It's time to prepare for summer in the San Fernando Valley and that means it's time to start spring cleaning, booking vacations and planning your summer yard. We all know that mapping out a yard design can be quite daunting, and that is why Matt Epstein sat down with Andrew of GLD Greenscape Landscape + Design.
Designing your home can seem like a daunting and exhausting process, but it doesn’t have to be. When it comes to home decorating it’s important that your home has a cohesive design layout that resonates with you! That means designing for your life, not your walls.
Last month over 3,000 real estate agents from around the United States convened in Dallas, Texas for their annual meeting. This four-day event is a time in which agents from around the country gather to discuss the state of the real estate business as well as attend seminars and discussion groups as to how to improve and manage their real estate business, and to discuss the state of the real estate market nationwide.
An escrow is a deposit of funds, a deed or other instrument by one party for the delivery to another party upon completion of a specific condition or event. It is an independent neutral account by which the interests of all parties to the transaction are protected. When opening an escrow, the buyer and seller of a piece of property establish terms and conditions for the transfer of ownership of that property.
Sherman Oaks and Studio City homes are starting to experience the early signs of El Niño. Weather forecasters are predicting that the 2016 El Niño is going to surpass that of the ’97-’98 storm that terrorized Southern California almost two decades ago. As El Niño starts to bring in heavy rain, 2016 is predicted to mark the biggest El Niño yet.
So, you just bought a house? Congratulations! Owning a home is a very exciting, and nerve racking, experience. If you’ve already closed escrow or are about to, that means you can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Cheers! Celebration is in order, but before you start planning your house warming party, there are still a few things you NEED to do in order to set your new home up for success.
It’s the holiday season and that means shopping, vacations, trips to see your relatives and friends and of course Holiday guests… which adds up to a whole lot of distractions. And notto rain on your holiday parade, I want to remind you about home security during this holiday season. The holiday’s are a particularly busy season for burglars… They’re counting on you being distracted as a great time for them to look for cash and those valuables hiding in your closet. This Holiday checklist will help prepare your home for a safe and happy holiday season.
Buying a home isn’t just one big decision, its a whole bunch of big decisions. Between keeping track of different houses and mortgage rates and features and neighborhoods.. well it can all be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve figured out which apps you need to download to make your home buying process a little simpler.
It’s time to clean out your gutters and board up your windows. Weather forecasters are predicting the return of El Niño. El Niño is a “super storm” that last wreaked havoc in 1997-98 causing over $500 million in damage. Weather forecasters are now predicting El Niño’s return this winter.
In Los Angeles this means heavy and sporadic rain with extreme winds and a chance of flooding. It also means that it’s time to prepare your home from potential damage. It’s important to recognize that small problems now can turn into expensive repairs later. So, how do you prepare for El Niño this season?
This is a gorgeous, unique home that you must buy!
Minutes from the 210 freeway, there is a magical place where the laws of Los Angeles don’t seem to apply. Crossing a trickling stream, nestled in a tree-ringed clearing, you find yourself in at an Asian oasis punctuated by stone lions, a torii gate and bold painted Buddhas. Pushing open the center-hinged Chinese gate, you enter a large paved courtyard with bamboo fountain, multiple seating areas, and a covered patio where one can enjoycool evenings and the quiet chirping of nature.
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