Belmont Shore, on Second Street in Long Beach is hands down one of the places you need to explore. I was here last on a day trip with friends, and I must say – you will not be at a loss for dining options. For a quick bite, check out Papulucci’s – your classic pizza [read more]
We had a rental property that we needed to sell for a 1031 exchange. Grant helped us by suggesting select improvements to be made, then priced the property according to the market, and positioned it in such a way that we had a quick sale with a great price and good terms. Share this:
Readers of “Rad Pads” posts will notice that I only run these once every couple of months. In fact, there is no schedule for these posts, as the very idea is to be selective. This property happens to qualify, and for the first time, is also one of my listings. Once in a while, I [read more]
2471 Crestview Drive in Newport Beach’s gated Bayshores neighborhood surprises visitors with unusual materials, innovative design by Courtney Lawrence-Zeithing, and striking architecture from Mark Scheurer. Featured in the pages of Luxe Magazine, this home is sited on an oversized lot in this exclusive bayfront community. The approximately 4,400 square foot home enjoys easy access to [read more]
Four bedroom, four bath, 4,000+ square feet homes in Newport Beach are practically ubiquitous in the higher end. So why is 1368 Galaxy any different? I give this property the “Rad Pad” title for the following reasons: The lot: At approximately 11,500 feet, the lot allows for a large single level home on the front [read more]
16 Bay Island is one of those properties that doesn’t come around often. It is one of just 23 homes on Newport Harbor’s most exclusive island, a former gun club established in 1903 when birding was more popular than boating. Bay Island sits around the bend from prestigious Newport Harbor Yacht Club. The home captures [read more]
Rad Pads is the Post for those who appreciate that little extra something that makes a home unique. I might select a property for any of the following reasons: Inspired architecture Spectacular siting A one-of-a-kind lot Inventive use of materials Creative design Historic appeal An enlightened vista A surprising yard or garden. My Rad Pad [read more]
I grew up in Long Beach, a 5th generation California resident, with two older brothers, Mark and Brett. My forefathers came to California during the Gold Rush and quickly realized their livelihoods would center around feeding and clothing our state’s growing population, rather than striking it rich in the mines and rivers of the Sierras.
