What Should You Do If Your ARM Is Almost Out Of Time?

If the end of your term is approaching, it may be time to start thinking about refinancing, or even home shopping.

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House of the Week: Hollywood Glamour Shapes Contemporary Beverly Hills Mansion

It serves as its own vacation destination, with a theater complex and indoor lap pool.

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9 Tips for Preparing a Fabulous Flower Bed

Dust off your vases, pitchers, and extra coffee mugs. Your home will be overflowing with fresh-cut blooms in no time.

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It's a Jungle in There: Tips for Better Under-Sink Storage

Stop monkeying around with the mess, and let Dorothy the Organizer help you tame your cabinet clutter.

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Carmen Electra's New Hollywood Hills Home Has 'Got the Look'

Prince, the artist formerly known as her boyfriend, would have dug the home's dramatic master bath.

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Gilmore Girl and Mad Man Sell Their Brooklyn Penthouse

Actors Alexis Bledel and Vincent Kartheiser took on a new role: home sellers.

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Before & After: Low Country Cottage Renovation

A gut renovation and timeless interiors bring a low country cottage back from the dead.

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Indianapolis Named Best Place for First-Time Home Buyers

Zillow research shows that first-time buyers in Indianapolis will have a good selection of homes to choose from and not too much competition.

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Nick Lachey Lists His Mansion Before Going on Tour

The 8,000-square-foot home's decor exudes luxury and comfort simultaneously.

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Thomas Middleditch Nabs 1920s Home with Hollywood History

At $1.5 million, the home is an upgrade from the bungalow the actor bought last year in the same neighborhood.

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The Pros and Cons of Month-to-Month Leases

Month-to-month leases offer renters flexibility, but what other advantages and disadvantages should you consider before signing the dotted line?

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Star Maps Maven: Her Family Has Tracked Celebrity Homes for 80 Years

She's a fixture in a folding chair outside Michael Jackson's former home.

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Is Your Home the One Buyers Want?

Boost your home's sales appeal by adding key amenities and playing up hot features.

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Grateful Dead Bassist Phil Lesh Lists Marin County Estate

The 7,900-square-foot Dutch colonial is no brokedown palace.

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How to Make the Most of Your Summer MBA Real Estate Internship

I was at the Columbia Business School real estate career fair a few months back and the program director mentioned the CBS real estate club was larger than ever. Real estate has become a popular career choice amongst top MBA …

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House of the Week: A California Mansion as Abstract Art

Who doesn't need a statue of a cow by the pool?

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Dig Into Community Gardening

Celebrate Earth Day by putting your green thumb to work and connecting with neighbors.

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Jillian Michaels' Malibu Beach House Is in Great Listing Shape

The "Just Jillian" star is trading the beach for a Malibu estate.

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Green Trends in Home Building

Planning a new construction home gives you a bonus benefit: You can build in eco-friendly features to use now or in the future.

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Green Trends in Home Building

Planning a new construction home gives you a bonus benefit: You can build in eco-friendly features to use now or in the future.

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Junk Yard to Front Yard: Unique Homes by Dan Phillips

Repurposing and reusing donated and found materials, builder Dan Phillips constructs one-of-a-kind homes for under-served populations.

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9 One-Bedroom Rentals With Eco-Friendly Features

From recycled building materials to energy-saving appliances to rooftop gardens that reuse rainwater, these apartments have it all.

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'Teen Mom' Farrah Abraham Buys LA Townhouse

It's near the studios with lots of space for her and 7-year-old Sophia.

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Why Insuring a Solar Home Isn't More Expensive

If you're thinking about going solar, don't let home insurance concerns stop you. In fact, those silicon panels could save you some greenbacks ... and not just on your utilities.

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Quiz: Can You Match the State With Its Top Listed Home Amenity?

The answers may surprise you.

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Listings Analysis Reveals Popular Amenities in Every State

Whether home sellers advertise underground sprinklers or underground storm shelters depends a lot on where they're selling.

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Philadelphia or Pittsburgh? Which City is Right for You?

See what locals had to say about why their town is the best choice.

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A Tiny Home Built Out of Spite

It's just 55 inches wide at its narrowest, with room for an RV-style bedroom loft.

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Green Features: Do They Sell a Home?

Your home's solar panels and geothermal system probably seem like big selling points to you, but buyers may feel differently.

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Vote for Your Favorite Homes of the Year (So Far)

Take a look back at some of the standout homes we've featured in 2016, and pick your favorite from each month.

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3 Common Moving Nightmares (and How to Prevent Them)

There's no other way to put it: Moving is stressful. But it doesn't have to be a waking nightmare. Here's how to avoid a move from ... you know where.

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Are You Ready for a Hot Seller Season?

Thinking of selling your home? Christina El Moussa of HGTV's 'Flip or Flop' says SPRING into action now!

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House of the Week: An Aspen Retreat With Great Views Any Time of Year

It's a short walk to Aspen, or just take in the views from the Jacuzzi.

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Tech Workers' Pricier Homes Mean They Pay More in Taxes

A look at what tech households' property taxes would pay for in major tech hubs.

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40 Great Plants to Grow in Hanging Baskets

Customize a hanging basket of houseplants, succulents or edible plants to suit your style and space.

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Top Updates for Traditional Homes

Love the charm of a traditional home but still want to feel like you're living in the 21st century? Here are three ways to add a contemporary vibe to a home with history.

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Why Is My Lender Asking About My Race on My Loan Application?

It may seem odd, but the government requests this personal information for two important reasons.

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Homes with 'Subway Tiles' or 'Barn Doors' Sell Faster and For More Money

Zillow research shows certain keywords referring to homes' features, amenities and design styles impact their sale price and time on the market.

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Markets Where Buyers, Sellers Have Negotiating Power

Inventory is down across the country, giving sellers an advantage. Here are the markets where buyers have it worst, and where they have the upper hand.

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What to Do When a Seller Rejects Your Offer

You've got your heart set on that 2-bedroom charmer, but the seller turned you down. Now what?

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Benji Madden Sells His Bachelor Cabin

The Good Charlotte guitarist sold his renovated home on a forested half acre to another rocker.

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Houston, We Have a Listing From the Apollo 13 Commander

James Lovell's vacation home is in the heart of Texas Hill Country.

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#HomemadeHack: Make a Seedling Starter

No green thumb? No problem! Use a lemon to start your seedlings and watch your garden grow.

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Wes Craven's Former LA Home Will Make You 'Scream'

Steve McQueen lived in this mid-century modern, too.

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Uma Thurman Lists Like She Twists, With Style

The Manhattan duplex boasts a Turkish-style bath with an arched tile ceiling.

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