Supporters Push Dreier for Legislation Protecting San Gabriel Mountains
A stack of 400 letters from local residents who are asking Rep. David Dreier (R-San Dimas) to introduce legislation to protect the San Gabriel Mountains was delivered to the Congressman’s office last Wednesday. To date, more than 1,500 letters and postcards have been sent to Rep. Dreier asking him to introduce a bill to help [...]
Arcadia Beautiful Nominations Due
Arcadia Beautiful Nominations are due in the City Manager’s office on Tuesday, May 25. Judging by the Arcadia Beautiful Commission will take place on May 27. Call City Hall at (626) 574-5401 if you have any questions about this program. There is no cost associated with making a nomination or being nominated for the Arcadia [...]
Rescue Plan Underway for an Important Part of Arcadia’s History
Concerns over the condition of what has been known as the Hugo Reid Adobe, the historic adobe on the grounds of the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, have been expressed for years. The roof is in a state of collapse. The walls are weakened. But, finally, a tiny step toward crisis intervention was [...]
Los Angeles County Arboretum Concentrates on Green Living
The Arboretum was home for the Green showcase gardens last weekend in Arcadia Spectacular showcase gardens were featured in last weekend’s 2010 LA Garden Show at the Arboretum. From edible gardens, container gardens, pre-fab housing, California native gardens noted landscape designers and Arboretum garden experts demonstrated how to garden with edibles, how to select California [...]
Michael Jackson’s Vegas Estate Listed with Arcadia Realtors
Just recently offered for sale at$12.8 million through Arcadia’s Century 21 Ludecke is a palatial estate known as the “Palomino Hacienda” that was Michael Jackson’s last Las Vegas home prior to his death. The sprawling Spanish Hacienda is a spectacular property, featuring a 3,982 square foot guest house, which was the main residence of Michael [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 kinda [...]
