Located half way down the Bahamas Island chain are the Exuma Cays, the most beautiful islands in all the Bahamas and arguably the Caribbean. Great Exuma is the capital island and boasts an international airport with regular direct flights to the U.S. Recently, direct flights to Canada were also announced. In addition to the convenient [...]
By Jessica Decina
Old-world elegance
Knock on wood, because you’ll be seeing more and more of it in the kitchen.
Instead of a common granite or marble finish, more homeowners are opting for wooden countertops to achieve that rustic, natural look. According to Joshua Aaron, who custom-designs wood and stone tops, more homeowners want “a perceived softness” in [...]
By Jessica Decina
THE ‘WOW’ FACTOR
Dramatic, breathtaking views give an edge to a recently sold California home.
First impressions are crucial ones, and a recent sale in Carpinteria, Calif., has proven it is no exception to the rule. The oceanfront property, nestled on one of the area’s most preferred beaches, recently sold for $17.5 million.
What made the [...]
By Lauren Varga
ON LOCATION
Hosting Hawaiian Traditions
When Clifford Nae’ole was a child, he would walk down to the shore and sell coconuts to traveling sailors. Often, he’d take it upon himself to invite the sailors to his Granny’s house for lunch. No matter the number of guests, Granny would serve as a welcoming host.
Today, Nae’ole, cultural [...]
By Ken Weingartner
Enjoying Ice Cream, Relationships and Work
David Findley’s down-to-earth approach is a hallmark of his success.
Many mornings, while spending his early childhood years on a farm in Northeast Missouri, David Findley joined his grandfather for breakfast. The menu always included one final course: Neapolitan ice cream.
“He got up at 4:30 and I’d join him [...]
Clouds are lifting for Southern California real estate.
By Jennifer Martin
After two hazy years, the sun may be starting to shine on the Southern California housing market. Home prices for low- to mid-priced homes have been climbing since January 2009, which points to a long-term recovery for the entire area, analysts say. There was even an [...]
Homeowners on Florida’s Treasure Coast find themselves in one of the world’s finest luxury locales.
By Jessica Decina
Odds are, you’ve heard the phrase “location, location, location” before. Clichéd as it sounds, it’s still the biggest selling point along the Treasure Coast, which spans approximately 75 miles along Florida’s east coast.
Spanning from just south of Hobe Sound [...]
St. Maarten and St. Barth attract homebuyers who actually want to live there. It’s not hard to figure out why.
By Lauren Varga
There’s a trend on the islands of St. Maarten and St. Barth: Families come in for a quick getaway, but stay and call the islands a second home.
“When [timeshare and rental] clients start staying [...]
By Camilla McLaughlin
The magnificence of the landscape of the West, particularly in Colorado, is hard to surpass. But the property featured on our cover does. The setting is stunning: 72 acres about 40 minutes from Denver offering sweeping views of notable peaks along the eastern slopes of the Rockies. Even more gorgeous is the home, [...]
