California Luxury Home Values Decrease

California luxury home prices declined in the third quarter of 2008 from a year ago and from the second quarter of 2008, according to the First Republic Prestige Home Index(TM) by First Republic Bank, a leading provider of private banking, private business banking and wealth management services. In the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2008, the Index indicated the following: – Los Angeles area values fell 1.9% from the second quarter of 2008 and 4.2%... 

Modern Kitchens and Bathrooms: Tips on Accenting with Light

Turning your bathroom or kitchen into a modern masterpiece requires attention to several very important areas of design – and lighting is a big one. The right lighting can add sparkle to an otherwise ordinary kitchen or bathroom design and help draw focus and attention to modern faucets, fixtures, kitchen or bathroom accessories and other areas you’d like to showcase. When establishing your kitchen or bathroom design, there are many new... 

Stirling Sothebys International Realty Targets Canadian Investors for Auction of Florida Resort Properties

Florida has always been a place where people can find a bargain on a vacation – now the sunshine state is offering Canadian investors deep discounts on vacation homes. Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty will host an auction of select Ginn Resort properties on Nov. 8 featuring nearly 20 homes, condominiums and vacation properties from renowned Ginn Resort communities in Central Florida, including Reunion, Bella Collina and Hammock Beach. Several... 

DeWalt DW919 18-Volt Flexible Floodlight, No Battery

Heavy Duty, 18V, Cordless Flexible Floodlight, Wide Angle Beam Is Brighter Than Traditional Flashlights , Flexible Neck Allows For Hands Free Operation & Light To Be Projected In Any Direction Whether It Is Standing On Its Base, Wrapped Around A Pipe Or Hanging From Rafters Overhead, Lockable Head Clip Offers Versatility & Convenience Of A Lantern, Extra Bright Xenon Bulb Maximizes Brightness Of The Beam , Battery Sold Separately, Applications,... 

Gladstone Homes Lets Homeowners Create an Array of Masterful Suites

“After seven years of marriage, I’m sure of two things – first, never wallpaper together, and second, you’ll need two bathrooms… both for her, ” comedian Dennis Miller once joked. Miller may jest, but bathrooms have become serious business. Results from the National Association of Home Builders’ American Housing Survey found that a half-bath adds approximately 10.5 percent to a suburban home’s value and a full bath... 

Behringer Harvard Expands Global Presence With Additional Investments in Central Europe

Behringer Harvard announced today that it has expanded its global presence with the acquisition of seven additional assets in Central Europe via Wenceslas Behringer Ltd., a joint venture between Behringer Harvard Opportunity REIT I, Inc. and St. Wenceslas Property Fund, which was formed in July 2008. The new acquisitions include a retail property in Hungary, five retail properties in the Czech Republic and a Czech logistics facility. These properties... 

THE CITY’S MOST LUXURIOUS BOUTIQUE HOTEL OPENS IN SEPTEMBER 2008

Following extensive 16 months renovation, The Club at The Saujana Kuala Lumpur is finally ready for its opening on 1st September 2008. This marks the welcoming of the city’s finest and most luxurious boutique hotel. Having been just accepted to become a member of The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW), this 105-rooms boutique resort will offer five-star service standards and an array of complimentary amenities that aims to set The Club at The Saujana... 

Core House – Affordable, Green, Modern Homes

Core House – Affordable, Green, Modern Homes This home was designed for a builder turned developer. The idea was to build a new development of “Affordable, Green, Modern Homes.” Stylistically the developer was looking for “Usonian meets Dwell Home.” The homes were to be single story, slab-on-grade designs for ease of construction. For energy efficiency and quick construction the design was to be built with SIP panelized...