14 Iconic Structures and Notable Properties Lost in the Los Angeles Wildfires

Featured image credit: Suiren2022 The Los Angeles wildfires of January 2025 were historic in their levels of property damage. And while we’re still assessing the full loss, the absence of several iconic structures and notable properties was quickly apparent. Obviously, there’s no comparing the loss of property, no matter how legendary, to the loss of […]

Modernism Week Palm Springs Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Magic Line-Up

It seems there isn’t a second that passes in the Coachella Valley when Mid-Century designs aren’t celebrated in some way. Yet, Palm Springs still devotes a “week” to Mid-Century Modern styles. That “week” lasts 10 days this year, but it still doesn’t seem like enough time to pack in every event, tour, lecture, and party. […]

How To Use Fire-Resistant Building Materials To Give Your Home A Fighting Chance In Wildfire Season

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 […]

Bing Crosby House in Palm Desert Could Be Among the County’s Most Expensive Sales

Featured image credit: Paramount Pictures Before Mariah Carey wrapped her mittened hands around the holiday music charts, December was the season of Bing. Legendary actor and crooner Bing Crosby recognized the value of a well-timed Christmas tune… or ten. When the holidays rolled around, so did Crosby’s latest carol… or maybe a golden oldie. It […]

When Will We See Interest Rates Dropping Again? Probably Soon. But There’s More to the Story.

It’s still one of the hottest questions in the real estate industry: when will we see interest rates dropping again? Short answer: probably on December 18. The Federal Reserve will be gathering for the Federal Open Market Committee meeting and I am confident that they will announce a modest policy rate reduction to close out […]

There’s No Place Like Dome: Why Isn’t the Dome House a More Popular Design Model?

It’s unfortunate that the dome house never really caught on as a viable alternative to boxier living. At first glance, dome houses seem like they’d be more trouble than they’re worth. We’re just too accustomed to more traditional home designs. But after reviewing the benefits and drawbacks of dome home life, it seems that it […]

Neighborhood Watch: Keep These Points in Mind When Browsing Glendale Homes For Sale

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 […]