In the past few weeks, I have had a lot of friends who called and asked where they should go and what they should do when they visit Greece. Most people are going to my home country for a honeymoon or as part of a romantic getaway.
Others are interested in visiting the archeological sites. Instead of dispensing advice on where to go and what to do based on my personal preferences, I would instead highly recommend this website that provides a comprehensive guide to Greek Travel.
The sections on Mykonos, Rhodes and Santorini are very good and accurate.
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
New York based Interior Designer
I always thought I could decorate my own house, until I actually tried to do so.
After hundred of hours looking at Architectural Design and other interior design magazines, and after spending hours on the internet and over the decision making process, I actually did a pretty good job.
But a friend of mine truly believes in professionals and hired a company he trusts. It's a company owned by a New York Interior Designer. The company is called "Paris K Design" and they specialize in Residential Interior Design. They do Commercial Projects as well and you can view examples of their superior work by clicking on the links above.
This is a small business and the owner is a very nice guy who went to Pratt Institute of Design. Although they are based out of New York City, they have done projects as far as Los Angeles as well as some interior design work in Athens Greece!!
My friend was very happy with the work they did and would definitely recommend them. I think his house is one of the featured projects on the "residential" page.
Also, a lot of the decor came from a company called "Modus Decor" that sells frames, canvas paintings and mirrros. I loved the round mosaic mirrors they bought from them!!! As of this writing, their website is weak but I think they gear to Interior designers and professionals. You will have to call them up and they can make custom stuff for you (oversized mirrors, handmade oil paintings etc) at competitive prices!!
After hundred of hours looking at Architectural Design and other interior design magazines, and after spending hours on the internet and over the decision making process, I actually did a pretty good job.
But a friend of mine truly believes in professionals and hired a company he trusts. It's a company owned by a New York Interior Designer. The company is called "Paris K Design" and they specialize in Residential Interior Design. They do Commercial Projects as well and you can view examples of their superior work by clicking on the links above.
This is a small business and the owner is a very nice guy who went to Pratt Institute of Design. Although they are based out of New York City, they have done projects as far as Los Angeles as well as some interior design work in Athens Greece!!
My friend was very happy with the work they did and would definitely recommend them. I think his house is one of the featured projects on the "residential" page.
Also, a lot of the decor came from a company called "Modus Decor" that sells frames, canvas paintings and mirrros. I loved the round mosaic mirrors they bought from them!!! As of this writing, their website is weak but I think they gear to Interior designers and professionals. You will have to call them up and they can make custom stuff for you (oversized mirrors, handmade oil paintings etc) at competitive prices!!
Monday, February 2, 2009
Direct REO lists from Banks websites
When the US real estate market was booming I was spending quiet a bit of time looking for Bank REO websites on the internet. There are plenty of sites out there that promise to give you access to foreclosures, bank real estate owned and other distressed propeerties but it looks like they are more in the business of racking up fees rather than in the business of providing valuable information to the average investor who is looking to purchase a good property at an affordable price...
As the real estate market collapsed, foreclosures have skyrocketed. Due to lack of credit availability, the banks normally put these properties up on the auction block but when they cannot get the price they want, they take the properties back in house into their bank REO inventory.
So I wanted to post this link here for everyone who is looking to buy an REO direct from a bank but they do not want to pay those idiotic fees that many subscription-based websites charge.
This website lists the REO webpages of banks that list their REO inventory. It's free of charge and the most comprehensive list I have found so far. It includes bank REO websites of Countrywide, Wells Fargo, Bank of America and other behemoths that hold thousands of foreclosed properties right now. Contact information included. Enjoy!
As the real estate market collapsed, foreclosures have skyrocketed. Due to lack of credit availability, the banks normally put these properties up on the auction block but when they cannot get the price they want, they take the properties back in house into their bank REO inventory.
So I wanted to post this link here for everyone who is looking to buy an REO direct from a bank but they do not want to pay those idiotic fees that many subscription-based websites charge.
This website lists the REO webpages of banks that list their REO inventory. It's free of charge and the most comprehensive list I have found so far. It includes bank REO websites of Countrywide, Wells Fargo, Bank of America and other behemoths that hold thousands of foreclosed properties right now. Contact information included. Enjoy!
Sunday, July 27, 2008
The Beijing 2008 Olympic Games are here
The Beijing 2008 Olympic Games are here...
The spirit of the Olympics is alive. It is said that Athens 2004 was a place where people were free to light up bonfires on the nearby beaches. A celebration of the longest global economic expansion, freedom and getting together of nationalities from all kinds of places in an almost lawless country.
Nobody expects Beijing to be another Athens. It will be very different. We have the lingering issue of Tibet. We have already seen heavy traffic restrictions and a crackdown on big polluters. Western Press coverage will be limited and allowed only under the close supervision of the omni-present communist censorship regime. Even street vendors will have to get prior approval and street performers have their lyrics audited by the state. Greece was the smallest nation that has ever hosted the Olympics. China will be the most populus. A recent economic powerhouse; a country that resembles the Wild Wild West more than Karl Marx's dreams, yet with a solid repressive regime in place.
The contradictions are endless. But that's the whole spirit of the Olympic Games! Nations, with very differnet backgrounds, ideals, ideas & belief systems, getting together for common understanding of each other's living under the auspices of athleticism. This is the only way we may bridge our differences and one day stop killing each other in various kind of unessecary wars...
So for those that are interested in attending, click here to view tickets and hotels for sale:
www.beijing2008tickets.com
Feel free to comment.
I'll be back with more Olympic Stories!
The spirit of the Olympics is alive. It is said that Athens 2004 was a place where people were free to light up bonfires on the nearby beaches. A celebration of the longest global economic expansion, freedom and getting together of nationalities from all kinds of places in an almost lawless country.
Nobody expects Beijing to be another Athens. It will be very different. We have the lingering issue of Tibet. We have already seen heavy traffic restrictions and a crackdown on big polluters. Western Press coverage will be limited and allowed only under the close supervision of the omni-present communist censorship regime. Even street vendors will have to get prior approval and street performers have their lyrics audited by the state. Greece was the smallest nation that has ever hosted the Olympics. China will be the most populus. A recent economic powerhouse; a country that resembles the Wild Wild West more than Karl Marx's dreams, yet with a solid repressive regime in place.
The contradictions are endless. But that's the whole spirit of the Olympic Games! Nations, with very differnet backgrounds, ideals, ideas & belief systems, getting together for common understanding of each other's living under the auspices of athleticism. This is the only way we may bridge our differences and one day stop killing each other in various kind of unessecary wars...
So for those that are interested in attending, click here to view tickets and hotels for sale:
www.beijing2008tickets.com
Feel free to comment.
I'll be back with more Olympic Stories!
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