Kristina Irwin - Luxury Homes Agent

04/17/2025

The Homelessness Fraud and Corruption Task Force will investigate potential fraud and corruption involving local homelessness funds, with U.S. Atty. Bill Essayli saying there will be arrests if federal laws have been broken.

04/17/2025

12 Remodels That Pay Back
A fancy kitchen upgrade or bathroom renovation may have a significant impact on potential buyers. But for projects that recoup most or all of their cost, owners should think smaller, according to a newly released "2025 Remodeling Impact Report" from NAR and the National Association of the Remodeling Industry. See which projects offer the most bang for the buck.

A new NAR report reveals which projects homeowners may want to prioritize if they plan to sell within the next year or two.

03/20/2025

https://www.realtor.com/research/top-housing-markets-2025/

As we begin 2025, homes are for sale in many more regions of the country than there were a year ago, and prices are starting to come down a bit as well.

01/13/2025

The Calif. Dept. of Insurance announced it is issuing a mandatory one-year moratorium on insurance non-renewals and cancellations for homeowners impacted by the Southern California wildfires.

Those within the perimeters or adjoining ZIP Codes of the Palisades and Eaton fires in Los Angeles County will be shielded for one year by the Governor’s January 7 emergency declaration regardless of whether they suffered a loss.
H/T: C.A.R

https://www.insurance.ca.gov/01-consumers/140-catastrophes/MandatoryOneYearMoratoriumNonRenewals.cfm

See if you qualify by clicking on the January 7th link and looking up your zip code.

State of California

01/02/2025

https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/redirect.action?link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brproud.com%2Freviews%2Fbr%2Felectronics-br%2Fsmart-home-br%2Fnew-year-same-you-smart-home-upgrades-because-its-time%2F&encoded=sOowCXgaeHDEjmraCigyobBWcNBAqQ

01/02/2025

https://www.newsweek.com/interior-designs-trends-2025-designers-2007523

Shifting trends show a move towards more timeless and sustainable interior design choices in the coming year, experts told Newsweek.

08/08/2024

https://www.ocregister.com/2024/08/08/this-cemetery-is-for-sale-on-zillow-it-comes-with-33000-quiet-tenants/

For sale! The tenants are very quiet!


A recent $1 million listing for Mount Vernon Cemetery on Zillow quickly went viral. But the post, like the cemetery itself, contains a few plot holes.

06/27/2024

event - the beautiful and annual Summer Garden Party 💐 Great time with GLAR President and Mr. Christian Grusq. Thank you all for an amazing event! 🙌🏼🎉

06/27/2024

event - the beautiful and annual Summer Garden Party 💐 Great time with GLAR President and Mr. Christian Grusq. Thank you all for an amazing event! 🙌🏼🎉