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Nothing says luxury lifestyle like a Mediterranean mansion. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex just purchased one in Montecito, so talk about a royal seal of approval. The style exudes a casual elegance that resonates deeply because a Mediterranean house feels like home, regardless of size. That’s down to design and materials, which are eminently…
Kim Taylor knows what it takes to be a successful in the real estate business: Exceed expectations. Build relationships. Respond quickly. And most important of all, always keep the faith.
Mark Johnson Chief Executive Officer, JP and Associates Realtors Frequently when I’m consulting with real estate team leaders and agents, I’m told, “well, Mark, everyone is the same, just like me!” And I say: “differentiate or die.” Think about it; you can get gas for your car anywhere. You can take any airline or rental car…
Two weeks ago, I received my property taxes on my second home. I was surprised by the thickness of the envelope – and then a sheaf of papers and four envelopers tumbled out. I figured it was some hiccup with the stuffing machine. It wasn’t. Hawaii has some seriously low property tax rates – for…
By Sarah ZubiateFounder and Farmer, ZUBI’S As we all know, 2020 hasn’t been the year we all expected — so many unknowns, new stresses on our daily lives, heightened awareness but also immense anxiety, etc. Here we are, planning to kick off our two-week homeschool program before in-person school begins on Sept. 3, and the…
Now that we are spending so much more time at home, we’re paying greater attention to our lighting situations. For most of us, they are sadly lacking. Fortunately, this is one of the most innovative industries in the design world, and there are beautiful solutions for every challenge. Lighting changes everything. The type of lighting,…