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It’s in her blood. She’s self-enlisted WWII private an ofcer, then used his properties, retiring comfortably fascinating, she’s also of one of the frst women and renovating properties the early 20th century. an investor herself, having rented, and transferred currently continues to real-estate assets.
Tifney founded Tenax Real Estate Investment Properties, a boutique brokerage and investment frm ofering white glove services to buyers and sellers since 2007. She aligned with Coldwell Banker in 2021, elevating Tenax’s couture-style market, and positioning list of Certifed Global
Tenax is the Welles family in latin, and Tifney proudly a fresh energy and
“Tifney Welled purchasing a home was able to walk high and low to gave me some solid “We bought and couldn’t have asked why she’s one of last few years! Her and she makes we could take her
believes home ownership accessible to everyone, investing is key to building a
She’s the granddaughter of a private who worked his way to his benefts to buy and sell comfortably at age forty. Most also the great-granddaughter women to engage in buying properties for resale and proft in century. True to her legacy, she’s having acquired, renovated, transferred multiple properties and manage a feet of personal
founded & Properties, brokerage frm glove buyers since aligned Banker elevating couture-style services into the global positioning herself among an elite Luxury Property Specialist.
family crest. It means tenacity proudly owns it. She brings fearlessness to the table.
She’s an insightful negotiator, remarkably in tune with buyers and sellers, their passions and fears. Her extensive background in law and real-estate governance, together with her sense of personal responsibility make her invaluable in spotting nuance, navigating complexities, and helping her clients make confdent, informed choices.
She’s been an over-achiever all her life, shattering ceilings, improving processes, and elevating standards. She combined legal studies with a Bachelor of Arts from San Diego State University, then excelled as VP of Legal Afairs with the San Diego Association of Realtors, where she transformed the legal department from a dysfunctional fscal liability into a thriving and proftable business. She led sweeping changes, conceiving and executing numerous certifcation programs related to contract negotiations, risk management, and ethics. She established a mediation center and authored its mandate, and implemented the certifcation program for the very role she held; initiatives now recognized state-wide and copied by various associations.
During her time serving on the board of Rebuilding Together, she launched the initiative to end a decades-long leasing cycle and purchase their current headquarter facility. She’s been a board
member with Mission Hills Town Council, a member of Junior League and Toastmasters, an annual exhibitor at the San Diego Museum of Arts annual Art alive beneft for over a decade, and she’s frequently spotted at Father Joe’s serving up breakfast to the 6am crowd, or helping out with the Special Olympics.
While she thrives on being busy and performing at her best, Tifney always makes time for long morning walks, quiet evenings with her husband Steve, and a variety of fun activities with her super-cute French Bulldog, Knick-knack.
was super helpful. This was my frst time home so I had no idea what to expect. She walk me through the steps and searched fnd me what I was looking for and she solid recommendations.”
and sold our frst home with Tifney and asked for a better agent. There’s a reason of the top agents in ALL of San Diego the Her knowledge of the market is impeccable the entire home process a breeze. Wish her back East with us, thank you Tenax!”
Ashley Rose LaFone“We originally worked with Tifney in 2016 to purchase our dream home in California. She helped us negotiate an excellent deal, and facilitated the purchase of a home where we were able to continue to build our family. Our relationship with Tifney did not stop when the purchase was fnalized as she stayed in touch and checked in regularly - ofering assistance if needed - and quickly became a close friend. When it came time to move and sell our home, there was no doubt of hiring Tifney. She, again, negotiated the best terms possible and we were able to walk away more than satisfed.
Tifney did not stop there and she helped us - yet again! - purchase our Hawaii dream home by guiding us through the process from afar. She went out of her way by taking phone calls to help guide us in the right direction and again resulted in the purchase of our another dream home.
is more than a real estate agent. She is someone who takes interest in your family and becomes a part of it. She fghts for your best interest and works hard for you and your family because she is caring and professional! If you are looking to purchase or sell a home, Tifney is absolutely the best person in the San Diego/ Riverside area to work with!”
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Your search for the ultimate country estate will end at this luxurious residence in Olivenhain, where expansive grounds and equally impressive interior living spaces provide an unparalleled environment for preferred living. A gorgeous corner homesite on 2 acres enhances privacy and beauty, with meandering trails and mature landscaping joining a resort-caliber pool and spa. Entertain impressively at the built-in poolside BBQ bar, relax by the stunning custom fireplace, or socialize on the spacious loggia. Extending approximately 3,538 square feet over one sprawling level, the 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath residence easily caters to both
daily living and unforgettable entertaining. A large island anchors the kitchen and complements handsome wood cabinetry with glass uppers, two garden windows, a breakfast nook, granite countertops with full backsplash, and high-end stainless-steel appliances, including a built-in refrigerator. Dramatic architecture, fresh paint, new carpet, tile flooring, and a 3-car garage are also featured. A detached office makes a great studio or workshop, and the luxe primary suite displays a fireplace, a sitting area with bay window, a walk-in closet, dual vanities, a soaking tub, separate shower and a curved glass window.
Travel, even with a first-class ticket in hand, can try any passenger’s patience, jostling with long lines at TSA and customs checkpoints, consuming mass-produced meals and enduring overcrowded lounges before boarding. But a company called PS ensures pampered treatment for commercial airline customers before and after flights at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The company recently introduced the same services at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), the world’s busiest.
Mounting frustrations over air travel have led to an explosion of private jet charters and fractional aircraft ownership programs, but PS eliminates most of the irritations over flying commercial airlines. Founded in 2017 as The Private Suite, PS is essentially an exclusive luxury terminal with a wide range of resources, including a stylish lounge called The Salon, private VIP suites in which to refresh before boarding, a no-hassle TSA checkpoint and chauffeured luxury sedan transportation directly to the aircraft.
Noting the concept already exists internationally, PS co-CEO Amina Porter explains, “Airports in the U.S. are becoming increasingly congested, and with so much innovation happening inside the plane cabin, we felt there was an opportunity to improve the airport experience.”
To illustrate that vision, she posits, “Imagine boarding a commercial flight without having to see a counter, line, crowd or gate!” While airports in the U.S. have increasingly focused on security, Porter insists that PS offers luxury and privacy without compromising security.
Joining PS means never standing in line again for TSA checks — and upon return the routine is equally seamless, including clearing customs privately and painlessly. This is how celebrities travel, but Porter says of her clientele, “Our members range from public figures to businesspeople to couples splurging on their honeymoon.” She adds, “They choose PS, whether occasionally or regularly, because they know PS upgrades their travel experience in a stress-free, luxurious way.”
While membership has its advantages, anybody can reserve PS services for a special trip. Non-member rates are currently $995 for use of the club-like Salon and $4,650 for a private suite that accommodates four or more. All-access annual membership fees are currently $4,850, which includes discounted or complimentary services throughout the year.
PS never shuttered during the pandemic, and Porter reports travelers’ desire to avoid large crowds naturally sparked increased interest in her services. “PS has benefited from travelers prioritizing safety and social distancing. Not only did we invent socially distant luxury, but our members absolutely love eliminating traffic, lines, shared surfaces, crowded concourses, and gate areas as they’re getting back in the groove of regular travel, says the hospitality executive.
The company used the pandemic-induced slowdown in air travel to enhance and expand its physical environments. “We took the low travel volumes as an opportunity to not only upgrade our existing spaces — the private suites, outdoor garden, the kitchen — but also introduce a brandnew concept: a social lounge at PS named The Salon,” reports Porter. “We worked with celebrity interior designer Cliff Fong to create the exact aesthetic we were looking for: a residential, collected and elevated ambiance that feels a world away from an airport lounge,” she explains.
The PS facility, located on the opposite side of the runways from the main terminal buildings at LAX, is about a twomile drive on access roads unburdened by L.A.’s typically horrendous traffic. The most accessible space within the PS facility is the tastefully designed Salon — with its sleek bar and cushy lounge furniture it has the air of a buzzworthy Beverly Hills restaurant — that is the equivalent to a private social club at the airport.
The company’s 20,000-square-foot building at LAX also contains 12 private suites, each attended to by a professional staff ranging from onsite concierge to private chauffeur. “It takes no less than eight PS team members to make the magic of a suite experience happen,” relates Porter. For the suites, designer Fong created a sophisticated residential aesthetic with soothing color palettes, high-end finishes, thoughtfully curated artwork, and coffee table volumes from Paris-founded publisher/ bookseller Assouline.
Each suite offers a pantry loaded with high-quality products, an equally well-stocked bar, cushy daybeds and marbleclad bathrooms complete with Japanese smart toilets. A generous supply of complimentary toiletries, beauty products and over-the-counter medications are provided to ensure a safe, comfortable journey. The PS suites, which have the relaxed feel of high-end condominiums, can be enjoyed up to three hours before or after a flight.
Supplementing the pantry and bar resources is high-end cuisine created in the company’s onsite commercial kitchen, but special requests are always accommodated. For an additional fee, guests can order food from anywhere in town, whether it be Spago or In-N-Out Burger, the latter very much in demand by Angelenos returning home after a long trip away from their favorite fast-food fix. Other amenities facilitated by PS staff include in-suite massages, manicures or hair styling, and the pandemic made physician visits a popular request among members.
When it is time to board one’s flight, private TSA checks are conducted inside the PS facility (sans the excruciating lines, of course), after which guests are escorted to a BMW 7-Series sedan for the short drive to their flight. PS clients are delivered directly to the aircraft, where they board either first or last, thereby avoiding the congestion and lines experienced at the gate.
Illustrating the ease of PS’ door-to-door transition, Porter notes that the entire distance from automobile to airplane door at LAX is a mere 70 steps for her clients, compared to approximately 2,200 steps for the average passenger. With sedan service, private customs check and suite availability, the return leg is equally agreeable. And with the company’s optional PS Direct service, passengers can be whisked directly from their arriving aircraft to their final destination, such as a corporate office, hotel or home.
After successfully debuting in Atlanta this year, Porter envisions an ambitious expansion for PS, providing far greater numbers of passengers an opportunity to experience air travel in a luxurious new way. “We want to be in every major U.S. airport,” says the pioneering travel and hospitality entrepreneur.
Whether your fall interior sophisticated, or somewhere moment to implement some enjoy the season. If you’re for fall, here are five easy, colors and textures into Add Seasonal Wreaths
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Change area rugs throughout summer jute rugs with thick, colors to make rooms look
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pillows in lightweight fabrics for luxe, velvet Think burgundy, cinnamon or caramel brocades, or classic fall colors in orange or exotic chinoiserie red. throughout your home, replacing lightweight thick, plush rugs in rustic, autumn look and feel warmer.
Create a beautiful fall table with distressed and repurposed containers filled with your favorite fall flowers and dark-hued berries. Or make a cornucopia of fall colors by arranging autumn blooms on a chic serving tray. Mimic nature’s fall transformation by introducing dried floral arrangements into your home, creating a rustic vibe to match the season. Add some beautiful fall-colored flowers, like mums or cockscombs, to your front porch or patio.
Make the most of fall’s cooler evenings by creating a small conversation area around a firepit on the deck or in the backyard. Bring out a few pillows and autumn-inspired throws for the chairs and keep a large basket nearby so you can easily bring the linens indoors if inclement weather threatens.
These are just a few of the many ways to fill your home with autumn beauty without overhauling
