In a city as diverse as Los Angeles, Black History Month is a special time, offering seemingly countless discussion panels, festivals, live performances, and more to honor Black culture. Putting together a completely comprehensive list of Black History Month events is an impossible task, but we’ve done our best to guide you in the right […]
As our neighbors consider rebuilding their homes following the horrifying wildfires that tore through the region just a little over a week into the new year, more and more homeowners are taking careful consideration into what materials and practices build fire-resistant homes. Sadly, a fully fireproof home just isn’t feasible. Otherwise, we may not be […]
Featured image credit: George Rose (for The Los Angeles Times) Ever since we wrote our Top 10 LA Glam Metal Bands list, we’ve been wanting to do something similar for the city’s innovative first wave of punk. Yes, the contradiction of a real estate brokerage reviewing punk bands isn’t lost on us. And we’d say […]
Featured image credit: ZR1748 Southern California is spoiled by its automotive museums. We of course have the Miracle Mile’s Petersen Automotive Museum. Then there’s the Mullen in Oxnard. But one that enthusiasts frequently overlook (likely because of its out-of-the-way Sylmar location) is the Nethercutt Collection and Museum, a breathtaking collection of classic, antique automobiles with […]
Featured image credit: Hermann Luyken Cirque du Soleil has become such a fixture of the Las Vegas experience that it’s hard to recall that the first permanent venture was a major risk. Up until then, the expectations of Las Vegas nightlife were drastically different. While most will agree that Siegfried and Roy did the heavy […]
Featured image credit: Choose Glendale When searching for your dream home, it pays to do your research into the surrounding neighborhood. Our new regular series, Neighborhood Watch, gives you an overview of some of the most commonly asked questions about the neighborhoods we service, getting you started on the right foot in deciding whether a […]
Feature Photo Credit: Envato Elements As the chilly autumn air sweeps across SoCal (or so we hope), there’s no better way to kick off the season than by exploring the best pumpkin patches around! From u-pick fields to fun and festive attractions, and delicious snacks, these local gems offer the perfect excuse for a cool […]
You’ve heard the old adage, “It’s not what you know. It’s who you know.” I wouldn’t say I 100% agree with that message. But is there power in professional networking? Absolutely. As the founder and principal broker of a real estate firm, I frequently emphasize to my agents the importance of developing what I call […]
Featured image credit: Troutfarm27 Las Vegas’ Area 15 has been inspiring eye-popping, or eye-rolling, depending on who you ask, responses since it opened its doors in 2020. Part arcade, part shopping mall, part immersive art installation, the Instagram-baiting complex has seamlessly integrated itself into the fabric of the Las Vegas tourist scene in a relatively […]
Featured image credit: Gary Minnaert No one wants to hear “I’ll spit on your grave.” But “I’ll sit on your grave?” More than one Hollywood luminary would be happy to oblige. And that’s the underlying theme of Hollywood Forever Cemetery; a place where even death can’t pull the stars from their spotlights. Those interred at […]
