February 12th, 2015 at 2:00 pm
When it comes to real estate in Southern California, it isn’t just the local residents who are looking for the best properties and deals. International homebuyers are becoming more prominent in our area, and play an important role in the continued economic growth and stimulation of the housing market.
According to a recent National Association of Realtors (NAR) study, Los Angeles is the top city searched by international consumers. These prospective buyers are flocking to California from all over the globe, including Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, Brazil, Germany, Japan, Korea, China, and Ireland, to name a few.
What attracts international homebuyers?
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February 12th, 2015 at 12:00 pm
Author: Aaron Epstein
Photo: Robert Benson
Information provided by: Riviera
Until recently, if you ordered a glass of California wine at a hip Brooklyn restaurant like Roberta’s, it was sure to be from points north of San Diego. But thanks to husband-and-wife winemakers Chris Broomell and Alysha Stehly—and the acclaim that their joint venture, Vesper Vineyards, has garnered in publications from The Wall Street Journal to the San Francisco Chronicle—San Diego’s day in the sun has finally come. You may go to Roberta’s for the artisanal pizza, but you’ll stay for that delicate Vesper rosé.
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February 12th, 2015 at 10:00 am
With an astonishing wonderland of snow lining California’s mountains this season, it’s no surprise that many manufacturers of ski technology are taking advantage of the new developments in winter sports equipment that makes your trip to the slopes safer and more fun.
For those who will brave the chilly conditions that aren’t usually found on the sunny beaches of Southern California, a number of new products will warm and protect you from the immensely fun yet bone-chillingly cold conditions it takes to have a truly awesome winter vacation. If you’re heading out this season, check out these great products before you go:
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February 5th, 2015 at 12:00 pm
We’ve all been there at some point. Despite the weeks of cute little Cupids in the windows, and festive pink-and-red hearts everywhere, you glance at the calendar and the first tingles of adrenaline rush through your body: You’ve totally forgotten about Valentine’s Day. Whether it was work tying up your time, or the kids’ soccer practice crunching your schedule, or if you just plain old forgot about the holiday, don’t worry. There are plenty of ways for you to save the day and look like a hero or heroine with these last-minute (yet heartfelt) Valentine’s Day gifts: (more…)
February 5th, 2015 at 10:00 am
Whether you’re a single looking for a soulmate or a couple seeking to rekindle the flames of romance, the upcoming three-day Valentine’s Day weekend is fraught with possibilities. Dinner for two? Dinner alone? Box of chocolates for your sweetie? Or gobble a box for your private pity party?
We asked two well-known Southern California matchmaking specialists for advice about how to make the best of what can be either a tough or terrific time for those on both sides of Cupid’s arrow.
“If you’re a couple, you’ve got the money and are successful, get out of town, do the weekend deal,” said Patti Stanger, aka “The Millionaire Matchmaker” on Bravo TV. “Take a day trip. Find the cute little country town that’s not too far from your house. Go into nature, go for a hike. If it’s cold and snowy, you can get a cabin in the woods with fires brewing. Think romance. It’s the one time of year it falls on a three-day weekend, so utilize it.
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