Elaine Raffel

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

Iconic Hotel del Coronado Offers Oceanfront Luxury Living

By Elaine Raffel / September 15, 2021 /

The iconic Hotel del Coronado on San Diego’s Coronado Island is offering prospective homeowners a chance to score a residence while the property is still under construction.

These Architecturally-Significant Memorials Pay Tribute to 9/11 Victims

By Elaine Raffel / September 12, 2021 /

Under yesterday’s blue skies in New York City—the same color blue as 2001—the country paid tribute to the thousands of lives lost on 9/11. Twenty years after the American attacks, we’re once again reminded of the power of patriotism in the United States.

Stephan Sardone on Why Communication and Trust Help Ensure a Great Experience

By Elaine Raffel / September 10, 2021 /

The most rewarding remodeling projects have two common denominators: trust and communication. Attitude is everything, according to Sardone Construction owner/founder Stephan Sardone.

Celebrate the Holiday With Labor-Saving Products

By Elaine Raffel / September 5, 2021 /

In celebration of Labor Day, Labor Day just happens to be one of those days. So, in celebration of this kick-back-and-relax holiday weekend, we scoped out time- and effort-saving products you didn’t know you needed—but will wonder how you ever lived without.

This Star-Studded L.A. Home Comes With Serious Cred — And a $21.5 M Price Tag

By Elaine Raffel / September 1, 2021 /

This pedigree suburban Los Angeles compound was designed by Pereira Luckman AIA—the same architects behind LAX’s iconic Space Age Structure.