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Dont know where to start with your renovation plans? Here are some practical ideas for home renovations that add value to your property and help you maximize profit as the homeowner.

(Newswire.net -- June 30, 2021) -- Has your home staged a sit-in on the housing market? Have outdated kitchens and wallpapered bathrooms installed a buyer-proof forcefield around your property? If so, it may be time for a family home overhaul.

If youre eager to sell your home or make it more presentable to prospective buyers, rolling up your sleeves and kicking your renovation project into overdrive is an excellent solution to add value to your property. Depending on your budget, your local home improvement store will be your playground, complete with an array of paint swatches, flooring options, and the safety equipment youll need to execute an extreme home makeover.

Dont know where to start with your renovation plans? Here are some practical ideas for home renovations that add value to your property and help you maximize profit as the homeowner.

Remodeling your kitchen with new countertops and appliances is one way to transform your kitchen space into a prospective buyers paradise. For example, adding a dual fuel range like this can make a drastic difference in your eating area. With fast preheating features and improved heat distribution, potential buyers will be able to envision whipping up an after-school snack or a home-cooked meal.

Ready to crank up the heat on your kitchen remodel? Kitchen countertops made with natural stone, such as granite or marble, can also give your kitchen a natural or elegant look buyers are in the market for.

Whatever your renovation of choice, remember that the kitchen serves as a snack hub for commuters on the go, hungry little ones inquiring about the menu of the day, and houseguests eyeing your hors d'oeuvres. With these high stakes in mind, dont turn a blind eye to stained countertops and 80s-exclusive honey oak cabinets.

Your home's value is more likely to drop if it has a drafty attic. Adding attic insulation allows you to lower your energy or heating bills, prevent heat and moisture damage to your roof, and keep outdoor pollutants from entering your home.

Some popular attic insulation materials include fiberglass, cotton, wood wool, and mineral wool. Although some homeowners opt for DIY renovations when it comes to their insulation, consider the energy-efficient benefits of handing this project over to the professionals.

Set your home apart from other properties on the market by installing automated technology or smart devices. At the peak of the Digital Age, most homeowners will buy into the high-tech conveniences. For example, the ability to adjust their home's temperature settings and security device settings from their mobile devices may be enough to win a prospective buyer over.

Although this type of renovation might be expensive on some budgets, it's an excellent option for homeowners striving towards energy efficiency, optimal security, and high-tech luxuries. If smart locks dont manage sway touring buyers, automatic heat lamps may do the trick. With an automatic heat lamp installed, you can warm up the bathroom space instantaneouslyperfect for mid-winter showers.

Giving your home a fresh coat of paint is one way to grab the attention of potential buyers. The most popular colors that add value include blues, warm earth tones, or greige for the outside, and soft blues, greens, and neutral colors for the inside.

Before choosing your homes paint colors, consider channeling your inner artist and swatching each shade. That way, you can test how your accent color will reflect light when applied to your walls.

Adding a deck to your home introduces additional outdoor space, ideal for backyard dining or leisure. With a deck installed, you can incorporate benches and plants to complement its cedar or redwood finish. Depending on your budget, you can also add a covered pergola to block out sunlight and rain. That way, youll be able to squeeze every drop of fun out of your deck arearain or shine.

When it comes to home renovations, nothing lights up a room quite like outdoor lighting. Practically speaking, string lights and lanterns ensure homeowners can walk freely about their backyards without bumping into obstacles.

Because of this projects affordability and time efficiency, its one of the most common home renovations executed by homeowners hoping for a quick sale. Aside from affordability, outdoor lighting can also strategically spotlight specific areas of your property, such as your patio, garden, or deck.

When narrowing down potential home renovations that add value to your property, it's best to analyze these home improvement projects on practicality and style alike. After youve nailed down your must-complete projects, its time to bask in the glory of a sold sign.

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Editors note: A version of this story first published in 2021 Methow Home produced by Methow Valley News.

Pick a window, any window, at Joan Wellman and Tom Robinsons Mazama home, and youll find a stunning view.

That was their plan when they worked with architects Ray and Mary Johnston to remodel the mid-1990s home, focusing on letting in abundant natural light and showing off views in every direction.

We do a lot of fairly compact house design, and what weve learned to do and really like is to include the outside as part of the experience of the interior of the site, Ray Johnston said. Joan and Toms house when I first saw it was the total opposite of that. It was designed during an energy crisis and it really turned its back on its surroundings. Small windows. Small panes in small windows.

Rather than buy new, Joan Wellman and Tom Robinson decided to buy a mid-1990s home and remodel it to their liking, with the help of architects Ray and mary Johnston.

Johnston said his goal was to peel open the living spaces of the house, bringing it and its surroundings together.

(The former owners) were art collectors, so they had wanted to maximize the wall space in the house, so they had plenty of space to hang art. (W)hen we came to see the house, we loved the layout and we loved the site, but they hadnt really optimized the views, Wellman said.

Now, the home is all about its 360-degree views. Despite not being on high ground, the roughly 2,500 square-foot home is anything but in shadow, with sunlight and vistas in every direction. The master bedroom opens on Lucky Jim Bluff.

Wellman and Robinson worked with the Johnstons to reimagine the house, while keeping a very similar floor plan. They also credited contractor Rick Mills for his work on the house.

The home's master bathroom is spa-like.

Love, but not at first sight

Wellman and Robinson knew what they were looking for when they started house hunting.

And this house wasnt it, Wellman said. When we first looked at it, I just said no.

While their first impression of the house wasnt great, the spacious house on 30 acres started to grow on them.

And then we came back and looked at it again and I said, maybe, she said.

Owners Joan Wellman and Tom Robinson lived in Seattle before deciding on the Methow Valley as the place they want to retire.

The 2,500-square-foot home near Mazama underwent an extensive remodel to fit the wants of new owners Joan Wellman and Tom Robinson.

The site, adjacent to Lucky Jim Bluff on the valley floor, and the all-day natural lighting eventually won them over, along with helpful ideas from Johnston Architects.

That started getting us more excited. And were really delighted with the outcome. We couldnt be any happier, Wellman said.

The open-plan living room and kitchen was once split in two by a solid white wall, with a door to one side. Now, the kitchen/dining/living area is open, bright and inviting, separated only by a fireplace.

Once solid walls now house large windows that let in light all day long even in the dead of winter. In the summer, electronic blinds help keep the space comfortable.

A bench and hooks are situated near the doorway.

The house stays amazingly cool we hardly used our air conditioning at all, Wellman said.

The house includes a spa-like master bath, a sauna, walk-in master closet, an office known these days as the Zoom room, along with two upstairs guest rooms. The house has the feel of a cabin, with natural wood finishes and some industrial metal elements, including the stair rails to upstairs rooms. Most of the materials were sourced locally, Robinson said.

Its really locally resourced, he said. All the blinds are from Winthrop, appliances are from Omak or Wenatchee. We didnt make a Seattle house. This is an Eastern Washington house.

Wellman and Robinson lived in the Seattle area before their retirements, and vacationed at a Methow cabin since 2007. Now they have a small condo in the Seattle area but spend most of their time in the valley.

It used to be that our vacation home was here, and now its the opposite, Wellman said.

Robinson retired first and began a new career as a rolfer similar to a massage therapist. When Wellman retired in 2017, the couple started spending all of their time at their Methow cabin.

We came up here and spent all our time in our cabin, and after about a year of that we went, uh, this isnt working this is not enough space, Wellman said.

We had no garage or anything, Robinson added.

They decided early to buy an existing home and remodel rather than build a new house. The timeline was considerably shorter, they noted, with new construction in the Methow projected to take three years. They bought the home in December 2018 and moved in full time in February 2020.

Johnston noted remodels generally cost less than construction of a new house.

We really retained most of the rooms; we just altered their walls, so we werent really changing the shape of the house or moving substantial walls around, he said. When you start doing that, the costs (versus new construction) start to equal.

Johnston said his business in the past has only received a request to do a remodel every few years. In the past year, theyve had three new requests.

However, thats how their business was sustained when it was formed 30 years ago.

In the valley, where a lot of our residential work is, there just arent that many remodels going on, Johnston said. Most of our work for the first year was remodeling little bungalows in our neighborhood. Our roots are in that kind of transformational effort that a remodel is; we dont do as many now but we always have a few.

Thirty years after starting their business and being introduced to the Methow Valley, Ray and Mary Johnston also moved from Seattle to the Methow full time this year.

About 30 years ago we were introduced to the Methow Valley, and we loved it instantly, and started going there then and it was the beginning of a long love affair weve had with the place, Johnston said.

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In todays daily 5 Things You Need to Know feature, ThisWeekinWorcester.com explores five important items and stories that Worcester and Central Massachusetts residents should keep a close eye on.

These five things can cover a whole range of subjects and issues that we feel are pertinent to understanding whats going on in the city and the cities and towns surrounding Worcester.

In todays edition Wednesday, June 30 - details on how to register for VaxMillions are announced, the YWCA reveals the results of its year-long renovations, the DPW extends bulk-drop off hours and changes pricing structure, Movies on the Lot returns for two showings this summer in downtown Worcester and a Hanover Insurance survey finds consumers have serious blind spots on ensuring effective coverage.

The Massachusetts State Lottery announced registration details for the Massachusetts VaxMillions Giveaway, which will begin on July 1. Massachusetts residents ages 12 and over, and fully vaccinated prior to each drawing, are eligible to enter the giveaway.

Residents ages 18 and over, and fully vaccinated prior to each drawing, can enter to win one of five, $1 million cash prizes.

Residents between 12-17 years of age, and fully vaccinated prior to each drawing may enter for the chance to win one of five $300,000 scholarship grants.

Eligible residents can enter the giveaway at VaxMillionsGiveaway.com.Residents who do not have access to the internet or require assistance can dial 211 during the following hours:

Live call center workers will be available in English and Spanish, and 100 additional languages will be available through translators.

VaxMillions Giveaway Drawings are once a week for five weeks beginning Monday, July 26 and continuing every Monday through August 23. The first drawing for the giveaway will occur on Monday, July 26, with registration for that weeks drawing closing on Thursday, July 22. Winners will be announced later in the week following each drawing.

YWCA Central Massachusetts announced the completion of a of its $24 million renovation of its Salem Square facility in Worcester with a ceremony on Wednesday, June 23. The ceremony included a tribute to YWCA executive director Linda Covaioli, who is retiring after 29 years, and a presentation of Worcester Key to the City by Mayor Joe Petty.

YWCAs renovation project included signing the City of Worcesters first Community Benefits Agreement. The agreement promised an all women led construction management team, living wage jobs with benefits, and an emphasis on diversity by employing union contractors, local women and people of color.

YWCA exceeded their targeted goals set in the CBA:

After a yearlong renovation, without one day of service lost, the building now features STEM-aware childcare learning and play areas, additional transitional housing space, secure mentoring spaces, updated heating and cooling systems, and improved security throughout the building.

The YWCA Central Massachusetts mission is to eliminateracism, empower women, stand up for social justice, help families and strengthen our community.

The Worcester Department of Public Works and Parks [DPW] announced that starting on Thursday, July 1, hours for bulk-waste drop off will extend one day per week and the fee for each bulk waste item disposal will change.

Starting in July, the residential bulk waste drop-off site at 1065 Millbury St will now be open for appointments each Wednesday from 8:30 AM to 7 PM. The extended Wednesday hours also apply to leaf and yard waste drop-off.

The current availability for appointments ends at 2:30 PM.

Also starting July 1, the bulk waste drop-off site will charge a flat fee of $5 per item. Currently, the fee per item ranges from $3 to $12, depending on the item.

Residents must make an appointment to drop off items and provide a list of eligible items when scheduling.

Residents can schedule an appointment by calling (508) 929-1300 or visiting the DPW website.

The Worcester Public Library announced that "Movies on the Lot" will have two screenings at the library's McGrath Lot this summer.

Movies on the Lot screenings will take place on July 22 and August 26.

More details will be released in the near future.

The Hanover Insurance Company commissioned a survey that analysed how the pandemic has changed Americans personal lives and whether they have made the adjustments necessary to maintain effective insurance protection.

The key findings from the survey:

Many consumers started a home improvement project during the pandemic. Some of the top projects cited, such as remodeling a kitchen or bath (29%), adding a work-from-home space (21%) or having a roof or siding replaced (15%), often can have direct insurance implications.

However, 63% of respondents said they were not aware home insurance policies may need to be reviewed and updated when renovations or updates are made to a property.

Image courtesy: YWCA of Central Massachusetts

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Jul. 1Shot Stop is moving across the street in Aggieville to 1215 Moro Street, the former site of Keltic Star.

Brett Allred, who owns Shot Stop, Yard Bar and Johnny Kaw's in Aggieville, said the new Shot Stop location will open in August.

"It's a really nice facility," he said.

With the move, Shot Stop will offer food, which it didn't used to do. Its kitchen also will serve patrons in Yard Bar next door at 1213 Moro Street.

During the shutdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Allred said he took the time consider the long-term options for his businesses, which led to the decision to move Shot Stop next to Yard Bar. The two bars will be connected.

"It's a lot better deal for us long-term," he said.

In addition, Allred is remodeling Johnny Kaw's, which is across the street at 1218 Moro St., with two new large dance floors. Allred said he and his staff are getting ready to reopen it soon.

He said he figured it wouldn't be until this August that college kids would come back to Aggieville and things would "realistically go back to normal." Luckily, Allred said, business returned sooner than he predicted.

"I was on a month-to-month lease, and basically I was really considered walking away from all the stuff I had in Manhattan with all the unknowns and the fear that the students were going to leave," Allred said.

Aggieville Business Association Director Dennis Cook said he hasn't heard any plans for the space being vacated by Shot Stop and the closure of Bomb Bar, which was another Allred bar next door to Shot Stop.

Allred said he is excited to provide entertainment again to the community with the new location and upgrade at his businesses.

"That's what I'm looking forward to, is getting everything going," he said.

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Theres been a boost in at-home renovation projects within the past year and it shows no signs of slowing.

The Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity released in April forecasts mid-single-digit gains in yearly home improvement spending in 2021. By the first quarter of 2022, a 4.8% growth will occur.

With a financial boost from recent federal stimulus payments and strong house price appreciation, homeowners are continuing to invest in the upkeep and improvement of their homes, Chris Herbert, managing director of the Joint Center for Housing Studies said in a press release.

This lift in incomes and ongoing strength of the housing market are providing homeowners incentives to make even greater investments in their homes this year.

But before you make your next renovation, ensure that it will help and not harm your homes value. Start by skipping these five projects.

Unique lighting fixtures

Good lighting is essential, but it needs to be functional rather than ornate.

For example, an oversize hanging light is out of place in a small to medium size great room or living room since the fixture will just overwhelm the entire space just as a too-small fixture will be dwarfed by a space that too large and voluminous for it, house plan website The Plan Collection said.

Luxury bathrooms

Its important not to go overboard with bathroom upgrades.

Potential buyers could be scared off by bathroom remodel mistakes like over-personalized finishes and over-the-top whirlpool tubs that are hard to clean and hard for some people to climb into, GoBankingRates reported. Keep it simple with a walk-in shower with a rain shower head.

Brightly colored rooms

Just because a color is popular in magazines doesnt mean it will add value to a house in your area, Tulsa, Okla.-based real estate agent Paul Wheeler told HomeLight.

Cutting edge colors only work in cutting edge areas. Places like New York or L.A. pick up color trends first, then they trickle down to the middle of the country a few years later. So if were too far ahead of the trends, buyers arent going to like it.

Luckily, fixing it is just a matter of another paint job.

Bedroom-turned-home office

Many people have been working from home in the past year, but that doesnt mean you should get rid of your spare room in favor of an office. Custom cabinet installation, rewiring for electric equipment and other improvements have been shown to cost $29,066 and result in a $14,155 value. It might not be worth it.

High-end kitchens

Many people enjoy top-of-the-line kitchen appliances but only to an extent. New Jersey-based retailer Designer Appliances says on its blog that not all homes will see an increase in resale value simply because of updated appliances. This could happen if it isnt in a high-end market.

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Selbyville, Delaware, June 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Based on Global Market Insights Inc., report, the global MDF Decorative Overlays Market was estimated at $339 million in 2020 and is slated to exceed $489.5 million by 2027, registering a CAGR of 5.7% from 2021 to 2027. The report provides a thorough analysis of the main investment avenues, major winning strategies, drivers and opportunities, wavering industry trends, market estimations as well as size, competitive scenarios.

MDF decorative overlays will gain popularity in the construction of furniture, doors, kitchen cabinets, etc., owing to their superior characteristics. The products are easily available and offer a stylish look to the substrate. The growing focus of homeowners on interior decoration will drive the MDF decorative overlays market sales in the sector. Moreover, the building owners are also introducing a wide range of colors & textures for the construction of interior & exterior surfaces, which will further drive the opportunity for decorative overlays companies over the study timeframe.

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COVID-19 harshly impacted the consumption level of decorative films in the MDF boards in 2020. The market will gradually rise, which is subjected to increased buildings & construction volume, normalize social distancing norms, and create availability of labor.

The industry is still at a nascent stage owing to the prevalence of decorative paper overlays. Technological advancement and adoption of more durable materials in decorative lamination will pave the way for both new & existing players.

Other products, such as vinyl, PP, OPP, acrylic, etc., will capture a considerable portion of the MDF decorative overlays market in the study timeframe. The products are also known as 2D laminates decorative overlays, which are majorly used in profile wrapping or flat lamination of MDF boards. They provide better chemical & water resistance and also offer scratch and stain resistance. Softwood will occupy a significant growth in the global MDF decorative overlays market, which can be majorly attributed to its vast availability and lower cost.

The doors segment will experience a 5% CAGR from 2020 to 2027. The growing share of decorative surfaces in windows & door profiling will propel segment growth. Rapid gain in infrastructure activities and growing investments in remodeling activities of doors will augment the MDF decorative overlays market share over the coming years.

North America will expand at 6.4% CAGR through 2027. The growing number of residential and commercial buildings in the U.S. will promote the use of decorative overlays in North America. Besides, the U.S. is recording considerable investments in the construction industry from the public & private sector, which will sustain the industry development over the study timeframe.

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Asia Pacific will be a leading region in the global MDF decorative overlays market throughout the study timeframe. The competitive manufacturing landscape of China and availability of efficient labor & materials at a cheaper rate are propelling the concentration of construction activities in the APAC region.

The MDF decorative overlays industry is extremely competitive in nature owing to the limited possibility for product & price differentiation. The product manufacturers of decorative overlays considered are Hyundai L&C, Taghleef Industries, Hueck Folien, ISA International, Eurovinyl Plus, and Omnova Solutions.

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Southern Californias real estate market has been historically hot this year. Whether its a 700-square-foot bungalow or 10,000-square-foot mansion, a shortage of housing stock has caused bidding wars in every corner of the market.

The first six months of 2021 saw the ultra-rich buying and selling luxury homes at a brisk pace across the region with celebrities, media moguls and business magnates all getting in on the action. Nine estates closed for north of $30 million, which is one more compared with the same stretch last year. Here are the top sales this year.

1. Barron Hiltons Bel-Air estate $61.5 million

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The two-story home. (Hilton & Hyland)

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The living room. (Hilton & Hyland)

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The family room. (Hilton & Hyland)

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The parquet floors. (Hilton & Hyland)

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The sweeping staircase. (Hilton & Hyland)

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The formal dining room. (Hilton & Hyland)

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The fireplace. (Hilton & Hyland)

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A bedroom. (Hilton & Hyland)

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A bathroom. (Hilton & Hyland)

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The dining patio. (Hilton & Hyland)

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The deck. (Hilton & Hyland)

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The covered patio. (Hilton & Hyland)

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The manicured lawn. (Hilton & Hyland)

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The Zodiac pool. (Hilton & Hyland)

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The pool house. (Hilton & Hyland)

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The sunken tennis court. (Hilton & Hyland)

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The fountain. (Hilton & Hyland)

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The motor court. (Hilton & Hyland)

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The entry. (Hilton & Hyland)

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Aerial view of the estate. (Hilton & Hyland)

While brand new spec mansions flood the market with promises of glitz, glamour and gadgets, Barron Hiltons Bel-Air estate showed that homes with history are still prized in the modern market. The hotel mogul lived in the storied mansion for more than half a century until his death in 2019, and in May, it traded hands for $61.5 million.

The Georgian-style showplace was built in 1936 by architect-to-the-stars Paul R. Williams, whose other clients included Frank Sinatra and Lucille Ball. He designed this one for Jay Paley, a businessman and film producer from the famed Paley family, which founded CBS.

It spans 15,000 square feet with 13 bedrooms, 17 bathrooms and grand public spaces complete with antique chandeliers, paneled walls and ornate fireplaces. The biggest highlight comes out back, where a famous Moderne-inspired pool depicts the 12 signs of the Zodiac with blue, gold and yellow tiles.

2. Eli Broads Malibu beach house $51.65 million

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The Richard Meier-designed house evokes the architects other works with its white aluminum panels and expanses of glass. (Simon Berlyn)

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The property comprises two parcels with more than 100 feet of beach frontage. (Simon Berlyn)

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The rear of the house. (Simon Berlyn)

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Walls of windows bring in ocean views. (Simon Berlyn)

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Ocean-facing decking extends the living space outdoors. (Simon Berlyn)

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The master bedroom opens to a balcony. (Simon Berlyn)

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Pocketing doors open to a side patio. (Simon Berlyn)

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A guest house sits across from the main residence. (Simon Berlyn)

If Hiltons house represents the L.A. of old, a relic of Hollywoods illustrious past, Eli Broads futuristic beach house showcases how architecture has evolved in the 21st century.

Erected in 2002 by Richard Meier, the sleek, curvaceous abode resembles a spaceship as much as a place to live. Its wrapped in white aluminum panels and frosted glass, a design palette that recalls one of Meiers other iconic works the Getty Center a few miles away in Brentwood.

Broad commissioned the home in the late 1990s and owned it until his death earlier this year. Hed been trying to get it off his hands for the last two years, originally listing it for $75 million before it finally sold for $51.65 million two months after he died.

3. Villa Firenze $51 million

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The Italian-inspired mansion. (Hilton & Hyland)

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The entry. (Hilton & Hyland)

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The living spaces. (Hilton & Hyland)

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The living room. (Hilton & Hyland)

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The dining room. (Hilton & Hyland)

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The backyard. (Hilton & Hyland)

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The pool. (Hilton & Hyland)

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The motor court. (Hilton & Hyland)

Beverly Park saw perhaps the years most bittersweet sale so far. When this Italian-inspired mansion called Villa Firenze sold at auction for $51 million, it became the priciest home to ever be auctioned off. But the final sum was more than $100 million shy of the original price tag of $165 million.

It was sold by Hungarian billionaire Steven Udvar-Hazy, the executive chairman of Air Lease Corp. who made his fortune in the airplane leasing industry. He bought the three-parcel property in 1993, and architect William Hablinski finished the mega-mansion five years later.

Spanning 10 acres, the gated estate offers a world of its own. Theres a lush courtyard under 40-foot palm trees, resort-style pool, tennis court, pool house and guesthouse. At the center of it all sits a 28,000-square-foot home filled with floors of marble, brick and stone.

4. Shane Smiths Pacific Palisades retreat $48.67 million

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The Mediterranean-style home. (Cris Nolasco)

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The family room. (Cris Nolasco)

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The kitchen. (Jacob Burghart)

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The living room. (Jacob Burghart)

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The foyer. (Jacob Burghart)

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The den. (Jacob Burghart)

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Homes with pools have long been considered a premium during the hot Texas summers. But a global pandemic made them even more important, according to real estate experts nationwide.

In the age of coronavirus, many buyers are seeking a pool. They like the idea that their home is a one-stop shop for all their summer entertainment activities since they are concerned about leaving the house, one expert recently told bankrate.com.

For many DFW buyers, a pool is a must-have since it creates instant (and easy) summertime activities for kids and provides refuge for all from the heat. Whether you want to indulge in morning swims or host weekend barbecues, a pool can become the centerpiece of your summer.

Allie Beth Allman & Associates has listings with pools to offer so you can start summer with a splash.

In the Vaquero community, Dona Robinson is offering a home that is more of a masterpiece. The pool sits in the Napa-inspired homes romantic courtyard beside an expansive covered loggia. With the kitchen and 1,500-bottle wine room steps away inside, the layout at 1122 Post Oak Place has been ideally designed for indoor/outdoor living and entertaining.

For those seeking a stylish home in University Park, Susan Baldwin has the right home. Sitting at 3524 Centenary Drive, the five-bedroom abode impresses inside with beautiful architectural details like arched doorways, wood-beamed ceilings and grand fireplaces. Its timeless elegance continues as you flow out to the grill area, screened porch and landscaped patio, landing you at the pool and spa.

Lush grounds surround the breathtaking pool, spa, cabana and outdoor living areas at 5210 Deloache Ave. to create an ideal outdoor oasis in Preston Hollow. You can relax in the shade under a canopy of mature trees or find your place to bask in the sun along the expansive pool deck. This seven-bedroom, eight-bath estate offered by Cindy Stager includes dramatic entertaining areas and an 1,866-square-foot detached guest house. If you need more of a break from the heat, head inside to the media, craft or game rooms.

Between cool games of basketball in the pool, you can line up at the cabana bar at 4206 Middleton Road in Preston Hollow for a summery libation. This homes living spaces overlook the backyard oasis, which also includes a grill and dining area. Even cooler is the garage attached to the five-bedroom residence, which is Tesla-ready. The home is represented by Bev Berry.

The luxury real estate boutique of Allie Beth Allman & Associates leads DFW in the sale of homes $3 million to $6 million and in premier neighborhoods, according to Multiple Listing Service. Connect with an expert agent at alliebeth.com.

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Add entertainment options and value with a pool - The Dallas Morning News

Each week, I take a look at some of the live music and performers in Rockaway, Breezy Point, and Broad Channel. So, if you are a musician or member of a band and want to share with our readers where youre playing or what youre up to, contact mhealey@rockawave.com. If youre a local artist and are dropping new music or have something cool to promote, Id love to write about that stuff, too. Also, if you own a local joint that features live music, a DJ like my man Paddy Tubz, or even an accordion player, let me know. Just make sure you get it to me before Wednesday noon.

Friday, July 2

The Brooklyn Bards are at RBQ starting at 9pm

JJs Funky Groove will be at Thai Rock at 8pm

Dawn Drake & Zapote will be at Beach 97th Street concessions, starting at 6pm. http://www.dawndrake.com

Saturday, July 3

Rho & the Nomads will be at Beach 97th Street concessions, starting at 6 pm

The Hambones will be at Thai Rock at 8pm.

The Mighty Quinn are at RBQ, show begins at 9pm

Sunday, July 4

Squid Trio will be at Bungalow Bar from 1pm-5pm

Shea Stadium presents will be at Beach 97th Street concessions, starting at 6pm

Blac Rabbit will be at RBQ, show starts at 9pm.

EVERY WEEK

Tuesdays

Starting on June 29, Squid hosts Open Mic Night at the Belle Harbor Yacht Club, starting at 7 pm.

Wednesdays

Michael Brunnock playing at RBQ on Wednesday nights for the next four weeks.

Thursdays

Kyle Wade is hosting Open Mic nights at Maras Ice Cream Parlor every Thursday from 6pm-10pm

DJ Shane is spinning stacks of wax at RBQ every Thursday night, starting at 8:00pm.

Fridays

The Rockaway Hotel will be kicking off the weekends with Poolside Fridays where visitors can reserve a lounger or cabana and listen to DJs and live music while sipping on a frozen drink from The Pool House every Friday afternoon. Over on The Rooftop, locals, and visitors alike can watch the sunset while enjoying resident DJs spinning from 7 p.m. until late evening.

Saturdays

Entertainment at The Rockaway Hotel will range from duos to 5 piece groups performing classic covers by the pool from 1 p.m. 4 p.m.

Sundays

Brunch at The Rockaway Hotel is made better with live jazz music from 1-4 p.m. performed by Amos Rose Trio, Greg Ruby, Adrien Chevalier, Svetlana Jazz, and more before transitioning into Sunday Reggae evenings starting at 5 p.m.

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A local musician, a comedian and a tech startup CEO all walk into a bar. It's not in a high rise or even on the new Music Lane like Soho House, instead, it's in an unassuming warehouse-like building built on an old home and lumber barn in East Austin.

The Pershing, a low-profile but highly-coveted luxury club tucked away on East 5th Street and Pedernales, is the watering hole of some of Austin's most famous creatives and elites. It's even been said to be the host of a certain business executive with a keen interest in cryptocurrency.

The Pershing likes to air on the side of mystery. The "Keepers of the Austin Flame," as they call their members, can reach out to management to show interest, then they are approved based on their involvement with the community. To officially become a member, the club charges an undisclosed fee. That doesn't mean they aren't inclusive though, General Manager Kyle Lauterbach said; the club just wants to create a family.

"There's two things that I think are great for somebody that wants to belong to this space," Lauterbach said. "They see a value in the community that we're building, and they're somebody that's creating positive change. That's it."

Opening in 2018, the club is named after the neighborhood in which it was originally built, and retained the original three-story house and barn structures. The club has since slowly filled to nearly 350 members (nearing capacity) mainly by word of mouth.

Here's a look at the club-slash-private concert hall that nearly 350 of Austin's most influential residents call home.

The Pershing Bar is dimly lit and stocked with liquor from sustainable sources. (The Pershing)

The Pershing's clubhouse mixes luxury with comfort. Downstairs, bartenders greet members by first name from behind a dark marble bar. The bar itself is stocked with sustainable liquor brands hand-selected by Director of Beverage Adam Bryan, who "helped bring craft cocktails to Austin" and permanently changed the way business development director Dannye Donnell views martinis.

As members venture farther into the space, they enter several unique rooms, each with their own unique flavor. Dark greens, golds and browns give the space a sophisticated feel. A poker room sits just upstairs; Donnell said plenty of banter is found between guests after business hours. The white room, which Donnell said is the most popular, gives the feel of being outside without the oppressive summer heat.

There are spaces for companies to work throughout with organizations often renting out the conference room to host events throughout the day. Once laptops are shut off, howeverLauterbach says at about 5 p.m.members can head up a ladder to the hookah lounge, the ultimate child's fort decked out with floor pillows galore.

"I've had members eat their lunch here and do their work for a little bit, call friends over for dinner and play poker and next thing they know it's one in the morning," Lauterbach said. "It's really a place you can spend several hours of your day and not feel stuck."

Across the courtyard is the gallery hall, a private concert venue converted from the property's old barn. Gary Clark Jr., who is also a member, has performed in this space, as have other famous musicians and members of local artist collective Black Fret. The club has branched out, too, introducing comedy shows and new genres to the space every week.

Because many members are creatives themselves, Lauterbach said that every experiential concert is so absorbed by its audience that the entire space could hear a chip drop.

"It goes to show how much your members care about music when you walk in there and it's completely silent," Lauterbach said. "People are so dialed in."

The Pershing's outdoor space can best be enjoyed on summer evenings when heat gives way to a warm breeze. (The Pershing)

The outdoor courtyard is host to evening fun in the summer. The club hosts Tiki Thursdays every weekwhen Austonia visited, Donnell was out finding coconuts, and Lauterbach was wearing a festive Hawaiian shirt.

During the pandemic, the club was only closed for two business days, thanks to innovative planning from Lauterbach. Lauterbach introduced "Ten Foot Happy Hours" in the summer, installed UVC air sanitation systems, and even offered pina coladas while members waited for their COVID test, which was offered daily. When Lauterbach noticed that many service workers were overlooked during early vaccination, the club even offered a vaccine drive that saw over 4,000 in the industry get vaccinated.

"We're passionate about helping with vaccinationthe service industry really got brushed over, (and) they were some of the most vulnerable people in this timeframe," Lauterbach said.

The Pershing's upgrades will include a new pool, private cabanas, coworking spaces, and eventually, lodging for the "Keepers of the Austin Flame." (The Pershing)

While the club is partnered with other clubs across the world and many hotels within the city, a slate of new upgrades will allow the club to become a self-sufficient haven.

In 2022, the club will break ground for plans including a swimming pool, courtyard gardens, private cabanas, co-working spaces, and private casitas for residents to stay. A new steam room and sauna will be introduced and outdoor spaces will expand as well.

While head chef Chris Bissell is now operating his fine dining out of a food truck in true Austin fashion, the club will also begin work on a new kitchen in July to expand event capabilities.

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East Austin's exclusive club, The Pershing, brings luxury and comfort to Austin's most influential residents - Austonia