Real Estate
Strategic Tips for CA Wildfire Recovery
by Angela So
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As a Realtor in LA for the past 10 years and a homeowner, I know that a home is much more than just a property. It is full of meaning, memories, hard work, years of saving and years of dreaming. Nothing lost from a home is silly or insignificant. So to see the astounding loss and devastation of not only homes but also entire communities as a result of the LA wildfires is shattering and defies w...

Homes
The Massive Mansion That Became the Most Expensive Home in the Valley
by Seth Styles
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All photos: Realtor.com/Coldwell Banker During the course of our Home Spotlight series, we’ve mostly focused on homes with history. More often than not, these have been hulking behemoths and architectural oddities that would be more difficult to build in modern times. When was the last time you saw a home constructed on a scale comparable to Bob Hope’s Palm Springs home...

Dining
Spotlight: Vibrato Grill Jazz Finds a Unique Rhythm in LA Nightlife
by Seth Styles
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At the nexus point of the San Fernando Valley, Beverly Hills, Westwood, and Brentwood stands a supper club Los Angeles residents recognize as a community fixture and hidden gem all at once. Established by legendary jazz trumpeter Herb Alpert, the swanky space is replete with his trademark sultry smoothness. Inviting, warm lights fall upon custom glass railings. Rich wood accents imbue every asp...

Financing
Denied Financing? Here’s How a Savvy Agent Can Help You in Your Home Loan Pre Approval Process
by Seth Styles
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Maybe you just found your dream home. Or maybe you just realized that the living situation that’s worked for you in the past isn’t cutting it today. It’s all good until that dreaded moment when you seek home loan pre approval… only to get denied. Where can you go from here? Ten times out of ten, we’d tell you to talk with a compassionate real estate agent. You kno...