It was right after a particularly invigorating yoga class that my instructor and good friend, Jerome Mercier pulled me aside to say that he and his wife, Cyndra were ready to purchase their first home. Both Jerome and his wife work on the Westside so the search area was defined and with a limited budget and small down payment, my work was cut out for me. Sometimes, however, the angels of opportunity are hovering near by and this was one such … [Read more...]
My Association with Leverage Global Partners Continues to Impress
As a real estate professional I have found the range of service that I am able to provide my clients to be invaluable. So often people are under the impression that the nature of our business, that of being a real estate professional, is just to help people purchase and sell local real estate. In fact, it’s the range of service that I am able to offer that truly makes a difference, not only to them but also to me. From a recommended handyman, … [Read more...]
Home for Sale: 8057 Altavan Ave, Los Angeles
Exquisite brand new East Coast Traditional dream home exhibiting the finest quality craftsmanship and finishes while blending traditional elements with a contemporary expression. The high ceilings and wide hallways provide a great sense of scale and light throughout. An exceptional cook’s kitchen is open to the adjoining family room and covered logia all facing a spacious and private rear yard. The 5 bedrooms are all en suite and include a lavish … [Read more...]
The Mesa at Amangiri – Luxury Residences in the Desert
The Aman Resorts are some of the most exclusive and prestigious resorts in the world, with locations in Vietnam, Morocco, France, Italy and Greece, among others. They are beautiful and luxurious and their attention to detail is second to none. In the starkly beautiful Utah desert, the exclusive Amangiri Resort is known as the most secluded resort hotel in the country and is a favorite destination for Hollywood's elite when they need to "get … [Read more...]
THE GETTY HOUSE (Not the Museum) A Bit of LA History Brought Current
I was recently invited to attend several events at the Getty House. For those in LA who may not be aware, the Getty House is the official residence of the mayor of Los Angeles. It’s located in Windsor Square, an historic district bordering the east side of Hancock Park district dating back to 1911. The district was later expanded to be between Beverly and Wilshire Boulevards and Arden Boulevard to Van Ness Avenue. The home was designed and … [Read more...]