House Tours

For activities, culture, intellectual stimulation and youthful spirit, nothing beats a town full of students and academics

These towns are on the rebound, with homes just right for buyers willing to put in a little elbow grease

From the colorful rowhouses of Halifax to the cottages of South Carolina, 29 towns and cities where some prices are well within reach

For the fourth year in row, we've tracked down North America's most timeless neighborhoods—places where lovingly crafted old houses have extraordinary pasts and unarguably promising futures

Five interesting towns with great old homes in cowboy country

From quaint New England villages to bustling urban enclaves, here are a dozen places where you can find a perfect old house of your own near the northern Atlantic coast

The land is flatter, but the houses are grand, as seen in these 13 towns from the Heartland

From the shores of Nova Scotia to the mountains of British Columbia, 12 grand locations for old houses in the land up north

From the Rocky Mountains down to the Pacific Ocean, nine perfect locales for picking up a pretty old home close to the left coast

From the painted ladies of West Virginia to the grand manors of Mississippi, 14 great spots to find a home below the Mason-Dixon Line

If home is where the heart is, these 10 charming houses must be filled to the brim: they've held the hearts of some of the most legendary lovers in history

A parsonage owned by once-famous artists, an eye-catching Craftsman, and a Texan Queen Anne. See how many of this year's beautiful wrecks survived the wrecking ball

Ideas for the zen spa bathroom of your dreams, from the National Kitchen & Bath Association's Design Competition archives

Tips from a pro on making compact rooms feel calming and comfortable

A 1960s shore house gets upgraded for a family of today—with two new rooms, built-ins to corral clutter, and trimwork details that artfully blend new and old

The 1921 house was abandoned, foreclosed on, and in a sorry state. But this DIYer figured he could make it a lovely family home—in just four months. Now, four years later, he sees things a bit differently

You could see daylight through the brick walls, the ceiling was crumbling, and the place had never been wired for electricity. But one couple could see the 1850s cottage's potential

These 22 locations have easy access by foot to local businesses, restaurants, parks, and schools

Here are 17 places close enough to a city or major business center that your drive (or bike or train ride) to work will still leave you plenty of time to enjoy a rich old-home life.

These 10 spots can lay claim to some pretty nifty pasts—from Civil War battles to Saloon-style shoot outs—guaranteed to keep the History Channel set enthralled

These 14 places boast plant-friendly climates, community gardens, garden tours, or lush front-yards

Here are a dozen quiet little places where people still know how to live and love the small town American life

Whether you prefer a Queen Anne, Italianate, or Folk Victorian, these 25 spots have plenty of ornate details and varying rooflines to go around

For those just starting out, here are 15 places you can get a house so well built, you might just end up hanging on to it for life

For the homeowner who likes the hustle and bustle of an urban environment, here are 22 places where nightlife, great restaurants, and a diverse community are footsteps away

Here are 22 spots with cozy homes and architecture that celebrates the simple Craftsman aesthetic

Whether it's becasue of the good schools, safe streets, or neighbors who look out for each other, here are 22 great places to raise your kids

If you like gazing out at the lake, ocean or river right from you own front porch, here are 19 towns that should satisfy your water needs

These 12 towns are home to great academic institutions and the sporting events, arts, culture, and intellectual stimulation that come with them

There are plenty of homes in these more than two dozen places where you can find a bargain if you're willing to put in a little elbow grease

Even though there a lot of old-house bargains these days, here are 32 places where the Bungalows, Queen Annes, and Italianates have enticingly low price tags

Whether it's a Victorian-era nabe in downtown Los Angeles, or a historic railroad town in Idaho, here are ten great places in the West and Northwest to find an old house of your own