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Moving Day Survival Kit

Moving Day Survival Kit

Preparing a survival kit can make moving day run so much smoother as you won’t have to continuously rummage through boxes to find the essentials. On the day of your house… Read more ⇢
Tips for Planning a Bathroom Update

Tips for Planning a Bathroom Update

Do you want to improve the aesthetics of your bathroom? Before you disrupt your household with the hassle of a remodel, make sure you’re prepared. Familiarize yourself with this cost and… Read more ⇢
How to Reduce Stress During Your Move

How to Reduce Stress During Your Move

Is there anyone out there who actually likes moving? Yes, it can be fun to get settled into a new place – especially if you’re upgrading – but the… Read more ⇢
Slow Homes

Slow Homes

Slow TV, slow food … now people are talking about slow homes. The slow home movement is more of a lifestyle change than just a change to your dwelling, although that… Read more ⇢
Essential Kitchen Updates Before Selling Your Home

Essential Kitchen Updates Before Selling Your Home

Oh, the kitchen. The king of the house in any buyer’s mind. Since it is such a high priority for homeowners, it makes sense to put a little extra money into… Read more ⇢
9 Ways You Know You’re Ready to Upgrade from an Apartment to a House

9 Ways You Know You’re Ready to Upgrade from an Apartment to a House

There are some advantages to living in an apartment, but there often comes a time when it actually makes more sense to upgrade to a house. If you’re having a hard… Read more ⇢
Remodeling ROI: 6 Improvements to Increase Home Value

Remodeling ROI: 6 Improvements to Increase Home Value

Not all home improvements are created equal. These will reward you the most when it comes time to sell. Dreaming of stainless this and marble that, with a dash of hip… Read more ⇢
10 holiday-inspired date ideas in L.A.

10 holiday-inspired date ideas in L.A.

People say the holidays are about family, but we happen to think they’re also about romance—it is the most magical time of the year, after all. With all the Christmas lights, cuddle… Read more ⇢
New Conforming Loan Limits

New Conforming Loan Limits

Good news: on November 23, the Federal Housing Finance Agency announced new maximum conforming loans limits for 2017 which, for the first time since 2006, have been increased. The increased loan… Read more ⇢
No-Fear Mortgage Process for 2017

No-Fear Mortgage Process for 2017

A considerable number of potential buyers shy away from jumping into the real estate market due to their uncertainty about the buying process. A specific cause for concern tends to be… Read more ⇢
Ask The Expert – Real Estate Commission

Ask The Expert – Real Estate Commission

“Does a buyer ever have to pay the real estate agent?”  PDM, First time buyer This can be answered two ways- the simple way, and the more convoluted way. Read more ⇢
Shipping Container Homes – a Primer

Shipping Container Homes – a Primer

Shipping Container Home One of the results of the upcoming election may be to put the brakes on globalization, and one of the unlikely casualties will be the… Read more ⇢
What To Do In Los Angeles

What To Do In Los Angeles

All of the most fun things to do in LA today, this weekend, and beyond. These events and adventures have been hand-picked for maximum good times. You’re welcome. Read more ⇢
9 Habits for a Ready to Show Home

9 Habits for a Ready to Show Home

Never worry again about how your home looks when friends or family drop in. An always-guest-ready home is simply a matter of getting in the right habits. This infographic can show… Read more ⇢
Architecture tour showed off modernist gems in Silver Lake and Echo Park

Architecture tour showed off modernist gems in Silver Lake and Echo Park

A long-lost Lautner, plus homes by Soriano, Ain, Schindler, and DeLong Daniel House, Gregory Ain, 1939 Julius Shulman Hosted by MAK Center, the Fall Architecture Tour offered a… Read more ⇢

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