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Second Homes
- Home Swede Home
- Fri, 24 Jun 2011 11:35:49 EDT - From the spectacular setting of a seaside estate to remote clearings in the middle of the forest, Gotland has become a prime destination for high-end second-home buyers who want to personalize their vacation homes.
- Ever Stylish Sunburst Mirror
- Sat, 18 Dec 2010 14:07:00 EST - With bleak winter days settling in, one means of brightening the corners of a home's rooms, entryways and stairwells—while adding distinction and a sense of playfulness—is with a sunburst mirror.
- My Not-So-Exotic Garden
- Fri, 14 May 2010 22:31:53 EDT - After 10 seasons spent "futzing" with his garden, columnist Bart Ziegler feels a growing insecurity.
- Fun and Games
- Fri, 28 May 2010 09:23:51 EDT - Homes sporting game rooms with pool tables and other amusements in New Mexico, Nevada, Florida.
- Gourmets Down the Road
- Thu, 03 Jun 2010 19:30:35 EDT - Homes near some fine-dining spots in California, Texas and New York.
- Club Life
- Thu, 15 Apr 2010 23:09:08 EDT - This week's column looks at homes in Las Vegas, Scottsdale, Ariz., and Boca Raton, Fla., that overlook golf courses.
- 10 Summer Home Mistakes
- Thu, 01 Apr 2010 16:21:50 EDT - Prices for high-end houses are the lowest they've been in some time, making it tempting to get swept away in a less-than-ideal transaction. Here are some pitfalls to avoid.
- Sell to Renter or Short Sale?
- Fri, 02 Apr 2010 10:18:55 EDT - Underwater on the mortgage to their second home, a California couple debates a short sale, possibly to the home's current renter. June Fletcher offers tips.
- 10 Gardening Lessons, Learned the Hard Way
- Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:01:22 EDT - In a new column, Bart Ziegler offers some advice to novice gardeners with limited time. First off, those zucchini jokes are true.
- Keeping Cool and Green
- Thu, 25 Mar 2010 16:48:41 EDT - This Relative Values column looks at homes in California, New Mexico and Thailand with an ecological focus.
- Where the CEOs Roam
- Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:31:29 EDT - Sports executive Dave Checketts, former Citigroup chief financial officer Gary Crtittenden and Armstrong Relocation head Tom Watson are among the owners in this massive luxury gated community in rural Utah.
- Broker Troubles
- Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:37:34 EST - A New Jersey apartment hunter wants to know why her broker takes so long to return calls and whether or not using an agent is even necessary.
- Should I Become a Landlord?
- Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:21:44 EDT - A reader wonders whether to sell a home in Great Neck, N.Y., or start seeking tenants for it.
- Buying 'As Is'
- Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:53:07 EST - A buyer wants to know what, exactly, the meaning of 'as is' is. June Fletcher offers advice.
- 10 Best Places for Second Homes
- Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:12:13 EST - Prices of luxury real estate are finally starting to rise, as bargain hunters swoop in. Some of the best deals are in second homes with discounts of as much as 40%.