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…
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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…
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…