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“This is an excellent time to buy a homesite and build your dream home. There is light at the end of the tunnel during this time of economic uncertainty,” says icon Gary Ingersoll. Why does his opinion matter so much? Gary’s extraordinary career in sales, marketing and development of upscale private communities spans 45 years and is going strong. He ... Read More »

Many Baby Boomers were first exposed to surfing when they saw Gidget, Hollywood’s 1959 version of Malibu’s beach scene. The success of Gidget ignited an explosion of beach movies in the ’60s, and surf culture quickly permeated the lifestyle of teenagers across America. Today, Baby Boomers make up about 15 percent of America’s surfers. Boomers have embraced surfing in part ... Read More »

Ideal Living magazine has partnered with some of the top real estate agents in the country to bring you updates on what’s happening with the real estate market on a local level, as well as providing advice for selling your home in the current market. Susan Albright of The Riverside Realty Group in Fairfield, CT, reports that real estate sales ... Read More »

For two couples—Dan and Lesley Rife and Bill and Honey Wilcox—building their dream homes in a down market presented challenges, required patience and brought surprises, including a welcome one: affordable pricing. Read More »

[singlepic=110,238,268,,left] When it comes to experience and success in Waterfront real estate development, William G. (Gary) Allen is the man to talk to. For 14 years his pioneering company, WLC Waterfront Communities, LLC, has responded to the demand for waterfront property by developing and marketing 36 luxury waterfront communities in the southern United States. Mr. Allen’s exceptional business acumen, especially ... Read More »

Awakening on a cool, crisp spring morning in the glorious Blue Ridge Mountains stirs feelings of joy and serenity. You'll see mountainsides carpeted with a rich mosaic of brilliant wildflowers, and lush forests that are home to an array of spectacular wildlife. Read More »