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What is it about a courtyard that makes us feel instantly at home? The moment I saw this French Acadian beauty, I wanted to walk through that arched entry, sit down in the courtyard, and spend the afternoon sipping something lovely. I’m not alone in loving courtyards. Every country since 6400 BC has embraced the…
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We are always intrigued by what Ventura Custom Homes builds, and this magnificent Old Preston Hollow mansion exceeds expectations on every level. Compass Realtor Christy Berry let me know this 9,494-square-foot estate was going to be listed last Friday. I was immediately intrigued. First of all, everyone loves Old Preston Hollow, so finding a flawless,…
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It happens more often than you can imagine, and this Santa Barbara soft contemporary is a great example. A builder finally gets the perfect lot, designs the home of their dreams, and then, just as they are finishing up, a buyer comes along. When you are a builder, you just don’t turn down a buyer…
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The M Streets East Conservation District is a collection of neighborhoods. It includes Greenville Crest, Greenville Heights, Geneva Heights, and Altadena Revival. The collection of Colonial Revival, Tudor, Minimal Traditional, and Craftsmen homes is intact, thanks to proactive residents. There are nearly 500 homes that make up this neighborhood. Although the structures range in age…
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Remember when the word “spec” meant speculative? Not anymore, and certainly not in luxury construction. Today, smart builders who work closely with Realtors are putting an entirely new product on the market. Compass Realtor Gianna Cerullo’s latest listing with Pearl Developments is a great example of how the right Realtor can help a developer take…
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