by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | Nov 23, 2018 | Out and About, SoCal
Southern California is a great place to live or visit, and if you’re a resident or vacationer arriving in southern California for the holiday season there are many ways to celebrate this joyous and festive time of the year. From amusement parks to ice skating...
by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | Nov 20, 2018 | Out and About, SoCal
There’s something big happening in Mid-Wilshire. As construction workers swarm the 1930’s era Old May Company Building (soon to be the Saban Building) and the adjoining lot on the corner of Wilshire and Fairfax next to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art,...
by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | Nov 15, 2018 | Cooking & Baking, Real Estate & Mortgage
There’s something magical about house hunting. As a military spouse, I end up shopping for a new home every four years or so. That season of moving and home shopping is always chaotic and more than a little stressful. But it’s also brimming with...
by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | Nov 13, 2018 | Real Estate & Mortgage
There are a myriad of factors to consider when buying a home, and one of the biggest dilemmas is choosing between new and old property. The cost of both properties can be significantly different, but each type of home has its pros and cons; the benefits and the...
by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | Nov 10, 2018 | Out and About, SoCal
Whether you live in the Los Angeles area or you will be heading that direction for a visit, you will have access to one of the most noteworthy museums in the United States: The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles. Located in Exposition Park between Vermont Avenue...
by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | Nov 4, 2018 | Real Estate & Mortgage
Buying your first home is an experience that can definitely send chills down your spine. These kind of chills often bring confusion and people end up making irrational decisions based on the new information they receive when house hunting. While this is important,...
by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | Nov 1, 2018 | Entertaining, Home
If you’re hosting Thanksgiving, it’s easy for a day set aside for gratitude and family to turn into hours running around your house frantically instead of relaxing and enjoying the time with loved ones. It’s time to change things up, reduce your stress, and actually...
by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | Oct 28, 2018 | Out and About, SoCal
LM Montgomery wrote in Anne of Green Gables, “I am so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers,” and we agree—there is a lot to love about October and the rest of fall, whether it is bright leaves, sweater weather, spooky costumes or warm drinks. But what...
by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | Oct 26, 2018 | Real Estate & Mortgage
We may not have four seasons in SoCal, but that doesn’t mean we can’t take full advantage of the fall vibe to engage prospective buyers. Everyone has Halloween, Thanksgiving, and family gatherings on their mind. Why not use that to make your house feel like it should...
by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | Oct 16, 2018 | Home Improvement, Real Estate & Mortgage
The cool breeze in the air can only mean one thing: Fall is near. Now’s the perfect time to wrap up those little outdoor projects before the dampness of winter arrives. And even if you don’t live in a cold-weather area, it’s still good to use this...