AGING GRACEFULLY IN PLACE Part II.
By Erin Vostilal
When my mother decided to remodel her home and add a second story, I was able to convince her to take some simple steps now so that she can plan to age in place, in her own home.
Some easy updates now would make her home elegant and comfortable for an able-bodied and active [...]
Century 21 Village’s Linda Johnson Earns SFR Certification
Andy Bencosme, Managing Broker at CENTURY 21 Village Inc. recently congratulated Linda Johnson, veteran real estate agent for her new certification of SFR (Short sales And Foreclosure Resource.) Johnson has been with Village her entire career with Village has helped buyers & sellers not only in the foothill communities but also the outlying areas.
For many [...]
Looking Ahead:Design Trends to Watch in 2010
This week, I am dusting off my crystal ball and peering deep into 2010 to see what design trends this New Year will bring us. What does it reveal? With a crazy economic climate, a desire to live green and the yearning to look to the past for simpler times, the design world will follow [...]
Setting a New Standard for Real Estate Marketing Innovation
Sharon Chou of Century 21 Ludecke Recognized For Internet Marketing Excellence
Nationally renowned real estate marketing and technology speaker and Realtor.com Vice President, Max Pigman, has presented to Sharon Chou of Century 21 Ludecke the “Real Estate Online Marketing Award of Excellence”. The Award of Excellence recognizes top agents who consistently provide great marketing services [...]
Seasonal Splendor: Winter Berries
I know I’m not alone, because I see it in others at Trader Joe’s or Vroman’s. That ashen, weary look of those doing their darndest to keep up with life’s demands. Plenty often, our heads are down, eyes focused on the mountain of work blocking the emergency exits. Sure, on the one hand, it’s [...]
Zap the Garden with Winter Color, Texture, Structure
Dear Garden Gal,
I want to spruce up a couple of areas around the garden but I’m avoiding too much planting in flower beds to conserve water. Can you recommend a few plants or techniques for injecting some winter color without wasting water, money and time?
- Beth S.
Sierra Madre, CA [...]
Deadly Mistake #4: Make the Interest Rate on the Note Nice and Low
It’s tempting to offer a low interest rate to entice a buyer to give you a fat, juicy price for your property. It’s OK if that gets the job done and you’re happy with it, but you just have to know that you’re writing in the discount you will ultimately take on your note. [...]
How to Hire (And Work With) a Designer
If you’ve ever done your own design project, you know that it can easily become frustrating, leaving you collapsed in a heap of catalogs, fabric swatches and paint samples. Whether you are mired in fabric choices and furniture selection, don’t know any vendors, or can’t stick to your budget, a design project can be a [...]
Marles, Duggan Lead September Sales at Century 21 Village
Veteran real estate sales associates Nathalie Marles & Emily Duggan were recently congratulated by Andy Bencosme, Managing Broker of Century 21 Village Realty in Sierra Madre for leading the office in home sales for the first half of September.
Marles finished the period with just under 2 million dollars in sales. “2008 was a very successful [...]
Jo Ann Carey Speaks to Coordinating Council about the Virtues of Vegetables
(L-r) President of Arcadia Coordinating Council, Jodi Little, introduced guest speaker, Jo Ann Carey, at the Council’s first meeting October 7. Her subject was “Square Foot Gardening.” She promotes planting 4×4 foot space with vegetables. Very interesting
