Elaine Raffel

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

This $37.5M Turks and Caicos Compound Comes With Celebrity (and Texan!) Cred  

By Elaine Raffel / March 7, 2022 /

What does it take to keep up with the Joneses? Or the Willises, for that matter? If you’re looking to buy this Parrot Cay multi-home compound—formerly owned by Bruce Willis and now, insurance moguls Robyn and Mark Jones—expect to shell out $37.5 million.

Home Gyms Rank Second for Today’s Homebuyers

By Elaine Raffel / March 6, 2022 /

Home fitness exploded during the pandemic. And it shows no signs of stopping. There’s a lot love about no commutes and no crowds—not to mention, no more excuses to skip working out.

A Go-To Guide to 2022’s Coolest Collaborations

By Elaine Raffel / February 27, 2022 /

We love designer collaborations, especially when they’re the brainchild of two supremely stylish powerhouses. When it comes to new partnerships, 2022 is shaping up to be better than ever.

This Trio of Rock Star-Worthy Homes Hits All The Right Notes

By Elaine Raffel / February 23, 2022 /

We all may have partied like a rock star, but what about living like one? We found three extraordinary homes—each one unique—with ties to the music biz including this one formerly owned by singer Linda Ronstadt.

Quintessential House Flipper Jeff Lewis Sells His Own Hollywood Hills Homes

By Elaine Raffel / February 20, 2022 /

House flipper/interior designer/podcast host Jeff Lewis has never been one to shy away from notoriety. Or for that matter, any publicity at all.