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What It’s Like to Own a Luxury Home
Posted in urban living
High-end Realtors and estate owners give an insider’s perspective.
Privacy and security are important factors when it comes to living in New York City.
Is it really all about champagne wishes and caviar dreams? While living in a multimillion-dollar home has its perks, it’s also a lot of financial responsibility. Some new homeowners overlook the details and work required to own a luxury home. However, it’s often worth the upkeep.
“Real luxury living is the features and the peace of mind and luxury of a hotel but the warmth and hominess of your own home and your 25 staff members,” says Wendy J. Sarasohn, senior vice president of residential real estate firm Corcoran Group, which serves New York City, Long Island, N.Y., and Palm Beach, Fla. Its clients range from Wall Street bankers to entertainment industry moguls. Read the rest of this entry »
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What It’s Like to Live in an Urban Home
Posted in urban living
If you love being where the action is, look for convenient living in a city’s downtown area
For the hip home seeker who longs to be near great food and culture, neighborhoods in a city’s downtown area hold a nearly irresistible attraction. The “urban core” typically has a higher crime rate and less favorable schools than the suburbs, but many downtown areas across the country are undergoing a revitalization of sorts, as cities invest in projects and amenities to attract new residents. And as more people look for alternatives to long commutes and urban sprawl, homebuyers are flocking to the urban core. Homes in urban core neighborhoods come in a variety of styles, such as these brownstones in Boston. Read the rest of this entry »
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Urban Homes Offer a Modern House within Your Favorite City
Posted in urban living
While some people may prefer to buy a home and raise a family outside of the city, many others are choosing to stay inside the city limits. Urban home plans are designed to help conserve a city’s green space while providing a chic housing style for homeowners. You will never see two urban house plans with the same design or style. Custom home designers are able to work with the property holder to create each room to match their living style while efficiently using the space allowed.
Owners Provided with Numerous Styling Options
Custom urban home plans are highly desired by those that want to live in a city and still have a say in how the home is constructed. There are many different features that can in incorporated into the home for a unique look. Urban architecture generally follows some of the same characteristics that loft homes use. High ceilings with many windows are common elements designers utilize. Read the rest of this entry »
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