by Mary Willison | Feb 3, 2017 | Architecturally Distinct, Condos For Sale, Development, Fun Things to Do in Los Angeles, Luxury Life Real Estate
Outsiders stereotype Los Angeles as car-addicted, polluted and lacking in public transit. But the City of Angels has undergone major changes over the past few decades. LA is moving toward a greener future, friendlier to pedestrians, metro users and bicyclists. There...
by Mary Willison | Aug 21, 2014 | Fun Things to Do in Los Angeles, Luxury Life Real Estate, Malibu, Malibu Neighborhoods, Real Estate Market Insight, Santa Monica
Rule Change Could Spell Disaster for Malibu’s Burgeoning Wine Region Malibu vineyard In recent months, there’s been a lot of excitement around the burgeoning wine scene in Malibu and the Santa Monica Mountains. The Malibu Coast has just been approved for...
by Mary Willison | May 14, 2014 | Dinning Out, Fun Things to Do in Los Angeles, Hermosa Beach
Years ago, I interviewed an architect about South Bay restaurants, and he started naming the design elements that are the signature of this area. “We love light here, indoor/outdoor spaces and patios, high spaces and old wood,” he said. “That’s the look you’re going...
by Mary Willison | Apr 25, 2014 | Fun Things to Do in Los Angeles, Hollywood Hills, Luxury Communities, Luxury Life Real Estate, Real Estate Market Insight, Venice
State is home to the 8 most expensive cities to buy a home Interested in a day at the beach or a day on the ski slopes? California has you covered. Want to take in some culture or an NBA game? California is the place to be. Want world-class food and drink? Take your...
by Mary Willison | Feb 22, 2014 | Buyers, Condos For Sale, Fun Things to Do in Los Angeles, Luxury Life Real Estate, Mansions for Sale, Pacific Palisades, Real Estate Market Insight, Santa Monica, Sellers
The millennial generation (Gen Y) was responsible for about one-third of residential real estate transactions in 2013. In his session at Agent Reboot, real estate coach and trainer Travis Robertson shared how Gen Y is already reshaping the real estate buying and...
by Mary Willison | Jan 28, 2014 | Fun Things to Do in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Activities
Five Beverly Hills Hotels Celebrate City’s 2014 Centennial in Style Log this event under “chic” and “oh-so-Beverly-Hills”: Suite 100. Five of Beverly Hills’ most luxurious hotels are joining forces to celebrate the city’s 2014 centennial in glamorous fashion by…what...
by Mary Willison | Jan 28, 2014 | Fun Things to Do in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Activities, Luxury Life Real Estate, Top Picks of the Week, Top Restaurants
Gongxi, gongxi! The Year of the Horse comes galloping in this Friday, January 31. And feasting on food is the most popular way to celebrate Chinese New Year. Unlike most holidays, this one sticks around for a whole two weeks. That’s a lot of eating! There are many...