If you want people to understand you, let them see the world from your window!

That saying really says it all. If you’re buying or building a luxury home, you want to have windows that are in sync with the rest of the house and that allow your guests to see the world from them.

To do this, select stylish, high-end window materials with energy efficient features. This means the best in aesthetics, function, and durability.

Let’s look at the most desirable types and the best materials for the windows in your luxury home.

What are the Best Materials to Use for Luxury Windows?

Many luxury homes have a contemporary design. To make certain that your windows accentuate and don’t diminish from your home’s décor, think about using one of these…

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Zillow recently reported that a surge of luxury homes came on the U.S. market in June 2020. This halted a trend that saw them decrease the farthest and fastest when the coronavirus pandemic started earlier this year. New listings of the most expensive homes slowed drastically in April and May, dropping by about 50% compared to 2019. However, the uptick in recent days is attributed to sellers with luxury homes having more flexibility in their decision to list and buyer demand has continued to be strong across the U.S.

Home values are holding steady, and homes are being sold more quickly than last year. In June, sellers of luxury homes—usually about twice the price of the median home in large metro areas—came back into the market. New…

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Boasting sunny weather and award-winning gulf coast beaches, the Tampa Bay/Clearwater area has been one of Florida's largest and best housing markets. The area enjoys a growing population, low unemployment, and strong family neighborhoods.  Florida has seen a steady migration of baby boomers who plan to retire away from the high-tax states. This is driving luxury home sales around Florida and here in Clearwater. Florida’s luxury market is doing well, one real estate expert said. A real “breakout” market has been Pinellas County on the Gulf Coast, which includes Clearwater. The city has an amenity-rich beach locale and a great opportunity for growth in the near future. The average luxury sale price in Pinellas County rose an astounding 17% in July…

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While some businesses are experiencing a lull due to the pandemic, Tampa Bay real estate developers are moving swiftly on construction at their luxury condominium sites across Tampa Bay. Developers have been eager to move forward with these much-anticipated projects and have hit various project milestones, with many completing the detailed permitting process, others moving into the stage of beginning foundation work, and some of these condo towers can already be seen transforming our skyline.

Water Street Tampa Construction Progress

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Water Street Tampa is transforming Tampa’s downtown to an urban corridor designed with care and purpose. Dynamic workspaces, inspired living options and an enriching cityscape with…

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A home office has become an important room in the home during the coronavirus pandemic as companies moved to the remote work model. Having a room that offers a degree of separation and quiet was a lifesaver for many parents working from home. Many homes for sale in Tampa Bay have home offices that are functional and appealing- and turns out having a home office is a huge selling point these days for increasing resale values. You’ll love to take your Zoom meetings in these home offices!

  1. Home #1: A home office is an environment that will promote productivity. This room has an efficient workstation and other key features to keep you organized and inspired.
  2. Home #2: This home office lets you get down to business. It’s designed to be fashionable,…

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Smart homeowners think about resale value even before they purchase a new home. That’s why you don’t want your home improvement idea to land a spot on this list of worst home renovations.

Homeowners like to make upgrades for a variety of reasons, a simple freshening up, a cosmetic change, or a mechanical upgrade, but in many instances with some consideration toward boosting resale value. However, renovations that don't build equity are the equivalent of throwing away good money. Don't make these home renovation mistakes that result in a low return on investment.

Before setting out on a major home improvement project, review your market, and determine what will have the greatest potential to make your property stand out. Your realtor can help you.  

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Here are 15 luxury decorating ideas to give you some inspiration with real ideas that are feasible and amazing. These are ideas from top designers in Florida and around the country that can help you add more luxury to your home. Let’s look at 15 inspiring luxury decorating ideas that will make your home more elegant without breaking the bank.

Let There Be Lighting.

Either first or last, a glamorous decorating idea is to add romantic lighting. Many designers believe that this is the most important element in making a room feel luxurious. Elegant chandeliers, pendants, sconces, and decorative table lamps all can bring the light down into the room. Also, light fixtures with crystals can help disperse the light around the room giving the entire area a…

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Mural Debuts on the 57th Anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Historic, “I Have a Dream” Speech

Smith & Associates Real Estate is excited to announce their partnership with Ya La'Ford, the Lovelady Family, and Healthy St. Pete to bring a new community mural,  "Community Woven" to the Warehouse Arts District, located in the southside of St. Petersburg, Florida. With "Community Woven," Ya La'Ford will create a visual quilt composed of, “words, wisdom, and well-wishes,” collected from the local community, which reflects the powerful emotional sentiment in today’s movement to ensure equality and justice.

This powerful community installation will be located across from the artist's "King's Dream Unite" mural on the Historic Manhattan Casino wall.…

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