REAL ESTATE

Why Many Houses in Texas Don't Have Basements

Transplants from other parts of the country may notice that basements are uncommon in many Texas homes. The reason for the real estate quirk has to do with the state's unique terrain.

You Can Own an Allegedly Haunted Florida Jail for $140,000

The old Gilchrist County Jail in Florida is notorious for its alleged ghost sightings, and it just hit the market for $140,000.

The Hess triangle, still spreading spite to this day.

New York City’s Legendary Hess 'Spite Triangle' Will Soon Be For Sale

David Hess’s family wanted everyone to know that their tiny sidewalk triangle wasn’t public property—so they wrote that message right on it.

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This Vanderbilt Mansion in the Berkshires Spans Two Towns—and Can Be Yours for $12.5 Million

Built for Emily Vanderbilt with grounds designed by the man behind Central Park, Elm Court Estate is an American landmark. Now, it can be yours for $12.5 million.

All of Royal Palm Island, a 6.5-Acre Private Island in Belize, Can Be Yours for $6 Million

Royal Palm Island, a fully self-sustainable island in Central America, would make for a perfect vacation home.

Buffalo Bill's House From The Silence of the Lambs Is Up for Sale

The Pennsylvania farmhouse that served as serial killer Buffalo Bill's home in 'The Silence of the Lambs' has hit the market.

Here's How Much Money You Need to Earn in Each State to Afford a Home

If you have your heart set on owning a home, you might want to consider moving to West Virginia or Mississippi.

Trader Joe's can signal that local real estate values are high.

Living Near a Trader Joe's Can Increase the Value of Your Home—Here's Why

Popular grocery chain Trader Joe's appears to be an indication of a prosperous neighborhood, with home values near locations steadily rising.

Loftus Hall, Ireland’s Most Notorious Haunted House, Has Hit the Market

The Loftus Hall mansion in Wexford, Ireland, has a reputation for being haunted that goes back centuries.

It's not Schitt's Creek, but it could be.

Tiny Ghost Town of Cleator, Arizona (Pop. 8) Can Be Yours for $1.25 Million

Cleator, Arizona, a former gold mining town, is home to a fake yacht club, eight humans, five dogs, and two grumpy cats.

The Golden Girls House Is on the Market for the First Time Ever

If you have a Rose, Blanche, Dorothy, or Sophia in your life, this is the perfect place to live out your golden years.

A Luxurious Private Island in Fiji Is Heading to Auction

Mai Island is one of the rare Fijian properties available for buyers residing outside the island chain to purchase outright.

Bigfoot Is Selling His California Home, According to a Creative Real Estate Listing

In an effort to stand out, the sellers of this California Redwoods home held a Bigfoot photo shoot showing off the property.

A lake familiar to Godfather fans. Fredo not included.

You Can Live in the Corleone Family Compound From The Godfather Part II—For $5.5 Million

The luxury home is situated on the same waterfront property in Lake Tahoe that was the site of Fredo's demise in the classic mafia movie.

An aerial view of Prince Edward and Wallis Simpson's lavish Bahamas estate.

Prince Edward and Wallis Simpson’s Bahamas Estate Has Hit the Market for $8.5 Million

Live out your royal family fantasies in a 15-bedroom island mansion fit for a (former) king and his controversial sweetheart.

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The Kansas Land That Once Belonged to the Bloody Benders, America’s First Serial Killer Family, Is Up for Auction

The Bloody Benders—a.k.a. America’s first serial killer family—committed as many as 21 murders on their Kansas property in the 1870s. Now that land is going up for auction.

What's the Difference Between a Real Estate Agent and a Realtor?

The two real estate professionals are often confused for one another, but there are some significant differences that prospective homebuyers should know about.

The San Mateo Bridge runs along San Francisco's Bay Area, home to many of America's most expensive ZIP codes.

The 20 Most Expensive ZIP Codes in America

California and New York both have notoriously expensive real estate, but it’s not just in Beverly Hills and Manhattan.

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A 19th-Century Lighthouse With Prime Views of Key West Could Be Yours

The screw pile lighthouse in Key West, Florida, was built to withstand the hurricanes that regularly batter the region.

‘Legally Haunted’ New York Mansion Is on the Market for $1.9 Million

This Nyack, New York, house has such a notorious reputation for being haunted that the state's Supreme Court ruled the sellers had to warn buyers what they were getting into .

You Can Buy an Extinct Volcano in Devon, England, for $60,000

People buy private islands, so why not buy a volcano? Posbury Clump, a 250-million-year-old inactive volcano located in Devon, England, could be yours for the seemingly reasonable price of $60,0000.

Ghost Adventures Host Zak Bagans Just Purchased a Charles Manson Murder House

The day after Sharon Tate’s 1969 murder, Charles Manson’s cult struck again, killing the LaBiancas in their Los Angeles home. Almost 50 years later, the LaBiancas' house just got bought by a master ghost-hunter.

Cupboard under the stairs featured on the Warner Bros. Studio Tour: The Making of Harry Potter in London.

House Boasting a ‘Harry Potter Room’ Under the Stairs Hits the Market in San Diego

If you want to live like Harry Potter did at the most miserable stage of his life, there's a house with its own cupboard under the stairs for sale in San Diego.

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From Downton Abbey to Friends: How Much Your Favorite TV Homes Would Cost In Real Life

If you've ever wanted to live like the lords and ladies of 'Downton Abbey,' you'd better be prepared to shell out some serious cash.

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