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The exterior of your home is arguably the most valuable part of the house. A great exterior is an immediate first impression of the quality throughout. I feel like as much thought should be put into the elevation as should the layout of the home.
It's the small things that count, especially when creating an accessible home and one that can be lived in for all ages. When it comes to universal design and "age in place" housing features, there are many things to take into account. The lighting in your home is an important step … (0 comments)
Wire closet organizers are a very inexpensive and functional way to make the most of the space in a bathroom closet. This particular type of closet organizer is constructed of some of the finest and strongest materials in the industry of wire closet organizers.
When Buying, Consider a Custom-Built Home
I think most can see the obvious association between these two disciplines, real estate and architecture, but it is always surprising to me how few people are truly involved in both fields. Each should be familiar with the other, and through association with builder/developer clients, will interact on transactions / projects. How many … (4 comments)
If you haven't already done so, subscribe to NAR's Daily Real Estate News. Today, the gem was a link to the 2008 Handbook for Success -- 165 tips, tactics, and techniques for your business.
The Homebuilder's Association of Owensboro kicks off the 13th annual Home & Garden Show, at the Executive Inn Convention Center. 
I don't know how many times I've decorated a coffee table, or tried to add some accent pieces to a room, but something just wasn't right. You can use the most exquisite ornaments, but if they aren't in scale or in proper proportion with the rest of the room, your design … (0 comments)
Built in wet bars or butler's pantries serve as handy little entertainment areas that allow you to serve beverages and hors d'oeuvres without crowding the kitchen.
The new "trends" lists for home decorating and design are out, and according to many researchers it seems like things are freshening up around the house for 2008. 
National-style homes are common across the nation, but not always easy to identify. That's because they tend to mix several pre-Victorian era building styles, as well as Native American building traditions. The result is a surprisingly simple and elegant architectural form that's great for building attractive, affordable homes, and has just … (0 comments)
Kelly Dutton And InVision Homes Expanding Despite Denver Market Conditions
What a great start to the New Year! I hope you are enjoying it so far, despite the crazy weather we've experienced! It's always nice to be recognized for the hard work we do, from testimonials to the smiles and comments we get before and after our efforts. It's also … (0 comments)
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Federal architecture is one of the most easily recognizable building styles in the eastern United States. Many of the nation's most famous buildings are done in this style, as are a large percentage of houses along the Eastern Seaboard. With its emphasis on symmetry and classic decorative features Federal architecture also … (0 comments)
Fireplace mantels provide an ideal focal point in a room, but in many homes this results in a missed opportunity. Instead, the mantel becomes a dusty shelf covered with family photos and knickknacks. Sometimes when a certain area of the house has looked the same for a long time, we get … (0 comments)
According to the National Association of Home Builders, homeowners will spend nearly $232 billion this year on remodeling. This impressive figure represents more than 40 percent of total spending in the home construction industry. And why not? Adding new amenities and functionality to your home not only provides great enjoyment and … (0 comments)
What is your favorite moment when you arrive at a destination for vacation? Is it the calm and refreshing feeling of being welcomed into the thoughtfully-appointed hotel lobby? Surrounded by warm colors and manicured greenery, are you lured into relaxing? Possibly it is the mere inhalation of the sweet-smelling air from a clean … (48 comments)
Are you tired of the outdated look of your kitchen but are short on cash? 
Just some hypothetical questions: What will my children's generation think of the ultra "modern" homes of today? What will they think of the homes we build now that claim to be timeless in their classic style? I wonder if they'll think the same thing that I think when I drive through a … (17 comments)
This weekend in my house it was spring cleaning time. The annual ritual that forces me to decide what worldly possessions are important and what is disposable.
No sooner had I posted the blog about the vast majority of new Seattle area homes being called “Craftsman,” that I spotted a related article in The Wall Street Journal. 
In today's market, your home needs to make a great First Impression!. Yet I do not have to tell you the amount of times I enter into the home and am immediately hit with clutter, ugly wall colors and over crowded rooms. Granted, I am there not to buy, but to … (2 comments)
Despite national statistics that the size of a home is increasing each year, and the McMansions that are sprouting up all over, there are proponents of having a smaller but better designed house. Sometimes the bigger house is for our things, rather than for us. Sarah Susanka has written several books … (1 comments)