Tile & Stone Works Opens New Detroit, Michigan Area Granite Countertop Fabrication Facility

February 11, 2010 Filed Under: Architecture
Tile & Stone Works Opens New Detroit, Michigan Area Granite Countertop Fabrication Facility

Tile & Stone Works announces the completion of their new granite countertop fabrication facility located in Shelby Township, Michigan. This facility gives Tile & Stone Works the fabrication capability in house. “In the past our focus was more on material procurement and sales,” says General Manager Matt Scarsella, “We now have the capacity to fabricate and install in house offering our customers added value.” The... 

Red Roof’s NextGen Exterior Design and Luxurious Interiors

August 26, 2009 Filed Under: Architecture, Real Estate
Red Roof's NextGen Exterior Design and Luxurious Interiors

Red Roof®, a leader in economy lodging, announces the opening of their first exterior and interior-build NextGen property in Beaumont, Texas, located at 2310 I-10 South on August 21. NextGen’s modern, sleek exterior and luxuriously appointed and technologically advanced interiors signal a new era for Red Roof. The NextGen design also demonstrates the company’s commitment to moving its brand image forward, developing continued and superior service... 

192-Unit Mixed-Use Apartment Community at San Francisco’s Mission Bay

April 4, 2009 Filed Under: Construction, Real Estate
192-Unit Mixed-Use Apartment Community at San Francisco’s Mission Bay

Urban Housing Group announced that its new luxury apartment community, Strata at Mission Bay, is open for leasing. The 192-unit mixed-use community is located on a new portion of Fourth Street and Mission Rock Street in San Francisco, near the growing UCSF Mission Bay life-science campus, amidst thriving Mission Bay and AT&T Park. Strata has opened strongly, already having leased over 30 residences. Strata’s eight floor plans offer up to approximately... 

West Virginia Soaring Eagle Lodge Condominiums to Sell at Real Estate Auction

November 24, 2008 Filed Under: Real Estate

J. P. King Auction Company, the nation’s leading auction marketing firm specializing in high-value properties, is selling seven Soaring Eagle Lodge condominiums at absolute auction, to the highest bidder in Snowshoe, West Virginia on Saturday, December 6, 2008 at 1 p.m. “The area features more than 60 trails and is considered one of the East’s largest skiing and snowboarding destinations,” said Craig King, president & CEO of J. P. King.... 

Stone Mart Embraces Retro-Inspired Marble Slabs for Luxury Design Trends in 2009

November 24, 2008 Filed Under: Real Estate

While modern home trends continue to be decorated with marble slabs and granite countertops, many luxury homeowners and designers are shifting gears towards the ‘Retro Modernism’ trend that calls for light and simpler colors drawn from the ’50s era. Stone Mart, one of the country’s leading purveyors of imported tile and natural stone products, is experiencing a significant increase in demand for subtle, light colors of stone... 

AUCTION – Builder Must Sell Two Homes to Avoid Foreclosure – Weddington and Waxhaw, NC

November 22, 2008 Filed Under: Real Estate

Foreclosure avoidance has forced the BUILDER AUCTION of two custom homes. Both auctions are set for Wednesday, December 3, 2008, one at 12 noon and the other at 3:30 p.m. Don’t miss this opportunity to name your price for these lovely properties! One is located in a gated community in Weddington, NC, and the other is in an equestrian community in Waxhaw, NC. Each home boasts exquisite detail throughout, including kitchens that are a cook’s... 

Developer Closeout Auction of Chicago Condominiums & Townhomes

November 18, 2008 Filed Under: Real Estate

Rick Levin & Associates, Inc., a Chicago-based real estate auction marketing firm, announced it will conduct two multiple-property auctions of condominiums and townhomes located in Chicago, Illinois. The auctions will take place on December 9, and December 10. “The owner of these properties has decided to offer them via auction to eliminate the time and expense associated with a conventional marketing program,” said Rick Levin, president... 

Stone Mart Becomes Industry Leader in Marble Slab Imports for Luxury Homeowners

October 13, 2008 Filed Under: Architecture, Real Estate

Imported stone and marble tile products are in high demand for the luxury home market as more people look for unique ways to decorate the living space. Marble slabs continue to be one of the most coveted types of stone for the homeowner who wants to create a stylish and sophisticated ambiance, and Stone Mart has become an industry leader for providing quality granite countertops and marble tile imports for its clients. Stone Mart is known for its... 

New Comprehensive Scientific Review Shows Granite Countertops are Safe

September 4, 2008 Filed Under: Construction

The most comprehensive review of scientific data on radon emissions from granite countertops shows that contribution to indoor radon levels is well below EPA’s guideline for action and even levels found in outdoor air. The study reviewed more than 500 measurements of radon emissions from granite published in peer-reviewed scientific journals. It showed that the average granite slab contributes to indoor radon levels that are: – 300 times... 

Craft-Art Wood Countertops

August 12, 2008 Filed Under: Architecture, Home Improvement

Living Materials and Finishes Add a Natural Beauty to Interior and Exterior Home Design A new trend is emerging in kitchen design as designers and consumers push the limit of what materials can be used in the home. The use of “living finishes” – those found on naturally occurring materials that change, evolve and become more beautiful over time are part of a movement that respects and showcases the beauty of the natural world.