I loved shooting this romantic house at 1447 Mar Vista in Pasadena for Gary Forecast, CB Pasadena. A stunning specimen oak shelters both of the lovely courtyards. Inside, the living room has a very interesting and unusual balcony/loggia. The other area I loved was the east and south facing wrap around sunroom. Great house!
Spring is in Full Swing for San Gabriel Valley Real Estate Listings
February 17, 2013 By Leave a Comment
A completely unofficial assessment of the market based on the number of homes I am photographing/week which has dramatically increased in the last several weeks. Starting with the week of January 20…17 homes photographed; week of January 27…22 homes photographed; week of February 3…22 homes photographed; week of February 10…22 homes photographed plus 3 with twilight shoots; this means to me that the spring listing season is in full swing. All my clients are still bemoaning the lack of inventory but hopefully that will improve.
Recent stand-outs starting with this remodeled pool house at 519 Campesina Drive in Arcadia. I really enjoyed the post and beam influence in the family room and the vaulted ceiling in the living room. Photographed for Song Liem with Coldwell Banker Arcadia.
Also in Arcadia is one of my all time favorite homes at 2152 Canyon, photographed for Imy Dulake, CB Arcadia. Talk about jetliner views!
Photographed for Tracy King and Keely Myres is this dramatic contemporary home at 1310 Hillside in Glendale. Loved that all the main rooms have amazing mountain views.
Beverly Hills Home Staged by Bella Casa Home Staging
November 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Gorgeous staging by my friends Renee and Wyatt Sullivan of Bella Casa Home Staging . Their work is beautiful and they are such a pleasure to work with. At the time of this post, the home is listed for sale here.
Ideal “Soft Contact” for your Client Base
November 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
With all the spam and marketing e-mails we all receive on a daily basis, there are two huge factors in making your marketing message stand out…first is the sender…that’s you, and second is the content. If your contact list knows that they are receiving only periodic messages from you rather than a steady stream and if they know that what you are sending is actually useful and interesting, this greatly increases your chances that your contact will be viewed in a positive light and actually viewed at all. I have been sending monthly e-flyers produced by my friend Sara Lauder ( www.monthlyeflyers.com ) and have had overwhelmingly positive response. My clients are not only reading them but are also writing back with comments and appreciation. At less than $20/month, this is a cost effective way of marketing yourself to your contact list.
Wallace Neff 1925 “Gates House” New on the Market
October 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Built for Albert and Mildred Gates in 1925, this lovely home overlooking the arroyo maintains all the character that one expects from an iconic Wallace Neff build but has been carefully and thoughtfully restored with the conveniences of today. Photographed for Deborah Maxson, Sotheby’s International Realty. View the virtual tour here and the listing here.
1926 Pueblo Revival in Monrovia, CA
October 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
One of my favorite properties ever…second time photographing it for Espi Bagwell…here’s the listing and here’s the virtual tour.
Myron Hunt Craftsman/English Tudor Revival
October 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Photographed for Barbara Rogers, this Craftsman/English Tudor Revival is a stunning example of acclaimed architect Myron Hunt’s work. View the property website here and view the listing here.
Ned Engs, A.I.A. Updates 1954 Nyberg & Bissner House
September 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Listed by Tink Cheney, this dramatic home was updated and modernized by Ned Engs, A.I.A. What a joy to photograph. Received this note from the original architect’s son:
Susanne, wonderful photography and nice updating on the part of Mr. Engs. I’ll pass this onto my dad who continues to practice at age 87! Nice to see some homes modernized as opposed to torn down. This appears to be the Frank house in Pasadena. Let me know.
Thank you,
Harold Bissner III
Walled Spanish Colonial Estate
July 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
It is an oft used literary tool…the seemingly humble gate that leads into a garden of enchantment in another place or time… this home, photographed for Darrell Done, is the embodiment of that idea… below are the photos and here is the virtual tour.
John Galbraith, MCM, Post and Beam in Arcadia
July 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Loved photographing this virtually unaltered MCM in north Arcadia for my client, Janie Steckenrider. The property website/virtual tour is here.
