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Arlington Heights Dutch Colonial with pool seeks $1.3M
Built-ins galore—including the bench seat in the entry and the cabinets and buffet in the dining room—and gorgeous wood details recall the home’s historic nature, while the contemporary kitchen with its white subway tile backsplash and butcher-block counters are firmly rooted in 2019.
Fetching 1920s Larchmont cottage seeks $1.4M
Sitting on a narrow, but generously sized lot in Larchmont, this little cottage is on the market for the first time in more than a half-century. Built in 1923, the shingled home last sold in 1966 for just $36,000. Inside are elegant original details, including hardwood floors…
How to Buy Your First Duplex: ‘House Hacking’ for Beginners
When you live in your own investment property, the tenants’ rent can pay your mortgage — if you set a budget (and boundaries). Emily Johnson recalls her first duplex fondly — well, sort of. She rented to a friend’s sister, who ended up being “a nightmare”: The tenant...
March in Review
Get your own agent! I'm hijacking my March in Review to kick-off Fair Housing month and the importance of having a fair, honest, and expert advocate working for you, and you alone. I have a friend who moved out of state and was renting her home to someone. That...
February in Review
Dear Friends, I’ve been working on growing my business for about 5 years now, and it feels like I’ve hit a new level. It is humbling to step back and look at 2023 as a whole. In a year full of challenges and pitfalls, 2 union strikes, interest rate spikes,...
January in Review
Dear Friends, The holidays were a blur and here we are, closing out January. I am exploring revamping my newsletters- I will always include my take on the market, updates, news and sales. What would you like to learn more about? Specific articles, tips for sellers...
November in Review
Dear Friends, Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I strive to live in abundance, dwell in possibility, and all that jazz, but nothing is quite as concretely abundant as a table full of more delicious food than anyone could eat in a week (not counting dessert). I also...
October in Review
Dear Friends, October has been busy! I have 2 new listings, traveled to 2 new cities (Chicago and Hawaii), and met some pretty amazing people along the way. I spent the first part of October getting1445 Calumet and 1466 Wallace Ave. ready for market. 1445 Calumet is a...
August in Review
Dear Friends, I know many of you are still enjoying summer. My kids were forced back into their school chairs almost 3 weeks ago (yes, I am still bitter) and we are back to it. Back to early wake ups and making lunches, nagging about homework and practicing...
July in Review
Inventory continues to be at an all time low with only 30 closed sales in all of Los Feliz and Silver Lake (90026, 90027, and 90039) and only 12 in the mid-city and West Adams area (90016, 90018, 90019). Homes are still closing slightly over asking price (and at...