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Relocating has been identified as one of the top ten human stressors, right up there with death, public speaking, marriage, and child birth.  With that being said, it is unfortunate how many people go about a move and relocation on their own, learning by trial and error, without the assistance of a professional or expert.  Offered here are a few valuable tips and suggestions for people looking to relocate and/or build their dream home, whether it be local or across the country. (more…)

“Home is where the heart is” Fact or fiction?  For me, a definite truth. 

In essence our perfect place, our home, is anywhere we feel most loved and secure.  George Moore is quoted as saying, “A man travels the world in search of what he needs, and returns home to find it.”  The physical environment surrounding this personal utopia of happiness can have a dramatic impact on our feeling complete in all respects.  (more…)

“The purpose of life is a life or purpose”  ~ Robert Byrne ~ 

Webster’s defines “perfect” as, complete in all respects; without defect or omission; sound; flawless.  Rarely in our adult life do we come across something, someone, or someplace which is “perfect.”  For those fortunate enough to recall a worry-free blissfulness of childhood, or a passing sensation of complete wholeness with life and our surroundings, the definition mentioned above will instantly transport us to such a moment.  (more…)

In January 2009, during a recent job site visit of a luxury home under construction, I took some time to look around at what other builders are doing in the area. I wanted to get a feel for what is actually happening in the custom home market, aside from all the gloom and doom we constantly hear about.

One of the projects I am currently consulting on is located in the Gated Tom Fazio designed golf course community of Mirabel, located in north Scottsdale, AZ. This community is comprised of several hundred lots many exceeding the one-acre size. Many of the homes are multi-million dollar second estates for owners who live throughout the country. During the cold winter months, many of the owners return to AZ for relief, and call this community home. (more…)