Savannah Steal For Less Than $1 Million

April 22, 2010

Bordering the Wilmington River in Savannah, Georgia, this lovely estate property is being listed for just $750,000. With two-story ceiling heights, wood floors, a loft addition and formal and informal living spaces, listing agent Steven Fischer of ERA Kelly & Fischer shows this residence with ease. The master suite and fully equipped kitchen rounds out [...]

Kitchen Studio Celebrates 25 Years in Business

April 21, 2010

A Quarter Century of Customized Luxury for the Heart of the  Home Kitchen Studio, specializing in design and cabinetry for the entire house,  announced its 25th anniversary this month. A family-run business founded on the desire to bring high-quality cabinetry to the California Central Coast, Kitchen Studio was established in 1984. From the design and [...]

On Location: Home in Tucson

April 20, 2010

Unique Homes magazine spent the weekend learning about the residential opportunities at Miraval—a resort and residential community in Tucson, Arizona. This is the last of three blogs in our ‘On Location: Home in Tucson’ series. Each new day brings new opportunities to look deeper into oneself. The itinerary for my last day at Miraval included [...]

Top of the Tweets: New York, Luxury Values and Flip-Flops

April 20, 2010

By Camilla McLaughlin As always, last week saw declining numbers, but for a change they were all good omens. The inventory of bank-owned properties in California dropped 26.5 percent year-over-year.  Good things also come in fours: Mortgage rates began to ease back for the first time in four weeks. And the number of homeowners delinquent [...]

On Location: Home in Tucson

April 19, 2010

Unique Homes magazine spent the weekend learning about the residential opportunities at Miraval—a resort and residential community in Tucson, Arizona. This is the second of three blogs in our ‘On Location: Home in Tucson’ series. Miraval’s mantra “Life in Balance” can be found from the yoga mats in the Agave Center, in a refreshing sip [...]

On Location: Home in Tucson

April 18, 2010

Unique Homes magazine spent the weekend learning about the residential opportunities at Miraval—a resort and residential community in Tucson, Arizona. This is the first of three blogs in our ‘On Location: Home in Tucson’ series. Nestled in the comfort of the Sonoran Desert is 400 acres of a pure, back-to-nature oasis. This luxury resort’s purpose [...]

A Bicycle Extravaganza

April 15, 2010

Looking for a unique travel experience? These amazing bike tours provide riders with incomparable experiences throughout the world. By Kimberly Turner An active bicycling excursion can turn into an experience of cultural treasures that reveal the variety and scenic beauty of an area. From Europe to South America to the Pacific, vacationers can participate in [...]

An Entertainer’s Dream For Sale in Coral Gables

April 14, 2010

An entertainer’s dream home, this listing has been the site of many celebrity gatherings and charity events. This spectacular waterfront residence in Coral Gables features oversized, 15-foot wraparound verandas that circle the house. Surrounded by mature landscaping, the home welcomes visitors with reclaimed long leaf pine floors throughout and exquisitely detailed custom millwork in every [...]

Top of the Tweets: Pending sales and the coffee in Paris

April 13, 2010

By Camilla McLaughlin The good news/ bad news real estate saga continues. This week, pending sales, a forward-looking indicator based on contracts signed in February, rose 8.2 percent and remains 17.3 percent above February 2009, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Lawrence Yun, NAR’s chief economist, says, “The rise in buyer contract activity [...]

Classic British Furniture Company Launches in the U.S.

April 9, 2010

As a move toward creating a more international profile, one of Britain’s sought-after furniture makers is bringing its premium-quality furniture to the United States. Bevan Funnell, creator of craftsman-made wooden furniture, is staging the official U.S. launch of his new Buckingham Range and other traditional English furniture at the High Point Market in North Carolina, [...]