Swimming is one of the best exercises and anyone can do it. It is easy on the joints, great for cardio-vascular health, and tones the muscles in your arms, back, shoulders, legs, and core. It can help all family members maintain their weight and also build a strong, healthy heart. A backyard pool may be the ticket to a longer, healthier life.

With overwhelming support by the community who dug deep and donated, the 2018 Central Valley St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway successfully raised $957,100 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital! Since 2007, De Young Properties has been a major donor and builder of 12 St. Jude Dream Homes, helping to raise $11,628,545 to help the kids of St. Jude fight cancer and other life-threatening childhood diseases. One hundred percent of the proceeds will be donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, which works around the clock to develop cures to save the lives of boys and girls, including children in the San Joaquin Valley. “We strongly believe in our responsibility to help others, which is why the St. Jude’s Dream Home Giveaway is so important to us and our entire De Young team. We are grateful to our community’s continued support of our business – a community that has given so much to us, which is why we are so passionate about giving back. In fact, we are even more passionate today than we were in 2007 when we first partnered with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. We are honored to be a donor and builder of our 12th St. Jude Dream Home in this war against childhood cancer. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital positively affects the lives of families across the country, in addition to giving us the opportunity to change the life of a local family,” said Paula De Young of De Young Properties. “This amazing pediatric research center, that not only treats life threatening cases in children, also freely gives guidance to doctors around the world and here in the Central Valley. We count ourselves fortunate to be able to help such an important cause” The 2018 St. Jude Dream Home is one of the most popular De Young floorplans, the Residence 210 with a beautiful Cottage elevation, and will offer three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a formal dining room, spacious den and an open-air courtyard with a gorgeous stone accented fireplace. With celebrity designer, Michael Moloney, donating his design talent and resources once again as Design Ambassador for this year’s St. Jude Dream Home, the home boasts a long list of special features, including fashionable quartz and granite counters from Granite Mountain Stone Design, premium designer maple cabinetry and professional closet design from KraftMaid Cabinetry and stainless steel Bosch appliances with a gas range, washer, dryer and built-in refrigerator. In addition, premium-grade wood-look porcelain tile floors by Shaw Floors, spacious 10’ ceilings, professional and water efficient front and back yard landscaping, and Energy Star approved Eagle Brand Cool Roof Tile. The prime Clovis location of the St. Jude Dream Home is in the De Young Trailside at Loma Vista community which is within walking distance to Reagan Educational Center and located within the greater 3,300-acre Loma Vista master-planned community designed by the City of Clovis. In addition, it is a short drive from Clovis Community Medical Center and a variety of entertainment and dining options including the Sierra Vista Mall, The Square at Campus Pointe, Old Town Clovis and even Wild Water Adventure Park. Easy access to Highway 168 and Herndon Avenue can provide a fast work commute during the week and a family outing to Shaver or Huntington lakes on the weekend and even more. De Young Properties would like to once again thank everyone in the community who contributed their hard-earned dollars to this worthy cause. They are appreciative of everyone who donated, volunteered or purchased a ticket to win this year’s St. Jude Dream Home, and feel privileged to be able to help such an important cause.

The kitchen was completely gutted, separating wall between the dining area and the kitchen was removed for a more open space concept. additional windows were opened in the exterior wall to allow great natural light to penetrate in and to add some great views of the backyard pool area. a small bar sitting area was incorporated into the cabinets area with a stone countertop waterfall finish. All the large ticket items (fridge, oven, and pantries) were relocated to a single wall at the far end of the kitchen. (A useless old furnace closet was demolished to allow a straight wall to be built). The gold fixtures are a great contrast to the clean white cabinets and countertop stone.

Handsomely perched over water’s edge w/ 160 ft. of direct ocean frontage stands this residence & detached cottage. Experience the finest materials & craftsmanship in a very special & private oceanfront setting. Vibrant hibiscus flowers & sounds of the ocean liven the senses as you approach the 14ft. ‘ohia poles-the gateway into what is unequivocally the top valued oceanfront residence on Maui. Many large windows afford prime vantage points to remain intimately connected from any point in the entire home to ocean, Haleakala, and Maalaea Harbor vistas abound. Your new home was completely remodeled (most recently as 2011) w/ a plethora of exotic hardwoods, surfaces, & finishes. Envision Venetian plaster, Travertine, & Hawaiian Koa-it all lives here & more, in a perfect state of balance & sophistication. The great room redefines the open concept for living, dining, food & timeless memory creation. A massive solid monkeypod kitchen island that is only rivaled by the one which this residence calls home is stylishly accented by mango cabinetry, exotic granite slabs, & superior stainless appliances. On the lanai, sliding glass walls disappear, soothing sounds of lightly crashing waves emerge, and the ten resident turtles smile up at you. 3 of the 4 bedrooms are suites each w/ their own distinctive elegance & all with perfectly framed views. Book your first class tickets, prepare your $4m wire transfer, & get your appointment today- this is a true steal & you will regret not owning this home. Listed by Jeremy Stice, R(B), ABR stice@hawaiilife.com | (808) 281-2178

Handsomely perched over water’s edge w/ 160 ft. of direct ocean frontage stands this residence & detached cottage. Experience the finest materials & craftsmanship in a very special & private oceanfront setting. Vibrant hibiscus flowers & sounds of the ocean liven the senses as you approach the 14ft. ‘ohia poles-the gateway into what is unequivocally the top valued oceanfront residence on Maui. Many large windows afford prime vantage points to remain intimately connected from any point in the entire home to ocean, Haleakala, and Maalaea Harbor vistas abound. Your new home was completely remodeled (most recently as 2011) w/ a plethora of exotic hardwoods, surfaces, & finishes. Envision Venetian plaster, Travertine, & Hawaiian Koa-it all lives here & more, in a perfect state of balance & sophistication. The great room redefines the open concept for living, dining, food & timeless memory creation. A massive solid monkeypod kitchen island that is only rivaled by the one which this residence calls home is stylishly accented by mango cabinetry, exotic granite slabs, & superior stainless appliances. On the lanai, sliding glass walls disappear, soothing sounds of lightly crashing waves emerge, and the ten resident turtles smile up at you. 3 of the 4 bedrooms are suites each w/ their own distinctive elegance & all with perfectly framed views. Book your first class tickets, prepare your $4m wire transfer, & get your appointment today- this is a true steal & you will regret not owning this home. Listed by Jeremy Stice, R(B), ABR stice@hawaiilife.com | (808) 281-2178

Handsomely perched over water’s edge w/ 160 ft. of direct ocean frontage stands this residence & detached cottage. Experience the finest materials & craftsmanship in a very special & private oceanfront setting. Vibrant hibiscus flowers & sounds of the ocean liven the senses as you approach the 14ft. ‘ohia poles-the gateway into what is unequivocally the top valued oceanfront residence on Maui. Many large windows afford prime vantage points to remain intimately connected from any point in the entire home to ocean, Haleakala, and Maalaea Harbor vistas abound. Your new home was completely remodeled (most recently as 2011) w/ a plethora of exotic hardwoods, surfaces, & finishes. Envision Venetian plaster, Travertine, & Hawaiian Koa-it all lives here & more, in a perfect state of balance & sophistication. The great room redefines the open concept for living, dining, food & timeless memory creation. A massive solid monkeypod kitchen island that is only rivaled by the one which this residence calls home is stylishly accented by mango cabinetry, exotic granite slabs, & superior stainless appliances. On the lanai, sliding glass walls disappear, soothing sounds of lightly crashing waves emerge, and the ten resident turtles smile up at you. 3 of the 4 bedrooms are suites each w/ their own distinctive elegance & all with perfectly framed views. Book your first class tickets, prepare your $4m wire transfer, & get your appointment today- this is a true steal & you will regret not owning this home. Listed by Jeremy Stice, R(B), ABR stice@hawaiilife.com | (808) 281-2178

Jewelled sconces. This theatre and concession area has it all! Custom finishes of a 'ticket wicket' booth, concession cabinet with extra storage for even more candy, pull out cabinet sliders for ease of access on either side of the candy shelves, popcorn machine and video games! The door to the theatre is faux leather that is tufted with nailheads. Inside the theatre, the look is more glamourous and accented with reds and plums. Gold crown molding adds to the luxe feel while the damask fabric on the cushions and acoustic panels offer a nod to classic design. They add softness to the space, and so do the custom draperies lining the back wall. Photos by Stephani Buchman Photography

Our homeowner had a support wall between the old kitchen and family room and was seeking something that was more open concept. moving the kitchen to the other end of the room and putting a support beam in to open the wall up was just the ticket. New engineered wood flooring was installed, followed by custom, Benjamin Moore painted cabinetry. Beautiful quartz countertops were then added and a subway tile to complete the look. Highlights are the pullout storage, beverage centre, and large island with seating for 7. Awesome!

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This charming home needed flooring that matched its personality - this beautiful laminate with deep, rich tones and a patina reminiscent of reclaimed barn wood was just the ticket!

Our homeowner had a support wall between the old kitchen and family room and was seeking something that was more open concept. moving the kitchen to the other end of the room and putting a support beam in to open the wall up was just the ticket. New engineered wood flooring was installed, followed by custom, Benjamin Moore painted cabinetry. Beautiful quartz countertops were then added and a subway tile to complete the look. Highlights are the pullout storage, beverage centre, and large island with seating for 7. Awesome!

It is always a pleasure helping with the Hospital Home Lottery! These homes are large and allow us to be creative and try new things. This lottery home was a clean lined Scandinavian modern home. Some of our favorite features are the sculptural dining room, the basement rec area banquette, and the open concept ensuite. The Nordic style cabinetry paired with clean modern finishes and furniture showcase the modern design. The smoked mirror backsplashes in the bar areas, and open shelving in the kitchen and office provide the sparkle throughout the home. The interesting areas in this home make it memorable and unique around every corner! We are excited to showcase the latest Calgary Health Foundation/Calbridge Homes Lottery Home. Good Luck to everyone that purchased tickets!

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Our homeowner had a support wall between the old kitchen and family room and was seeking something that was more open concept. moving the kitchen to the other end of the room and putting a support beam in to open the wall up was just the ticket. New engineered wood flooring was installed, followed by custom, Benjamin Moore painted cabinetry. Beautiful quartz countertops were then added and a subway tile to complete the look. Highlights are the pullout storage, beverage centre, and large island with seating for 7. Awesome!

This amazing remodel by J.S. Brown & Co. in the River Forest neighborhood in Dublin, Ohio was designed with sunshine in mind! By removing an interior wall, the kitchen was completely opened to the adjacent sunroom for maximum views of the spectacular back yard. Also on the mission brief from the homeowners was shady place to enjoy their yard outdoors. A large roof over a paver patio was just the ticket for watching the grandkids run around in cool comfort.

The kitchen was completely gutted, separating wall between the dining area and the kitchen was removed for a more open space concept. additional windows were opened in the exterior wall to allow great natural light to penetrate in and to add some great views of the backyard pool area. a small bar sitting area was incorporated into the cabinets area with a stone countertop waterfall finish. All the large ticket items (fridge, oven, and pantries) were relocated to a single wall at the far end of the kitchen. (A useless old furnace closet was demolished to allow a straight wall to be built). The gold fixtures are a great contrast to the clean white cabinets and countertop stone.

Lower level bath - with panel height hex tile and custom design by our homeowner & designer. The floor is polished concrete with radiant heat throughout.

Our homeowner started with a dark kitchen that was in need of updating and a rethink of the original design. An island layout with new coffee centre area was just the ticket to breathe new interest in this kitchen. We started with new Porcelain flooring and custom, Benjamin Moore painted, Canadian made cabinetry, followed by beautiful Quartz countertops. Revamped lighting layout and a new Subway style backsplash really added the final touches and a magic transformation to this great Kitchen! Have a look at before pictures too

The kitchen was completely gutted, separating wall between the dining area and the kitchen was removed for a more open space concept. additional windows were opened in the exterior wall to allow great natural light to penetrate in and to add some great views of the backyard pool area. a small bar sitting area was incorporated into the cabinets area with a stone countertop waterfall finish. All the large ticket items (fridge, oven, and pantries) were relocated to a single wall at the far end of the kitchen. (A useless old furnace closet was demolished to allow a straight wall to be built). The gold fixtures are a great contrast to the clean white cabinets and countertop stone.