October 19th, 2015 at 10:00 am
It’s the time of year when the air is thick with wicked words, scary sentences, grisly grammar, and painful puns.
So, what’s not to like? We decided to stir the pot and come up with a pot-puree of randomly related real estate horror stories and terminology. Our intent is not to shock you, but to unmask some potentially perilous pitfalls when it comes to the home buying and selling process. For good measure, we’ve thrown in info on a few Southern California homes that are monstrous in size or acreage, haunted, or a combination thereof.
Of course, working with an experienced real estate agent is the best way to avoid a frightful undertaking. OK, let’s go see if there are any skeletons to avoid in the closets out there.
October 5th, 2015 at 10:00 am
There are few things better than fresh fruit from your own garden. You can bake the fruit into a pie, toss it in a salad, or just snack on it.
In Southern California, there’s a wide variety of fruit trees that flourish and produce sweet, delicious fruit. Fruit trees, however, can be a bit tricky. You need to have the right soil, the right amount of sunlight, the right chill exposures, and much more. But once you’ve figured out how to care for your precious fruit trees, the reward will be worth the effort.
First, determine if there is enough space for your trees. Fruit trees need to be roughly three to six feet away from buildings and sidewalks. You won’t want your roots running into cement or the base of your house, and you won’t want to risk the tree damaging your home when it grows taller and wider. You will also want to make sure your trees have about ten or more feet of space between each before you plant.
Then, assess the land in your yard. What spots in your yard get at least six hours of sun a day during growing season? Make sure buildings or other trees don’t block direct sunlight.
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September 30th, 2015 at 10:00 am
When it comes to homes in Southern California, most people tend to imagine coastal homes that boast ocean views. Contrary to popular belief, homes in Southern California don’t need to be accompanied by coastal breezes in order to be special.
We decided it was time to praise some of these amazing properties, beginning with ones that are equestrian-friendly.
Any property is home to horses must also have enough land for these stunning animals to roam, plus adequate water and level space for a barn. The amount of land you have can also determine how many horses you are allowed to keep on your property. If you are looking to buy an equestrian property, tell your agent right away so they can find a listing that fits your needs.
Here are some of our favorite current equestrian homes for sale in Southern California:
Suzanne Kropf
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Mariann Cordova
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September 11th, 2015 at 10:00 am
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August 19th, 2015 at 10:00 am
The Los Angeles region of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties has earned an award for outstanding customer satisfaction in relocation from Brookfield Global Relocation Services, a leading full-service provider of corporate and government relocation and assignment management services.
The region won the Gold Award in Brookfield Global’s annual Supply Chain Premier Service competition, recognizing suppliers who achieved outstanding service scores in 2014. Of more than 2,800 global supply-chain relocation partners, only 27 have been recognized with the Brookfield distinction.
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