Friday, February 29, 2008

One more for the Steven Gerrard Wallpaper collection

I just thought I should add another Steven Gerrard wallpaper to the collection. Since he's 100% committed to Liverpool FC, he deserves a special mention. I dedicate this to all loyal fans of Liverpool FC. Steven Gerrard - Wallpaper to download, right-click and save 'I am sure Stevie can fulfil all his ambitions here at Anfield, because we are progressing,' said the Liverpool manager. 'Sometimes

Selecting Your General Contractor

After years of planning and dreaming about your new timber frame or post and beam home, the time has come to select a contractor. In most instances, you will spend months, even years, working with the same contractor. Here are some important points to ponder before hiring a contractor.If you have not found a contractor and are not sure where to start, ask friends, family, and relatives for

Selecting Your General Contractor

After years of planning and dreaming about your new timber frame or post and beam home, the time has come to select a contractor. In most instances, you will spend months, even years, working with the same contractor. Here are some important points to ponder before hiring a contractor.If you have not found a contractor and are not sure where to start, ask friends, family, and relatives for

Miami Real Estate Sales Statistics

Recent statistics reported by the Realtor Association of Miami-Dade County clearly point to a depressed real estate market in the Miami area. In December 2007, there were a total of 1,154 sales of single family homes in Dade County, with a median sales price of $305,000. In December 2006, there were 2,818 homes sold in Dade, with a median sales price of $335,000. In November 2007, there were a

Thursday, February 28, 2008

Sustainable Living, Sustainability, "Green", Environmentally Conscious - What Do They Mean?

Sustainable architecture or building is only a small part of a greater whole. It has been said many times that “sustainability” is a good short term goal. Sustainability is only equilibrium, a tipping point where we no longer are damaging the planet that we inhabit with the effects of our daily lives - manufacturing, power production, construction, transportation, agriculture and every aspect of

Sustainable Living, Sustainability, "Green", Environmentally Conscious - What Do They Mean?

Sustainable architecture or building is only a small part of a greater whole. It has been said many times that “sustainability” is a good short term goal. Sustainability is only equilibrium, a tipping point where we no longer are damaging the planet that we inhabit with the effects of our daily lives - manufacturing, power production, construction, transportation, agriculture and every aspect of

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Miami Beach Homes Listed Too High For Sales

Miami is different than most other cities in the US, in that there is an international clientele for real estate and luxury homes. Moreover, Miami real estate is undervalued when compared to cities like Malibu, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and Las Vegas, as well as some of our Northeast cities, like Boston and New York, Stamford, and Greenwich.There is a problem, however. Miami Beach homes for

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Welcome to our Post and Beam & Timber Frame Homes Blog!

Welcome to our new timber frame blog! Our goal is to post current articles and discussions on timber framing, post & beam, Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs), and sustainable design. Topics to look forward to:•The Overall Project: finding a timber frame builder; budget considerations, timber frame glossary of terms•Design: site analysis, solar considerations, energy conservation•Materials:

Welcome to our Post and Beam & Timber Frame Homes Blog!

Welcome to our new timber frame blog! Our goal is to post current articles and discussions on timber framing, post & beam, Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs), and sustainable design. Topics to look forward to:•The Overall Project: finding a timber frame builder; budget considerations, timber frame glossary of terms•Design: site analysis, solar considerations, energy conservation•Materials:

Friday, February 22, 2008

A fresh new look for Spring!

My thoughts have been turning towards the new season which will soon be upon us and so it was 'out with the old and in with the new' in my kitchen at the weekend! Well, of course nothing is actually new - except the look! I decided a fresh and Spring-like appearance was needed for one of my dresser tops - plus it was a good opportunity to give it a good clean!!I rummaged through some of my

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Stanley Park Stadium Free Wallpaper

http://lfcwallpapers.googlepages.com/main Stanley Park Stadium - Free download 1024 x 768Thank you www.timesonline.co.uk  and liverpoolfc.tv for the images Liverpool FC are pleased to reveal new designs for a spectacular 71,000 seater stadium to be built on Stanley Park in time for the 2011-12 season. Kop Football (Holdings) Limited, ("Kop") the owner of Liverpool Football Club, is

Thursday, February 14, 2008

Sania Mirza

Sania Mirza (born November 15, 1986) is an Indian tennis player. She was born in Mumbai, brought up in Hyderabad. Coached by her father, Imran Mirza, she began playing tennis at the age of six, turning professional in 2003. She is the highest ranked female tennis player ever from India, with a career high ranking of 27 in singles and 18 in doubles.She was ranked 31st in the singles category and

Ricky Martin's Miami Homes For Sale

Two ultra-luxury Miami homes owned by celebrity singer Ricky Martin are listed for sale. One of the homes is located on Miami Beach, and the other in Golden Beach. The Miami Beach home, located at 5130 North Bay Road, seen above, is a Mediterranean masterpiece with breath taking open bay views from every room. The mansion sits on a 19,320 square feet lot, with 105 linear feet of bayfront.

Happy Valentine's Day to you - Happy Anniversary to us!

It's hard to believe that exactly a year ago today we launched the Vintage Home website. We have been overwhelmed with the response and would like to extend our sincerest thanks to everyone who has supported us along the way.In celebration of our anniversary and keeping with the mood of Valentine's Day we have updated the website today with some really gorgeous vintage treasures! There are

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Miami Beach Home Sold Above Market Price

101 E Dilido Drive, Miami Beach, Florida recently sold for $2,750,000Homes are still selling on Miami Beach, albeit at a snails pace in comparison to home sales just a few years ago. There is a light at the end of the tunnel, however, and the recent sale of a very quaint Miami Beach home located on Dilido Island should be very inspiring to sellers who want to be reasonable, and who are willing to

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Revisit Conley Cove - Construction Complete!

For more information please choose any of the following:FlyerHomes WebsiteLeesa FinleyYou can also reach me direct at 919.649.6128.

Mortgage Relief For Stressed Homeowners

Mortgage relief for stressed homeowners is finally on the horizon. Project Lifeline is a mortgage relief plan instituted by the Treasury Department and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The plan is designed specifically to allow homeowners who are seriously in arrears on their mortgage payments, to suspend foreclosure on their home for a period of 30 days, while mortgage lenders

Wednesday, February 6, 2008

Miami Beach Median Home Price $1.64 Million

Miami Skyline as seen from Miami BeachMiami Beach is one of the most lucrative neighborhoods in the US, according to a report by Forbes. Since 1990, property prices on the central part of Miami Beach have appreciated exponentially in value by a whopping 1,532%. Miami Beach has become a very pricey area to live in, with the median home price at $1.64 million in 2006. Forbes further states that

Sunday, February 3, 2008

Ammendment One Helps Miami Homeowners

Florida voters approved Amendment One, a constitutional amendment of the Florida property tax system, which will bring sorely needed relief to homeowners in the Miami area. Many property owners have been feeling imprisoned in their homes, and unable to move because rising property taxes made it either impractical, or impossible to move from one home to another. With the passing of Amendment One,