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 and peaches. Read More
5 Trending Mid Century Modern Home Features Buyers Absolutely Love
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If there’s one home aesthetic that entices L.A. County buyers above all others, it’s mid century modern. Put a mid century modern home in good condition with a beautiful view or incredible location on the market, and it’ll sell immediately and for an unprecedented price. So, as these gorgeous homes… Read More
For Lease in Los Olivos: Wine Country Retreat with Impeccable Style and Casual Comfort
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Wine, dine and relax! Located four blocks from downtown Los Olivos, California, this Wine Country Retreat is the perfect getaway for creating an unforgettable vacation. Situated on nearly an acre in the scenic Santa Ynez Valley, this single story ranch-style home has both sophistication and a relaxed feel. The… Read More
Keeping Your Pets Safe at Home
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I love my pets. I love spoiling them with delicious treats and fresh food. I love taking road trips with the pups up to our house in Los Olivos where they can run happily in the backyard. They hop in the car, tails wagging, ready for a drive along the… Read More
Staying Safe While Selling Your Home
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Practical Tips and Precautions By Andrew Manning Spring selling season may have been a little late to RSVP to our real estate party but it’s on the way (new listings are coming) and with it comes fresh concerns about selling a home while keeping safety top of mind. In my… Read More
Pets & Landscaping: A Conversation with Alicia Blas of Firmly Planted
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By Andrew Manning When it comes to creating a gorgeous garden, no one does it better than Alicia Blas of Firmly Planted. Her gardening knowledge has *deep roots* (just check out her incredible videos @FirmlyPlanted) and I couldn’t think of a better plant professional to chat with about all… Read More
ADU Trends to Know
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By Andrew Manning Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are gaining popularity absolutely everywhere but in urban and condensed neighborhoods, you’re likely to see ADUs in older homes. Usually, owners will convert garage space into a legal, permitted second unit on the property. Converted garage-style ADUs are fairly easy to construct, which… Read More
Wait, What Is an ADU?
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By Andrew Manning We know ADU stands for “accessory dwelling unit” but when it comes to what that actually means, the next part can get a little tricky. You can get permitted and have a legal ADU on your property. You can also have a bonus room, a rec room,… Read More
The ABCs of ADUs
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By Andrew Manning On January 1, 2023, two bills took effect in California: AB-2221 and SB-897, and they’re both about accessory dwelling units, more affectionately known as ADUs. While ADUs have been a hot topic of real estate conversation for a while, this new legislation has once again put them… Read More
Neighborhood Favorites: Libbit Park
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Fifteen minutes to spare between meetings? Spend them at the lovely Libbit Park (5101 Libbit Ave., Encino, CA 91436), a grassy, tree-lined stretch of land running along Libbit Avenue, just north of Ventura Boulevard. One of Encino’s most popular dog destinations, this dog park actually – and surprisingly – isn’t. … Read More