A Diamond in the Rough! Part 1
Two years ago, my husband and I were looking for a home in Venice Beach. We found this midcentury diamond in the rough that…
2 Perfect Days in Venice Beach
Venice is a hip, hyperlocal and beach-driven neighborhood. It offers a lifestyle complete with bike rides along the beach, boardwalk culture, and premier surfing….
“Exposure”
As a realtor, I see a lot of art in homes. This is the one thing that can really set the tone and vibe…
We need you back Mr. Rogers!
Mr. Fred Rogers hosted a children’s show back in the 60’s call Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood. It was on a simple set with an unconventional…
“Right-Sizing” is the New Down-Sizing
I recently read an article from our Compass Chief Evangelist; Leonard Steinberg, involving how down-sizing’s negative connotation has been replaced with a more positive…
Surfers, Artists…Jim Morrison
Venice was founded in the early 1900s by a tobacco millionaire, Abbot Kinney. The area was originally a beach resort set on two miles…
Bye Bye Boring Office!
Office design has taken a 180! I’m used to seeing the best interior design trends when I attend open houses, but now some of…
Wicked Wallpaper!
Nothing like bold wallpaper to inject personality into a space! As an Realtor, I see a lot of homes every week; all price ranges…
Calling All Artistic Voyeurs!
The Brewery Artwalk is a must see annual event hosted twice a year: in the Spring and Fall. It is held in one of…
Airbnb: Mi Casa Su Casa!
Airbnb homes are getting more and more popular. This phenomenon has carried into the home buying process. I’m starting to see clients viewing properties…