As I watched Dancing with the Stars last week (yes, I will own up to still being a fan of the show), I was amazed at how Marie Osmond (who was sitting in the audience to support her brother/DWTS contestant Donnie Osmond) looks so incredible young these days. After her own stint on Dancing with [...]

If you’re in need of a dwelling shift and a new property is out of the question, why not work with what you’ve got? Recently, Scottsdale-based Republic West, added two new experts to their Design-Build team to better serve those with home improvement on the mind.

“Since we started Republic West back in 1995, we have made it [...]

As the market gets into full-on recovery mode, it’s encouraging to see real estate developments surpassing sales expectations.
Gozzer Ranch Golf & Lake Club, the award-winning private club and community in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, posted strong sales, closing roughly $65 million in real estate for the year, and the sales team has reported increasingly positive signs [...]

One of my favorite places to visit in California is Carmel By the Sea. A walk down Ocean Avenue yields many unique storefronts and offerings. In particular, I’m always drawn to the Villeroy and Boch store for a peek at the latest in fixtures and faucets.
The German-Headquartered Villeroy & Boch announced this week the introduction [...]

For individuals who have been holding out for the perfect real estate deal to pounce on, opportunity has come knocking.

Castle & Cooke, purveyor of high-end resort, residential communities and commercial centers, announces that for a limited time it is offering special pricing and financing on select custom lots in the “Quail Creek” neighborhood at Saddle [...]

Elements of Design, a full-service, luxury residential and commercial interior design studio in Scottsdale, Arizona with one of the largest showrooms in the State, was selected by the Sun Village Community Association to manage the commercial interior design of the communal areas of the gated residential complex. Sun Village, an active senior community located in [...]

Home Office Tip Numero Uno: DO get a spill-resistant keyboard.
We’ve all had our spouts with technology. I, for one, have lost a computer or two to accidental spills between the keys. Yes, that morning cup of coffee was the culprit both times. And while the incidents were costly and albeit embarrassing, the real burn was [...]

As we reach a more and more eco-conscious mind frame, the search for green products and everyday items becomes much easier to manifest. Green ideas are everywhere, from the car you drive to the clothes you wear, to the kind of toilet paper you buy. Reupholstering your favorite couch has now become another eco-conscious element [...]

If you’re amidst a kitchen remodel or just ready for something fresh, an easy fix is to switch up the hardware on your cabinets or drawers. It’s really amazing what a grand effect such a small change can make to the atmosphere and design of the most used room in the house.

DesignerHardware.com recently announced its [...]

REC Solar, the largest solar installer in the country, has teamed up with SunRun to bring solar power to Colorado residents. Residents can purchase a solar electric system through a new low-cost leasing program.

“We’ve been thinking about going solar for some time, but we were hindered by the upfront costs,” said Peter. “Even with utility [...]