Matthew Perry’s LA home sells for $8.55M in off-market deal

The property has been acquired by Arizona real estate developer Anita Verma-Lallian, who completed the purchase through a trust. The transaction was facilitated by Brooke Elliott Laurinkus from Christie’s International Real Estate Southern California.
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New Redfin tool allows shoppers to phone a friend with FaceTime

The feature lets buyers hop on a FaceTime call with their agents and others, browse listings and share their favorites with the group. Continue reading

Sacrificing Sleep for a Night Out

“We must go to this…!!” was the subject line of Caroline’s email about an upcoming flamenco dance performance. I zero in to its start time (8 p.m.) and then its location (San Francisco). Ugh. I live in Berkeley. San Francisco is across the Bay. Bottom … Continue reading

Here’s what the iconic ‘Friends’ apartment would have looked like through the decades

In honor of the iconic show’s 25th anniversary this weekend, Angie’s List has put what Monica and Rachel’s apartment would be like in different decades, from the ’20s through the ’80s. Continue reading

Ikea rebuilds rooms from Friends, Simpsons and Stranger Things

A new Ikea campaign in the United Arab Emirates recreates the living rooms of three iconic TV shows with furniture that can be bought in its stores. Continue reading

Should agents work with friends? It depends who you ask.

A crucial part of any real estate agent’s business comes from referrals within their own sphere. But what happens when a close friend or family members opts to transact alone or with another agent? Continue reading

Embrace Being a ‘Gym Rat’

A former bodybuilder, now a ballroom dancer, builds stamina at the gym. A tax preparer fends off the fear of a sedentary life with two fitness classes. A cycling instructor confesses that teaching motivates him to “show up regularly.” And a retiree wit… Continue reading

The Power and Joy of Reconnecting With Old Friends

So, old friends, Fill me in slow, old friends Start from hello, old friends. I want the when, where and how. Old friends do Tend to become old habit Never knew How much I missed you till now. — Merrily We Roll Along, Stephen Sondheim   Lately, I’ve had… Continue reading