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Tour the HGTV Dream Home

Want to know how the other half lives? Okay, so maybe it is really the other 2 percent. With HGTV’s Dream Home for 2008, you can not only dream of the perfect home, but dream big. That is because, along with taking a virtual tour this custom built, furnished and decorated home, you could be lucky enough to own it. I have been following the HGTV dream homes for a few years now. Every year I droll over these home and faithfully enter the contest for a chance to win. Of course, it is never me. I guess I could … Continue reading →

Dream Homes

By far the thickest part of our Sunday newspaper is the real estate section. While I am currently not in the market for a new home, each Sunday I always find myself paging through the giant stack of ads… wishing, hoping, dreaming… just plain wondering who it is that is able to afford these monstrous mansions listed in the millions of dollars. And mind you, I live in a relatively small midwestern city. I’m not talking about purchasing property in New York or San Francisco. So, a few million will get you a substantially large parcel of land with a … Continue reading →

Land Sale Advice

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Buying land on which to build your dream home can be a little overwhelming but keep in mind that with some guidelines, it does not have to be difficult. The first step is to work with a lender or mortgage broker to determine what you can afford. Then, the lender should layout all the details pertaining to construction loans to help you choose the best option and understand fees and closing. With this information, you can move into the next step. For this, you want to get a better idea to the average, going price for land in the area … Continue reading →

Describe Your Dream Home

I’d love to hear from anyone who would like to describe his or her dream home. Would it have many bedrooms, bathrooms, and other private spaces, or would it be large, open, and airy? Would it be traditional or contemporary or something in between? Would you like to live in the city, just outside it, in the suburbs, or miles away from everything and everyone? How would your home be furnished? Clean lines, pure elegance, or casual comfort? Would you add a home theater, or would you be happier with a spa, an indoor pool, or a pool table? Maybe … Continue reading →