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Los Angeles Architecture 101: Beaux-Arts

For the third chapter in our Los Angeles Architecture 101 series, we’re examining one of LA’s oldest forms of architecture. Unfortunately, it’s also among the least unique to the region. However, the Greater Los Angeles area still exhibits its own distinct relationship to Beaux-Arts. People across the U.S. celebrated Beaux-Arts architecture until its abrupt decline i...

The 11 Most Attractive Features of Homes For Sale in Los Angeles

If you’re planning on selling your house, it’s not a bad time to brush up on the most attractive features of homes for sale in Los Angeles. After all, our housing market is fairly unique when compared to the rest of the country. While some of these alluring details are time-tested favorites others are a bit more fluid and subject to trends. However, even if your home doesn’t o...

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DIY Don'ts: 6 Do It Yourself Home Improvement Projects to Avoid

  Every home improvement show on TV will tell you how easy it is to improve your home on a budget.  As you flip through the channels on the weekend, you will see countless DIY home improvement projects that will inspire you to break out the hammer and revitalize your space.  But BEWARE – While not all DIY home improvement projects end in disaster, some projects can actua...

Thanksgiving Travel Tips For A Stress Free Holiday

The holiday season is quickly approaching! With Thanksgiving right around the corner, many people are preparing for their travels to spend time with family members. If it’s been a while since you’ve traveled, you’ll need to be prepared for some of the new changes due to COVID-19. We have these tips, and more, to make your Thanksgiving travels a breeze for you and your loved on...

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Seal Beach Christmas Parade 2022

Its time for the Seal Beach Christmas Parade 2022, Friday December 2, 2022 begins at 7:00pm. Theme this year Merry Christmas Under the Sea at the Sea Beach 2022 Parade. The 44th annual Seal Beach Christmas Parade will usher in the holidays on Friday, December 2nd, 2022 at 7pm.  The parade will run from the Seal Beach pier to PCH along Main Street.  The theme is "Christma...

Rossmoor Winter Festival at Rush Park December 10th, 2022

The Tradition continues...Rossmoor Winter Festival at Rush Park.  Santa | Snow | Music | Food a winter wonderland for the community.  Saturday, December 10th, 2022. 4-9PM | 3001 Blume Ave. Rossmoor.  Free Admission.  Treat yourself to food, a fresh coffee or hot cocoa and enjoy fun in the snow area. Next, take a ride down one of the two sled hill...

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The Mid-Century Fairytale of LA's Cast Study Houses

It’s not often that we get to witness experiments in architecture while they’re in motion. Yet, that’s exactly the experience case study houses offer. Arts & Architecture magazine challenged notable architects to create affordable homes to address the U.S.’s residential housing boom. With World War II finally coming to an end, millions of soldiers were retu...

Adding a Fireplace? The California Building Code Wants to Talk to You

After a summer that had its fair share of scorching moments, we’re deep into fireplace season here in California. True, we don’t have to ignite the ol’ fireplace too often here in the southern part of the state. But when we do, nothing can quite match that cozy feeling. Perhaps you’re shopping for Los Angeles houses with fireplaces. Or maybe you just want to up the value...

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November Absorption Rate Rossmoor 90720

In Rossmoor, Zip Code 90720 there are 8 active and 12 homes sold in November 2022 with an average 10 days on the market, at a medium selling price $1,465,000.  That's an absorption rate of 66%. Anything over 20% means a healthy market.    

November Absorption Rate Los Alamitos 90720

In Los Alamitos, Zip Code 90720 there are 9 active and 2 homes sold in November 2022 with an average 9 days on the market, at a median selling price $1,192,500.  That's an absorption rate of 22%. Anything over 20% means a healthy market.