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Home Prices Hit Another All-time High in June, Increasing 5.8% Year-over-year

According to the most recent Case-Shiller Home Price Index, home prices hit another all-time high in June, increasing 5.8% year-over-year. The index, which covers all nine U.S. census divisions, established a new peak for the seventh consecutive month. Although home prices were generally expected to begin cooling by now, don’t bet on a home price reversal just yet. The National Index reached a new high of 192.60, up from last month’s peak high of 190.61 and Los Angeles had the highest index reading at 263.57.

Gorjana Unveils Coastal Chic Jewelry Haven on Abbot Kinney Boulevard

Venice Beach’s Abbot Kinney Boulevard is about to get a dazzling addition to its already eclectic array of shops. Gorjana Reidel, the creative force behind the chic, coastal-inspired jewelry brand, is set to open her new boutique this August, promising to infuse the vibrant neighborhood with her signature style and flair.

South Bay Digs • August 25, 2017

ON THE COVER Spanish Coastal: A picturesque Manhattan Beach walk street home balances a California classic style with modern beachside living presented by Ed Kaminsky of the Kaminsky Real Estate Group.

Roundhouse Aquarium: Modern Aquatic

Perched at the end of the Manhattan Beach Pier stands the iconic Roundhouse Aquarium, a structure steeped in history and cinematic fame. Now, after 96 years, the time has come for a transformation that will contemporize and elevate the beloved facility to new heights.

alison clay-duboff, 3248 parkhurst, Rancho Palos Verdes

Relisting Your Home: A Second Chance with Tactical Planning

Relisting a home can be successful with strategic planning. Address any issues that hindered the initial sale, consult your Realtor, and sell strategically by utilizing modern marketing tools. Adopt a buyer’s mindset, upgrade the property, and stage it effectively. Embrace the opportunity for an encore performance.

7431 Franklin Avenue: The House of Perspectives

7431 Franklin Avenue is a rare gem that transcends the boundaries of conventional design. It embodies a love and passion for artistry and invites you to weave your own tale within its walls.

Fusing Art & Design: Christine Markatos Lowe’s Artful Interiors

Christine Markatos Lowe, a Santa Monica-based designer whose background in studio art and sculpting has elevated her work to the realm of true artistry. Her style, rooted in a rich spectrum of colors, dances from whisper-soft to vividly saturated, adding depth and allure to her designs.

The Agency Launches New Commercial Division

The renowned real estate firm, The Agency, has taken a bold step forward by establishing a new division focused on comprehensive commercial services. Led by industry veteran Alexander Koustas, The Agency Commercial Advisory will be based at the company’s Beverly Hills headquarters, positioning itself at the forefront of the commercial real estate space in Los Angeles.

Primp Lounge Keeping Up Appearances

Downtown Manhattan Beach has never been prettier. This August, Primp Lounge unveils its flagship beauty lounge—an upscale, one-stop beauty shop offering hair, lashes and make-up services.

California & Mexico Collide in a New Exhibition at LACMA

This September, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art presents its forthcoming exhibit, Found in Translation: Design in California and Mexico, 1915-1985 as part of the Getty’s Pacific Time Standard Time: LA/LA.

Home Prices Increase in 48 States in 2nd Quarter 2017

US home prices saw a 1.7% increase in Q2 2017, rising 6.6% from the previous year, according to FHFA’s House Price Index. New home sales are climbing, but low inventory has driven prices up for six years.