Architectural Resource Wins Multiple Design Awards

Wednesday, December 16th 2009
Architectural Resource Wins Multiple Design Awards

Architectural Resource, LLC, a leading Ann Arbor architectural design firm, was honored at the national Remodeling Show 2009 Qualified Remodeler Master Design Awards, receiving design awards in seven different categories. This marks the second year in a row that Architectural Resource was the single most recognized firm at this prestigious design competition. The awards included two Gold awards; one for Michigan’s first USGBC LEED for Homes Platinum... 

Florida’s Landmark Mansion Just Hit Market for $18 Million

Friday, December 11th 2009
Florida's Landmark Mansion Just Hit Market for $18 Million

Perry Snell’s waterfront mansion, considered as one of the most beautiful homes in Florida, was just listed for $18 million, in the St Petersburg/ Tampa Bay area. Alona Dishy with Realty Executives, who specializes in high end, historic and waterfront homes in the Tampa Bay area, is representing the ownership. Built in the 1920’s on Brightwaters Blvd, (famed multimillion dollar homes that hug the waterfront within minutes of ritzy downtown... 

A “Million Dollar” Christmas Piano

Thursday, December 10th 2009
A "Million Dollar" Christmas Piano

If you’re looking for a spectacular Christmas present for your special someone, consider the $1.2 million Kuhn-Bösendorfer piano, the world’s most expensive new piano. The 7’4” Kuhn-Bösendorfer piano, with its matching bench, is inset with around 100-thousand hand-cut lead crystal Kuhn Jewels arranged in an array of diamond patterns on the case, lid, legs and fallboard (key cover). The optical quality crystal reflects light like a living... 

Christmas Tree Safety Tips To Avoid Holiday Christmas Tree Fires

Monday, December 7th 2009
Christmas Tree Safety Tips To Avoid Holiday Christmas Tree Fires

It’s pretty hard not to notice the merry transformation happening in cities, towns and neighborhoods across the country as homes and businesses decorate for the holidays. To make sure this year will be a very happy holiday season, the American Christmas Tree Association (ACTA) is urging consumers to take special precautions with their Christmas trees and Christmas lights to avoid Christmas tree fires. “If your household includes a natural... 

New Custom Estate Home on The Golf Course in Parkland Golf and Country Club.

Friday, December 4th 2009
New Custom Estate Home on The Golf Course in Parkland Golf and Country Club.

The Villa Positano has just been completed by leading Florida Homebuilder, Landmark Custom Homes. Not only is this home the only brand new “move-in-ready” home available in exclusive Parkland Golf and Country Club, it’s likely one of the only newly completed custom homes available in any new country club community in South Florida. The Villa Positano encompasses more than 11,000 total square feet and is situated on two-thirds of an acre of... 

Solar-Powered Community by Soaring Heights Communities at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base

Monday, October 26th 2009
Solar-Powered Community by Soaring Heights Communities at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base

Housing developer Actus Lend Lease, SolarCity®, Tucson Electric Power (TEP), and financing parties National Bank of Arizona and U.S. Bancorp Community Development Corporation (USBCDC) are working to create one of the nation’s largest distributed, community-wide solar power systems at Soaring Heights Communities at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. Upon completion, the community is expected to be the largest solar-powered community in the continental... 

Irvine Company to Debut Its 2010 New Home Collection

Wednesday, October 21st 2009
Irvine Company to Debut Its 2010 New Home Collection

Inspired by extensive research about what consumers want when they purchase a home – and responding to pent-up demand for new housing – the Irvine Company is set to debut a collection of homes that the company will begin selling early next year. Known as “The 2010 New Home Collection,” the series of 25 floor plans from six different builders will be located throughout eight neighborhoods in the villages of Woodbury and Woodbury East, two of... 

The Luxury Carlyle Residences

Sunday, September 6th 2009
The Luxury Carlyle Residences

The affluent consumer market is on the rise. The Luxury Consumption Index (LCI) shows that consumer confidence is increasing, as the average dollars spent on luxury goods is up ytd and from first quarter to second quarter of this year. Buyers, brokers and developers alike express optimism, forecasting that the more than two-year decline in homes sales is over and that the consumer market is emerging from the recession, putting purchasing power back... 

CertainTeed WeatherBoards FiberCement Siding for Mid-Atlantic’s First Carbon-Neutral Home

Tuesday, September 1st 2009
CertainTeed WeatherBoards FiberCement Siding for Mid-Atlantic's First Carbon-Neutral Home

Carbon-neutral home building is a new and growing trend in sustainability, where more efficient building design, innovative technology and strategic locations can be combined to reduce carbon emissions — the leading cause of greenhouse gases. A significant part of achieving this goal in the construction of such homes is ensuring that each building product installed has the maximum amount of sustainable attributes. Such is the case with the Carbon... 

Charming Coronado Historic District Area

Tuesday, July 28th 2009
Charming Coronado Historic District Area

This remodeled 1930’s red brick bungalow in Historic Coronado area is a nice example of the diverse historic homes found within this location. Hardwood floors throughout the living room, bathroom finished with travertine stone, many original architectural features including built in ironing board, built in book case and coved ceilings. This really is a fortunate find: Great condition with enclosed porch – a classic vintage charmer and a prime...