Story Time: Maybe It’s a Sign

This week’s story has to do with a case of mistaken identity. Here’s what happened. Welcome back to another edition of “Story Time With Gary.” This particular story didn’t happen to me, but it did happen to an agent that I know. This agent was with a client showing homes and pulled up to a
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This Week’s Crazy Building: The Shard

Shard London Bridge (The Shard) by Alessandro is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0
The Shard is currently the tallest building in the United Kingdom and its creation sparked controversy. Designed by renowned architect Renzo Piano, the staggering 1,016-foot high tower is visible from many parts of the city. Essentially it’s a glass pyramid rising around a concrete cylinder. A building like this is only possible in modern day.
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This Week’s Crazy Building: The Float At Marina Bay

Floating football stadium - funky! by Christian Haugen is licensed under CC BY 2.0
The Float At Marina Bay is the largest of its kind in the world. Located in Singapore, this unique floating stage is well suited to the tropical climate. Nearly the size of a football field it can actually be modified for various events, reconfigured to different sizes, and moved around the bay. Originally it was
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A Common Home Buying Mistake

What’s the one critical mistake buyers tend to make? One common mistake homebuyers make is taking too long to start working with an agent. The services of a buyer’s agent are basically free, so it’s critical for people looking to purchase their next home to partner with a professional as soon as possible. In real
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This Week’s Crazy Building: Nakagin Capsule Tower

nakaginctb05f by scarletgreen is licensed under CC BY 2.0
Is this the set of the next Blade Runner movie? Not quite! The Nakagin Capsule Tower in Tokyo’s fashionable Ginza district is real but may not be for long! The concept behind this unusual structure comes from an architect named Kisho Kurokawa. He was a major contributor to the Metabolism architectural movement and envisioned the
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Turn Your Home Into Brawlmart

If you’re selling your home, turn it into “Brawlmart” by scheduling multiple showings on the same day at the same time. To sell your home in our market, you need to turn it into “Brawlmart.” Allow me to explain. Each year, whenever Black Friday rolls around, you’ll occasionally hear stories about fights breaking out in
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Story Time With Gary: Don’t Try This Home Improvement

There are certain home improvements that you should just leave to professionals. Here’s a story about one of those. Welcome to another edition of “Story Time With Gary.” Today I want to talk to you about a home improvement gone wrong. Years ago, one of my agents had a client who invited her over to
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This Week’s Crazy Building: Kunsthaus Graz

the friendly alien (Kunsthaus Graz) by Rosino is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
Move over, E.T. there’s a new alien in town! The Kunsthaus Graz was nicknamed “the friendly alien” by architects Peter Cook and Colin Fournier. Located in Graz, Austria, this biomorphic structure makes a striking contrast to the traditional surrounding buildings. Inside you’ll find contemporary art ranging from the 1960s to today. About 119,479 square feet
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This Week’s Crazy Building: Hallgrímskirkja

2010-08-17 - 100L3976 by Clem is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
Reminiscent of a rocket ship, Hallgrímskirkja (Ha-grims-cure-keeya) is the 6th tallest structure in Iceland and located in its capital, Reykjavík. It is named after Hallgrímur Pétursson, one of their best-known poets. Designed by state architect Guðjón Samuelsson in 1937 it took 41 years to complete! Samuelsson was influenced by Scandinavian Modernism, or Functionalism. Another strong
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What Good Is a Lender’s Letter?

Are pre-approvals worth the paper they are written on? Today we are taking a closer look. Looking to sell your San Diego home? Get a free home value report Buying a San Diego home? Search all homes for sale Is a pre-approval letter from a lender worth the paper that it is written on? I
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