July 21st, 2015 at 12:15 pm
It’s no secret that some of the most beautiful homes are in Southern California, and our agents know it better than anyone else. We want to find the best listed home in Southern California, so we turned to our agents and asked them to send us the best of their current listings. Once we had our submissions, we put them to a vote and chose, from each county, one listing that we thought best represented the California lifestyle. Now that we have representatives from Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties, we need you to choose which one is your ideal Summer Dream Home.
Voting is easy, and once you vote you’ll be entered in a random drawing to win a $25 Amazon.com card. All you have to do is:
Easy, right? You might not think so once you see how beautiful these California Summer Dream Homes are. So, before you vote, here’s a little more information about our five finalists:
Los Angeles – 24959 John Fremont Road, Hidden Hills, CA | Marc & Rory Shevin | Vote now
A long, private drive leads to a dazzling Mediterranean villa perfect for poolside lounging. The beautifully landscaped backyard features a saltwater pool and spa, environmentally friendly waterless grass, and a gorgeous outdoor kitchen and BBQ center. You’ll enjoy panoramic views of city lights at night, and pastoral views during the day. The interior is just as impressive as the exterior, with a master suite that boasts a sitting room, walk-in closet with chandelier, and an adjacent exercise room with sauna. (more…)
July 8th, 2015 at 10:00 am
If you’re planning to buy or sell a home in Southern California soon, this might be a good time to start working with one of our agents.
Our state’s residential real estate activity leads the nation, capturing half of the 20 spots in the “hottest” markets list compiled by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and published on realtor.com.
In Southern California, the San Diego-Carlsbad market ranked No.11, and Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim was No. 15.
Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke’s team ranked the 20 hottest U.S. real estate markets for buyers and sellers in May. Looking at the 300 largest markets, they used the number of views per listing on realtor.com to gauge demand, and the median age of inventory to assess supply.
The team’s findings, released at the start of June, show that California markets rank so highly because of tight supply and economic-powered growth in demand.
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June 11th, 2015 at 10:00 am
Given the opportunity, most homeowners would jump at the chance to renovate at least one area of their home. Wouldn’t it be even better if someone gave you $50,000 to turn your dream remodel into a reality? If you haven’t yet entered for your chance to win the $50k Fix Up Sweepstakes, you only have a few days left! The contest officially closes June 15. To enter or to view complete contest details, visit www.50kfixup.com.
Once you’ve entered, let the fun begin. How would you spend $50,000 on a home remodel? Below we’ve compiled a list of the most popular types of renovation projects and a rough average of what each typically costs.
May 22nd, 2015 at 10:00 am
Photo courtesy of The Nethercutt Collection
“I don’t want to move to a city where the only cultural advantage is being able to make a right turn on a red light.”– Woody Allen describing Los Angeles in “Annie Hall” (1977)
The first automobile in Southern California hit the streets of L.A. in 1897, and the region’s love-hate relationship with motor vehicles has yet to run out of gas. The home of freeways, winding canyon roads, racetracks, long stretches of coastal/desert/mountain/desert highways, and maddening commutes also houses some of the finest automotive museums and collections in the country.
While many of the region’s drivers are too busy cruisin’ around to notice, venues from San Diego County to Ventura County offer stunning examples of the motorcar’s past, present, and future. Here’s a slightly opinionated road trip to get you revved up.
“Life is too short for traffic.” – Marketing guru Dan Bellack
May 19th, 2015 at 8:00 am
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View some rollin’ blasts from the past in Old Town Camarillo the fourth Sunday of each month through October at the Sunday Cruise. Classic pre-1980 domestic vehicles will be on display during the day for oohing, aahing, and ogling, along with food, a beer garden, and live music. After checking out the wheels, stick around for dinner and take a stroll around the beautiful area.
Where:
2222 Ventura Blvd.
Camarillo, CA 93010
When:
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