“As parents look for creative ways to keep older kids hanging out at home, some are turning to an unexpected source: architects and designers. The result is a new category of spaces now showing up in family homes: teen lounges, hangout areas, sleepover spaces and “offices” for doing homework.” Candace Jackson, Wall Street Journal Read [...]
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The New Luxury Portfolio Magazine – Great Ideas For Your Luxury Home!
The New Luxury Portfolio Magazine! Check This Out!
It’s True, There’s No Place Like Home!
Luxury Real Estate Is Selling- Renovation in luxury homes will bring them to market with great value and sell faster for more money. “Built by Paul Williams in 1941, this Hollywood estate was originally the home of Bert Lahr, also known as the Cowardly Lion from the 1939 hit movie musical “The Wizard of Oz.” [...]
Luxurious Dream Bath
Heaven On Earth! Need I say more? Well ok, just a little more….. It’s ok if you’re a shower lover you can still be a bath lover to! Check out these gorgeous bathtubs! Great ideas to get you started. Frank Guido Construction can make your dream bath a reality! [flagallery gid=2 w=400 h=300 name=Gallery] Photos From: [...]
Is It Too Costly To Sit Poolside In Any Season?
Wall Street Journal: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323628804578348764099184402.html Being Seasonal with your pool decorations is critical when your home is up for sale! “In the home-sale study, the best month to list depends on how hot or cold your local market is, Prof. Pope says. But generally speaking, early spring is best in order to snag those late summer [...]
The National Association of Home Builders States GOOD NEWS!
The National Association of Home Builders, Says, GOOD NEWS! “Spending on new single-family homes continued to expand, rising 3.6% over December’s pace. On a year-over-year basis, the nominal value of spending on new single-family homes has risen over 30%.” http://eyeonhousing.wordpress.com/2013/03/04/residential-construction-spending-flat/ Watch the video below- Contact Frank Guido: FGC@GenevaOnline.com 800-944-1942 Frank Guido Construction has built and [...]
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RisMedia Reports: Lumberyards Bustling as Housing Market Improves
RisMedia: Posted By susanne On March 20, 2013 @ 4:37 PM In Business Outlook,Finance and Economy,Real Estate Trends,Today’s Marketplace Even before dawn breaks, workers at the lumberyard in Lynwood, Calif., were bustling around, getting a move on the day. Men in yellow safety vests drove flatbed trucks stacked to the brim with planks of wood.
The Resurgence of Restoring Historic Luxury
What’s in a name when it comes to the homes built by famous architects? Answer: Extraordinary Quality. People are willing to pay for superior quality. Extraordinary architectural quality does stand the test of time. Today, we are bringing mansions and luxury homes forward and restoring their inherit richness and integrity… what was intended to be both ‘The [...]
Turn-Around in Home Sizes and Home Amenities For Luxury Housing-
“Residential architects are reporting that home sizes are beginning to turn around, particularly for custom and luxury homes.” The American Institute of Architects This is a very informative read: Residential architects report the most improvement in business conditions since the beginning of the housing downturn By Kermit Baker, Hon. AIA The long and steep [...]