those homes are on the smaller side. If you're someone who needs a little extra room, check out these homes with 5 bedrooms, all for less than $300,000.

The average number of days a home was on the market in April was 46. It’s normally 90-120. They’re going fast!
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A great tip to cut back on spending is to avoid paying twice for something. Sometimes you don’t even know you are doing it! Here are some examples you may catch yourself doing. http://usat.ly/13NVkiS

Save money by avoiding redundant expenses It's hard enough to make ends meet, so it's enough to make you cringe when you find out you're paying for things twice. You may be surprised to learn how easy it is to double dip into your own bank account.

Interested to know if your home was a good investment? Check out this calculator from CNN.
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Was my home a good investment? Compare your return to stocks, bonds, and average U.S. home prices

120 years ago, the World’s Columbian Expo happened in Chicago right in Jackson Park. Check out these pictures! Don’t you wish these buildings were still around?
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Best Architectural Photos From World's Columbian Expo Here now, in commemoration of the 120th Anniversary of the White City's opening, are two dozen archival photos of Jackson Park's fair grounds and the many striking — and short-lived...

According to Zillow’s Chief Economist, the “pace of home value gains has slowed, but that’s a good thing”. What do you think about this statement?
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Zillow Chief Economist: Pace of Home Value Gains Has Slowed, but That’s a Good Thing Zillow Chief Economist Stan Humphries appeared on Fox Business this week to discuss Zillow's first quarter Real Estate Market Reports.