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The Tinder Effect

If you want to make sure buyers see your home as their perfect match, you need to be aware of what I like to call the “Tinder Effect.” Do you know what the “Tinder Effect” is? While this name (which I came up with myself) may be unfamiliar, the concept it represents is probably something
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This Week’s Crazy Building: Sydney Opera House

Little did architect Jørn Utzon know when he created his initial drawings, that the Sydney Opera house would become a milestone in 20th century architecture. Utzon was 38 when he submitted his entry in the design competition. An unknown architect at the time, he was surprised when his sculptural design was selected from over 200
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This Week’s Crazy Building: San Jose City Hall

San Jose’s City Hall features a unique, contemporary glass rotunda that harkens back to historic public buildings. Designed by Richard Meier & Partners the entire project comprised an eighteen story office building, plaza, and underground parking. It was completed in 2005. The $384 million expense of construction will be offset over the next 50 years
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This Week’s Crazy Building: OCAD University

The Sharp Center for Design at OCAD University has been described as a “dalmatian that swallowed a billiard table.” This whimsical addition to the school’s historic building is a smart solution for expansion. OCAD University (formerly known as the Ontario College of Art and Design) is located in Toronto, Canada. The 2 story addition was completed
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This Week’s Crazy Building: Seattle Central Library

At first glance, the Seattle Central Library seems like an arbitrary exercise in geometry. On closer inspection, there is indeed a method to the seeming madness. New York Times architecture critic Herbert Muschamp said the following about it: “In more than 30 years of writing about architecture, this is the most exciting new building it
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This Week’s Crazy Building: Park Güell

No, this isn’t a gingerbread house, the Park Güell is a popular tourist destination in Barcelona, Spain. It was built in 1914 when Barcelona was in an exciting period of reconstruction. A new plan, “the Eixample,” had been conceived for the city and was the largest reconstruction project in Europe at the time. In Spain,
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This Week’s Crazy Building: Baku Flame Towers

The Flame Towers in Baku, Azerbaijan make an interesting addition to the city’s skyline. Designed by HOK Architects, they took inspiration from Baku’s moniker the “region of eternal fires.” The towers are around 459 feet high and can be seen from many places in the surrounding areas. They are covered with LED screens and light
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Is price per square foot a good indicator of a home’s value?

Question: “I know you’ve said before not to use price per square foot to figure out home values, but an agent I know uses it all the time…” Answer: If price per square foot actually works, then I’ve got some exciting news. You and I are about to get rich! How? We’re going to build
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Should I hire a lawyer when I’m buying a home in San Diego?

Question: “At what stage do I hire a lawyer when I’m buying a home?” Answer: “You ain’t from around these parts, are ya?” (If you haven’t seen an old western movie, that’s a typical line the locals tell a stranger who bellies his way up to the bar in a dusty old saloon in some
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