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Coldwell Banker Holiday Spot

Posted by Lori Arnold on December 04, 2011 in  uncategorized
If you haven’t noticed, the holidays are upon us. In years past, Coldwell Banker has done some unique holiday related advertising. Last year, we created a billboard in Times Square that featured agents and locations with holiday themed names. This year we partnered with NBC to not only create a holiday themed TV spot, but also advertise on some of the most notable holiday programs. This week, we launch our holiday themed ad which we call “Crowded House.” Our recent survey of consumers showed that... read more

Thinking of A Smaller Home?

Posted by Lori Arnold on December 04, 2011 in  uncategorized
In these economic times, people often take a look at ways they can downsize their spending and make less do more. One area that is seeing some growth is what I’ll call “the smaller house” movement. While we love to tour mansions and watch TV shows that showcase extravagant spaces, the opposite side of the real estate spectrum is getting serious attention from home owners across the globe. One cause for this is the increasing popularity of books like Sara Susanka’s Not So Big Solutions for Y... read more

Real Estate Headlines for Election Week

Posted by Lori Arnold on November 09, 2011 in  uncategorized
Jennifer Aniston's Gramercy Park Apt. For some parts of the country this is an election week. I know my town is littered with campaign billboards in front yards as well as the usual Coldwell Banker yard signs. So as you measure the quality of character of your candidate, here’s your real estate headlines of the people, by the people and for the people: Haute Living reports that actress Jennifer Aniston has found some new digs in Gramercy Park for a cool $9 million. Inman News h... read more

Outfitting Your Lego House

Posted by Lori Arnold on November 09, 2011 in  uncategorized
Would you want a Lego kitchen? Today’s architects and home builders may have all started their careers by building a home with the same object: Legos. For decades Lego has allowed children and adults alike to build mansions, castles and homes of all sizes using just dotted bricks and their imagination. In addition Lego pieces can be found hidden under almost any couch, radiator or refrigerator of homes with children. My house included. While this post is a few months old, I just came across it recently ... read more

Video Tips For First Time Home Buyers

Posted by Lori Arnold on October 31, 2011 in  uncategorized

The first time home buyer is becoming a bigger part of the real estate market these days. Recently on NBC’s LXTV Open House, we did a segment on some of the key things first time home buyers should know about when they start their search for that first home. Take a look: