Understanding SB10 On September 16, 2021, in addition to signing SB9, Governor Newsom signed SB10. Considered a companion to SB9, SB10 addresses the local government’s ability to rezone existing parcels of real property to allow up to 10 dwelling units. Similar to SB9, the state legislature passed SB10 and the governor signed it to promote […]
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Here’s How to Get the Best Real Estate Photos Possible
If you are looking to sell your home, you will want to make sure that the property is at its best when it comes time for the photographer to arrive. Preparing your home for real estate photos is not just about getting it clean and organized, but also an exercise in positioning things to show […]
The Top 25 Agents of Q3 2021
It’s no surprise we had yet another groundbreaking quarter in Q3 2021. We may sound like a broken record, as each quarter is more profound than the previous. However, this is no small feat. Our agents dug deep and pulled out all the stops. Despite market shifts, a global pandemic, and hesitant buyers and sellers […]
Tips For Buying Vintage Furniture That Will Save You From Regret
Why Vintage Furniture Vintage furniture pieces can be a beautiful addition to your home, adding a splash of sophistication, history, and whimsy to the room. Vintage pieces are also more unique, and who doesn’t love having items in their home that no one else has? Whether it’s a classic wood carved dining table from the […]
The Death of Single-Family Zoning: Senate Bill 9 (SB 9)
On September 16, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 9 (SB 9), also known as the California Housing Opportunity and More Efficiency (HOME) Act. The passage of SB 9 will forever change single-family zoning in the state of California. The bill was created with the purpose to increase housing in the state. SB 9 […]
The 7 Biggest Home Décor Mistakes You Might Be Making
We spend a lot of time choosing how we want our homes to look and selecting items that we think will look nice, but many decor mistakes happen in the process of putting the pieces together. Home decor mistakes are all too common; we see them time and time again, even in otherwise beautiful homes. […]
Top 10 Housewarming Gifts in 2021 That People Will Actually Want
So your friends have bought a lovely new house and have invited you to come to their house-warming party. Great! But you can’t show up empty-handed. Here are some housewarming gift ideas that are sure to inspire and will actually be appreciated by the new homeowners (none of those cheesy shell-shaped soaps will be found […]
HOME TIPS: Avoid Bad Feng Shui in 2021
Modern sellers are using every strategy to gain an advantage over their competitors since more and more homeowners— even real estate agents—are paying closer attention to the little details and use of good feng shui: an ancient Chinese practice that brings balance and harmony with nature to your house. Here are a few ways you can […]
Instagram To Get Rid of “Swipe-Up” Feature
Just when you got used to “swiping up” on a story to visit a link, shop a product, or read a blog, Instagram is about to change again. It’s been reported that Instagram is killing the feature that allows users to swipe up on a story to view a link. App researcher Jane Manchun Wong first noticed […]
Top 10 Things To Do in Los Angeles in September 2021
Though it may be hard to believe, it’s almost September… already! Just three more months left of this year. If it feels like it’s flown by, take some time in this coming month to stop and enjoy all the city has to offer. Here are our top 10 picks for fun activities going on in […]