
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.
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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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

According to the recently released National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) / Wells Fargo Housing Market Index, builder confidence is back on the rise after some concern over construction labor problems in the last report. The index rose 4 points from its July reading to 68, beating analysts’ consensus predictions of 65. “The fact that builder confidence has returned to the healthy levels we saw this spring is consistent with our forecast for a gradual strengthening in the housing market,” said NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz.

128 Granville Avenue, nestled in the prestigious Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, embodies the epitome of luxury living. This Cape Cod-style home, shielded by a graceful wooden fence and electric gate, welcomes you with impeccable finishes and spacious elegance.

According to the recently released National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) / Wells Fargo Housing Market Index, builder confidence is back on the rise after some concern over construction labor problems in the last report. The index rose 4 points from its July reading to 68, beating analysts’ consensus predictions of 65.

ON THE COVER Brentwood Beauty: Impeccable finished and an oversized lot endowed this grand Cape Cod-style home with patrician style and elegance presented by Kim Pollard of Jenro Realty Company.


Home prices continue to rise in the second quarter of 2017 against a diminished housing inventory that is hitting all-time lows. According to the National Association of Home Builders and First American Title Insurance Leading Markets Index (LMI), nearly 300 markets across the U.S. posted an increase in economic and housing activity from the first to the second quarter.