19 Crimes Announces Partnership with Snoop Dogg

19 Crimes, the Australian wine brand has just announced its multi-year partnership with rap legend turned wine enthusiast, Snoop Dogg. Beginning this summer, the California icon will partner with 19 Crimes to launch the brand’s first-ever California wine, Snoop Cali Red, inspired by the rapper’s roots.

“I’ve been a fan of this wine and I’m excited to unveil my ‘Snoop Cali Red’ this summer and share the experience with all my fans. It’s one of the most successful brands in the market, so I’m more than eager to bring this collaboration to the world!” – Snoop Dogg

Snoop Dogg kicks off the partnership with 19 Crimes first California wine, appropriately named ‘Snoop Cali Red’. The line expansion will cast a contemporary lens on 19 Crimes, a line of wines inspired by the convicts turned colonists that built Australia.

John Wardley, TWE Marketing Vice President, Americas, states, “Snoop Dogg, an entertainment and California icon, is the perfect partner for 19 Crimes Snoop Cali Red. Snoop embodies the spirit of 19 Crimes – rule breaking, culture creating and overcoming adversity.  We are truly excited to partner with Snoop and welcome him to the 19 Crimes family.”

19 Crimes was recently announced as #4 in Drinks International’s ‘The World’s Most Admired Wine Brands 2020’ and, for the 5th consecutive year, 19 Crimes was named a “Hot Brand” in Shanken’s IMPACT Newsletter.

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5 Ideas to Change the Design in Your Condominium

Condo living can be a game-changer. They typically have all the amenities you can dream of or can come ready for move-in. 

Most times, condos have a wonderful layout and furniture ready for you to use. While the luxury of having a condo home all ready to meet your needs, you can be a little picky with how you go about making this place your own style. 

If you are on a tight budget and need advice, getting in touch with a realtor to help you find a condo in your area that meets your personal needs can help you find the perfect space to delve into your creative home interior ideas. 

However, sometimes, we don’t notice the small details in our space that we want to change until we’re stuck seeing them everyday. There definitely comes a point for most condo homeowners where the space needs a change. 

Here are 5 ideas that you can do easily to change the look of your space: 

1. Change the flooring 

Sometimes, something as simple as a flooring finish can really change the look and feel of the space. It’s not as complicated as it sounds and usually only takes approval from the admin first before and then picking the right flooring. 

You can choose from engineered wood, tiles, or hardwood floors. You may also consider prefinished hardwood flooring that can be easily installed on top of your existing floor. This is a great option for those who want a quick and easy upgrade without the mess and hassle of ripping out the old flooring. The different colors can bring out different aspects of your apartment and set the tone. Dark flooring can be great for making a room look more formal, but lighter flooring can brighten the look of a room. In the long run, this can even help you sell your condo to the next buyer. 

2. Change the bathroom fixtures

No one - from the condo owner to the plumber - wants to take out pipes for a bathroom renovation. It can be quite the hassle and pretty expensive to tear everything apart in your bathroom. 

While it doesn’t change the layout of your bathroom, minor changes like changing the fixtures in your bathroom can make all the difference. It can be pretty easy to replace the fixtures of your bathroom sink and your shower head. Maybe you can finally make all of the fixtures match so that your bathroom looks complete. 

3. Change out appliances

A simple way to make your condominium look new is changing out the old with the new, like newer appliances. Sometimes, especially if you moved into a condominium, you might not get those newer appliances that fit modern styles or might be mismatched. You can make your entire kitchen look more cohesive by simply changing out a few items like a toaster and a coffee maker to match your countertops. 

4. Change the paint on your walls 

Maybe you just moved into your condominium and you didn’t have time to think about what you wanted to do with those barren walls. After you put up a couple of pictures, everything looks pretty good - for the time being. But after a while, you notice how the color from the last owner doesn’t really suit your furniture or even your own style. 

Maybe this would be the time to get your own paint and set the tone for each room. Warmer colors typically make a larger room look smaller, whereas cooler tones make a room seem bigger. You can also look into color psychology and how different color paint affects a person’s mood, energy level, or even hunger. 

5. Change window coverings 

Do your windows currently don’t have any coverings or maybe they have shades that don’t match the rest of the room? 

Bold drapery has become a new fashionable style for condominiums, especially for windows with large windows that let in a lot of light or have a great view. It draws attention to the window and what’s going on outside while also adding a layer to the room’s style. You can even add a different frame to hold these drapes to make the room look more together.

There are multiple things that you can do to make the design in your condominium your own. While most places are ready to be lived in, there’s an opportunity to make your new home look more your own.   

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Real Estate Transitions to Virtual Showings Amid Covid-19

Briana Gonzalez

Social distancing practices, along with the interim shutdown of businesses to ensure public safety, is molding the way Real Estate agents are showcasing homes. Adjusting to more virtual-based tools, Mansion Global claims FaceTime tours, Instagram Live Q&As and 3-D virtual tours are slowly becoming the new option in order to still cater and draw in potential buyers at home.

200 E 21st St, New York, NY, 10010, USA.

Although this isn’t a particularly new conception, agents can personalize the videos and calls from buyers. In an interview with Mansion Global, Houston-based Compass agent Marnie Greenwood said:

“I have builders' homes that are specs and are vacant, I’ll get on WhatsApp with a family, so I’m going around and showing them the house and they can ask in real time, ‘go back to the master closet.’ Or if one of the family members isn’t there, I save the video and send it so they can watch and follow up with questions later.”

Even in an interview with the Real Deal, Douglas Elliman’s John Gomes says,

“to cut down on initial visits that prove pointless, a first, in-person showing may be replaced by a virtual one. We’re scratching the surface with these videos we’re trying to put together at the last minute. When we come out of this, we’re going to be doing a lot of digital, virtual-type showings.

Health and the safety for ourselves and others outweighs all else, but even so, accessibility is vital as some sellers and buyers are unable to wait for the pandemic to ease to find a new home. PropTech Consulting, for example, is offering a virtual tour of 200 East 21st Street, Residence 17B. You can look through the 3-bedroom, 3.5 bathroom contemporary-designed space, with open windows for tons of natural lighting and get a glimpse of the view- all while social distancing at home.

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111 West 57th Street - Commence First Closings

JDS Development Group, Property Markets Group and Spruce Capital Partners today herald a new chapter for the historic Steinway Hall by receiving TCO and commencing closings for the Landmark Residences at 111 West 57th Street. Steinway Hall, originally designed by Warren & Wetmore -- the famed architects behind New York landmarks such as Grand Central Station -- has been comprehensively reimagined as sprawling light-filled residences with breathtaking amenity spaces by Studio Sofield and SHoP Architects.  The Landmark Residences at 111 West 57th Street comprise a limited collection of 14 unique homes featuring sophisticated interior architecture by Studio Sofield, with those currently on the market ranging from a beautifully proportioned two-bedroom residence with private outdoor space to a sprawling duplex penthouse with dramatic architectural flourishes. 
 
The cherished pre-war landmark building is connected to 111 West 57th Street’s graceful new-construction tower via a central lobby featuring original end grain wood flooring from Steinway Hall and luxurious accents of limestone and marble. The façade and historic rotunda of Steinway Hall are currently being restored in collaboration with the Landmarks Preservation Commission of New York. Closings in the 1,428-foot tower, the second tallest residential building in the Western Hemisphere, are anticipated to begin later this year.  The tower features 46 full floor and duplex residences, with soaring ceiling heights and perfectly centered views of Central Park.   
 
Michael Stern, Founder and CEO of JDS Development Group, states, “Our goal with Steinway Hall was to create gracious residences that honor the spirit and integrity of architects Warren & Wetmore’s original 1925 design. We achieved this through a thoughtful restoration that maintains the elegance of the building’s pre-war proportions and architecture, while creating modern layouts that reflect the way people live today.” The team entrusted Studio Sofield to create residences that reflect the best in contemporary craftsmanship and materiality, with timeless design details such as formal dining rooms with coved walls, stepped panel doors, and intricately patterned solid oak floors. Select landmark residences feature generous private terraces with original design details, including decorative cast stone urns, grand balusters, and gold leaf embellishments. Stern added, “This was an enormous enterprise by the hands of many talented people. I could not be prouder of the dedicated work of JDS Construction and of the quality of the finished work.”
 
Kevin Maloney, Founder and Managing Partner of Property Markets Group, notes, “The Landmark Residences represent an incredible opportunity to reside in a storied Manhattan landmark. Some of these first closings reflect the demand we have seen from Tower purchasers for additional homes intended to be utilized as ancillary or guest suites for visiting friends, family, or staff. Additional residences within Steinway Hall include a dramatic four-bedroom duplex with double-height ceilings as well as the spectacular terraced Landmark Penthouse that is truly one of the most extraordinary pre-war residences ever to come to market in New York City.”
 
Studio Sofield, led by William ‘Bill’ Sofield, is known for its work designing for Tom Ford, Salvatore Ferragamo, Sotheby’s Diamonds and Harry Winston. As interior architect, Studio Sofield took inspiration from the original architecture of the Warren & Wetmore-designed building as well as the landmarked rotunda to design the new amenities, lobby spaces, and interiors of 111 West 57th Street. In designing the block-long lobby sequence, Sofield called upon distinguished New York artisans such as John Opella and Nancy Lorenz, to create, what he calls, “a series of emotional experiences,” reminiscent of the beloved public spaces of New York’s classic skyscrapers.
 
Residents at 111 West 57th Street also have access to an array of amenities and services. This includes an 82-foot, two-lane swimming pool with private cabanas, separate sauna and treatment rooms, a double-height fitness center with mezzanine terrace, a private dining room and a chef’s catering kitchen, a residents’ lounge with expansive terrace, meeting rooms and a study, 24-hour attended entrances and a dedicated concierge service. A private porte-cochère on 58th Street provides residents a gracious and secure entry experience. The lobby features opulent accents in limestone, marble, blackened steel and velvet, and meticulously restored, original end-grain wood flooring from Steinway Hall. 
 
Available Landmark Residences range from $8,750,000 for a two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom residence, to $21,000,000 for the Landmark Penthouse. Tower residences are available from $16 million to more than $57 million. Douglas Elliman is the exclusive sales and marketing representative for 111 West 57th Street. You can find more information at http://111w57.com/. Prices and availability are subject to change without notice. 

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Artist Theresa Rivera Brings Color To The Meatpacking District

Upon the mandate for non-essenital businesses to close, the city had a sudden wave of retailers boarding up their storefronts. Specifically, the Meatpacking District first saw this with Sephora. The visual of boarded up store fronts only furthered the sadness that the city and world was currently facing, so to make a little lemonade out of it and put a smile on faces of those passing by, the BID’s Executive Director, Jeffrey LeFrancois recruited local artist Theresa Rivera to bring something beautiful to the neighborhood.

Since the completion of the mural outside of Sephora, Christian Louboutin and Arhaus have also boarded up their windows. To continue bringing some positivity and art into the neighborhood, Jeffrey went back to Theresa and commissioned her to make art out of the boarded up windows at both Louboutin and Arhaus. Louboutin and Arhaus are now completed. 

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Stay at Home with a “Martha Martini”

After a long day of working at home or staying inside, you can still have some fun and create your own Happy Hour. If you want to taste and prepare something new, the lifestyle guru and home-cook Martha Stewart created and shared her recipe for the “Martha Martini.”  Stewart uses the secret ingredient of Belvedere Vodka, the world’s first ultra-premium vodka enjoyed by other well-known celebrities such as singer Janelle Monáe, chef Ina Garten, and chef Candice Kumai. Take a break, call or video chat friends or family members and re-create some martinis from home.  

Before you begin, here is a Martini Pro-Tip from Martha Stewart:  

While making your martini, “wait until the whole shaker becomes cloudy with cold, like, film.” When this occurs, you know that your martini is ready to pour!  

Martha Martini  

• 1/4 cup of Vermouth 

• 4 cups of Belvedere Vodka 

• Lemon Twist Garnish 

Method: Combine all the ingredients in a shaker with ice, then shake until very cold. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with a lemon twist.  

Belvedere Classic Martini 

• 2 oz / 60ml Belvedere Vodka   

• .25 oz / 7ml French Fortified Wine  

• Pink Grapefruit Twist Garnish 

Method: Combine all the ingredients into a mixing glass and stir over ice until very cold. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with a pink grapefruit to add a twist.   

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If you don’t have a martini shaker here are a few alternatives you may have around in your kitchen so you can still create your own:  

• To-go coffee mug - placing your finger over the opening to avoid any spills, add ice and ingredients as usual and shake! 

• Steel water container – add ice and any ingredients you need and shake!  

• An empty jam or pasta jar – after thoroughly cleaning the container, add ice and ingredients (making sure to seal the lid tightly) and shake!  



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Jules Haimovitz Puts Beverly Hills Estate on Market for $21.32M

Jules Haimovitz, an entertainment industry leader who has served as the president of the MGM, Viacom, and more has listed his Beverly Hills Estate for $21.32M, located at 14035 Aubrey Road in Beverly Hills.

Settled above the city lights, this elegant Tennis Court Estate features approximately 16,000 square feet of luxury living all within the coveted 24 hour guard-gated community, Mulholland Estates. Featuring 7 bedrooms, 10 full bathrooms, a formal entry, dining room, expansive sous-chef style kitchen & oversized living/entertaining areas which are rich in character and full of volume. As you walk thru the home, you are greeted with floor to ceiling doors/windows that lead out to the resort-style backyard with an infinity edged pool, tennis court & outdoor dining areas which offer an unparalleled lifestyle of seclusion, luxurious comfort & lavish entertaining.

Additional features include a library/office, gym, 10-car garage and an entertainment floor encompassing a home theater, game room & wine area. The classic yet sophisticated home awaits the next buyer to fully experience the Southern California lifestyle at its best.

Fredrik Eklund and Andreas Elsenhans of Douglas Elliman are the listing agents.

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Ian Slater’s 2020 Q3 and Q4 Predictions: “Winners and Losers”

I will begin this post by saying that all of my predictions and thoughts below are just that, thoughts, and educated guesses based on my expertise in residential real estate. 

Slater Team’s business is split between helping sellers, developers, renters, landlords, and investors. Looking back at 2019 sales numbers, our business was 61% on the purchase side and 39% on the sell side. Thus, I frequently am advising clients on what to purchase, where to look, and am looked at to make predictions and help make investment decisions. This has become an increasingly difficult thing to do in the time of COVID, but for today’s guest post I want to speak to OFFTHEMRKT’s readership as if they were on of my own buyer clients-- and predict neighborhoods, building types, and price points that will be winners and losers this year. 

The market is definitely going to be ripe with opportunities for buyers-- we are going to have sellers more motivated to sell than they have been in a very long time and interest rates held near zero (keep in mind, this does not always translate to mortgage rates) for the foreseeable future. But as buyers we must be careful what deals we choose, and not just be motivated by discounts.

What will win and what will lose?

Stability wins; volatility loses

When buying in an environment like this, always seek stability. Buying into a building that has established value is crucial, so focus on sales history, quality of developers and reputation, owners in the building, and for new developments, percentage that is in contract and/or closed already.

If you are seeking a huge discount and have an appetite for risk, you can look at new developments that are lightly sold-- but there is a big question at the moment where the values of the buildings will go, and as an early buyer this can be hard to predict. A not-so-sold building can be exposed to a pressuring lender pushing prices down for more transactions, for instance. For the most part, a strong broker will know the amount in contract in a building, and this can be very helpful. 

Landmarking wins, fringe neighborhoods lose

Longtime recognizable addresses and streets will win out: buyers will rush to quality and not be as willing to take a risk on a less established building or area. The best performing locations are those that are limited for building: “landmarked” neighborhoods in New York, for instance, or “listed” buildings in Europe. A zoning-imposed limit on construction and style always makes it more difficult for more product to be added to a neighborhood, so focus on those neighborhoods that have historic charm and will be that way forever. While it may be more difficult to get a brand new building, or views, it has proven to be a great investment long-term. 

Size and home type win, micro-apartments lose

With everyone cooped up for this time, I think that the desire for larger apartments will come back into style and many will be looking to size up-- whether sizing up in square footage, light, outdoor space, view, or amenities. The concept of a “microapartment” being enough in New York City likely will become a very challenged notion. New York may for a time, not be thought of as “everyone’s living room”-- buyers will want their own living room! 

So for a purchaser, if you can, think instead of buying a one bedroom, a two bedroom or larger may end up being a better investment for you. Not only can you have a home office or additional space, but long term the apartment will be more desirable, too. 

Boutique wins, enormous loses

As is always my opinion when consulting with buyers, as long as a building offers the amenities that you want and enough to satisfy the future resale buyer pool, a boutique building is normally better than a very large building. In the times of post-COVID, I feel this will be magnified: buyers are going to want to know that their building doesn’t have thousands of neighbors and they want to have a hold on who is on their floor. 

Large buildings come with inherent investment risks: it is very difficult to control the value of your apartment with so many potential sellers in the building, often, you have a lot of competition on the market at the same time, and if you are purchasing into a new development, it many times means the developer has a lot of product to sell! Smaller buildings usually offer more unique floor plans (or even one-offs) and when you resell you may face little or no competition. Thus I encourage buyers to look into these types of buildings as stronger investments.

Ian Slater is the Founder of the Slater Team at Compass and can be reached at slater@compass.com or 646.645.8192

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What's Next for New York Apartment Amenities?

New York has its fair share of exciting amenities. The city caters to a variety of apartment living styles, attracting everyone from aspiring artists to famous business leaders. We've all seen the typical fitness center and heated pool, but what can you expect in the future?

Smart Device Connectivity

Why not consider a landlord-approved home improvement project? Many complex managers aren't against upgrades to tech, such as smart device connectivity. Before you start, set a budget and calculate what you can reasonably spend on the project. 

You'll need to invest in a home hub where you can control all your smart devices. Installation is quick and wire-free, so you can pack everything up if you ever decide to move. Popular options include the Samsung SmartThings Hub, the Amazon Echo Plus and the Apple HomePod.

You'll also want a variety of gadgets to connect to your hub, such as:

• Smart plugs

• Smart locks

• Smart lighting

• Smart speakers

• ·Streaming devices

Children's Play Areas

Many parents don't want their kids venturing into the streets to play with friends. As an alternative, they're seeking apartment buildings with on-site play areas. With these spaces, children can stay active and healthy, spend time away from screens, meet other kids in the building and make memories they'll carry around for life.

Some complexes go all-out when it comes to encouraging play. You might find a rock wall for climbing, a beam for balancing, a ball pit for exploration and more. Seating areas also allow adults to sit and supervise while their children burn energy.

Living Walls

With your landlord's approval, why not add a bit of greenery to your apartment? A living wall — a vertical garden box filled with plants — is an appealing way to bring nature indoors. You'll need to build or buy a frame that suits your space. Inside the frame is a water tank that nourishes your plants, something you'll need to refill about once per month. 

Once you have your setup — and choose a wall that receives adequate light — it's time to get your plants. You'll want to select greenery that can thrive indoors, such as:

• Pothos

• Peace lily

• Sword fern

• Philodendron

• Wedding vine

Energy-Efficient Appliances

Most apartments include appliances such as a refrigerator, dishwasher, washer and dryer. If you want to save on monthly utility costs — and lower your carbon footprint — consider switching over to energy-efficient models. Talk to your landlord beforehand to ensure they can take the old stuff off your hands and put it in storage. 

Look for options that use less energy and reduce your impact on the environment. An ENERGY STAR refrigerator, for example, is around 9% more efficient than a standard model. By making the switch, you can save more than $200 over the lifetime of the product. 

Apartment Amenities to Consider in 2020 and Beyond

If you're planning an upcoming move in New York, consider a complex that offers some of the amenities above. Current renters can also talk to their landlords about making improvements. With the right options for your lifestyle, you'll be content to stay right where you are. 

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Ready To Relocate? Steps to Take During Your Property Search

Whether you have plans to move to the next block or a brand new city, it’s wise to follow a process that gives you the best chance of finding a home that is perfect for you. From short-term rentals to forever homes, here are some steps to take during your property search.

Figure out what you’re looking for

Some prospective buyers and tenants know exactly what they want, but others start a search with a limited wishlist. Before you arrange viewings or look for a house for rent online, think carefully about what you want. It might not be possible to find a property that checks all of the boxes, but it’s wise to go into your search with a list of priorities. Think about your lifestyle, how long you plan to live in the property for, and how much you want to spend. 

Narrow down location options

For many buyers and tenants, location is the number one priority. Before you contact real estate agents or start frantically trawling through listings, narrow down your options, choose an area or a few different neighborhoods, and focus your search in the streets or suburbs that interest you most. If you can’t afford to buy in a real estate hot spot, but you want to be close to the action, it’s a good idea to look into emerging areas and up and coming parts of town. If you’re moving to a city or a district or borough that you’re not familiar with, take your time to do some research and have a look around.

Work out a budget

Buying real estate is the most significant investment most of us make, so it’s important to get it right. It’s wise to set a realistic budget before you do anything else. Look at your savings balances, organize meetings with mortgage advisers and calculate monthly repayments. Once you have a figure in mind, you can set the ball rolling. Filter search results online to find properties that are affordable and get in touch with local real estate agents. If you don’t mind taking on a project, you could save a lot of money, but it is essential to factor in the cost of renovations and redecorating. When working out costs, don’t forget to include charges and fees you will incur during the purchase process, for example, legal bills. 

Visit as many times as you need

Even if you think you’ve found your dream apartment or house, it’s crucial to arrange a second viewing and to visit as many times as you need to ensure you’ve made the right decision. First viewings are often exhilarating, and when you go back to a property, you can employ your head, as well as your heart. Check out every inch of the living space, have a good look outside and think about how you would use the space and whether it would suit your family. 

Are you ready to relocate? If so, it’s worth taking these tips on board to find the right location, set a suitable budget and take advantage of expert advice. Research, get to know the property and the area and work out the sums before you take the all-important final step.

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5 Intriguing Trends to Track in Multifamily Housing

Across the United States, multifamily housing is a popular choice for those who live in cities, are on a budget or don’t want to own a home. In fact, there are more renters now than at any point since 1965. With this rise in multifamily housing comes a host of trends previously unseen. 

If you’re in the market for an apartment, consider the intriguing developments below.

1. More Control With Technology

Today’s tenants want more than a standard unit — they want a space they can control with the touch of a button. Fortunately, home hubs and integrated smart technology make that dream a reality. Using a phone or other Wi-Fi enabled device, renters can lock doors, turn on the lights, control the vacuum, switch on outlets and much more.

Experts expect the smart home market to reach more than $53 billion in value by 2022, growing 14.5% annually. Apartment dwellers enjoy the control and convenience these gadgets offer, with more connected devices likely hitting the shelves in the coming years. According to one survey, renters even prefer smart features over amenities like video surveillance and on-site child care.

2. An Abundance of Amenities 

With an abundance of competitors, multifamily housing complexes look to attract new tenants with exciting amenities. Some sights are familiar, such as swimming pools, fitness rooms and laundry services. Doorkeepers and concierge services also cater to tenant needs, such as collecting packages and directing visitors.

More sophisticated amenities are surfacing, as well. For instance, some units offer outdoor dog parks for pet owners or indoor play areas for children. Beyond the standard gym, you may find buildings with NBA-regulated basketball courts or full-service spa and therapy rooms. 

3. A Look at Affordable Luxury

With rooftop decks and terraces being must-haves for apartments and sky rise buildings, multifamily units can elevate the space in other, more affordable ways, such as with decor. Bamboo, a sustainable resource, has become hot in recent years and can be used for several projects. Bamboo fencing, for instance, can provide a building with privacy, plus offer a secure space for kids and pets.

Many building managers are also switching to sustainable furniture, items made from renewable resources, reclaimed wood or repurposed objects. Pieces such as multipurpose chairs or recycled plastic tables often mimic modern art and can liven up any apartment or common area. 

4. Eco-Friendly Living Options

Today’s consumers understand the dire state of the planet. As a result, they’re looking for ways to minimize their carbon footprint — including with housing. Many multifamily units cater to this desire by opting for LEED certification, a green building program that emphasizes efficiency in every aspect of design.

These green dwellings comply with environmental laws, reduce waste, offer access to sunlight and focus on renewable resources. Plus, they’re highly attractive to tenants. LEED-certified buildings command the highest rents, and vacancy rates remain 4% lower than standard properties. 

5. Work and Play Common Areas 

Apartments, especially in cities, are becoming smaller. Many buildings incorporate common spaces that resemble the look and feel of hotels to combat the claustrophobia. Residents can gather socially, relax or complete work in these areas, many of which include furniture and carpeting.

Rooftop decks and terraces are trendy, especially ones equipped with comfy seating, sound systems, TVs, outdoor kitchens and barbecues. Some complexes also add in-house cafes and coffee shops that serve food and beverages, spots that often offer USB ports and Wi-Fi connectivity. 

Top Multifamily Housing Trends to Look for in 2020

With so many people renting rather than owning homes, apartment complexes look for new ways to appease their tenants. From technology to common areas, these trends point toward a desire for maximum convenience and quality. How will multifamily housing change further in the years to come?

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Perfect Gifts For The Mother In Your Life

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about the perfect gift for your mom. You may have waited this long but given a few days for shipping you can still get the perfect gift for mom Below are our top Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for 2020. See below the top health, fashion, and fitness-related gifts for the Mother in your life.

Mionetto Luxury Cartizze DOCG

For the ultimate luxurious mom in your life, this elegant Cartizze boasts luminous golden tones and delicate beads of tiny bubbles. A majestic, multi-faceted bouquet releases seductive impressions of apple and pear alongside notes of citrus and glazed almond. On the palate it is crisp, well-balanced, and elegant. This wine is perfectly suited for all of life's most important occasions, and an excellent accompaniment to the perfect dessert to end your fabulous homemade Mother’s Day brunch. Try mini zeppoles or chocolate gelato for a real showstopper.

Colgate Optic White's LED Teeth at-home Whitening Kit

Colgate Optic White Advanced LED Whitening is like getting a professional whitening treatment in the comfort of your own home! Designed for no sensitivity, our breakthrough LED teeth whitening technology can remove up to 10 years of stains from your smile. LED blue-light activated hydrogen peroxide can provide 6 shades whiter teeth in just 10 minutes of daily use for 10 days

Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting Cream Enriched

Experience visibly lifted skin in just 1 week*. This scientifically advanced, silky moisturizer helps visibly offset the effects of aging in record time.

The exclusive KURENAI-TruLift Complex and ReNeura Technology++™ strengthens skin’s natural support and improves the appearances of facial contours and definition. VP8, a blend of 5 antioxidant ingredients, provides added protection for skin.

Hemp Theory Gummies

These gummies are wonderful for relieving anxiety, sleep issues and knee, joint, and arthritis pain. They also may improve brain function, memory, and mood and reduce fatigue. Each of these delectable little gummies contains a nice dose of hemp oil for a multitude of medicinal effects. These hemp oil gummies are also so much better than eating ordinary CBD edibles, as their cannabinoid parties are nano-sized (via Nanobidiol™ Technology) and, thus, find their way to the rain receptors as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Haeckels Dreamland Candle

Inspired by an abandoned 19th century amusement park and ornamental garden. As you take a walk around a monumental disused ride – a victim of arson – its fragrance surrounds you with the scent of burnt wood and charred leather, giving way to the aroma of Victorian roses that are still growing where they were originally planted back in the 19th century.

Laudemio Frescobaldi Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Laudemio (SRP: $39.99) is a unique emerald-green and robust extra virgin olive oil with authentic Tuscan aromas of freshly-mown grass and artichoke. This Mother's Day, have mom drizzle this exquisite olive oil on her favorite meals (or do it for her), while enjoying her day with the family. 

Dom Perignon’s Vintage 2008

Bubbles are always a good way to start a celebration and making your momma feel extra special this Mother’s Day. Pop open Dom Perignon’s Vintage 2008 which releases a mingling of white flowers, citrus and stone fruit aromas, as the final notes offer spicy, woody and roasted scents during you homemade brunch celebration. As Dom Pérignon Vintage 2008 touches the palate, the fruit is pronounced and clear, mainly aromatic, grey, smoky and highly promising. Retails for $175

The Spice House, Chicago Heritage Deluxe Collection

This collection represents the foundational flavorings of Chicago's every culinary specialty. These curated rubs and seasonings are the result of 60 years of The Spice House's existence in and around Chicago, learning from our city's home cooks, chefs, and restaurateurs. Bring a world of flavors to your table and celebrate what makes our city "My Kind of Town."

Tequila Partida Blanco

The perfect, premium tequila for Mama's Margarita! An authentic, all-natural, estate-grown field-to-bottle blanco. The only tequila that is hand harvested and slow roasted within 24 hours to extract the richest and freshest agave nectar. It is aged up to 3x longer than required to create the most flavorful agave forward liquid. 

Mon Paris Intensément Eau du Parfum, $29 - $128

YVES SAINT LAURENT BEAUTÉ reinvents the couturier’s gift of love, with a new olfactory signature: the hypnotic datura flower as a symbol of mad love, embracing a sleek, soaring patchouli. Your mom will be sure to love this new scent, a new ambassador of the Mon Paris line, that embodies the effortless chic that makes Parisian women, and all women, so unique. 

Muse CBD Spliff

2 pre-rolls of organic CBD rich hemp flower mixed with our Muse Herbal Blend for easy, incremental lift off. Peppermint and jasmine blossoms heighten the CBD buzz with a minty wink, sending you off into the night (or morning) feeling restored and a little rebellious.

AirFryer Toaster Oven ($199.95)

A kitchen work horse that works just as hard as mom, the Cuisinart AirFryer Toaster Oven is a premium full-size toaster oven with a built-in airfryer. It will not only bake a 4 lb. chicken or 12 in. pizza, broil salmon steaks, and toast 6 bagel halves at once, but can also airfry up to 3 lbs. of food using little or no oil. Now mom can enjoy her favorite fried foods, guilt free and since it’s also a toaster oven, she doesn’t have to sacrifice counterspace for two appliances.

Canapa Acqua Water Soluble Drops

Canapa Acqua is a water soluble CBD formulation, and is intended to be added to beverages. Acqua is flavorless, but cloudiness is normal when added to beverages! Add it to your coffee, tea, smoothie, wine, water, or really any beverage that your heart desires!

Wine Country Table Cookbook

Looking for a fabulous Mother's Day gift for your wine loving mom? Why not get them the ultimate wine country cookbook from America’s leading wine region—California? More than just a cookbook, it takes readers on a wine country road trip of California, the leading wine and food destination in the U.S. It also provides suggested sustainable wine pairings to bring out the best in each harvest dish—so it’s sure to please everyone from new beginners to advanced wine lovers.
 
Written by award-winning Napa Valley author Janet Fletcher.

Eat Your Coffee

Eat Your Coffee is on a mission to help people get energized and get more done with naturally-caffeinated snacks made with real, ethically-sourced ingredients. Every Eat Your Coffee Snack is caffeinated with real, organic coffee and made with real foods so you can feel good with every energizing bite.

Chandon Étoile Rosé- SRP/750ml bottle: $55.00

For an elevated celebration, Étoile rosé offers a hint of the fruit-forward quality of a red wine married with the delicate structure of a white wine. Fresh aromas of black currant, raspberry, strawberry, dried flowers and gingerbread are layered with subtle flavors of peach, nectarine and grapefruit bringing out the balance and freshness. The round and creamy texture, combined with the brightness and vibrancy, provides a long finish. Étoile Rosé balances wonderfully with warm scones, clotted cream and fresh strawberries, as well as smoked salmon eggs Benedict for a decadently delicious brunch.

VIBRANCE

Stop using those curling wands, blow dryers and flat irons, and give your hair a little TLC with Eu Natural’s VIBRANCE, a multivitamin to help your hair shine like it’s never shined before. The supplement is filled with pure, natural ingredients such as biotin, bamboo extract and kelp that can boost your hair’s radiance and make it feel stronger, fuller and healthier. 

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East Hampton Home Sells for $45 Million

Last Friday, the East Hampton, 6.7-acre oceanfront estate at 26 and 32 Windmill Lane for Union Pacific Former President and later Chairman of the Board, James Evans was sold for $45 million, being the largest transaction of the year according to the Wall Street Journal.

The estate comprises two parcels--including one with a 5,500-square-foot, five-bedroom, six-bath main house on designed by architects Zwirko & Ortmann, which is sited on 5.4 acres, and a separate nearly 1.3-acre parcel with a four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath guest house with pool. 

Walls of windows and outdoor living spaces offer 180-degree ocean views at the compound, which offers the unique possibility for easy expansion and development without going through the variance process. Options include adding a north-south-facing tennis court and a 60-foot-long ocean side pool. Zoning also allows for an approximately 12,500-square-foot new house with a full finished lower level to be built on the primary lot, and a new, approximately 6,000-square-foot cottage with a full finished lower level to be built on the secondary lot. Gary DePersia of Corcoran brought the buyer. 

The listing was co-exclusively represented by Paul Brennan and Martha Gundersen of Douglas Elliman, and Valerie Smith and Frank Newbold of Sotheby's.

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Monthly Home Maintenance Tips You Need to Know

Whether you’re looking to sell your home or stay in it for a little while longer, it’s crucial that you’re properly caring for it. If left unattended, many essential areas of a property can begin to decay and stop working entirely—making a home impossible to live in for you or a new family. These are a few monthly home maintenance tasks that you need to know to keep everything working as it should.

Change HVAC Filters and Inspect Air Quality

The air filters in our ventilation systems quickly gather dust, dander, and other airborne spores that can pollute our lungs and make us sick. As such, failing to replace them every month can prevent them from working as effectively, thereby putting us at risk. Even once these HVAC filters are changed or cleaned, you should also be monitoring the air quality in your home to see if any other toxins are floating around. In many older homes, this might include lead particles from lead paint, mold, and mildew.

Another thing to look out for is radon gas. This is a naturally occurring gas that can get trapped indoors and accumulate in the home, especially if the building has a poor ventilation system. Over time, large amounts of radon gas can cause lung cancer. Radon gas exposure is among the most common causes of lung cancer, second only to smoking. You should therefore regularly test for radon levels, either by hiring a professional or using a home test kit. If radon problems are detected, it’s important to hire a certified radon service professional to fix the issue.

Maintain Your Plumbing and Septic Tank

It’s also important to check your plumbing for any leaks, drips, and clogs to reduce your chances of having a larger problem later. This process includes running each sink in the home while also watching how long it takes for each drain to go down. If you suspect that you might have a clog, you might also need to consider looking for signs that your septic system needs repair as well.

Test Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Safety is key in any home layout and design. As such, making sure you follow each security protocol is essential to keeping everyone in it protected from unexpected hazards. This is why homes come standard with both a smoke and carbon monoxide detector—to alert you when something isn’t quite right. To keep them functioning and reliable, be sure that you’re testing them each month and changing out their batteries.

Take Note of Any Outdoor Maintenance Issues

In case you do not want to check home inspection quite frequently, you can use appliances that do not need to be checked once a month. For example, you can ignore using heating oil by purchasing electric radiators. For example, BestElectricRadiators are one of the choices to go for as they do not waste energy and do not need to be checked frequently as well. In other words, you can purchase it and do not think about checking it for a very long period of time.

Take a Break from Take Out with Andrea Correale’s Dining Club

Briana Gonzalez

Andrea Correale, New York City and Hampton’s celebrity caterer created her “Tired of Take Out” dining service with Elegant Affairs Caterers.  Although it’s important to support our community's restaurants, sometimes we need a break and, importantly, an alternative. Correale’s service offers families and individuals the ability to order fresh meals and dishes from Elegant Affairs daily, through carry-out and delivery, with weekly and monthly subscriptions available with the service. In the past, Elegant Affairs Caterers assisted with FEMA disaster relief following Hurricane Sandy, setting up an onsite kitchen with food service. Correale's dedication to serving and feeding the community continues with “Tired of Take Out,” offering various food carry-out and grocery delivery options.  

There are special Passover Seder (which includes kosher wine) and Easter menus. Weekly, on Friday, a menu is released with meals beneficial for your health like Lemon Oregano Spring Chicken and Spring Pea Orzo. This focus on healthy food ensures that you can enjoy delicious meals while maintaining a nutritious diet. For her services, there are discounts available for those 60+, catering to not only health but safety of those at high risk. Full Price Meals are $25 per person (minimum of 2 per order) plus tax and delivery fees. If you are looking to subscribe you can receive a discount of 10% off for one week, and 15% off for a one-month subscription.   

Elegant Affairs Caterers Grocery-to-Go and dinner menus are available through the website here.  

For a glimpse on the types of meals or inspiration for what to cook using the groceries-to-go, below are a few recipes from Andrea Correale:

Scrambled Egg & Veggies Muffin  

• 1 dozen eggs  

• ½ cup Green or Red Peppers (chopped, fresh, or frozen) 

• ½ cup Onions (chopped)  

• ½ cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese  

• 3 tsp. Scallions (chopped)  

• ½ tsp. Salt 

• ¼ tsp. Black Pepper 

Method: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 12-cup muffin pan with spray or oil, then in a large mixing bowl, mix the eggs and all the ingredients. Pour the egg mixture evenly into each cup and bake for 20 minutes or until the tops are golden brown. Serve & enjoy.  

Split Pea Soup  

• 1lb uncooked Ham Bone 

• 1-16oz Bag of Split Green Peas 

• 1 ½ cups White Onion (chopped) 

• 1 ½ cups Celery (chopped) 

• 1 ½ cups Carrots (chopped)  

• 4 ½ cups Chicken Broth  

• 3 Bay Leaves 

• 1 tbsp. Olive oil  

• 1 tsp. Fresh Garlic (minced)  

• Salt & Pepper (to taste)  

Method: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over a medium heat. Add onions, celery, and garlic and sauté until golden brown. Add chicken broth and water. Add split peas and bay leaves. Add some salt and pepper (to taste). Do not make too salty because the ham will add saltiness to the mixture. Add ham bone to soup and increase heat to medium high and bring to boil. Once boil is reached, lower heat to simmer, cover, and allow soup to cook for about 65-75 minutes or until ham and peas are soft. Remove ham from soup, set aside to cool. Add carrots to mixture and let cook over low heat. Once cooled, remove the ham from the bone, dice and add to mixture. Allow soup to cook for about 5-10 minutes or until carrots are tender. Serve & Enjoy!  

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