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HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge Announces Forthcoming Resignation

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge has said that she intends to leave office later this month



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Custom Builder to Talk Color Design with Becki Owens at IBS

At this year's IBS, renowned designer Becki Owens will sit down with host James McClister, editor of Custom Builder, to discuss a variety of topics from basic color play in design to the Allura Spectrum palette, a collection of Sherwin-Williams colors curated for the benefit of pros


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  Double Duty Doors   With more than 90 custom carved door designs to choose from, Jeld-Wen's designer doors double as art. The custom carved…

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Kohler www.kohler.com Kohler's Undertone Trough sinks are ideal for entertaining guests or preparing gourmet meals. These practical sinks can be installed virtually anywhere in the kitchen to allow discerning home chefs to customize their workspaces. For example, they can be used in a bar or island to keep beverages cool or perishables fresh while cooking.

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The Sky's the Limit

Developer Christopher T. Carley, founder of the Fordham Company, has a proposal for a 115-story high rise that would add to Chicago's famous sky-high skyline. Plans for the $500 million Fordham Spire, designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, include a 20-story hotel with 200-plus luxury condo units above it priced from $600,000 to $5 million each.

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"New" Luxury Market Demands

For pre-baby boomers, luxury was about the intrinsic qualities of the things acquired — price, exclusivity, quality of materials and workmanship. The old European concept of luxury reflects this mode of thinking. Class distinctions were rigid, and the accumulation of wealth through fortune or celebrity did not necessarily provide access to the accoutrements of the upper classes.

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Is a Parade of Homes Right for You?

When it comes to building custom homes, Russell Burton, managing member, Burton Custom LLC, Littleton, Colo., thinks big. Although it is the smallest home in Denver's 2005 Parade of Homes, at "only" 5700 sq. ft., the Retreat, shown left, proves that choosing good details can have mammoth buyer appeal.

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Suite Oasis

Inspired by the eclectic architecture of a West Indies beach retreat the "indoor/outdoor" design theme of the master suite in this custom California home reflects the unique style that makes the 3800-square-foot home a standout in its exclusive Newport Beach enclave of high-end homes. "We maintained a consistent use of materials and finishes indoors and out and from the main floor living spaces...

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Fabulous Flexibility

With its upscale appliances, elegant palette of materials and finishes, and open floor plan, the kitchen in this luxury residence in Scottsdale, Ariz. is designed to boost the home's entertaining space when the occasion calls for it, says Gina Spiller, design director for builder, Calvis Wyant Luxury Homes.

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Heartland Haven

Although her primary residence is on the East Coast, the owner of this fantastic custom home in Lake Geneva, Wis., remains firmly connected to her family roots, opting to build her vacation retreat on the same treasured homestead where she grew up. "This property was originally a working farm and has been in my client's family for decades," says Chicago-based architect, Ray Hartshorne, who desi...

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Cold Steel

Homeowners can now make their homes into culinary masterpieces with the help of GROHE's stainless steel cold water pot filler. The pot filler installs on the wall directly over the stove, allowing cooks to fill large pots or to add water to without leaving the stove. The pot filler features a dual pivot joint design, which extends 20 inches for easy use over front or rear burners and then folds...

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In Sink with Style

Marrying practicality with style, Bear Creek Glass creates unique sink bowls for the bathroom. Bear Creek offers sinks in four shapes, Classic, Fusion, Ocean and Splash. The Splash model (shown on the top), resembling water, is available in 11 shades and ranges in diameter from 15 to 19 inches in diameter with a depth of 4 to 6 inches.

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