Carriann arkowski biography of martin

JR and Nikki struggle to find a house to fit 6-foot 10-inch JR. His height keeps them out of some of the older homes that Nikki loves and her desire for character keeps them out of new builds that could accommodate JR.

They have found 2 homes that would work, but lose one to mold and the other to a bidding war. While in college, she studied briefly with French Designer, Madame Kuony.

It was at that time she discovered her love for Interior Design.

Since she wants to make a 20% down payment, she's limited her search to one-bedroom condos, but her parents will only give their blessing on a two-bedroom because of the better resale potential. Then, another condo in the same building becomes available, but it hasn't been updated in more than 30 years, leaving JaDawnya to wonder whether she and her finances are up to home ownership and a renovation.

First-time homebuyers Krishni and Jee have new jobs in Scottsdale, Arizona.

A short sale becomes the front-runner for their first place, until they discover $30,000 worth of flood damage in the basement. Looking in the $400,000 range, the happy couple knows their biggest challenge will be agreeing on a house, and they start searching even though Hawk hasn't been pre-approved for a loan. They're very picky and, in the time that it takes them to make their first bid, they lose a lovely home to a quicker buyer.

At the age of 20, she received her first Design contract – designing and decorating a modern Loft in downtown Milwaukee. Designer Carriann Arkowski blends Tenarodrigue's Caribbean background with Provost's desire for elegance by creating an island oasis with a sophisticated edge.

Melanie Feliciano has traveled the world on her struggling writer's income, but now she is putting down roots in her first place — a modest 600-square-foot condo in North Miami.

Their realtor finds a newly built home that qualifies for a tax abatement which will make the house payments affordable.

Amber and Zaven need a first place where they can rock out and entertain without annoying their neighbors.

Luckily, their savvy realtor has a clever strategy to beat the competition.

Newlyweds Gary and Stephanie are settling into Philadelphia and looking for a suitable first place to start a family in. So the house hunt seems to never end, and even when they find a place, the deal may fall through because of Miriam's determination to strike the ultimate first place bargain.

Kim & Matt go to see more than a hundred houses during a 7-month search for a suitable home in North Arlington, VA, one of the nation's most expensive markets due to its proximity to Washington, D.C.

So when these two attorneys finally find a charming, well-maintained, 3-bedroom home for $625,000, they make a full-price offer immediately. However, as the closing date nears, they discover that their lender is now requiring more money down, and it's a last-minute, stressful scramble for Rose and Travis.

Carrie and Tate commute an hour and a half between Tucson and Phoenix to see each other.

After three months of no news, they bid on a second home. But their price range is far below their current standard of living. An Interior Designer with a love for the lens, Carriann made design television her new home.

From 2005 – 2013, she appeared on HGTV’s “My First Place,” and “Bang For Your Buck.” She has also hosted shows for PBS and local TV stations in Colorado.

After tough negotiations, they land both units. It looks like a short sale will be the answer to all their problems?.until the deadline looms before the short sale deal is done.

Just out of college, James and Miriam have decided to leap into homeownership before they marry.

But they make an offer, and after a nail-biting wait, the sellers accept their bid. And it's even tougher finding the right realtor to help them.

Kiya and Brian are leaving an amazing apartment in downtown Portland for the security of home ownership.

As they start their search for homes in the area, they find that they disagree over what's considered a must-have. And, when she gets good news about her future employment, she puts in an offer the same day. When they finally find a winner, they find themselves in a bidding war again. But nothing about the home buying process goes smoothly for them.