Desire

A curated collection of homes that sparked serious want plus Eastside LA market insights and neighborhood finds.

Farewell 2025

2025 feels like 10 years wrapped into one, tbh. I'm grateful to (almost) be on the other side of it and proud of my clients and friends affected by the fires who are pushing forward. Posting a public thank you…

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DESIRE: MMXXVI

DESIRE: MMXXVI If you’re considering purchasing or selling your home and you’ve been on the sidelines wondering what the new year will bring, Compass’ Chief Economist, Mike Simonsen, has released the Compass Housing Market Outlook for 2026. The Outlook offers…

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Magical Cabin in Angeles National Forest

I toured this magical Cabin in Millard Canyon of the Angeles National Forest last week with clients looking to escape the city life. The location while remote is surprisingly not far from Silver Lake (a roughly 30 minute drive to…

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Tenant to Homeowner

If you've been renting and feeling like you want to make the move to homeownership, but don't know where to start or don't believe it's possible, I'm happy to share inventory and discuss real options with you. Even on a…

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Silver Lake Forever

I was first introduced to Silver Lake in 1996 when I was invited to a house party at a Mid-Century home with a large deck and incredible views. The neighborhood, architecture, and eclectic group of people I met that night…

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Mid Century Retreat in Chevy Chase Canyon

2820 E Chevy Chase Drive is a stunning mid-century retreat nestled in Glendale’s desirable Chevy Chase Canyon. The home features clean architectural lines, bright open spaces, tall angled ceilings, and a striking masonry fireplace with a one-story chimney that anchors…

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Storybook Craftsman in Eagle Rock

I love this pocket of Eagle Rock because it's close to so many fun options in the neighborhood. It's also interesting to see how ER has changed over the last 5 years and it feels like all the fun parts…

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Silver Lake: House on Six Legs

Tucked at the end of a quiet Silver Lake cul-de-sac, the House on Six Legs is one of those homes that stops you in your tracks. Designed by Escher GuneWardena—architects behind restorations of iconic mid-century masters like John Lautner and…

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A Coastal Sanctuary

I came across this property this morning while scrolling and drinking too much coffee at Intelligentsia in Silver Lake. It honestly feels like the definition of Big Sur... calm, private, and a little surreal. It sits on a forested bluff…

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Exploring Muir Heights (NW Pasadena)

There are currently three three-bedroom homes for sale in Muir Heights, all priced under a million dollars and each sitting on a generous lot between roughly 5,000 and 10,000 square feet. If you haven’t explored Muir Heights yet, it’s a…

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San Rafael Hills: Striking Architectural

Tucked into the trees on a quiet street, this home is a striking architectural that balances bold modern design with natural serenity. Walls of glass and custom wood-and-metal ceilings define the dramatic main living spaces, where natural light pours in…

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Architectural in Silver Lake

I walk the Silver Lake reservoir every day and have lived in Silver Lake since the 1990s, but I quite honestly was unaware of this unique property until it came on the market. Originally built in 1991 by A. Kiyohara,…

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