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A little slice of Tuscany in Villa Ravina

Sunday, June 28, 2009
From vineyard to equestrian facility to detailed design and murals, Oak View estate boasts many tastes of Italy. Full story »

Obama expands program for underwater' borrowers

Wednesday, July 1, 2009
The Obama administration on Wednesday expanded efforts to help Americans struggling with distressed mortgages refinance at lower interest rates, even if they owe up to 25 percent more than their homes are now worth. Full story »

Suck lost items right out of the drain

Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Sometimes the best ideas are the simplest. That's the case with a gem I encountered from Family Hack, a blog created by the Davis family of Charlottesville, Va. At least that's the family's home base, although they spends much of their time traveling — the subject of the blog. Full story »

Gardener: The value of birds, bees and worms in our gardens

Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Worms, birds and bees -- these are a few of my favorite things. As a gardener and nature lover, I can't imagine life without these three summer icons of the great outdoors. Each plays such an important role in creating healthy ecosystems. Without them, life on Earth wouldn't be the same. Full story »

Rock your walls with Venetian plaster

Tuesday, June 30, 2009
The key component of Venetian plaster is lime, which is soaked in water for a long time -- five to 100 years is not uncommon -- and then left to age in a cool, dark spot like wine in a cellar. The lime that melts into the water is called grassello di calce (flour of lime) or slaked lime. Full story »

Plumber: EPA goes with the flow

Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Dual-flush toilets are very popular in Europe and other areas around the world where water conservation has been going on for years. Recently, the United States has become much more conscious about water conservation, and in doing so we have discovered the dual-flush toilet. Full story »

101 Ideas: Organize the family room

Tuesday, June 30, 2009
These simple tips for organizing your main gathering space will put the family back in your family room Full story »

Interiors: Additional ways to boost curb appeal

Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Last week we started brainstorming on how to achieve curb appeal for your home. These ideas are good to use whether you are selling or just sprucing up the home for your own enjoyment. Let's continue exploring the possibilities. Full story »

Homestyle: Tables inspired by nature

Tuesday, June 30, 2009
If you'd like to create a memorable table that has a natural twist, start with linens that reflect the hues of the season. How about a yummy silk tablecloth that's the color of melons? For added luxury, let the cloth spill over the table so the edges drag on the floor. Then protect the fussy fabric with a linen table topper chock-full of the colors of summer fruit, like berries and melons. Full story »

Lawmakers look at rising scams for reverse mortgages

Tuesday, June 30, 2009
The housing bubble, lax regulatory oversight and an influx of shady loan professionals have made lawmakers uneasy about the safety and soundness of the popular government-backed reverse-mortgage program. At a field hearing Monday in St. Louis, the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, chaired by Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., heard government officials and consumer advocates discuss a number of problems with the program, including aggressive marketing tactics, fraud and taxpayer liability for loans on homes whose values have plummeted.

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Divine Design: Creating an art room

Tuesday, June 30, 2009
It's not often that I get asked to design a closet, but this huge room was no ordinary closet. In fact, most women dream of having a walk-in closet like this -- but not Ashira. She wanted the bright, airy room to be transformed into a place where she could get her creative juices flowing. Full story »

New HGTV show provides reality check on real estate

Tuesday, June 30, 2009
The scariest reality show on television these days could be one over on the Home and Garden TV cable channel. There is no decorator fluffing or staging, no talk about color palettes, no soft-focus lifestyle. "Real Estate Intervention," which airs at 10:30 p.m. Thursdays, offers tough love for people in denial, helping home sellers grasp what their place is really worth. Hint: It's a lot less than they think.

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Ask the Real Estate Lawyer

Sunday, June 28, 2009
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House of the Week: Striking Views

Sunday, June 28, 2009
The views afforded through the windows of Plan LS-97264 by Home Plans LLC make this home a delight to live in. Its floor plan totals 1,648 square feet of living space. Full story »

Veteran Realtor returns from sabbatical, ready to get back to work at RE/MAX

Sunday, June 28, 2009
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