SATURDAY, March 20, 2010
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HOME & Realty Guide Look Inside: Mortgage rates ....................pg. 2 New Home Directory..........pg. 3 Transactions .........................pg. 5 Featured Home Plan ..........pg. 9 Real Estate Briefs ...............pg. 9 Open Houses .................... pg. 10 Classifieds.......................... pg. 11
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In all, 4.4 million households are expected to claim home-buying tax credits before they expire in April — National Association of Realtors
Create a restful refuge
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The living space was updated and color coordinated.
Olson plays a master bedroom game changer CANDICE OLSON HGTV
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ichelle and Bryan are sporty, active, on-thego types. During the day, Michelle works as a golf pro and Bryan (a former NCAA volleyball coach) teaches physical education. In their spare time, the two attend countless sporting events, including tournaments. Oh, and they are also full-time parents to two young boys who keep them running around — in a different sort of way. Needless to say, the couple doesn’t have much time to relax.
They recently moved into a big home in the suburbs that they updated in a contemporary/traditional style. But when it came to designing their master bedroom, they were out in left field. They wanted a relaxing retreat where they could unwind after a long day, but the bright red room was gigantic, awkward and cold. So I sent Michelle and Bryan to the sidelines, brought in my own team of pros and got set to turn their dysfunctional space into a restful refuge for two. Sometimes the bigger the space, the bigger the challenge. But challenges in my line of work are par for the course. My task lay in figuring out how to use the big, unusual space to its best advantage and make it as functional — and stylish — as possible. The bedroom had a big alcove that the couple used as a sleeping nook. So I decided to take the I See Divine/Page 6