Yes, spring is in the air here in Toluca Lake. This is especially evident during evenings when the cool breezes are scented with the heady fragrance of honeysuckle and night blooming jasmine. It's a yearly phenomenon that reminds me of when I initially arrived in Los Angeles. It's one of the firs
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03/17/2010
Not In My Backyard! Toluca Lake Residents Defeat Proposed Parking Lot. On January 11, 2010, about 75 Toluca Lake area residents and their supporters gathered to attend an open meeting of the Burbank Planning Board. The matter at hand was whether or not the prestigious Lakeside Golf Club would be
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01/22/2010
Lately, while perusing various consumer-oriented real estate sites, I've noticed a theme that keeps repeating itself. It seems that many home buyers and sellers are completely uncertain how their agent gets paid. When it comes to what could be the most important purchase or sale of your entire li
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12/09/2009
If you were to do an Internet search on where many Los Angeles actors and celebrities call home (or have in the past), don't be surprised if Beverly Hills isn't at the top of your query results. With certain searches you will find my little Village of Toluca Lake coming out the big winner. Locate
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10/20/2009
The Blame Game: Door Mat Vs. Punching Bag - Isn't it Time for Civility? There has been a lot of talk lately about the lack of civility in politics, business and everyday interpersonal interaction. Based on my own observations and what I've heard from colleagues and friends it is clear that a new,
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10/15/2009
When the weather gets to be this hot, it is in human nature to slow down a bit and do a little less. If you're preparing to sell your home, however, now is not the time to become complacent. Today's home buyers are more savvy than ever. Every little "tweak" you can make to your property to bring
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07/28/2009
Why do we exist? As one who was attracted to the real estate game to be of help to others (I love design and staging too), that question has popped into my mind quite often as of late. I clearly know why I exist, but what about these other agents who just don't seem to get it? Twice in the past f
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03/02/2009
As I type, in just a few short minutes it will be September 11th. I cannot believe that 7 years have elapsed. The last time I flew United Airline's flight #175 it was in February of 2001. This was a routine Boston to Los Angeles excursion which I had taken multiple times before. As I passed throu
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09/10/2008
Ever drive by a home with a "for sale" sign in the yard and wonder why the lawn remains unkempt or dried-out, newspapers are piled high on the stoop and mail is bulging out of the mailbox? This could be a situation why the seller's real estate agent simply cannot get to the property often due to
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09/08/2008
Well, it's finally done and it looks amazing! The City of Burbank has finished upgrading the street lights in the Toluca Lake area. As you can see from the photo included, the replacement lamps are lovely. Save for a few injured patches of grass, only do the look great, they are much brighter whi
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08/19/2008
