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Were fortunate to get to review a lot of products here at The Manual. In the realm of the kitchen, were not sure if weve ever been more excited to review a product than the Brava. Weve had the chance to live with the Brava for around a month and got to do a lot of experimenting, and we were very impressed with the results.

If youre unfamiliar with the Brava, its a powerful cooking device that lives on your countertop much like a toaster oven and is around the same size as a large-capacity air fryer oven. The major difference is the tech behind the device.

The brilliance behind the Brava innovation is that it utilizes patented Pure Light Technology that harnesses the power of light for energy. Using this Pure Light Technology, you can cook food in record time. You can cook foods 2 to 4 times faster than your oven, with no heating element, just light.

The experts at Brava compare the cooking process to that of disco with a choreography of light. The lights pulsate at different intensities and speeds depending on the programmed food setting or cooking style. The six-light lamps let you cook proteins and veggies simultaneously on the same tray, and everything comes out perfectly cooked through zone cooking.

The lights can brighten and dim to provide pizza-oven-level heat to one specific zone. They also pulse to provide searing without overcooking the food. Pure Light Technology also makes for healthier cooking, eliminating the need for much oil. The great thing about cooking with light means no pre-heating is necessary. You can go from 0-500 degrees in under a second! When using some manual cooking modes, youll notice that the Brava is able to pre-heat. However, this is used to simulate specific cooking conditions (most specifically baking), so the cooking surfaces of doughs dont get shocked.

If food replicators from the classic Star Trek series come to mind, youre not far off. The Brava is currently equipped with 6,669 recipes, and more are added regularly by the Brava recipe development team. The Brava app also connects you with a community of other Brava owners who provide hundreds of different custom cook recipes that you can download to your machine with the push of a button.

It comes with nine preset cooking functions for general cooking, including Pro Cook, where experienced Brava chefs can program one-tray meals and cook different ingredients to their liking. You can even monitor your cooking through an internal camera that is insanely difficult to stop watching. Finally, like any new-fangled cooking machine these days, you can conveniently control (and watch) everything from your smartphone app.

As youve likely gathered, the Brava is a complex cooking gadget. Although the product design team at Brava did a great job making the control panel very user-friendly, it can still be pretty overwhelming out-of-the-box. Thats why Brava offers individual onboarding calls with each of its customers to go over cooking functions, accessories, and techniques in detail. This is an area where Brava goes above and beyond and really stands out in terms of creating a community between the brand and its customers.

After our onboarding session, we were ready to get cookingand we were in the mood for breakfast. The bacon test was one we were anxious to conduct, in order to see if the Brava could replicate the same results as the good ol traditional oven (but faster).

So, we searched for bacon in the control panel, and the recipe popped right up. You get to select between standard slices, bits, or weave. After making your selection, it takes you to the recipe guide, which you can access at any point. You select the number of slices/number of zones where the cooking will take place. Then you choose between chewy or crispy bacon, after which you have the option to customize your dish by adjusting the cooking time.

With this being the very first thing we cooked, we were conservative and decreased the time. We popped the bacon in, and it was done in 7 minutes. It wasnt as crispy as we like (and we should have just trusted the initial time), so we touched it up for two more minutes, and it came out perfect. Each cooking function has a touch up option to increase the cooking time by 30-second increments.

So, we achieved perfectly crispy bacon in around 9 minutes with no pre-heating. Brava-1 Oven-0

Next on the breakfast list was toast. Toast is another simple food item often attempted by kitchen gadgets that fall short of a plain-Jane toaster. We selected the toast function and chose a lighter, level-2 toast, and in under 3 minutes, we had some great toast. Wed say that the Brava ties a traditional toaster in terms of time and quality. Unlike some kitchen gadgets that replace your toaster oven (like an air fryer oven), Brava provides a nice toast on both sides of the bread without having to flip it over. It was good to know the Brava can take over the countertop real estate of our old toaster oven without any regrets.

The last breakfast item on the menu was poached eggs. This was one item weve seen advertised and were excited to try out. After we found poached eggs on the menu, the guide directed us to add three tablespoons of water to the Brava egg pan, and then add our eggs. We popped the tray into the Brava, and 5 minutes later, out came perfect poached eggs. Without a doubt, way faster, easier, and less messy than poaching eggs the old-fashioned way.

The next meal we chose to prepare was another that weve seen promoted on the Brava website. This recipe was the first one in which we got to use our temperature probe. The directions were pretty straightforward. We chopped up our veggies and laid them evenly in the pan. After that we spatchcocked our 4lbs chicken, seasoned it, and spread it over the veggies. We inserted the probe into the thickest part of the breast, positioned the probe chord appropriately (explained in the onboarding), and pressed play.

Overall the chicken and veggies came out wonderfully. The skin was crispy (and would have been crisper if we had taken the time to brine the chicken), the veggies were not overcooked, and had added deliciousness thanks to the chicken juice. The cooking time for this recipe was about 80 minutes, which is on par with a standard oven. But, with an oven, we would not have been able to do everything all at once without the veggies getting overcooked. For that reason, Brava receives the point.

The next meal we decided to tackle in the Brava was one to test its precision cooking. We acquired some beautiful picanha steaks from the butchers counter atMarrow Detroit. We chose asparagus to go with these tasty cuts and try out the Bravas zone cooking.

We didnt turn up any recipes for picanha steak and asparagus, but there was one for NY strip and asparagus, so we went with that. The instructions were straightforward; We sprayed a little olive oil over the steaks and asparagus and added salt and pepper. We injected the probe into one steak, and after about ten minutes, we had a perfectly mid-rare steak with a great sear that you cant get by just popping a steak in the oven. The asparagus was tender yet not overcooked.

After experimenting with the Brava, we felt confident enough to try out the Brava Pro Cooking function. The Pro Cooking function allows you to set up customized cooking by zone. Per zone, you set the light intensity level, where the light is directed(top, bottom, or both), and searing preference. The light settings alternate per zone every 12 seconds per the total cooking time you select.

We decided to cook a salmon filet (medium-light level from top), some broccoli florets (medium-light level on top and bottom), and fingerling potatoes (high light level from top and bottom). We set it for 20 minutes and went with the glass tray, hoping that the potatoes would cook more quickly than they would in the metal tray.

Overall, the result was pretty much as expected. The broccoli and salmon were cooked well with a nice sear on the broccoli. The potatoes did need a bit more time, so we removed the salmon and broccoli and air-fried the potatoes at 450 for another 8 minutes, and they came out great.

As you can probably tell, if youre going to test your skills (or, more appropriately, the Bravas) in the Pro Cook setting, you should expect that this will most likely involve some trial and error until you perfect the cook times and styles for all ingredients. However, consulting with the Brava communities via the App, Facebook, and YouTube can provide a lot of excellent cooking insights and advice to get it right the first time.

In the end, we were very impressed with the Bravas cooking performance and how user-friendly the device is considering how complex the cooking tech is. Its vast recipe database and ease of use can help novice home cooks level-up their cooking game without much effort. It also lets the experienced cook experiment and make their own creations while acting as a complementary kitchen tool to expedite cooking time when working with other appliances.

Theres no getting around that this is an expensive gadget; however, we believe that youll find yourself using it much more than most others out there, thanks to its thoughtful, user-first design. Also, the Brava cook-cam will have you marveling at the Pure Light Technology and it brings an added element of fun to the overall cooking experience. If you have any questions or issues with the unit, the customer care team and community are quick to help out and resolve any problem you may have. Long story short, we believe the investment is well worth it.

Some considerations are that this is a large, heavy device, so plan to dedicate some countertop real estate to it and then leave it there. A smaller kitchen may struggle with such an accommodation. Also, the accessories to the Brava arent cheap either. The Chefs Choice package includes all cooking accessories, but it runs an extra $400 more than the starter set. Many of the recipes in the Brava call for things like the egg, chefs, and square pan, which arent included in the starter set. So if you want to ease into the accessories, know that your recipe options will be limited, and youll have to invest more down the line. The Brava is compatible with other cookware, but Brava accessories are strongly recommended.

In the end, if youre someone who wants a kitchen tech and requires a gadget that has the capability of many others like an air fryer, toaster oven, microwave, and morethe upfront investment of the Brava is worth it. We can attest that the Pure Light Technology the Brava utilizes is not a novelty, and we predict it will be something other brands will be trying to catch up to for years to come.

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Bellaire, Meyerland, West University Place real estate: See some of the properties that sold in November 20212423 Dryden Road, Houston: Located in the West University Place area, this home features an updated kitchen, bathrooms, fixtures and a roof installed in 2020. The home additionally features a living area, study and a fourth bedroom on the first floor, with an en suite in the primary bedroom. Additional features include hardwood floors, quartz countertops and stainless appliances. 4 bed, 3 full bath/2,720 sq. ft. Sold for $1,082,001-$1,242,000 on Nov. 12. (Courtesy Houston Association of Realtors)

2423 Dryden Road, Houston: Located in the West University Place area, this home features an updated kitchen, bathrooms, fixtures and a roof installed in 2020. The home additionally features a living area, study and a fourth bedroom on the first floor, with an en suite in the primary bedroom. Additional features include hardwood floors, quartz countertops and stainless appliances. 4 bed, 3 full bath/2,720 sq. ft. Sold for $1,082,001-$1,242,000 on Nov. 12. (Courtesy Houston Association of Realtors)

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Hunter Marrow came to Community Impact Newspaper in January 2020. Before that, Hunter covered local news in Ontario, OR for three years, covering municipal issues, crime, and education across Malheur County and across the border into Idaho.

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The affordable housing lottery has launched for 101 West End Avenue, a 35-story residential building on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Designed by SLCE Architects and developed by The Dermot Company, the structure was built in 1999 and yields 498 residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 26 units for residents at 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $73,200 to $167,570.

101 West End Avenue on the Upper West Side, Manhattan via NYC Housing Connect

101 West End Avenue on the Upper West Side, Manhattan via NYC Housing Connect

101 West End Avenue on the Upper West Side, Manhattan via NYC Housing Connect

Amenities include pet-friendly policies, a shared laundry room, gym, childrens playroom, rooftop terrace and access to an on-site resident manager and concierge. Units come will come with air conditioning, stainless steel and Energy Star appliances, quartz countertops, and some residences will have private outdoor space. Tenants are responsible for electricity.

101 West End Avenue on the Upper West Side, Manhattan via NYC Housing Connect

101 West End Avenue on the Upper West Side, Manhattan via NYC Housing Connect

101 West End Avenue on the Upper West Side, Manhattan via NYC Housing Connect

At 130 percent of the AMI, there are five studios with a monthly rent of $2,135 for incomes ranging from $73,200 to $124,150; 19 one-bedrooms with a monthly rent of $2,485 for incomes ranging from $85,200 to $139,620; and two two-bedrooms with a monthly rent of $2,760 for incomes ranging from $94,629 to $167,570.

101 West End Avenue on the Upper West Side, Manhattan via NYC Housing Connect

101 West End Avenue on the Upper West Side, Manhattan via NYC Housing Connect

101 West End Avenue on the Upper West Side, Manhattan via NYC Housing Connect

Prospective renters must meet income and household size requirements to apply for these apartments. Applications must be postmarked or submitted online no later than January 27, 2022.

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BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sun Capital Partners, Inc. (Sun Capital), a leading private investment firm focused on defensible businesses in growing markets with tangible performance improvement opportunities, today announced that its affiliate has completed the sale of AMES Taping Tools Holding LLC (AMES). AMES is the nations foremost provider of automatic taping and finishing (ATF) tools and related products to the professional drywall finishing industry. Terms of the private transaction were not disclosed.

Founded in 1939, AMES invented ATF tool technology and continues to leverage its industry leadership to improve the professional drywall contractors speed and productivity. With a network of approximately 100 company stores and franchised locations throughout the United States and Canada, AMES supports residential and commercial interior finishing contractors with the industrys largest tool rental operation. AMES services customers through its multichannel distribution model, which includes AMES Stores, Dealer Distribution and All-Wall E-Commerce Platform.

Our investment in AMES Taping Tools demonstrates Sun Capitals ability to significantly accelerate the growth of a market-leading company in the building products sector, said Marc Leder, Co-CEO of Sun Capital. A strong match for Sun Capital culturally from the beginning, we are pleased to see that AMES not only grew revenues, but also maximized operational efficiencies and reduced procurement costs during our work together.

Our partnership with Sun Capital allowed us to accelerate growth at AMES and facilitated our ability to capitalize on market opportunities, said Jay Davisson, President and CEO of AMES. AMES is now strongly positioned to continue building on our success and ready for the next phase of growth.

Sun Capital is proud of how we applied our building products experience and the Sun Transformation System to strengthen AMES product offering and geographic presence, added Jordan Wadsworth, Managing Director at Sun Capital.

In addition to AMES, Sun Capitals recent building products transactions include the sale of Arrow Tru-Line, the leading independent U.S. provider of sectional overhead garage door components, and the acquisition of Architectural Surfaces Group, a leading importer and distributor of natural stone, engineered stone and tile for residential and commercial applications used in countertops, backsplashes and other related applications.

About Sun Capital Partners, Inc.

Sun Capital Partners, Inc. is a global private equity firm focused on partnering with outstanding management teams to accelerate value creation. Since 1995, Sun Capital has invested in more than 425 companies worldwide with revenues in excess of $50 billion across a broad range of industries and transaction structures. The Firm has built a reputation as a trusted partner, recognized for its operational experience. Sun Capital focuses on defensible businesses in growing markets with tangible performance improvement opportunities in the Business Services, Consumer, Healthcare, Industrial, and Technology sectors. The Firm has offices in Boca Raton, Los Angeles and New York, and an affiliate with offices in London. For more information, please visit http://www.suncappart.com.

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CALL GINA KING (828) 320-3883. TIMELESS...TRADITIONAL ELEGANCE! ONLY 49 Minutes to Charlotte/Airport! 2 Story Brick boasts a HUGE amount of custom features like: hand carved moldings, gold bath fixtures, custom wood doors, custom built-ins, hand carved staircase & stained glass windows from Shed Brand Studios...too much to be properly described here! Please see the detailed features list in "attachments"! Main level has formal living rm, formal dining rm, kitchen, walk-in pantry, eating area, stunningly large family rm, huge screen porch, BR1, full hall BA, sep den, side screen porch & laundry rm. Upstairs holds 4 full BRs & full BA. Basement has huge family room, wide hallway, full BA, 2nd kitchen, massive unfin. area w/storage rm, half BA & safe room. In-ground heated pool, complete brick walkways & patios, gazebo & swing, pool house w/vaulted ceiling den, skylights, surround sound, full BA, cedar walls, kitchen w/roll up window & bar area out to pool & more! Entire rear yard & pool are surrounded by brick fence. Call Gina King/Realty Executives Hickory & Lake Norman today!

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Alta Winter Garden is only a mile from the heart of historic downtown area

WINTER GARDEN, Fla., Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Wood Partners, a national leader in multifamily real estate development, celebrates the grand opening of its newest luxury property, Alta Winter Garden. Located at 1223 East Plant Street, less than one mile west of State Road 429 (Orlando's "Western Beltway") in Winter Garden, the ultra-luxury community is comprised of 250 units spread across five buildings, featuring a variety of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans.

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Alta Winter Garden is the first new apartment community to open in the City of Winter Garden in over two decades, aligning with the City's development of the "Gateway Overlay District," which serves as a vibrant, walkable "front door" into historic downtown Winter Garden. The community is situated along East Plant Street, providing residents with direct access to the downtown area and its idyllic brick-lined streets. Downtown Winter Garden offers residents a wide variety of local boutiques, trendy eateries and cultural venues including popular indoor artisan market Plant Street Market, Crooked Can Brewery, and the West Orange Trail. Alta Winter Garden's prime location also enables residents to easily commute into downtown Orlando for work or play and provides quick access to Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Studios, each only 20 minutes from the property.

The true standout of Alta Winter Garden is the property's wide array of amenities. The community's outdoor spaces offer residents a resort-style pool with cabanas, a yoga lawn, beer garden, pet park and dog wash area. Inside, Alta Winter Garden boasts a high-end fitness center with a virtual trainer, a club room complete with a resident lounge, wine bar and social room, as well as a game room. Immediately adjacent to the community, a brand-new city park will offer a direct connection to Winter Garden's West Orange Trail, providing residents with more than 22 miles of paved trail perfect for walking, jogging, biking and more.

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The apartment homes feature sleek kitchens with white quartz countertops, marble tile backsplash, white shaker-style cabinetry, matte black hardware and pendant lighting, and an elegant stainless steel Whirlpool appliance package, including front-control range and side-by-side refrigerator. Wood-style plank flooring is featured throughout select residences, which also include Nest thermostats, electronic door locks with keyless entry, in-unit washers and dryers, USB port electrical outlets, walk-in closets, and oversized balconies.

"Wood Partners is honored to be a part of the distinctive and vibrant Winter Garden community," said Bryan Borland, Managing Director for Wood Partners. "With Alta Winter Garden, our team has taken great pride in developing a first-class community worthy of its high-profile location at the gateway to Winter Garden's Downtown Historic District."

Alta Winter Garden is managed by Wood Residential. Additional information on the property and the surrounding community is available at http://www.altawintergarden.com.

About Wood Partners Wood Partners is a national leader in the development, construction, and management of multifamily communities across the United States. The company has been involved in the acquisition and development of 90,000 multifamily homes with a combined capitalization of $17 billion. The company currently owns 70 properties across the United States representing more than 20,000 homes. Headquartered in Atlanta, Wood Partners has offices in 22 major markets across 15 states nationwide. The company also operates Wood Residential, an award-winning, full-service property management group that proudly operates both properties developed by Wood Partners and communities owned by third parties. For two years running, Wood Residential has ranked No. 1 nationally for online reputation in the J Turner ORA Power Rankings (Division III). For more information, visit woodpartners.com.

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Julie K. Brown and Ben Wieder Miami Herald

NEW YORK She met Ghislaine Maxwell while eating ice cream with her friends at a summer arts camp in Michigan.

At 14, Jane had just suffered the loss of her father; her family had also lost their home. They moved into a small pool house in Palm Beach, Florida. They were struggling financially, and Janes mother was unavailable, lost in her own mental anguish.

That was when Maxwell introduced Jane that summer to Jeffrey Epstein, a wealthy financier who had built a chalet at the Interlochen Center for Arts, where he had studied music as a kid growing up in Brooklyn.

From that chance meeting two decades ago, Janes life would turn into a nightmare that would last for years, according to federal prosecutors.

Jane who is using a pseudonym to protect her privacy took the witness stand Tuesday in Manhattan federal court in Maxwells sex-trafficking trial, testifying that the British socialite both participated in and facilitated Janes sexual abuse, starting when Jane was 14.

Epstein promised to help Jane and her mother, she said. He paid for Janes voice lessons and later, sent her to a prestigious performing arts school in New York. He bought her clothes, she added, and told her he would use his connections in the entertainment world to help her become a singer and actress.

I can make things happen you just have to be ready for it, Epstein said one day, as he took her by the hand at his Palm Beach mansion, led her into a poolside cabana, then dropped his pants. He pulled her on top of him as he masturbated, she testified.

I was frozen in fear, she said, wiping tears from her eyes with a tissue. I had never seen a penis before I was terrified and felt gross and ashamed.

She testified she was afraid to tell her mother, who suffered from depression and was encouraging Jane to take advantage of Epstein and Maxwells generosity.

She was enamored with the idea that these wealthy, affluent people took an interest in me, she told the jury.

From then on, Maxwell and other Epstein assistants would help arrange Janes transportation to his Palm Beach home every 10 days or so, and later Jane made trips on Epsteins private plane to his other homes in New York and New Mexico.

I just felt my heart sinking into my stomach, she said, her voice cracking, when recalling how she was summoned into Epsteins bedroom for sex when she was 15 and staying in a guest room at his New Mexico ranch.

After that particular trip, Jane was scheduled to fly home to return to school on a Monday. But because she was 15 and had no drivers license or other identification she couldnt get on the plane, she said. She called Maxwell in a panic, and it was Maxwell who helped her get on a plane to fly home, Jane said.

The most painful testimony came when Jane described in excruciating detail how Epstein forced sex upon her, even when it was painful.

The abuse soon devolved into orgies, with Maxwell and other young women, on almost a regular basis, Jane testified. Epstein would have intercourse with her while Maxwell fondled her.

Jane said it happened so often that it became almost routine.

Where did you touch his body? prosecutor Alison Moe asked.

Ev..verywhere, Jane said, choking back tears.

Jane finally told a school guidance counselor about the abuse and later, her brothers and sister but she never told authorities. It continued until she was 18, she said.

Initially, I felt special. I didnt have anyone to look out for me, she said.

But the false sense of security she felt with Epstein and Maxwell gave way to low self-esteem and fear. At one point she contemplated harming herself.

But she escaped after landing a role in a television show and moved to Los Angeles. Epstein continued to call her, and she continued to travel with him from time to time until she was 22, when she fell in love and got engaged.

Jane stopped returning his calls, and Epstein became angry, calling her ungrateful and threatening to cut off her mother, who had been allowed to live in one of his New York apartments.

Moe kept turning Janes recollections back to Maxwell in an effort to emphasize her role in facilitating the sexual encounters.

The witness testified that Maxwell would often lead her to the massage room, and that both Maxwell and Epstein would direct her to do sexualized massages.

But Jane couldnt recall how many times Maxwell participated in the abuse or how often she helped set it up.

She was foggy on dates, and admitted that there were more times that Epstein abused her than Maxwell did.

Jane the first of four victims scheduled to testify in the case also related that she filed a civil lawsuit against Maxwell after Epsteins death and received a $5 million settlement in exchange for dropping the suit.

Maxwells lawyer, Laura Menninger, was far from sympathetic after hearing Janes story.

You waited 20 years before you reported it? Menninger scoffed.

Jane explained that she never went to authorities because she didnt want to relive the trauma she experienced and feared it would become public and harm her career. She didnt talk to the FBI until 2019, when prosecutors in the Southern District of New York began investigating Epstein, and arrested him on sex-trafficking charges in July of that year.

Epstein died a month later; his death in his New York jail cell was ruled a suicide by hanging.

The FBI continued to investigate the case, and Maxwell was indicted on sex charges in July 2020.

Menninger continues her cross-examination Wednesday. Three other victims are scheduled to testify against Maxwell during the trial, which is expected to last as long as six weeks.

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Come home to your spectacular abode in the lovely Easterling Estates! Bask in country ambiance just minutes from outstanding schools, retail and medical facilities. Nestled on 1.74 acres, this immaculately maintained home offers a picturesque setting with myriad exquisite features: Enter a light-filled, open concept great room and kitchen enhanced with granite countertops, eating bar, stainless steel appliances, abundant cabinetry, breakfast nook and large pantry. The split bedroom plan includes 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths and large media room w/half bath. The master suite offers a large open closet, beautiful spa with separate vanities, a makeup vanity, walk-in shower and jetted tub. The shared full bath between two guest bedrooms offers a jetted tub as well! The enormous covered back porch offers multiple outdoor areas for entertaining, featuring a wood burning fireplace, dining space, summer kitchen, refrigerator, smoker and more all located beside the elegantly landscaped firepit for sipping cider with your smores on crisp autumn evenings with family and friends THEN theres the ultimate man cave / garage / workshop! A 30' x 40' fully insulated metal building with room-a-plenty for cars, storage, work projects and so much more Youll especially love the comforts of electricity, heating, cooling, a concrete slab, loft for storage... Believe it when you see it! Easy to show Come on over!

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There are so many great places to live in Dallas that it helps to have an expert on your side. The Neighborhood Guide presented by Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty gives you insider access from the agents who live and work there, providing in-the-know info about your possible new community.

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Drive around Preston Hollow and youll see homes by renowned architects like Edward Durell Stone and Frank Lloyd Wright, as well as two of the most architecturally significant homes in Dallas: the Richard Meier-designed Rachofsky House on Preston Road and the Philip Johnson estate on Strait Lane.

"I've been working in Preston Hollow for my entire career," says real estate agentFaisal Halum. "I love representing the diverse architecture styles of homes in the Preston Hollow area. I'm drawn to modern architecture, but I love that every architecture style is found in this neighborhood there is something for everyone."

Halum, who is ranked the No. 1 residential resale agent in Texas by Real Trends, can easily put together a dream outing in Preston Hollow.

"NorthPark Center has a world-class art collection that always changes and surprises!" he says. "Combine this with Eataly and a movie, and you have the perfect date night. Plus, the convenience of having an Equinox gym at Hillcrest Road and Northwest Highway is the ultimate neighborhood perk."

Halum offered up a few more of his personal favorites about life in Preston Hollow. Here's his guide to the area:

Where to eat & drink"I love Il Bracco in Preston Center," he says. "You can grab a seat at the bar and enjoy a fresh pasta dish and a cocktail. I also love R&D Kitchen for a casual spot to pop in and meet a friend for a drink."

Where to play"Families love Preston Hollow Park," Halum says. "It's a beautiful spot in the middle of the neighborhood that's perfect for enjoying some fresh air and relaxing with your kids or pets."

Where to live"Preston Hollow offers architecture styles and estate sizes for everyone, which means I can help families find the perfect home to suit their needs," says Halum. "That may be a French-inspired estate that sits on acreage or a midcentury modern ranch-style home with an expansive backyard. Or there may be a modern lover who is looking for the perfect backdrop for their art collection. The beauty is that all of these homes coexist together on tree-lined streets in the middle of the bustling city, just minutes from major shopping and dining destinations."

10210 Strait Ln., a former listing of Halum's, is the rarest of them all. This Philip Johnson masterpiece has seen galas and gowns, a president and first lady, a rock concert, fashion shows down the double staircase, and a ballet performance on the lawn and has been celebrated in books, Vogue, and The New York Times.

Built in 1964 and exquisitely updated in 2008, the light-filled house boasts elegant living spaces, a unique dining room with an arched canopy, six bedrooms, seven full baths, and four half baths. The propertys nearly seven acres comprise a media house, modernist cabana, pool, and tennis court.

Halum's other significant sales include 5243 Park Ln., 10240 Gaywood Rd.,4686 Meadowood Rd.,6315 Northwood Rd., and4307 Beechwood Ln.

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INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Thompson Thrift Residential, a wholly-owned affiliate of Indianapolis-basedThompson Thriftand one of the nation's leading multifamily developers, announced today the new development of Slate at Fishers District, a 242-unit, luxury, single family build-for-rent community in the Indianapolis suburb of Fishers. Construction is expected to begin today, and Thompson Thrift plans to begin welcoming residents in the first quarter of 2023.

"We continue to see demand from renters that want the maintenance-free benefits and amenities of traditional apartments with the space and comforts of single-family homes," said Eric Wojak, vice president of development, luxury leased homes. "With its location in the highly rated Hamilton Southeastern School District and its proximity to excellent employment, and the retail and dining options at Fishers District, we expect leasing interest at the Slate development to be robust."

Sitting on approximately 25 acres in the southeast quadrant of I-69 and 116th Street, Slate at Fishers District will consist of one-, two- and three-bedroom villas, along with three- and four-bedroom townhomes, all in a modern farmhouse style. The residences will average 1,215 square feet and will feature premium amenities such as gourmet bar-kitchens with quartz countertops; stainless steel appliances; 10-foot ceilings with designer light fixtures; walk-in closets with custom wood shelving; full-size washers and dryers, smart home technology, and much more. Additionally, residents will enjoy a professionally decorated clubhouse, 24-hour fitness center, resort style swimming pool with cabanas and bark parks and doggie spas.

Brian Timberman, president of Thompson Thrift Construction, stated, "We look forward to commencing construction and working with our residential team to deliver another innovative and aesthetically pleasing community to the city of Fishers."

Residents of Slate at Fishers District will have easy access to the I-465 loop and downtown Indianapolis. Additionally, Slate at Fishers District is located just south of a Topgolf sports entertainment facility and adjacent to Fishers District, a mixed-use development with a heavy culinary focus and 110,000 square feet of retail space. As part of the project, a public linear park, including a paved trail, will be constructed, providing the entire community with direct pedestrian and bike access to Fishers District.

Indianapolis has seen continuous growth over the last decade with Hamilton County, where Fishers resides, being the fastest growing county in Indiana. In addition to being named one of the best places to live in the U.S. by Money magazine, Forbes recently named Indianapolis as the sixth best city for jobs in America, and Fast Company declared the city the seventh best for tech jobs.

Slate at Fishers District is just one of several Thompson Thrift Residential properties located throughout the state of Indiana and will be Thompson Thrift's fourth development in Fishers. Since 2008, Thompson Thrift has made a name for itself by being one of the few developers to build Class A residential communities in markets across the country with a variety of products including both conventional apartment and single family build-for-rent communities. The company recently earned the distinction of being named one of GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum's Influencers of Multifamily Real Estate for 2021.

About Thompson Thrift Real Estate Company

Thompson Thrift is an integrated full-service real estate company with offices in Indianapolis and Terre Haute, Ind., Houston, Texas, and Phoenix, Arizona. Three business units drive Thompson Thrift's successThompson Thrift Residential which is focused on upscale multifamily communities and luxury leased homes, Thompson Thrift Retail Group which is focused on ground-up commercial development, and Thompson Thrift Construction, a full-service construction company. Through these business units, Thompson Thrift is engaged in all aspects of acquisition, development, construction, leasing, and management of quality multifamily, mixed-use, retail and commercial projects across the country. We are passionate about our customer's success and strive to ensure our projects not only meet the needs of our customers but also the communities we serve. For more information, please visit http://www.thompsonthrift.com.

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