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The Neighborhood


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When buying a house, one of the most important things to consider before the house is the neighborhood. Are you buying into the right neighborhood? Remember, once you have bought the house, a lot of things can be changed therein, but very little can be [...]

Choosing The Right Neighborhood For You


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If you are looking for an “ideal” neighborhood, I’d say, you can go right back where you came from.Why? Because nothing in life is perfect. Ergo, nothing is “ideal”. But finding the right neighborhood could mean a lot of things like, security, convenience, comfort or ambiance [...]

Choosing Your Neigborhood


Choosing the right location for your home is one of the most important decisions you’ll have to make. It’s a commitment that calls for research, foresight and common sense. First, look at the property values in your area. If it’s held steady or even increased with these trying economic times, then the [...]

Family bonding in a cozy neighborhood at Atlanta


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Situated in Atlanta, home to the famous Coca Cola Company is where Candler Park is. It is spread across 55acres of lush greenery and has beautifully landscaped garden making it one of the central attractions of this township. Candler Park Real estate owes its name to Asa Candler, the man who donated the [...]

Choosing the Right Spot


Choosing the Right Spot for the Ideal Neighborhood for your Dream Home
Choosing Your Ideal Neighborhood
For many people, choosing a neighborhood is the most difficult part of the decision to buy a home. When you tackle that “location, location, location” question, it’s smart to prioritize various neighborhood features, then start looking for homes in areas that [...]

Spruce Up an Exterior


The advent of summer means all eyes will be on the outside of your home.
Exterior Doors
Exterior doors should be durable. Jeld-Wen makes models from wood that is treated to resist damage from termites and water, key maintenance concerns; French doors can be a clever way to let the outside in.
Garage Doors
That most suburban of the [...]

Smart Art (2/2)


Paintings, prints, photographs, and sculpture can transform a room. Designer Ernest de la Torre offers expert guidance.

Sculpture is a great addition to any room. It adds height and a touch of the unexpected. Don’t be afraid to juxtapose two artworks from different periods, provided they have a common element. A 1st century Roman bust will [...]

Smart Art (1/2)


Paintings, prints, photographs, and sculpture can transform a room. Designer Ernest de la Torre offers expert guidance.

Art can create the entire mood for a room, or serve as an exclamation point in a neutral setting. A monochromatic room can come to life with a vivid abstract expressionist painting, or remain an oasis of calm with [...]

Balancing Act


A plain-Jane front yard is transformed with a central parking court and paired with trees and shrubs
Many people fear that a symmetrical arrangement – whether of plants or furniture – will automatically make a garden or room feel formal or stodgy. Landscape architect Mary Palmer Dargan proves how irrational these fears are in the front [...]

How to have kid-proof furniture (2/2)


Designer Darryl Carter says synthetic fabrics have come a long way and are the perfect answer for a family that wants stylish, child-friendly décor.
• Borderline
Use durable faux-leathers on wood desktops with nailhead surrounds, leaving a two-to-three-inch border of wood exposed on the perimeter of the desk surface
• By the Book
Ultrasuede or faux-leather can add texture and interest [...]


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