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!!

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!