Architecture
Coffered Ceiling
A coffered ceiling is a stylish architectural feature. It consists of sets of three-dimensional sunken or recessed panels arranged in a pattern in the ceiling. The panels can have rectangle, square, or octagon grids. Craftsmanship plays a key r...
What Is a Butler’s Pantry and do you Want One?
A butler’s pantry is a small narrow room off the kitchen or dining room found in many luxury homes. It usually consists of a large counter for meal preparation and serving and space for storing items not in everyday use. It’s a functional a...
Closed Escrow Anders Troedsson Craftsman
Closed Escrow Anders Troedsson Craftsman and this is how it went: This is a very unique home custom-built for the seller. There was a garage, an oversized workshop, a guest house, and a newer Anders Troedsson Craftsman-style two-bedroom, thr...
The Allen House by Johnson, Kaufmann & Coate – Highest Price Pasadena Sale June 2021
In June 2021, the highest-priced Pasadena home sale was the Allen House by architects Johnson, Kaufmann & Coate. In 1919, Coate joined Reginald Johnson and Gordon Kaufmann. These architects also designed the Hale Observatory, St. Paul�...
Appraisal Discrepancies
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Appraisal Discrepancies Dear Phyllis, My wife and I are first time buyers and have saved $80,000 for our down payment. Each of our parents is h...
Different Wood Trim Finishes
There are many different wood trim finishes. Growing up in Glendale and visiting so many of my friend's home's, I never noticed or appreciated the beauty of different wood finishes.  As a new agent, I would ask other real estate agents to ex...
Architect Frank Lloyd Wright Jr.
Years ago, I was working in my La Canada office trying to catch up on few things before I took a quick trip to Seattle to visit my family. A man happened to drop in the office asking to meet with a real estate agent regarding his parent’s La ...
La Canada Architect Jack Simison
When I first married my husband, he was a member of the La Canada Flintridge County Club. The more I frequented the club, the more I appreciated the architecture. As a La Canada Realtor, I needed to study and learn more about the La Canada arch...
