Is your home your castle?

Sir Edward Coke in The Institutes of the Laws of England, stated in 1628:

"For a man's house is his castle, et domus sua cuique est tutissimum refugium [and each man's home is his safest refuge]."

This proverb has been enshrined into law, defined and redefined over centuries. What we are left with begs the question,

 What defines home for you?

Click on the link to view five American castles--other than ours listed, that is!  http://realestate.yahoo.com/promo/5-old-world-style-american-palaces.html

Signs of an early spring are not just in the warmer temps and budding trees. The market has been reflecting buyers' activity as a result.

Note the attached article as printed in the StarTrib regarding this subject,

http://m.startribune.com/business/?id=147089715&c=y

--from the Desk of Becky Peterson

If you haven't yet, drive by our bigger than life billboard located at the corner of Excelsior Boulevard & West 32nd Street!

As part of the Coldwell Banker Burnet marketing campaign, Chad and Barry have been recognized for their outstanding sales performance during 2011, and as leaders in the real estate industry.

Apparently, it's quite a hit!

Please enjoy the following excerpt, the third and final in a series from Barry's travel journal having spent the month of January in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

A word about restaurants (and dining)…let me begin by sharing my biases as follows:

Argentina is famed for its meat and its grills (the word “parrilla” on a restaurant or menu signals that the restaurant or offerings are grilled meats). I’m not one to patronize steak houses in the States, but for my money I’ll take the American equivalent over the Argentine any day of the week.  Nonetheless, you probably owe it to yourself to sample one (I had my first goat, a fairly sweet meat…but I detest fatty meat and have no tolerance for gristle). I dined commonly with local friends, as well as friends from the States, and was treated to all manner of body parts, including testicles (sheep), brains (I don’t care what animal’s brains I sampled, they were downright gross), intestines and offal.  Just not my idea of a great meal!

Please enjoy the following excerpt, the second in a series from Barry's travel journal having spent the month of January in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

The Arts

Given my love for the arts in general, here’s my read on Buenos Aires: 

Please enjoy the following excerpt, the first in a series from Barry's travel journal having spent the month of January in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

"By way of preface, it’s useful to share my personal biases/objectives/perspectives, which underpin my responses to the places I visit.  I’m an inveterate walker, who generally loathes public transportation, loves art and architecture, music, history and politics.  I travel to expand my world view, to experience and discover the heart and culture of different societies.  While I consult guidebooks in advance and visit popular tourist...