It's a long road that has no turning, and for Luke and Alison Wessely, the bend in their particular road, the 10-year long restoration of Grade II-listed Elms House at Twyford, near Winchester, Hampshire, is, tantalisingly, just over the horizon. Having bought the classic Georgian house in 2000, its renovation has dominated the lives of the Wessely family, especially that of Mrs Wessely, who has masterminded the project. Now, perversely, a change in family circumstances has forced the Wesselys Read more [...]

Prison inmates could become the clean-up crew for abandoned properties in Houston County neighborhoods. County leaders say they need an inexpensive way to maintain yards, especially on foreclosed properties. They say prison labor may be the most cost-effective solution, but it's just one option to help solve the problem. Captain Alan Everidge with the Houston Sheriff's Office says he fields constant calls from neighbors about neglected properties, mostly foreclosures. RealtyTrac.com says banks Read more [...]

There are new homes developments appearing all along the coast of southern England, suitable for a wide range of buyers. For decades, a seaside property has been a popular choice for retirees, but there's every reason for any buyer to consider a new-build home by the coast. Whether you actively enjoy being by the sea - enjoying sailing, water sports, coastal walks - or take a more leisurely approach to life in the sunshine by the beach and with a sea view, there's an array of new homes for sale Read more [...]

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CLEVELAND -- Dawn Marshman knew taking the new job in Cleveland was a no-brainer. What was heartbreaking for this newlywed was leaving behind the first home she'd ever purchased. "We loved the house and had done just about everything we needed to do get it to where we wanted it to be," Marshman said. She and her husband, Charles Kutan, bought the house shortly after they were married. They'd been there about a year-and-a-half. The pair knew they faced an uphill battle as they listed it. It was Read more [...]

The nearly 28,000 sq. ft. interior houses 12 bedrooms and 12 baths along with four staff apartments. Many elements of its incredibly rich décor come from older mansions and are of historical importance including 18th century wood paneling, scores of marble fireplaces and a museum-quality ceiling in the enormous dining room by the great French Post-Impressionist painter Henri Rousseau. The lavish interior also boasts massive crystal chandeliers, huge Corinthian columns, Read more [...]