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10 Rules for Red: The Dos and Don’ts of Decorating with Red Paint
February 1, 2012 by Pat Williams · Leave a Comment
During the winter doldrums, and into spring, many of us are thinking about how we can spiff up our homes and get some fresh zing into our décor. A splash of red may be just the right touch of excitement we’re looking to add. Red represents luck, good fortune, excitement, warmth, energy, romance, and yes, [...]
NJ New Build is Listed at $56 Million
January 16, 2012 by Pat Williams · Leave a Comment
This stunning new build has been on the market for well over a year. The price has bounced around a bit, and is currently listed at $56,000,000. Rumor suggests Richard Kurtz, turned down a 36 million dollar offer sometime ago. This 30,000 square foot home is located in Alpine, New Jersey, one of America’s most [...]
Charlottesville Valley View
January 5, 2012 by Pat Williams · Leave a Comment
I’ve passed this Charlottesville, Virginia neighborhood on a couple of trips but this time I finally took the time to stop and photograph it. The picture was taken from Garth (Barracks) Rd and Ingleside Farm Drive and looks down upon the Rustling Oaks subdivision. I couldn’t find an average value online as there aren’t any [...]
5 Interesting Luxury Items to Gift Your House
December 23, 2011 by Pat Williams · Leave a Comment
If walls could talk, this is what your house would want for Christmas! Luxury Firepit . Enjoy gallery worthy art while roasting marshmallows and having a nightcap with this nature inspired installation by Elena Columbo. Price tag? $40,000. A Remote Controlled Toilet The Kohler Numi puts a whole new twist on elimination [...]
6 Reasons to List Your Home Through the Holidays!
November 17, 2011 by Pat Williams · Leave a Comment
It’s the perfect conditions for listing. Decorate your home early, so that it’s warm and inviting, showing off all the best features…and your competition is limited, as other sellers take their homes off the market for a couple of months during the holidays. January is a time for new beginnings; new jobs, moving to a [...]
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!
November 15, 2011 by Real Estate Tourist · Leave a Comment
Since 1997, on November 15th, neighborhoods around the country have found ways to celebrate America Recycles Day. Every day, we have steadily become more acutely aware of the benefits of recycling everything we can. Following the USEPA’s slogan of “Reduce, reuse, recycle,” most of us are trying to reduce our waste, buy eco-friendly/green products, and [...]
Remembrance. 11/11/11
November 10, 2011 by Pat Williams · Leave a Comment
November 11, 2011 has an amusing signature this year, 11/11/11, but holds another very special significance; it’s the day we honor our heroes. November 11th is Veteran’s Day in the USA and Remembrance Day in Canada. November 11th has been a day to honor and celebrate those brave and patriotic men and women who serve [...]
Brad Pitt Lists his Malibu Home
October 19, 2011 by Pat Williams · Leave a Comment
It’s quite possible to imagine Brad and Angelina relaxing on the sofa and watching the incredible Malibu sunsets. Malibu, California is situated along prime Pacific oceanfront and is known for housing some famous entertainment names. The Pitt home is located upon the Encinal bluffs on 1.26 acres with a private, gated entry to the four [...]
Dreaming of Thailand
September 21, 2011 by Pat Williams · Leave a Comment
Dreaming of luxury living on a tropical island? This beautiful home is for sale in the resort area of Surin, on Phuket Island. Surin is known for it’s hotels, dining and “millionaire’s row” of houses that sit on the hills overlooking the Andaman Sea. Foreigners are not legally allowed to own land in Thailand but [...]
Union Lake, Michigan
September 17, 2011 by Pat Williams · Leave a Comment
Union Lake is a 465 acre body of water located in Oakland County. The homes cozying up to it’s shoreline are coveted for year round recreational activities. Union Lake’s size and depth are ideal for fishing, skiing and boating. The winter also sees many ice skaters and fishing huts dotting it’s frozen surface. The depth [...]
