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Shrinking Floorplans Meet Energy Costs and Buyers Budgets

Home-sold Builders are seeing less opportunity in building large homes and are retooling their floorplans to take this into account ... to afford the oversized home makes less sense. Add into the equation potential inflation and the high ... $300,000. Now, the builder is shrinking floor plans again. It recently launched a new line of homes [more...]

Date: 2008-10-21 12:00:23

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Celebrity Real Estate Wrap: David LaChappelle, Bachelor House, Waldo Fernadez, More

Real Estalker reports that fashion/art photographer David LaChapelle has listed his three-bedroom, two-bath home on Marmont Lane ... , this 2-story bungalow features a first floor open floor plan w/ spectacular city views..." Real [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 16:56:01

Blu Homes Launches Convenient, Green, Affordable Abodes

So I have some renderings and information on Blu Homes, and I've also spoken with the folks in charge of this company ... of the homes are large in size. They're just right for the occupants, featuring open floor plans that are smartly and passively designed. Picture_1 Picture_4 Each home can be individually [more...]

Date: 2008-07-17 19:00:11

Wake Forest: Heritage Wake Forest - Glen

Combine a nostalgic step back in time, with a thoroughly modern embrace of the present, and you have the enormously popular bungalow-style home, ... , along with the full spectrum of features and floor plans that modern families expect. One visit [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 02:29:41

New Homes in Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta is the capital city of Georgia and had a 2006 population of 486,411 residents. In 2000, the city had 168,147 households with a 43 ... baths. Every floor plan offers a 2-car garage. This new home community is close to shopping, dining ... as 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Homeland Communities is a ranch, single-family and townhome builder [more...]

Date: 2008-08-19 06:13:28

Developer Retreats on Fort Greene Plan

PHOTOS: JAMIE LEHANE For her entire life, Cynthia Butts, 53, ... and ground-floor businesses. But Catsimatidis has already abandoned plans to build the affordable housing ... she calls home is now defined by an unusual silence. Across the street from her residential complex [more...]

Date: 2008-09-12 01:16:23

Golf & Tennis Neighborhoods in North Georgia

The North Georgia area is loaded with wonderful communities with fantastic amenities and reasonably priced homes ... here or pick out your lot and floor plan and add your own custom touches. The golf course [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 22:46:53

Operation Insulation has commenced!

Finally, after months of reading up and getting estimates, and just over a year after I joined the Green Homes scheme and got my home energy audit, my plan to insulate and 'green up' my flat took a step forward today, with the start of the work to insulate under my floor boards. Living in the ground floor flat of a converted Victorian house [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 18:38:00

Local Market Observations!

What do you see in your housing market this weekend? Builder incentives? “D.R ... All Square neighborhoods are gated and feature floor plans from 1,071 to 1,400 square feet with two ... home, a duplex in south Harrisonburg. For the Hartins, who have been married for two years [more...]

Date: 2008-06-28 17:02:59

PS: Tell me I'm not the only bitter one in this crap economy!!!

Oh how i love me some reader mail! This one comes from a fellow budgets lover who just wanted to know that she's not the only crazy out ... then what they where asking, it is a 1500 sqft home, hardwood floors, built in 06, beautiful kitchen ... , and he invests in the states pension plan. We have nice cars that we can afford and both [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 16:04:27

Move Away from Traditional Floor Plans

by Steven Jones Focusing on office design and building maintenance are important parts to doing business that many corporation owners ignore. The layout of office interiors can have a profound effect on the frame of mind and efficiency ... of being “closed in” or claustrophobia. Most home offices wind up set up in this style, with extra [more...]

Date: 2008-12-15 08:29:17

Obama thinks he can win simply by essence of being black ... the old Victorian home, the wooden floor creaking, Obama went on: “I’ll give you one specific ... Obama plans to win the general election based on African American turn out. It is no secret. The Time’ [more...]

Date: 2008-07-13 13:27:48

My Dream Home in Las Vegas

If I would be given a chance to have a dream home, I would pick Las Vegas. It's a beautiful place to live in, not to mention its popularity ... magnificent views, with huge floor plans. The community is guard gated so it is pretty much a safe ... . But finding a home that you really like is a bit challenging. You have to have a real state [more...]

Date: 2008-12-05 15:14:14

SDK Millbridge Gardens, 1341 Blackwood-Clementon Rd. NJ 08021

Living at the SDK Millbridge Gardens is unlike living anyplace else. It is just like living in your own home. SDK Millbridge Gardens is a place where thoughtfully designed spacious floor plans provide ... historic Township of Gloucester makes a unique place to live. An array of amenities including two swimming [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 17:20:30

Super.

Our living room last night was a sight to behold. Maggie was sick most of the weekend- within seconds of us getting home Friday night after picking her up at daycare, she threw up. All over the living room floor. So our weekend plans of taking her to my parents’ house on Saturday while I started repainting the bathroom and Dan had a day [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 13:53:58

Zenith | Well, that’s where they make ‘em

Chicago Public Radio just broadcast an amazing documentary about the old Zenith manufacturing plant, which closed 10 years ago ... attention on the road to get home safely. You’ve got to hear this, because it’s not just people talking ... it was demolished. He spent days exploring the plant with little more than floor plans and a spotlight [more...]

Date: 2008-12-05 01:12:36

Homestead: Cali Greens at Keys Gate-S.K. Constructio

Occasionally, a new home project comes along that offers a traditional neighborhood feel in the midst of a rapidly growing community and on the edge ... Construction, Keys Gate’s premier builder, Cali Greens’ two-story townhomes include six different floor plans that can be personalized with hundreds of options. Builder incentives available. [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 22:20:03

Get Away from Traditional Floor Plans

By Bob JohnsonPaying attention to office design and building maintenance are vital facets to doing business that many company owners neglect. The design of office interiors can have a deep end result on the frame of mind and efficiency ... . A lot of home offices end up set up in this manner, with too much office equipment or furniture using [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 15:56:00

Weekend Open House Report

The weekend open house slog is nigh, and we're here to help, as always. Agents, have a listing of your very own? Hustle! ... floor plan, working gas FP, large, modern updated kit w/ granite counters, solid cherry cabinets ... : $799,000 Pitch: "Quintessentially Bernal. Comfortable three bedroom home with formal dining room, [more...]

Date: 2008-11-08 20:10:06

Model Homes Now Open at Village Place Brookhaven

For homebuyers looking for the trendiest new Atlanta homes, ... condo You can choose from a variety of unique, contemporary floor plans ranging in price from the mid [more...]

Date: 2008-06-07 13:09:02

Live Blogging from the 2009 Edmonton Housing Forecast Seminar

Sheldon, Nathan, Derek, Lisa and I (and over 800 other people) ... roofs, open floor plans, geometric shapes) and Mediterranean (stucco, tile roofs, grand entries ... , Chair of the Home Builders Association talked about trends in home design: The three hottest styles [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 22:55:00

Cape May at Harveston, 40140 Village Rd. CA 92591

In trying to describe the perfect luxury apartment home, one word comes to mind… “more” ... the variety of spacious one, two and three bedroom floor plans. Cape May at Harveston is a charmed way ... at the pool, a leisurely stroll with family or friends, relaxing in your home of distinction… [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 19:08:28

Spinning the Globe

announced the plan to begin a 5 year trip to circumnavigate the Earth by sailboat - and to make use of Google Earth in many ways ... our house and our boat will be our main home starting sometime next year. We had previously owned a nice ... the battery systems when solar power can't keep up. See specifications including floor plans. The boat [more...]

Date: 2008-08-21 13:45:18

Tucson Golf Real Estate Delivers Gorgeous Desert Living

Nestled in the beautiful Sonoran desert you’ll find the modern glory of Tucson, Arizona ... well-designed floor plans that make the best use of space without giving up style. Tucson homes represent the needs of the modern family. From charming, historic Craftsman bungalows [more...]

Date: 2008-12-09 23:21:13

Floors+ Lessons Learned

It’s funny how things get started sometimes. We had always planned on remodeling our new home, but the start of the remodel was somewhat unplanned ... that inspired us to rip out all the flooring and the wall between our bedroom and living room. Needless to say [more...]

Date: 2008-11-04 13:00:50

OC Blog News Roundup - August 28, 2008

Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain: OC Sheriff's Deputies Still Racking Up Excessive Overtime (LAT) ... Homes In Newport (OCR) Banning Ranch plans also call for a small resort and shops. $12.5 Billion ... out. On The DNC Floor (OCR) Area politicians visit Denver convention abuzz with energy to hear [more...]

Date: 2008-08-28 14:12:53

Life in Palm Valley - Goodyear AZ

Camelot Homes , the #1 ranked Arizona small volume builder (by Ranking Arizona) ... Scottsdale, consists of four, three- to five-bedroom floor plans boasting California, Ranch Hacienda ... Villas at Desert Camp Courtyards at DC Ranch Peoria AZ Canyon’s Edge - Sonoran Mountain Ranch [more...]

Date: 2008-10-29 18:45:46

I Finally Found The Perfect Home! Anyone Got $12,500,000.00 To Lend Me?

Just put on the market for $12,500,000.00, this 8,000 square foot home has that combination of organic materials (wood, stone) with modern design and open floor plans, lots of light and a fabulous yard. Exactly what I've ... ESTATES (BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA) This 8,000+ square foot "Lautner-esque" 4-bedroom Modern estate sits [more...]

Date: 2008-09-18 23:50:00

Russians Seeking Overseas Homes

As Russians continue to search for the best ways to invest their new-found wealth, ... which are geographically close to home. Lately, southern European markets like Cyprus, Bulgaria, Turkey ... developer, Vyentseslav Leibman, is making an investment of US0 million. His plans include a 27-floor [more...]

Date: 2008-12-23 08:05:19

Mike Hollaway Custom Homes Recently Recognized as a Top Custom Home Builder

Mike Hollaway Custom Homes, which has built some of San Antonio’s premier neighborhoods since 1992, ... , baths and utility room • Select floor plans offer options such as: wet bars, built-ins, beamed ... or rope lighting, wood base molding, colonial style trim and door trim • Decorative crown molding [more...]

Date: 2008-11-07 18:40:18

Bad Credit Home Improvement Personal Loan

Bad Credit Home Improvement Personal Loan By Lauren Thompson | December 20, 2008 by Ada Denis If your house is in shambles, ... decision making. Old houses or homes with faulty construction need heavy repairs and remodelling ... need urgent repairs. You may want to extend the house, add another floor. If you’ve not planned [more...]

Date: 2008-12-20 19:24:55

Marselle Condos

Marselle Condos Marselle_condos_seattle Marselle condominiums is the latest addition close to the South Lake Union, ... feet. The building will offer a variety of floor plans from studio, one bedroom with den, two ... around $475/square foot. Studios will start at under $200,000 and go up to $600,000's. Each home [more...]

Date: 2008-07-25 15:37:36

Miami, Miami

All this cold weather has me yearning for the tropics ... , and floor plans of each condo listed. It has searchable features that include real time listing status and pricing. Miami Beach would be the perfect place to have a vacation home, and the real estate [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 23:33:56

Anyone looking for Luxury Apartments in New York?

Posted by: nancysoffice on: January 16, 2009 In: For Your InfoComment! ... out their floor plans. I could imagine the look and feel of tranquility once you step ... Penthouse, 5th Avenue Real Estate, amenities, condominiums, condos, home, Luxury Apartments in New York, New [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 15:33:15

New Condos in SW Calgary - Updated for Jan ‘09

ACCESS COUGAR RIDGE: Birchwood Properties Corp. From low$300,000s.Discovery centre and show homes located at 5 Cougartown Cir. S. W. in Cougar Ridge. ASTORIA ON TENTH: By Arcus Developments. Thirty-five-storey tower on 900-block of 10th Avenue S. W.,with one-, two-and three-bedroom floor plans from 580 to 2,157 square feet, and a 4,400-square [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 20:51:28

The Restorers Library " Pallisers New Cottage Homes 1887"

From Time to time I like to recommend reference books that may be of interest to Old House restorers, Palliser's New Cottage Homes 1887 is a reproduction of the rare catalog that originally was published in 1887. It includes 1,500 detailed drawings of floor plans, elevations, perspective views [more...]

Date: 2008-12-19 17:50:00

Columbia South Carolina Homes for sale, College Place

Columbia South Carolina Homes for sale, College Place "Downtown Bungalow" More Photos » Acquire Realty ... construction in town, light and bright open floor plan. Elegant smooth high ceilings. Hardwoods in great [more...]

Date: 2008-12-19 21:06:15

Castle Rock: Castlewood Ranch-Engle Homes

Castlewood Ranch is known for its panoramic mountain views, dramatic canyon lands and spacious homesites. Engle Homes offers single family homes at Castlewood Ranch ranging from 2,076 to 2,940 square feet, and include ranch, two-story and main floor study plans. This community provides a spectacular [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 20:46:31

Castle Rock: Castlewood Ranch-Engle Homes

Date: 2009-01-05 16:21:55

Castle Rock: Castlewood Ranch-Engle Homes

Date: 2009-01-15 16:16:40

Castle Rock: Castlewood Ranch-Engle Homes

Date: 2009-01-17 00:16:54

Castle Rock: Castlewood Ranch-Engle Homes

Date: 2009-01-17 20:15:59

Rhetorical Questions on a Thursday Night

avatarthumbnail.jpg Today I spent six-plus hours showing homes in Arrowhead Ranch and, frankly, ... and New York? 9) Why did so many builders not include coat closets in their floor plans? 10) Any [more...]

Date: 2008-10-17 02:39:10

Denver Homes - The Village at Broadlands

The Village at Broadlands 2 Bedroom(s), 2 Bathroom(s) ... features two and three bedroom ranch floor plans, each with two baths, plus a 2-car garage. Gated ... E 7th Ave #8, Denver CO, 80203 Capital Hill Condo Townhome Style * 2 Story with Basement * Walk [more...]

Date: 2008-11-27 12:00:11

Plan to Relocate? Check out this Bungalow in St. Albert, AB ( Ottawa ) $349,900.00

Be proud to call this completely upgraded bungalow “Home”. With nearly 2400 sq ft of total living space, this 4 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath, open concept floor plan will accommodate any lifestyle. [more...]

Date: 2008-09-02 07:06:33

BungaLOW

BungaLOW We love our new house. It’s already home to us. In fact, there are toys on the floor in every room ... molding, banister, etc. It’s a 1925 bungalow, which means it’s beautiful. It also means it’s drafty ... , it was about a third of what we used to pay in rent. I immediately signed up for the budget plan with the gas [more...]

Date: 2008-12-13 00:49:01

Getting ready for APE

The Alternative Press Expo, or APE, moves from its typical springtime home to the fall this year … or, more specifically, ... . In addition, the exhibitor floor will be filled to the brim with all sorts of comic retailers, creators ... me in on their plans: Chumble Spuzz Ethan Nicolle, the creator [more...]

Date: 2008-10-27 14:51:50

Dream Timber Frame Ski Home

Just a couple years ago Davis Frame Company helped a client create their dream ski vacation home in Vermont for the winter months ... that could help him turn his design into building plans to create an anything but ordinary ski home.The ... with guest quarters. The first floor has a spacious great room with an open kitchen and dining room. A ship's [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 14:00:00

Home Remodeling and the Fundamental Interconnectedness of All Things

It starts with a plan. It doesn’t matter that the plan will probably take ten years and will definitely change multiple times before it’s completed ... you not, even the carpet is purple (Guess which bedroom is number one on the list for floor replacement [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 18:04:16

Micro-Nuclear Reactors, Environmentalism, and Thoreau

Timothy Birdnow Los Alamos has developed a mini nuclear reactor that can power 20,000 homes, and it will be on sale within five years; get in on the ground floor! From the article in the U.K. Guardian, courtesy of CCNET: “Nuclear ... which said last week that it has taken its first firm orders and plans to start mass production [more...]

Date: 2008-11-13 14:10:15

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