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06/13/2016

5 Ways Home Buyers Make Their Agent's Job Harder

Buying a home can be a long and challenging process. It’s a big, expensive and infrequent transaction that can cause lots of stress and anxiety. Some buyers take years to complete a purchase, and they require a lot of hand-holding and make lots of requests. Others are more self-sufficient, and only…

06/13/2016

5 Ways to Hide That Big Air Conditioner in Your Yard (9 photos)

If you live in a hot climate, your air conditioner is probably your favorite major appliance. However, it can quickly become a major party crasher in the middle of your backyard summer barbecue. That same hulking, boxy piece of machinery that cools your house can be an eyesore in your… Houzz Galleri...

06/11/2016

Do you know all of the activities or points of interest in your neighborhood, or the neighborhood you’re looking to move to?

06/11/2016

Baby Boomers pushing Millennials out of housing market

Baby Boomers could bring a stir to the housing market as many make future plans to buy a new home. The large portion who plan to downsize when they move could make it even more difficult for the already-struggling first time homebuyers. HousingWire.com Topics

06/11/2016

Hamilton! The House! (18 photos)

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06/10/2016

Samsung’s Gear Fit2 brings welcome upgrades to the amped up fitness tracker

 The first Gear Fit wasn’t a bad product. It was just one that wanted to be something for everyone, disappointing most in the process. Of course, 2014 was a few lifetimes ago. Much has happened in the world of wearables. Samsung, for its part, has made some strides in the space, as well, as is …

06/10/2016

Traditional Style (10 photos)

This series offers curb appeal tips for different home and architectural styles. This week: ideas for traditional homes.The term “curb appeal” gets bandied about a lot, but aside from putting out fresh flowers and a cute mailbox, what does it really mean? Curb appeal really resonates when… Houzz Gal...

06/09/2016

How does your child's school compare to others in the neighborhood?

06/09/2016

Rebel Wilson Buys Second L.A. Home

To celebrate wrapping up a villainous turn as Ursula the sea witch in a live run of “The Little Mermaid” at the Hollywood Bowl, Rebel Wilson snagged a new home nearby for $2.95 million. That’s almost a quarter million less than the most recent asking price on this 4,400-square-foot home, which was b...

06/09/2016

Meet Us in Los Angeles for Our Biggest Home Tour Yet

On Sunday, June 19th, the first day of the program will include five houses located throughout the Mar Vista and Culver City areas—all of which you can tour at your own convenience. One of the featured houses will be Keeshan Drive, a contemporary four-bedroom residence designed by Glen Bell of DEX S...

06/08/2016

The Menlo Park market is changing. Check out what homes in your neighborhood are selling for today.

06/08/2016

How to Create a Cohesive Color Flow Throughout Your Home (16 photos)

Color preferences vary as much as personalities, with some folks loving the bright and the bold, while others feeling most secure surrounded by neutrals. The good news is that when it comes to color, there really is no “correct” palette. That said, we’ve all been inside… Houzz Galleries