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Eight places that offer views and activities for water lovers upon our nation's lakefronts, river fronts, and shores

Eight places that offer the intellectual and cultural stimulation that comes from close proximity to a college or university

Eight places that keep homeowners in touch with the outdoors. Whether it's fishing, hunting, or sailing, these are places where men and women can practice the sporting life

For small business owners, we looked for tax incentives, available retail space, financial incentives for restoring old buildings into income-producing properties, or tourism economies. These are the eight places that offered the most of what individual business owners need

11 places that offer small-town living within easy commuting distance of cities filled with jobs and amenities

These places offer tax breaks and other financial incentives to homeowners looking to buy and fix up old houses

For dog lovers, we looked for either off-leash dog parks, or regular parks, walkable streets, or lots of retail and services geared toward dogs. These eight places offer good living for you, as well as for Rover

These nine places are not only great for old houses; they also boast great local restaurants and farmers' markets that lend themselves to a built-in foodie culture

In places like Seminole Heights, Florida, neighbors are so close that impromptu porch parties are par for the course. Here are nine perfect places for porch sitters

These 16 places are great for walking to local businesses, restaurants, parks, and schools, with plenty of sidewalks shaded by mature trees

These eight, green places boast large yards, community gardens, garden tours, or, as in the case of the Garden District in New Orleans, lots of front-yard gardens

These nine places boast plenty of fantastic Queen Annes, Italianates, and other Victorian-era homes ready to be snatched up at good prices

These 12 places each offer an ample stock of charming, affordable old cottages and bungalows for old house lovers to snatch up and fix up

These seven places are friendly to art and antique lovers, as well as artists themselves. They're either destinations for those looking to buy artwork or antiques, or places with abundant (and affordable) studio or gallery space

These 29 places feature safe, walkable streets, tight neighborhoods, parks, and good schools

Here are 14 places like the Northside neighborhood in Pueblo, Colorado, where first-time buyers can get a good house in a good neighborhood at a great price

5 tips to keep your fire friendly

These 21 spots boast great qualities of life, where retirees can walk to local businesses and restaurants. For those of us in our glory years, these places offer decent weather, outdoor and indoor activities, and a low cost of living

These are places where there are still many homes in need of restoration, at affordable prices

For the best prices in the best places to buy an old house, check out these 16 communities for bargains galore

Here are the 12 greatest places to buy an old house in the Midwest, from Indiana to Minnesota

These are the 14 best places to buy an old house in the South, from Virginia to Texas

These are the ten best places to buy an old house in the Northeast, from Delaware to Maine