Elaine Raffel

Elaine Raffel left the corporate world to become a freelance creative focused on real estate and design in Dallas.

Grammy Winner Adam Levine Lists L.A. Compound for $57.5M

By Elaine Raffel / March 24, 2022 /

Move like Jagger? Maybe. But $57.5 million will move you right into pop rocker Adam Levine’s covetable Los Angeles home.

These Home Basketball Courts are a Slam Dunk

By Elaine Raffel / March 20, 2022 /

In the spirit of March Madness, these six impressive residential basketball courts are worthy of even the loftiest hoop dreams.

Live a Super Life in Cindy Crawford’s Former Malibu Beach Home

By Elaine Raffel / March 17, 2022 /

Supermodel Cindy Crawford’s former Mediterranean-style Malibu estate just hit the market for a whopping $99.5 million.

Spring Forward With These Seriously Stylish Timepieces

By Elaine Raffel / March 13, 2022 /

Daylight saving time means springing our clocks forward an hour. Sure, smartphones and watches have simplified the ritual. But there’s something to be said about a beautifully-designed timepiece that doesn’t have to charged and doubles as décor—not to mention gives us a break from our inboxes.

Here Are The Best Places to Buy a Lake House Right Now

By Elaine Raffel / March 10, 2022 /

Lake properties are a hot commodity—for good reason. Along with the obvious (water sports, privacy, a peaceful environment), there are myriad wellness benefits. Studies shows living near a body of water reduces stress and anxiety, promotes better sleep, and lowers heart and breathing rates.