January 16, 2019
8 Ways to Make the Most of the Home You Have
Posted in Living and Architecture by Guest Author
"Staying Put" by architect and writer Duo Dickinson is not your typical architect's book about design. There's no obscure language nor design-for-design's-sake ideas. It is a practical, down-to-earth guide that walks anyone through the rational process of how to remodel your house to get the home you want, from how to think about your house and overcoming hurdles to a list of...
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August 20, 2018
Avoiding the Pitfalls of Home Addition Construction
Posted in Architecture by John Trupin
When dissatisfaction with your current home strikes, it can be exciting to launch into a plan for a new addition. A new living room, bedroom, or more can add value to your home while improving your quality of life. On the other hand, even a modest addition can turn into a major construction project, with architects and contractors to manage, construction workers...
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March 12, 2018
A Home Addition: What to Consider Before Starting to Build
Posted in Selling, Living, and Architecture by Kenady Swan
Adding on to your current home may be your best bet if you’re short on space, but you don’t want to move or can’t find another house in the area with all the qualities you’re seeking. It’s also an attractive option if the house you have is lacking just one significant element (a family room, another bedroom, a larger kitchen, a separate apartment, etc.).
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June 29, 2016
A Home Addition: What to Consider Before Starting to Build
Posted in Selling, Living, and Architecture by Tara Sharp
Adding on to your current home may be your best bet if you’re short on space, but you don’t want to move or can’t find another house in the area with all the qualities you’re seeking. It’s also an attractive option if the house you have is lacking just one significant element (a family room, another bedroom, a larger kitchen, a separate apartment, etc.).
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February 12, 2016
Windermere Real Estate Shows Two Property Listings at Annual Modernism Week Event in Palm Springs
Posted in Architecture by Shelley Rossi
In addition to great weather, beautiful scenery, world-class golf courses and fabulous shopping, Palm Springs is also full of modern era architecture that dates back to the 1950s. Each year, the city of Palm Springs shows its appreciation for these structural designs with its annual Modernism Week, a celebration of midcentury modern design, architecture, art, fashion and culture.
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August 22, 2013
What is Modern?
Posted in Architecture by Tara Sharp
Modern homes vary greatly in style; however, they have some unifying qualities that distinguish them from other properties built over the last 60 years. Here are some characteristics often found in modern homes:
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May 16, 2011
Moving Life Home
Posted in Architecture by Windermere Guest Author
These buildings will add value to the homeowner’s property over time, and if they are built properly, they’ll appreciate in conjunction with the value of the home. The reasons for having one are many and personal, but if you were to drive down many city streets, you will find one hiding under the trees in a corner of the backyard.
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April 19, 2011
Can Mid-Century Modern Design Successfully Meet Today's Energy Standards?
Posted in Buying and Architecture by Windermere Guest Author
It was an open house. The buyers came in, fell in love, and wanted the home. The only problem was, it had just sold.
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