Hundreds of Homearama visitors got special treats from several local restaurants at the home showcase Monday. Five restaurants shared the spotlight with the nine houses at the Taste of Suffolk event at Homearama and offered samples of special dishes to guests at no charge. The Broken Egg Bistro, River Stone Chophouse, Smithfield Station, Primo 116... Continue Reading

Theres a nerve-wracking moment in every Bundt cakes life that, no matter the outcome, ages the baker just a bit. The aging takes place at themoment that the cake is invertedonto a serving plate and its revealed whether it stuck to the pan or is a success. The outcome is either A or B; theres... Continue Reading

Clark Whitehill Fall 2011 Homearama Charity Home

A drawer in the laundry room pulls out to reveal a small ironing board that conveniently folds out for use and then easily folds up so you can slide it back into the cabinet. The stow-away ironing board is just one of 26 storage solutions you see in the Organizational House, sponsored by the Closet... Continue Reading

It might be the fastest growing city in Virginia, but that doesnt make Suffolk immune to the troubles in the real estate market. In North Suffolk a multitude of new homes make for a special kind of market, but real estate experts say the abundance isnt hindering sales in the area. Ron Foresta, president of... Continue Reading

After its opening this weekend, Homearama officials said they are thrilled with how the home showcase is going so far. The Tidewater Builders Association fall Homearama opened Saturday at The Riverfront at Harbour View, and TBA president Bill Halprin said he is pleased with attendance. We think its going really well, he said. I think... Continue Reading

As part of breast cancer awareness month, Sentara is sponsoring the Get Pink with Sentara House, #7, at Homearama, The Riverfront at Harbour View, in Suffolk, through Oct. 30. Homearama homes are open from noon to 9 p.m. The home is owned by Rick and Michelle Buonfigli. Michelle is a breast cancer survivor who discovered... Continue Reading

For Eric Sasser, social networking starts at home. “This social media scene is a new one to me,” said Sasser, president of Portsmouth-based Sasser Construction LLC. “In recent months, it has become more of a reality in the way we build homes and run our business.” Social media is one small step for Sasser –... Continue Reading

Fall 2011 Homearama at The Riverfront is NOW OPEN!

When Rick and Michelle Buonfigli decided to build a house as part of this year’s fall Homearma in north Suffolk’s upscale The Riverfront, they had no idea it would turn into a breast cancer awareness campaign. Twenty-year veteran Homearama builder Chip Iuliano of Suffolk-based ABT Custom Homes said the dwelling’s theme originated with designer Beth... Continue Reading

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Nostalgia, Mom and apple pie. That’s the feeling builder Stephen Quick IV wants Fall Homearama visitors to have when they tour “Tranquil Living: The Pilot Reader House.” Chesapeake-based Stephen Alexander Homes & Neighborhoods, which includes Quick, brother Alex and their father, Steve, built the 3,625-square-foot, five-bedroom, 3 1/2-bath home at The Riverfront at Homearama. “We... Continue Reading

Houses with themes built into their function and dcor are the norm for Homearama. This year’s showcase of custom-designed houses in northern Suffolk features nine with special uses and purposes you can see noon-9 p.m. Oct. 15-30 at The Riverfront at Harbour View, just across the Monitor-Merrimac Bridge Tunnel. There’s a Get Pink house and... Continue Reading

As Homearama strives to honor lifestyle trends within the custom-home market, the teaming up of builder Sam Cohen and organization expert Jeff Bruzzesi might have the crowd in awe. Hand-scraped hardwood floors, elegant trim, over-sized windows and mixed-element fixtures surround the roomy spaces throughout the 4,200-square-foot “The Treasure Chest: The Organizational House.” The dwelling features... Continue Reading

The fall Homearama kicked off its 14-day stay in North Suffolk yesterday with a sunny day and a good crowd. Hundreds of people toured the nine homes in The Riverfront at Harbour View community for the first time. Builders, real estate agents, vendors, contractors and many others greeted attendees as they made their way around... Continue Reading