Elaine Raffel

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

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.

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.