Paula Gatlin Blog

The Smaller House Movement

Posted by Lori Arnold on December 28, 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 Week Of Christmas

Posted by Lori Arnold on December 22, 2011 in  uncategorized
Would you live in a house that's a shoe? By now you’ve probably made your list, checked it twice and discovered you still have more presents to buy. It’s the week before Christmas and the hustle and bustle is upon us. To get your week off to the right start, here are some real estate headlines: Calculated Risk has ten economic questions for 2012 that need to be answered about the housing market US News has a list of 10 rookie home buyer mistakes to avoid Yahoo Real Estate feature... read more

Frank Sinatra Home Listed by Coldwell Banker

Posted by Lori Arnold on December 10, 2011 in  uncategorized
Frank Sinatra's former home is currently listed by Coldwell Banker for $12 million If ever there was a home that had stories to tell, this is the one. Simply known as “Farralone” this amazing estate was once famously owned by Frank Sinatra and is currently listed by Coldwell Banker agent, Lynn Teschner, for $12 million. The 10,000 square foot residence was owned by Sinatra in the heart of his Rat Pack years and boasts more parties and celebrity visits than almost any other home you’ll come a... read more

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