stigmatized property: Wooo...How To Find The Most Spooky Houses - 10/26/10 08:50 AM
Now, if you're reading this because you're expecting some tips on where to take the kids for a little Halloween thrill this weekend, I have to disappoint you.  Rather, I'm talking about the real thing. 
Opening the Zillow "PRO" newsletter today, I got pointed to an apparent new service they offer--identifying the "most hauted houses in the U.S."  (PROS: Make sure to check there before your next listing appointment--it might help you avoid unpleasant surprises!)
For an alternative, and probably more comprehensive, directory, visit HauntedHouses.com.  The site's operators make a very professional distinction between "real" (i.e., serious) and "fun" (i.e., … (1 comments)

stigmatized property: Mansion Murder Mystery - 08/30/10 04:29 AM
My jaw dropped when I started reading. This was not what I had in mind when I was looking for some cool old stories or trivia around the house.
I had just come back from a listing appointment with smart and pleasant sellers. The “subject” was an old house, and--as always—it tickled my curiosity. DC is an old town with lots of history, and many of the homes have seen fascinating events and/or have had fascinating owners. As buyers and sellers alike love to learn about the history of their houses, I often go through a variety of sources—picture archives, newspaper … (9 comments)