Rebecca Fishbein
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5 houses in San Francisco, a city that embraces its parks and recycling
October 10, 2019 - 12:00 PM
San Francisco has some steep real estate. The median listing price was $1.3 million in August, according to Zillow, and forecasted to rise; for comparison's sake, Manhattan's median is $1,025,000.
Read More A stucco Tudor in Mount Kisco, NY, near both nature and shopping, for $633,500
October 4, 2019 - 12:00 PM
Mount Kisco has parks and wetlands, and plenty of independent and big box shops, restaurants, bars, and cafes. As for real estate, it's priced lower than what you might find in its tony neighbor Chappaqua, but offers the same space and semi-rural seclusion.
Read More A year-round cottage with an artist's studio in Martha's Vineyard, for $838,000
September 27, 2019 - 12:00 PM
Martha's Vineyard is a great place to chill out, dine on oysters, bike ride, and sight-see. There are lovely summer cottages here, in addition to stately white houses and bungalows in Edgartown, a former whaling town. Consider, for instance, the two-bedroom, two-bath, year-round beach house at 4 Haystack Lane in Edgartown, on the market for $838,000. The house was built in 1940 and has a front porch with water views.
Read More 5 houses in Milwaukee, WI, host of the 2020 Democratic National Convention and a lot of beer
September 26, 2019 - 12:00 PM
Milwaukee has one of the best public parks systems in the U.S., a thriving job market, beautiful Lake Michigan beaches, and a lot of frozen custard. Housing here is much more affordable than it is in New York, and the city also offers homeowner incentives for buyers looking to rehab tax-foreclosed properties. Here's a taste of what's out there.
Read More A glass house in the woods on Mount Desert Island, Maine, for $895,000
September 20, 2019 - 13:00 PM
This two-bedroom, three-bath house at 71 Parker Farm Rd., now on the market for $895,000, was built in 1993 and sits on six private acres. It abuts conservation land, making it extra private. The design is unique, as you can see from its glass-walled, beam-filled great room.
Read More A riverfront house with a dock and 10 acres in Hanover, NH, for $799,000
September 13, 2019 - 12:00 PM
There's a lot to love about Hanover, home to Dartmouth College: The town's a great spot for lovers of the great outdoors—the Appalachian Trail runs through here and Hanover's close to popular ski spots like Whaleback Mountain and the Dartmouth Skiway. If that sounds appealing, consider the three-bedroom, four-bath property at 32 River Rd., now on the market for $799,000. The house sits on just over 10 acres of land and is located right on the Connecticut River, dock included.
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