11JanRecArticle

January 12th, 2011 | Posted in Blog | No Comments »

Here’s some hopeful news for 2011!!

www.cbnorcalevents.com/RealityCheck/11January/11janrecarticle.html

FreshHome

Contemporary Townhouse Interior by Cecconi Simone May 18, 2012
A few days ago Cecconi Simone… sent us images about their latest project. Cecconi Simone has designed the model for a community of thirty-seven contemporary townhouses by Treasure Hill Developments in Little Italy / Little Portugal, Downtown Toronto. Here are a few words about this project according to Cecconi Simone : “The 662 s.f. show suite is a careful s […]
Mihai
Reuse, Recycle, Repurpose with Rail Yard Studios May 18, 2012
We first spotted Rail Yard Studios at the Architectural Digest Home Design Show… in New York. Founded by Robert Hendrick and his father Jim, the company creates one-of-a-kind custom furniture from historical, century-old railroad steel and hardwood timbers. Handmade in America from 100% American materials, every piece is a uniquely created work of art – indi […]
Stacey Sheppard
Lakefront Coburn Residence Displaying An Uncomplicated Modern Design May 18, 2012
Set in a spectacular surrounding, in Queenstown’s elite golf club Jacks Point, the Coburn Residence is defined by views of the nearby lake and mountains. The client brief included the need for large entertaining spaces that would be strongly connected to the outdoors and separate master and guest bedrooms. Connecting with the surrounding landscape, the resid […]
Ada Teicu
Spread 10Y : Wooden Magazine Rack Inspired by Financial Crisis May 17, 2012
People get inspired by lots of things but have you ever heard of someone being inspired by the financial crisis ? Have you ever come across a product, or a piece of furniture inspired by prevailing economic condition? Spread 10 y by Antonio Maria Privitera… is a handcrafted wooden magazine rack designed to combine the “news” with the now “(in)famous”You […]
Mihai
Modern Kitchen Gets a Colorful Mosaic Makeover May 17, 2012
Created for the Brera Design District Fuorisalone 2012…, which took place at the end of April, this stunning kitchen creation is the result of a collaboration between two Italian brands that share a mutual respect for innovation, research, design and attention to detail, without forgetting the values of tradition and heritage. Finding an exciting way to pres […]
Stacey Sheppard

Styled, Staged & Sold

6 Most Popular Projects Home Owners Target With Remodeling May 14, 2012
By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR® Magazine Kitchens and bathrooms remain the top jobs home owners are taking on in remodeling projects, according to a new survey by the National Association of Home Builders. The top remodeling projects of home owners, according to the latest survey of remodelers, are: 1. Bathrooms 2. Kitchens 3. Window/door replacements [ […]
Melissa Tracey
Abandoned, Deteriorating Homes … Just Let Them Burn? May 7, 2012
By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR® Magazine Foreclosures left abandoned for weeks, months, or years at a time can take a big toll on nearby home values. In the end, everyone in a neighborhood can feel the fallout. Can some of these foreclosures be saved? Investors in recent weeks are certainly snapping up foreclosures in bulk […]
Melissa Tracey
5 DIY Projects to Increase Sales Value by More Than $10,000 April 30, 2012
By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR® Magazine It doesn’t have to cost a fortune to improve a home and make it more sellable, according to HomeGain’s 2012 National Home Improvement Survey. HomeGain surveyed nearly 500 real estate professionals nationwide to determine the top do-it-yourself home improvement projects that offers some of the biggest bang for you […]
Melissa Tracey
Home Trend Watch: Home Owners Want More Kitchen Space April 23, 2012
By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR® Magazine More home owners want more space in their kitchens and are expanding the kitchen’s use for more than just cooking, according to the latest findings from the American Institute of Architects’ quarterly Home Design Trends Survey. The survey, conducted in the fourth quarter of 2011, focused on kitchens and […]
Melissa Tracey
6 Painting Tips for Freshening Up Exteriors April 16, 2012
By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR® Magazine Springtime is the best time to give a home a fresh coat of paint, according to the Paint Quality Institute. “By painting in moderate weather, you’ll likely get a longer-lasting paint job,” says Debbie Zimmer, paint and color expert for the Paint Quality Institute. Zimmer says that exterior painting […]
Melissa Tracey