What You Get for the Money

$400,000 (1) (5x4)

: 29, 2007

Compare what kind of house you can get for $400,000 in six markets across the country. First is a visit to a couple in Lynn, Mass., whose stylish loft is an affordable alternative to pricey downtown Boston but still boasts lots of innovative details. Next, an Atlanta couple shows off a craftsman bungalow with a traditional façade that hides a breezy, contemporary interior. Then, a remodeled historic row house with a cozy courtyard provides an urban oasis in Philadelphia's Fishtown neighborhood. Last up is a quick look at spacious lakeside homes in rural Kansas and South Dakota, and a hip, urban bachelor's loft in Minneapolis.