Staycations for Buyers!
byI’m an HGTV House Hunters International fanatic! I just can’t get enough of that show. It amazes me how people can move so far…
Real Estate
“I’m ready for my close-up!” (Part 3 of 3)
byLiving close to the beach and Abbot Kinney has it’s appeal. It certainly drew us to the neighborhood. As a Realtor, I’ve seen a…
Stop…Hammer Time! (Part 2 of 3)
byThis is part 2 of 3 of my ongoing series about the remodel on our home in Venice Beach. In part 1 we covered…
A Diamond in the Rough! Part 1
byTwo years ago, my husband and I were looking for a home in Venice Beach. We found this midcentury diamond in the rough that…
“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…
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…