Good things come in threes—and The Agency’s most recent build day series certainly did. In partnership with Giveback Homes and Habitat for Humanity, our L.A. agent community came together to build homes for families in Long Beach. The busy group completed priming and painting two homes, part of a ten-home affordable housing development in Long Beach’s Washington neighborhood. Hundreds of...
After you finish signing at the closing of your new house, you’re handed the keys and the house is officially yours. But there are some things you should do to make sure your transition from your old place to your new address goes as smoothly as possible. Every area of the country is different, which can mean different protocols and rules to follow. Hopefully, your real estate agent can help you...
It's easy to get super excited about moving into your new house. But for your own safety and security, be sure to cross these tasks off your checklist before you call it home. (And also, be sure to buy these new home essentials). Here's your new home checklist: #1 Change the Locks You really don’t know who else has keys to your home, so change the locks. That ensures you’re the only person who...
We have been having a blast renovating our own home and decided to chronicle our first experience with a little DIY reality show. We hope you enjoy it! www.FlippinItShow.com Watch as Holly & Chris take on the project of a lifetime, their first renovation, their own home. From demolition to finish, we follow their adventures through thick and thin. What will they find behind those 60-year-old...
https://www.dwell.com/home/peek-inside-a-calabasas-home-perfect-for-a-family-40b4bd44 A modernized Calabasas gem has just hit the market. Featuring four bedrooms and three bathrooms, a spacious kitchen, and living spaces designed to entertain, this Calabasas home is the ideal spot for a family on the go. Furthermore, the home includes noteworthy elevated additions such as a private driveway to the...
When it comes time to buy a home, a good credit score boosts your chances of getting a mortgage because it shows lenders or mortgage companies that you are likely to pay a loan on time. Thus, having a bad credit score can be a massive barrier to homeownership. This is why understanding and managing your credit score has always been important. March is National Credit Education Month, which means now...
Let the renovation begin... Owning a home built in 1961 has its unique challenges. But oh how we love our Charles du Bois - Midcentury Modern. She’s got some repairs that need to be made and we are beginning our journey to bringing her back to her glory days. Adding some lighting like this natural basketweave lamp from IKEA, to hang over the large dining area. From landscaping to roof replacement...
by Holly Hatch 
In today’s housing market, all eyes are on millennials. Not only are millennials the largest generation, but they’re also currently between 25 and 40 years old. These are often considered prime home-buying years when many people begin to form their own households and invest in real estate. If you’re like many millennials who are spending much more time at home these days, you may have a growing need...
by Holly Hatch 
How lucky are we to live in such a place as Southern California! It's rarely too cold nor too hot to do anything we wish. We are only a quick drive from some of the best beaches in the world, snowy ski mountains, and pretty much any terrain or environment that fits your lifestyle. Homes have been our passion for many years. We love how each has been created in the eyes of the owner and no two are...
Holly & Chris have brought together decades of experience from multiple markets from Northern California to Southern California to create an exciting partnership complementing each other’s strengths, collaborating expertise in real estate, from condos to estates, residential to commercial, and land to sea. Holly & Chris have always chosen people over transaction reimagining real estate to create...
