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February 1, 2017

How to Buy a Second Home (Hint: It Won't Be Like Your First!)

Thinking of how to buy a second home? Beware -- it's not like your first. We have a few factors to keep in mind if you're willing to take on a second mortgage. The post How to Buy a Second Home (Hint: It Won't Be Like Your First!) appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

NFL Hall of Famer Willie Roaf Buys in West Palm Beach

NFL Hall of Famer Willie Roaf bought a $1.05 million West Palm Beach mansion sight unseen shortly after selling his mansion in Orange County, CA. The post NFL Hall of Famer Willie Roaf Buys in West Palm Beach appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

This Cool Treehouse Is the Ideal Escape From City Life

Known as The Treehouse, this rustic home in Connecticut is reachable by a 90-foot wooden catwalk and rises three stories into the treetops. The post This Cool Treehouse Is the Ideal Escape From City Life appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

6 Simple Ways to Make Your Bookshelves Beautiful

Bookshelves often end up looking like haphazard catch-alls in your home -- which is a shame, since, if they're done right, they can be breathtaking. The post 6 Simple Ways to Make Your Bookshelves Beautiful appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

What Is a Loan Modification? Can It Help Homeowners in Trouble?

Homeowners who can no longer afford to pay their mortgage have the option of getting a loan modification -- an agreement with their lender to change the terms of their loan. The post What Is a Loan Modification? Can It Help Homeowners in Trouble? appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

NBA Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen Selling $3.1M Illinois Mansion

Former Chicago Bulls star Scottie Pippen and his wife, Larsa, are offering their Highland Park, IL, mansion for $3.1 million. The post NBA Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen Selling $3.1M Illinois Mansion appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

Will a Sparkling-Clean Home Appraise for More Money?

Can an impeccably clean home dazzle an impartial real estate professional -- a home appraiser -- into valuing your house higher than if it were a pigpen? The post Will a Sparkling-Clean Home Appraise for More Money? appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

How to Build a Fire Pit -- the Hottest New Addition to Your Yard

Fire pits are a top outdoor design element. Sure, you can buy all kinds of premade outdoor fire features. But if you want to do it yourself, check out these tips on how to build a fire pit. The post How to Build a Fire Pit -- the Hottest New Addition to Your Yard appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

Boston Red Sox Pitcher Clay Buchholz Selling $3.2M Texas Mansion

Red Sox pitcher and Texas native Clay Buchholz is selling his Tuscan-style villa on Lake Travis. Listed for $3.2 million, the home was designed for entertainment. The post Boston Red Sox Pitcher Clay Buchholz Selling $3.2M Texas Mansion appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

7 Cool Pool Accessories That Raise the Bar on Summer Fun

There are plenty of new pool accessories that can up the "staycation" fun factor, from climbing walls to putting greens and more. The post 7 Cool Pool Accessories That Raise the Bar on Summer Fun appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.