This Week’s Crazy Building: CCTV Headquarters

66324-Beijing by Xiquinho Silva is licensed under CC BY 2.0
Located in the Beijing central business district, the CCTV (China Central Television) Headquarters building or “big pants” as locals call it stands at 767 feet high. The unique 44 story building brings together all of CCTV’s television making staff in one location. Designed by architecture firm OMA the building is distinct from the usual skyscraper
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A Little Too Familiar?

The latest edition of “Story Time with Gary” requires a PG-13 warning. Looking to sell your San Diego home? Get a free home value report Buying a San Diego home? Search all homes for sale You’ve been warned—today’s story requires a PG-13 rating. Several years ago, I was holding a broker open house for a
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Leave Doubt and Regret in the Dust: Use the “Rear-View Mirror Test”

 Today I want to talk about a simple way to beat uncertainty and move forward in a real estate transaction: the “rear-view mirror test.” Looking to sell your San Diego home? Get a free home value report Buying a San Diego home? Search all homes for sale When I talk about the “rear-view mirror
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This Week’s Crazy Building: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum by Dakota Callaway is licensed under CC BY 2.0
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a unique building with an equally unique mission. It is located in Cleveland, Ohio on the banks of Lake Erie. Reminiscent of the Louvre in Paris it features a large, glass pyramid. Designed by architects Pei Cobb Freed & Partners they drew inspiration from the music itself.
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This Week’s Crazy Building: The Cube Houses

Cube houses in Rotterdam by Heather Cowper is licensed under CC BY 2.0
Rotterdam, Netherlands is home to unique architecture. Among those structures are the Cube Houses. Designed in the late 70’s by Dutch architect Piet Blom they remain a popular attraction even today. They are located in Oude Haven, a historic section of Rotterdam’s port. After World War 2 urban regeneration and housing became top priorities. Hans
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Don’t Watch This Unless You’re Planning To Sell Your Home In The Next 90 Days

If you’re thinking of selling your home in the next 90 days, I’d like to offer you a copy of my book, “The 22 Secrets to Selling Your Home.” Looking to sell your San Diego home? Get a free home value report Buying a San Diego home? Search all homes for sale Today, instead of
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5 Simple Steps to Selling Your Home

If you want to get your home sold, I have a quick step-by-step guide to show you how I can help you. Looking to sell your San Diego home? Get a free home value report Buying a San Diego home? Search all homes for sale Here are the five simple steps you need to take
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This Week’s Crazy Building: The Cheese Grater

London, The Cheese Grater Building, Leadenhall Building, HDR by Martin Pettitt is licensed under CC BY 2.0
The Leadenhall Building or Cheese Grater is located in downtown London. This unique 802-foot tall building, one of the highest in London, is actually the first prefabricated skyscraper to be assembled in a small space. It was largely built off-site due to space constraints and later assembled in its current location. This process helped to
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Don’t Be a Math-Challenged Home Seller

Certain home sellers miss out on deals because their math is wrong. Here’s what I mean. Looking to sell your San Diego home? Get a free home value report Buying a San Diego home? Search all homes for sale What do I mean by a “math-challenged home seller?” Here’s the gist. Let’s say you have
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This Week’s Crazy Building: Taipei 101

Taipei 101 by 中岑 范姜 is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
Taipei 101, located in Taipei, Taiwan was once the world record holder for tallest skyscraper. That title now belongs to the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. It was completed in October 2003 at a cost of $1.8 billion and is currently among the most expensive buildings in the world. It stands at 1,671 feet high and
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