Neighborhood Guide: Hancock Park
About Hancock Park
Hancock Park is a beautiful and unique area in the central part of Los Angeles. It is one of the city’s oldest and, dare we say, most sophisticated neighborhoods. Hancock P...
Real Estate News & Insights
Pacific Palisades Market Update | January 2024
Pacific Palisades Market Activity in the Past 30 Days:
23 “new” listings have come on the market.
Of those 23, 16 had been listed last year (10 with price reductions).
2 went into esc...
Get Ready To Buy a Home by Improving Your Credit Score
As the new year approaches, the idea of buying a home might be on your mind. It’s an exciting goal to set, and it’s never too early to start laying the groundwork. One crucial step to prepare ...
Q&A with Amy Messer: Guide to Visiting and Investing in Dallas, Texas
If you’re planning a trip to Dallas, or entertaining a move out of state, here is your go-to visitors guide for everything you need to know! I’ve interviewed my Douglas Elliman colleague, Amy ...
Lake Arrowhead Visitors Guide: Q&A with Jo Gartin of Love, Luck, and Angels
Lake Arrowhead is an idyllic lakefront town nestled amongst the San Bernardino Mountains, just a short drive from Los Angeles. A perfect weekend getaway destination, the “Alps of Southern Califo...
Why Today’s Housing Inventory Shows a Crash Isn’t on the Horizon
You might remember the housing crash in 2008, even if you didn’t own a home at the time. If you’re worried there’s going to be a repeat of what happened back then, there’s good news �...
Top 5 Reasons to Purchase an Investment Property in Venice Beach
A Golden Opportunity
If you’ve been contemplating making a real estate investment, this blog post is your ultimate guide to understanding why Venice Beach should be on your radar. From the unde...
Spotlight on Marmol Radziner: Architectural Experts on California Modernism
About the Architect
Founded in 1989 by Leo Marmol and Ron Radziner, design-build firm Marmol Radziner’s award-winning team of architects, designers, and contractors are known for integrating...
Q&A with Anjeanette Bumatai | Home Insurance
About Anjeanette Bumatai
I had the pleasure of connecting with accomplished insurance broker Anjeanette Bumtai, at Bumatai Insurance Services, an independent branch of TWFG Insurance Services. On...
Best Streets in Los Angeles
I have been living and working in Los Angeles since 1990. Here is a guide to the best streets the city has to offer, a compilation of my experiences living and doing real estate here.
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