US senators call for Chinese drywall probe Jun 24, 2009
Our clients paid premium prices to purchase their dream homes and instead they are now suffering the effects of bargain basement materials used by the builders which continue to [affect] their property and may also have long term effect on their health. " One resident of Fort Myers, Florida, described the Chinese drywall affair as "huge", but went on to add that while many builders and small businesses in the US would end up in very bad shape - if not out of business entirely - as a result of... (Asia Times Online)
HGTVs 2010 Dream Home comes to NM May 23, 2009
The Dream Homes are given away annually, but some winners didn t take them because of tax consequences. Campbell Ranch has guaranteed to HGTV that it will buy back the home from the Home and Garden network if the winner does not want the $1. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
U2 guitarist's dream homes rile neighbors May 2, 2009
U2 guitarist rocks neighbors with dream homes. He vows 5 proposed mansions will be green, but some in Malibu doubtful. (MSNBC -- Environment)
'Dream Home' winners Mar 17, 2009
For 13 years the cable network has been building, decorating and giving away Dream Homes across the country from Nehalem, Ore ... Jack Thomasson has selected the locations and done the designs of all 13 Dream Homes ... The house was constructed by Ledson's principal contractor, Bruce Lee of Santa Rosa, and the interior was designed by Linda Woodrum, who has decorated a number of the Dream Homes. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Luxury homes for sale dirt cheap Mar 16, 2009
Many of the most recent buyers held on when they couldn't afford to buy three and four years ago and have saved large down payments that now allow them to get into dream homes as the market swells with values, agents say. Sellers have been forced to compete with foreclosures and short-sales in order to make a deal. (Insight on the News)
Barbies Dream House becomes reality Mar 7, 2009
He said toy maker Mattel Inc. gave him access to their archives, including a look at all of Barbies various dream homes over the years. Adlers favorite furnishings are hanging in the living room: an original Andy Warhol portrait of Barbie valued at over $200,000 and a chandelier designed by Project Runway contestant Chris March thats made up of over 30 blond wigs and took more than 60 hours to craft. (Florida Today)
Barbie's real-life Dream House created in Malibu Mar 7, 2009
Decorating Barbie's real-world dream home, which will be the site Monday of a star-studded soiree celebrating the doll's birthday, was a dream for Adler, the potter and decorator who has served as head judge on Bravo's "Top Design." He said Mattel gave him access to the company's archives, including a look at all of Barbie's various dream homes over the years. Following the festivities, most of Barbie's custom decor will be shipped to the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas to furnish a special... (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Can we coexist with a nasty climate? Mar 2, 2009
Rising seas erode tourist beaches and puts more oceanfront dream homes at risk. Scientists say bleached coral from warmer, more acidic oceans already fosters fewer fish to eat. (Florida Today)
