Julie Provenzano

If I were a cartoon strip, "Eeeeekkkk" would be in my thought bubble upon seeing this house. This is a tale of two properties -- beautifully sleek, contemporary and clean on the outside and then "Whoa Nelly" on the inside. I like a little bohemian element here and there but this is just over the top!

It is often asked if the housing market can truly rebound if the all-round economy remains sluggish. The answer is that the housing market is not dependent on the economy but rather the economy is reliant on the housing market. Mark Zandi, Chief Economist at Moodys.com, addressed this issue in a recent report.

 “Historically, housing has always led the U.S. out of recessions. It is the most interest rate-sensitive part of the economy, and as rates fall during recessions,...

They form the basis for all life- earth, wind, fire, and water.  The four major elements are often taken for granted, barely even noticed amid the hustle and bustle of modern life.  This spring as the weather warms and new life blossoms, bring the elements to life by creating outdoor living spaces that enhance the unique energy of each one. 

Earth

Spring means a turning over of the old and a bursting forth of the new.  Before the trees bud and the flowers bloom, clear away...