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The Future of the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium

The Future of the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium

This gorgeous building, which was home to the Academy Awards from 1961-1968 and a celebrated venue for countless concerts and performances (including George Carlin’s famous show with the 7 dirty words), has been essentially closed since 2013.

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Soaring Over Encino: The San Fernando Valley Flyers Club

Soaring Over Encino: The San Fernando Valley Flyers Club

Tucked away in the middle of 2,000 acres of land that comprises the Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area is one of the coolest public spaces that you probably didn’t know exists: The Apollo XI Airfield.

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Space to Breathe. And Hike. And Run. And Ride. And More.

Space to Breathe. And Hike. And Run. And Ride. And More.

If, like me, you’re not a native Angeleno and your arrival included views from a plane landing at LAX, you were probably stunned by the density of the residential sprawl making up the greater LA area.

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Explore the Gardens of the World at The Huntington

Explore the Gardens of the World at The Huntington

There is little doubt that at some point or another you’ve visited The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens in San Marino. And if by chance you haven’t, it’s time to put it on your calendar.

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Palm Trees and Pacific Dreams: A Day in the Life on Ocean Avenue

Palm Trees and Pacific Dreams: A Day in the Life on Ocean Avenue

For the millions of folks that have gotten their kicks traveling the length of Route 66, what they discover upon reaching its western terminus is the bluffs of Palisades Park with its vistas of Santa Monica Beach.

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Traversing the Valley by Bike

Traversing the Valley by Bike

Although I’m a proponent of public transportation, I’m not one of its biggest users. Still, I’m grateful for our expansive Metro routes, especially the G Line. Because running parallel to it is a 17.9 mile bike path that offers a great way to get to know the valley.

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Explore the Magic of Living on the Venice Canals

Explore the Magic of Living on the Venice Canals

Picture this: a sun-soaked afternoon stroll through the enchanting waterways of L.A.’s Venice Canals. There’s something undeniably magical about this hidden gem, tucked away at our city’s coastal edge.

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Architect Schmarketect – Episode 9: Dingbats!

Architect Schmarketect – Episode 9: Dingbats!

David and Tamar dive into an often overlooked, yet frequently encountered, piece of LA’s residential landscape. We’re talking about Dingbats, baby!

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Architect Schmarketect – Episode 7: Storybook Homes

Architect Schmarketect – Episode 7: Storybook Homes

Here’s a little 411 about those homes around Los Angeles that look like they belong in a fairytale! Check out our latest ARCHITECT SCHMARKETECT episode on the STORYBOOK homes!

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Architect Schmarketect – Episode 6: Lloyd Wright

Architect Schmarketect – Episode 6: Lloyd Wright

If anyone ever had big shoes to fill, it was Lloyd Wright – the son of Frank. David and Tamar chat about all things Lloyd Wright in SoCal, including a fantastic property currently on the market.

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Architect Schmarketect – Episode 5: The Hollywood Bowl

Architect Schmarketect – Episode 5: The Hollywood Bowl

Everyone knows the Hollywood Bowl. But do you know who designed it? Or how many there’ve been? We answer these questions and more, all while enjoying a gorgeous day in the park that is the Bowl.

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Architect Schmarketect – Episode 4: Palmer & Krisel

Architect Schmarketect – Episode 4: Palmer & Krisel

David and Tamar take a dive into a fantastic little pocket of Woodland Hills called Corbin Palms, which was built by the Alexander Construction Company and designed by Dan Palmer and William Krisel. 

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A Summer of Sales in 60 seconds…

A Summer of Sales in 60 seconds…

Man, this summer flew by in what feels like the blink of an eye! And while some might say the real estate market has been cooling off, that’s definitely not the case from where I’m standing. Here’s what happened for me this summer, recapped in 60 seconds…

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Architect Schmarketect – Episode 3: Case Study House Program

Architect Schmarketect – Episode 3: Case Study House Program

If you’ve heard of the Case Study House program, but never understood what it refers to, Tamar and I break it break it down and then zero in on 3 homes from that famous experiment in residential architecture.

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