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Ventura Custom Homes Offers a New Vibe in Old Preston Hollow

By Karen Eubank / March 18, 2024 /

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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This Santa Barbara Soft Contemporary in Highland Park is Completely Move-In Ready

By Karen Eubank / March 11, 2024 /

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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Compass Realtor Mary Markey Just Listed This M Streets East Tudor Revival That Has a Pool And a Backhouse

By Karen Eubank / February 29, 2024 /

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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From Spec to Spectacular, Gianna Cerullo is Changing The Game in Luxury Home Construction

By Karen Eubank / January 15, 2024 /

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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The State Thomas Historic District is an Urban Oasis of Victorian Architecture

By Karen Eubank / January 11, 2024 /

The State Thomas Historic District is one of our best examples of successful historic preservation. It shows what a dedicated group of neighbors can accomplish and serves as inspiration and recognition that, done right, these neighborhoods offer an entirely new level of value. State Thomas History Although State Thomas is 96 acres today, the historic…

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