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Building a Dream Home
Though Jeff and Roberta Jeannette do not think of themselves as environ-mental messiahs, their message to the residential architectural community is wholly “green.” the Jeannette lifestyle might impress some as an extreme green approach to living; it may, however, be a glimpse into the not-so-distant future—not only in long beach, but throughout the nation. Read More >>
BY BEN MILES
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Stan Poe
Preserving the Past & Creating Neighborhood PrideThree-term long beach Heritage president stan poe’s 1927 spanish-style home in Naples is a treasure trove of antiques. urns weighing in excess of 300 pounds, silver tea sets, multi-colored goblets, and statuary of mythic heroes greet the visitor who steps inside his front door. He points to a brass end table that once adorned the White House during the presidency of Chester A. Arthur, who was nicknamed Dude president and Prince Arthur for his love of fancy clothes. Read More >>
BY HEIDI NYE
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Spring Forward
With Fresh Colors & IdeasSpring is right around the corner. Crisp, fresh air, colorful blooms sprouting in the garden, and a great new look for your home’s interior. What could be more tantalizing than welcoming spring with a sun-kissed room or a room so magnificently clean and breezy you can almost feel the cool ocean air blowing through your hair? Read More >>
BY JOEN GARNICA
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The Truth About the Mortgage Market
Subprime mortgages have now been credited for bankrupting well over 110 lenders and seriously damaging operations at many major mortgage firms. They’ve reportedly wiped out five hedge funds and tens of thousands of jobs, and have led to millions of foreclosures with millions more on the way. And, as if that weren’t enough, subprime mortgages are also blamed for massive volatility in the stock, bond, credit, futures, and real estate markets here in the U.S. and around the globe. Some say losses in the mortgage securities market alone could reach hundreds of billions of dollars this year. Read More >>
BY SHANE DAILEY
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Eden Landscaping
Where Every Project is a Re-creation of ParadiseEden for Your Home and Garden Inc. has created some of the finest front and backyards this side of the Pacific. The landscaping and yard design company was established in 1999 by John Oberacker and Kasra Esteghamat, who set out to create a company that simply provided the very best in residential landscaping. Averaging 20 projects per year, Oberacker and Esteghamat cater to the specific needs of each client. They see each project as a unique opportunity to use dirt as their canvas. Read More >>
BY BRIAN MURPHY
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