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Home Swede Home

From the spectacular setting of a seaside estate to remote clearings in the middle of the forest, Gotland has become a prime destination for high-end second-home buyers who want to personalize their vacation homes.

Ever Stylish Sunburst Mirror

With bleak winter days settling in, one means of brightening the corners of a home's rooms, entryways and stairwells—while adding distinction and a sense of playfulness—is with a sunburst mirror.

My Not-So-Exotic Garden

After 10 seasons spent "futzing" with his garden, columnist Bart Ziegler feels a growing insecurity.

Fun and Games

Homes sporting game rooms with pool tables and other amusements in New Mexico, Nevada, Florida.

Gourmets Down the Road

Homes near some fine-dining spots in California, Texas and New York.

Club Life

This week's column looks at homes in Las Vegas, Scottsdale, Ariz., and Boca Raton, Fla., that overlook golf courses.

10 Summer Home Mistakes

Prices for high-end houses are the lowest they've been in some time, making it tempting to get swept away in a less-than-ideal transaction. Here are some pitfalls to avoid.

Sell to Renter or Short Sale?

Underwater on the mortgage to their second home, a California couple debates a short sale, possibly to the home's current renter. June Fletcher offers tips.

10 Gardening Lessons, Learned the Hard Way

In a new column, Bart Ziegler offers some advice to novice gardeners with limited time. First off, those zucchini jokes are true.

Keeping Cool and Green

This Relative Values column looks at homes in California, New Mexico and Thailand with an ecological focus.

Where the CEOs Roam

Sports executive Dave Checketts, former Citigroup chief financial officer Gary Crtittenden and Armstrong Relocation head Tom Watson are among the owners in this massive luxury gated community in rural Utah.

Keeping Warm and Green

Ecologically focused homes for cold temperatures in Colorado, New york, and Massachusetts.

Paging Rapunzel

A look at homes in Pennsylvania, New York and Massachusetts that come with a turret or two.

Baby, It's Iconic Outside

Homes looking out on famous landmarks in New york, Seattle, and Virginia.

Broker Troubles

A New Jersey apartment hunter wants to know why her broker takes so long to return calls and whether or not using an agent is even necessary.

Should I Become a Landlord?

A reader wonders whether to sell a home in Great Neck, N.Y., or start seeking tenants for it.

Buying 'As Is'

A buyer wants to know what, exactly, the meaning of 'as is' is. June Fletcher offers advice.

10 Best Places for Second Homes

Prices of luxury real estate are finally starting to rise, as bargain hunters swoop in. Some of the best deals are in second homes with discounts of as much as 40%.