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The Beauty of South Bay Torrance

If you’re looking for a unique spot to explore southern California beaches, delicious restaurants, and some of the best activities – look no further than this guide to the best things to do in South Bay, Los Angeles!  Though often overlooked by Orange County and Los Angeles, the South Bay LA is an absolutely stunning area with its own character and typically fewer crowds. It...

Our Furry Friends We Love

Our furry friends (or scaly friends, for you reptile owners) bring immense joy to our lives. In fact, according to a Harris poll, 95% of owners think of their animal as a member of their family – especially Millennials. However, living with pets in your home can also be a burden, especially if you’re renting. Many pet owners have been motivated to purchase a home to avoid those...

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September in Here and with Much Excitement

Just like that, September is here.  The new month brings new opportunities, and if finding the perfect home is one of your resolutions, I'm here to make it happen. The market is already buzzing because of lower rates, and I'd love to catch up and discuss your needs and aspirations. Let's schedule a time to meet and explore how we can make this year your most memorable yet. ...

VHS Cassette Culture is Alive and Rad

Photo credit: Envato Remember those skull-and-crossbones style warnings printed on record sleeves that ominously warned that “home taping is killing music”? If only they could have foreseen the digital grim reaper that’s descended on physical media over the last decade or so. Streaming still hasn’t taken enough of a shape for us to reliably know for sure where it&...

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The Rancho Palos Verdes Landslides

Featured image credit: Dave Proffer We’ve all heard horror stories of homeownership woe. A flooding upstairs bathroom crashing down into a home’s lower level. The spark of electrical wiring burning down a dream. Unseen black mold contaminating everything it touches. But you’ve heard of nothing quite like what’s happening right now in the coastal community of Ranc...

Interview with Owner Patty Hay-Alexander, The Worlds Largest U.S. Flag SuperFlag

Enjoy my One on One Live Interview with the Owner Patty Hay-Alexander, The Worlds Largest U.S. Flag, SuperFlag. These flags are American made and are for purchase and rental for sporting events, festivals, and more. The largest U.S. Flag for rental is approximately 3 football fields, and takes at least 650 people to hold it up during an event. Size 255' X 505'.  "It's not ...

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Southern California Adores Its Giant Pumpkins

Featured image credit: Jim Heimman from his book California Crazy & Beyond – Roadside Vernacular Architecture It’s understated to be sure, but there’s something special about the autumn in Southern California. You wouldn’t think our arid, sunny, and often sweltering atmosphere would be particularly welcoming of cinnamon and spice. And, sure, you won’t f...

It's Christmas Year - Round at Santa's Village Lake Arrowhead, Once of the Most Nostalgic California Amusement Parks

Christmas comes but once a year (to the disappointment of many children and relief of many bank accounts)… but there is one remote corner of the Los Angeles-adjacent Skyforest where that’s not quite true. Since the early 1950s, Angelenos have recognized that Christmas is a daily event at Santa’s Village Lake Arrowhead.   The Early Success of Santa’s Village Lake...

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The Capital Records Building Christmas Tree

Featured image credit: Amé Kali LA’s transition into a winter wonderland is subtle when compared to a lot of other U.S. cities. Maybe it’s all that year-round California sunshine. Sure, we have the annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, falling on the first Sunday after Thanksgiving since 1928. Then there’s the more recent tradition of the Pershing Square Ice Skating...

The Los Angeles Fires an Uprecedented Disaster, So What Can You do?

Featured image credit: CAL FIRE_Official We are in the midst of the most destructive series of Los Angeles fires in the city’s history. And there are no words to summarize the fear, horror, and grief associated with this tragedy so we won’t insult you by trying. But what we can do is try to answer some of the most common questions you’re likely having during this u...