Alternate Realities in Real Estate Right Now
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The Los Angeles County market is a tale of alternate realities. On one side you have the seller, who in many cases is stuck in a quixotic – but unrealistic – dream that prices haven’t changed since the surges of 2021 and 2022. Then, on the other side, you’ve… Read More
Four Hot Topics for the Fall Real Estate Season
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We all know the most popular, prevailing question in real estate is always “How’s the market?” but the conversation is a little more niche right now, especially here in Southern California. Specifically, there are four topics I keep hearing over and over, so I wanted to provide some updates… Read More
Curating Cabernet & Community: How Argaux Is Revolutionizing the Experience of Wine
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Argaux co-founders Arden Gilfillan and Margaux Reaume say their story began with friendship. The epicurean duo met in college, bonded over a deep love of cooking and a shared birthday, and started co-hosting elaborate dinner parties for friends. The get-togethers soon generated incredible buzz, and Arden and Marguax –… Read More
Pricing, Interest Rates & Inventory: A Seller’s Perspective
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I’ve written before about interest rates going up and prices fluctuating. Now, as we circle the 8% mark for interest rates – still historically low but an unprecedented high for recent years – it’s critical to take note of how these factors are slowing down the market and making… Read More
A Deep Dive into How Much Backyard Pools Actually Cost
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The days of spending $20,000 to put a pool on your property are long over. It now may cost at least that or more just to remodel an existing, older pool. Cost can vary wildly depending on: The depth of the new pool The length of the new pool… Read More
The Fall Home Maintenance Tips Nobody Really Talks About
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Whether you’re preparing your home for sale or preparing your home for a brand-new season, keeping up with maintenance will not only prevent a lot of future problems but will also save you money down the road. And home maintenance isn’t just important during a change of seasons. Read More
The Misconceptions about Pricing Your Home in a Low Inventory Market
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If there’s one word I’d use to describe the market right now it’d be funky. People are thinking they can ask whatever they want for their home because inventory is so tight and as a result, the good stuff is selling and the overpriced products are sitting around for a long,… Read More
The Dog Days of Summer: A Q&A with the spcaLA on Keeping Pets Safe in the Heat
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A few days ago, I received an email from the spcaLA about how summer can be a really dangerous time for animals, and it got me thinking about all my friends, clients and family members with pets who may be vulnerable to this super hot L.A. weather. I contacted… Read More
Solar Systems: What to Know about Buying vs. Leasing For Your Home
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Solar systems are hot right now. And no, I don’t mean the planetary objects bound to the Sun by gravity. I mean actual residential solar systems – like solar kits, panels and stations to cost-effectively and energy-efficiently power your home. But before we dive into the practicality and… Read More
Recipe: Andrew’s Summer Brunch French Toast
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This French toast recipe is delightful. It’s the perfect meal for a sunshine-y summer brunch, paired with a cool mimosa and the best kind of company – your friends and family! I like to use bread from the farmers’ market and top with seasonal fruit like apricots, blueberries… Read More