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Design: Charming Apartment with Surprising Design Elements

by John TayebJuly 8, 2011 Architecture

Have a look at this fascinating apartment in case you are curious how 64 square meters can be turned into a spacious, chic living space. The hall that welcomes you is wide, featuring high ceilings and light walls, introducing you to the typical 20?s style with tight stucco and decorative parquet. The living room is [...]

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Design: Scandinavian Duplex Characterized by Refinement and Diversity

by Tayeb Realty GroupJuly 7, 2011 Architecture

Welcome to a delightful duplex displaying a remarkable interior design. Stretching over a surface of 127 square meters and consisting of 3,5 rooms plus kitchen, this place couldn’t be more captivating. The apartment breathes continental style and is characterized by good taste and refinement.  The ground floor accommodates two bedrooms, a recently renovated large kitchen [...]

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Builders Rethink Housing Designs

by Tayeb Realty GroupMay 10, 2011 Architecture

With new-home sales down drastically the last few years, builders are scrambling to re-evaluate what buyers today want in new homes. Changing demographics and tighter lending standards are influencing buyers’ purchasing decisions when home-shopping and changing their priorities, industry experts say. “There is a lot of pressure today to retool,” says Steve Brooks, CEO of [...]

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6 Reasons to Reduce a Home’s Price

by John TayebApril 28, 2011 general

The longer an overpriced home sits on the market, the more likely buyers will begin thinking something’s wrong with it. While you’d like to get the best price for your home, consider our six reasons to reduce your home price. These six signs may be telling you it’s time to lower your price. 1. You’re drawing [...]

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Good Neighbor Deadline Approaches

by John TayebApril 26, 2011 commercial real estate

Don’t miss this opportunity to nominate your favorite community volunteer for REALTOR® Magazine’s 12th Annual Good Neighbor Awards. The deadline is May 20. Five winners will be announced in the November issue of REALTOR® Magazine. Each winner will be recognized at the 2011 REALTORS® Conference & Expo in Anaheim, Calif., and receive a $10,000 grant [...]

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Broker Wins Appeal in ‘Flip This House’ Lawsuit

by Tayeb Realty GroupApril 19, 2011 home improvement

Richard C. Davis, a South Carolina real estate broker with a specialty in flipping homes, won a $4 million court appeal against A&E’s “Flip This House,” a TV series he appeared on during the show’s first season. The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals this week upheld a jury verdict in a lawsuit from Davis, who [...]

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25 Room Design Ideas for Teenage Girls

by Tayeb Realty GroupApril 18, 2011 Home Decor Ideas

Looking for fresh design ideas for pretentious and stylish teenage girls? In this post we will try to give a hand. For today we’ve gathered together a set of 25 pictures which represent young girls’ rooms. We tried to do a various selection: we went with some serious and sober interiors, but we also gave [...]

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House Flippers Return, Still Finding Profits

by John TayebApril 18, 2011 Foreclosures

More investors are taking on the risk of flipping homes, despite falling home prices and sluggish real estate markets across the country. But investors say there are still profits to be made in the house flipping business. Nearly 1 million homes were bought as investment properties in 2010, according to the National Association of REALTORS®, [...]

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Surprising Apartment Design in Paris: Le Loft des Innocents

by Tayeb Realty GroupApril 12, 2011 Architecture

Le Loft des Innocents is an inspiring and amazing looking apartment in Paris, redesigned by Frédéric Flanquart after an accidental fire had destroyed parts of its former interior. Here is an excerpt from the designer’s description: “The outlook of this area turned really fast into a crazy challenge: design and achieve a shell-free space with [...]

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4 Model Homes Tricks to Use on Your Listings

by John TayebMarch 9, 2011 Home Decor Ideas

Model homes are designed to give buyers the allusion of perfection. Mary Cook, an interior designer with Mary Cook & Associates, has built her business around “merchandising” model homes for builders nationwide, and she says sellers could learn from tricks of model merchandisers in preparing their own home for sale. Here are a few tips [...]

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