My Highland Park Favorites
When I returned to Compass in September of 2025 to launch MINIMALISM LA, one of the main reasons, beyond its technology, clean marketing, management, and the seller friendly Compass Concierge program, was the NorthEastLA, Compass Highland Park office. I recall…
Why Should I Hire A Realtor To Help Rent My Eastside Los Angeles Home?
Why Should I Hire A Realtor To Help Rent My Eastside Los Angeles Home? -Pricing and Market Knowledge How often do we see a lease listing sit on the market and slowly get reduced in pricing until it is rented?…
First-Time Home Buyers
The Pre-Approval Process: The home buying process can feel overwhelming, or at least figuring out the first steps can. That said, there is truly not much to the process. Before buyers get their hearts set on a home or a…
INVITE: TWILIGHT ON FUTURE STREET
YOU'RE INVITED: We are hosting a Twilight Open House this evening, May 20th from 5PM - 7PM at 3217 Future Street. This 1924 Bungalow is a rare find, steeped in rich musical history and a stand-out among the Eastside Inventory.…
Is El Sereno Finally Here?
I've been helping buyers and homeowners in El Sereno for over 10 years and when helping buyers, they are either all in or on the fence. There are also a large portion of buyers who are familiar with NorthEast LA…
Craftsman Duplex In Historic Filipinotown (HiFi)
We recently closed escrow on a vintage Craftsman Duplex (1914) in Historic Filipinotown, also lovingly called Hi-Fi. You may have driven through HiFi at some point on your way from DTLA to Silver Lake or Echo Park. It's a little…
Design with ROI in Mind
You’re invited Saturday March 14th, 2026 to our event at the Compass Highland Park office from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. It’s a casual get together with food and drinks and we’ll be discussing the state of the Eastside Market, Interior Design,…
Home Self-Care: Preservation
Home Self-Care Is Important Too If you’re reading this you’ve probably received my physical mailer, Home Self-Care Is Important Too. Outside of offering to share contacts for my go-to termite, sewer, foundation and drainage inspectors, arborists and affordable painters, I…
DESIRE: Brush Clearance
Brush Clearance season is coming up and will be here before you know it. If your home is in, or near, a High Fire Severity Zone, it’s a good idea to start planning before inspections later this Spring. For properties…
Eagle Rock Charmer on College View
Eagle Rock has changed a lot over the past few years. It feels like Highland Park has quietly spilled over into the neighborhood. On any given week I find myself on a Sprouts run, catching an indie movie at Vidiots,…
Style + Structure
One of my favorite retail locations in Silver Lake is the cross streets of Micheltorena and Sunset Junction (East of Micheltorena Elementary) that houses Feverfew Hair Salon, The NOW Massage, Clare V. and the always delicious Lark Cake Shop. I…
Elysian Heights Elementary
My son Zev is in his last year at Elysian Heights Elementary, a public arts magnet (K–5) known for its creative curriculum and tight knit community. We decided on EHAM because of the student to teacher ratio, its history in…