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Late last month, a ceremony was held for the unveiling of a plaque that recognized the beloved Hollyhock House, built by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright, as Los Angeles's first UNESCO World Heritage site. Rep. Adam B. Schiff (D-Burbank), Los Angeles City Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, and officials from the city’s Department of Cultural Affairs attended the event. O'Farrell states, "The structure...

Investing in real estate is one of the most common investments for people looking to create a passive income. But, what is it and why is it so popular? Real estate investment is anything involving the purchasing, renting, or selling properties to make a profit. And it's popular because it is considered almost risk free, since property worth is always rising, so the value is appreciating. But is...

In the morning of Friday December 7th, 2018, as the Little Beast was on a mission to deliver canned food donations for KTLA's "Take 5 To Care" event at our local Stater Bros in Pasadena, it caught the eyes of a movie maker. They were in the process of filming "The Banker," a true story about the first two African American bankers in the United States. The film is set in the 1950's, and it's about...

Agents & Ales is back for a second consecutive year! The purpose of these fun events is aimed to shed some light on the complicated topic of real estate by providing everyone an opportunity to take advantage of our agents' ears and get some of your real estate questions answered, all while enjoying a free beer and a great time! For us, the value is in getting to know and spend...

Check out Don Andrues' review of the Moonlight Forest Lantern Art Festival! Moonlight Forest is a fantasy of lights walk-through show for all ages. With its many themes, like Ocean Visions, Polar Dreams, you can enjoy a night full of majestic light exhibits and live entertainment that bring Chinese lantern art to life. This event is located at the Los Angeles Arboretum in Arcadia, and it began at...

One of our favorite holiday traditions is driving around all the "Candy Cane Lane"  neighborhoods (as we like to call them) and seeing all of the people's creativity give life to the Christmas spirit. And because some are a little hard to find, we've compiled a go-to list just for you! 1. Christmas Tree Lane, Altadena- Santa Rosa Ave between Woodbury & Altadena Dr.Santa Rosa Avenue's...

Let us celebrate this holiday season by giving back to those in need. Donate a new, unwrapped toy and help us make a kid’s Christmas morning even more magical! The Professional Child Development Associates (PCDA) of Pasadena is a non-profit organization that offers evaluations and specialized services for children 0 to 21 years of age, and their families, when there are any concerns of development,...

The famous Friendsgivings are Thanksgiving celebrations accompanied by friends, since, for the most part, regular Thanksgiving celebrations are with family (though, it's not to say that family can't attend Friendsgivings, or vice versa). These friendly celebrations are becoming more and more popular by the year, and tend to be potlucks, so here are some DOs and DON'Ts to make sure you don't spoil the...

During this special month of thanking, we can't think of a more appropriate way to do so than by volunteering or giving back to the community and those in need. Here is a list of local places that need your help and donations to make a difference this holiday. 1. Town Square Real Estate's 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive- Pasadena Let us start this holiday season by giving back to those in...

Let us start this holiday season by giving back to those in need.Donate canned food or non-perishables and help us make a difference this Thanksgiving. This year, we have partnered with the Los Angeles Mission to help provide food donations that will help with the 1,260 meals they serve a day. Additionally, donations may include personal care items, as those who visit them every day for a shower and...