“Right-Sizing” is the New Down-Sizing
byI 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…
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Surfers, Artists…Jim Morrison
byVenice 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!
byOffice 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!
byNothing 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!
byThe 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!
byAirbnb homes are getting more and more popular. This phenomenon has carried into the home buying process. I’m starting to see clients viewing properties…
Regional nuances of staging to help you get it “sold”!
byIf you are thinking of selling, my tip of the day is: Stage it! Unless your home has been outfitted by a top designer…
Merging Art, Fashion and Real Estate!
byAs a Realtor, when marketing a home it’s important to let the home speak to you as far as to how to attract the…
Platform Experiment
byI recently bought a home in Venice Beach which I’m really excited about. My furniture fit in the place, but it needed styling…
Put your personal stamp on your Socal home!
byWhenever I start a new home project, I always consider the paint color. Paint can immediately set the tone and add the depth, warmth…