Even those with the most casual of interests in architecture will likely recognize the Victorian style. It’s an architecture that takes its name from the era in history that spawned it, which in turn took its name from the reigning monarch crowned in 1837. But the Victorian era is perhaps best remembered for its breakthroughs […]
Featured image credit: Wasabean Detroit may still hold the title of the Motor City, but it’s hard to imagine a metropolis that loves its cars more than Los Angeles. Maybe “love” isn’t the right word for the kind of codependent relationship the average Angeleno has with their car. After all, the layout of the city […]
In market climates like this, a win seems to mean more. And that’s saying a lot when it comes to the prestigious RealTrends America’s Best Real Estate Professionals List. This year, we have the privilege to boast that 16 of our agents made the cut. In Some ways, it’s not a surprise. After all, we […]
In Los Angeles, we don’t appreciate anyone raining on our parades. Fortunately for us, it only rains an average of 33 days a year here. That being said, we’ve seen dramatically less of the sun this spring. And that trend has been continuing throughout the month thanks to a phenomenon we affectionately refer to as […]
Featured image credit: Minnaert We hear a lot about the magic of Hollywood, but there’s only one place in LA where you can get it on tap. Sandwiched between the Hollywood Bowl and the Walk of Fame, you’ll find an esteemed house of illusion. Instantly recognizable by its larger-than-life Gothic Renaissance architecture, the Magic Castle […]
With a thriving Thai community gracing the city, Los Angeles enjoys an embarrassment of riches when it comes to Thai cuisine. It renders choosing the best Thai restaurant Los Angeles offers a daunting task verging on the impossible. But many of those who have sampled the Southern Thai stylings of Emporium Thai think the answer’s […]
We hope you enjoyed last month’s drops (in all but two of our neighborhoods, anyway) closer to buyer’s territory. Because a good amount of those same neighborhoods are snapping right back up like a bungee cord, rocketing us even further into the seller’s favor. Sure, there are a couple of neighborhoods still powering on with […]
Featured image credit: Stan Shebs Living in the entertainment capital of the planet, we have our fair share of mansions in LA. And we mean mansions by every definition. Obviously, the word “mansion” more or less means something. But the details change slightly depending on who you ask. So what makes a house a mansion? […]
With June ushering in LGBTQ Pride Month, the Greater Los Angeles area transforms into a party with a purpose. Sure, there are the clubs, parades, pool parties, and picnics. But it all comes back to raising visibility for our marginalized brothers, sisters, and non-binary siblings. That being said, there’s also a lot of fun to […]
People deal with stress in a variety of ways; some healthier than others. Some people throw themselves into their work. Others turn to vices. And then there’s a growing sect of people who put on puffy-sleeved shirts and floral print dresses, start their own sustainable vegetable gardens, and ask themselves “What would Laura Ingalls Wilder […]
