With repeated mention of the drought that is covering much of the Northwest and Western United States in the news, I've had a number of thoughts about how we could find ways to be less wasteful with how we use our water. I came across a few short article that I found insightful and I have a few brief thoughts of my own. Anyone who is following the news knows that our region, in fact the entire Western United States is going through a severe … [Read more...]
Weather and Real Estate In LA
Los Angeles' Great Climate With all of the recent rain here in Los Angeles, I became curious and wanted to see what kind of rainfall we traditionally get here. I'm so used to the absence of rain, so living through these downpours made me think about our climate, what kind of rainfall we get, how much sun and ultimately how this may affect people's desire to live here. The chart below offers a look at monthly precipitation averages as well as our … [Read more...]
It’s What’s Inside that Counts
Sometimes it's best to be patient. After several years of looking for the “right home” and making unsuccessful offers on more than a few that were shy of ideal, my clients not only found perfection, but prevailed in a multiple offer purchase. The home is a sophisticated contemporary with high end finishes and intelligently detailed in ways few homes are. Some additional work, mostly landscaping and exterior siding remains to be completed which … [Read more...]
Power Yoga’s Powerful Purchase
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...]
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...]