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According to a recent survey, 73% of home sellers stated that using a real estate agent was the best way to list their property. However, a recent report from Realtor.com revealed that homes sat on the market for 62 days in November, making it the slowest November in five years. If you’re considering selling a home soon, make sure to […]

The first tip for affordable California travel, while hardly groundbreaking, is to plan a road trip. If your destination is less than 500 miles away (roughly the distance between San Diego and San Francisco, for example), consider trading airport queues for the freedom that comes with captaining a car. Avoiding peak travel periods also makes for […]

Landing on the right paint color for any interior project can involve much deliberation, and once you’ve found the right shade, you most likely won’t want to have to re-paint any time soon. And so, when choosing paint colors, it’s worth considering those that boast timeless appeal. Beyond the enduring nature of whites and other […]

Ottinger Architects reveals plans for a Builder’s Remedy project at the intersection of Beverly Drive and Olympic Boulevard in Beverly Hills. The project at 9430 W. Olympic Boulevard, which first came to light earlier this year, is proposed by Fisch Properties, a Beverly Hills-based management and development firm. Plans call for the construction of a 12-story edifice featuring 65 one-, […]

Living rooms are the heart and soul of a home. Whether they’re being used to relax after a long day or convene with friends, they’re incredibly versatile in their service. But with the responsibility of always being on point, comes the need for an all-encompassing ambiance. Chic decor and thorough cleaning aside, fragrance also contributes […]

Selling a home can feel like crossing the finish line of a hard-won race. But even after handing over the keys, many sellers wonder if they’re truly free from future obligations tied to their former property. How long are you liable after selling a house? Liabilities after a sale can surface, especially if certain disclosures […]

Good kitchen designs perfectly blends form and function, disguising and concealing those more unsightly yet essential household appliances and turning them into stylish design features. Your extractor is one such element of your kitchen that can often jar with a beautifully-designed space and disrupt the flow, but there’s a way of concealing them with a […]

A presentation scheduled for the October 22 meeting of the Beverly Hills Architectural & Design Commission reveals new angles of One Beverly Hills, the $5-billion development from Cain International now taking shape next to the Waldorf Astoria and Beverly Hilton hotels. The project, which will span a 17.5-acre property bounded by Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica, and the Los Angeles […]

A Gourmet Kitchen The kitchen is the heart (and stomach) of the home, but the pros would point out it can be a top selling point, too. Spacious kitchens with large islands and formal dining rooms are particularly prized by those who enjoy hosting family gatherings and entertaining. Think artisanal tiles, mixed metals, and warm […]

As 2024 comes to a close, the interiors experts are wasting no time in sharing their trend predictions for next year – and they’ve got a lot to say about bathrooms. Here are the biggest bathroom trends forecasted for 2025. Organic Bathrooms ‘A trend that is becoming increasingly popular in the bathroom design world is the organic bathroom,’ says […]