Kathleen Finnegan

Homeowner Misc Category

LACMA’s Sunday Live

  Enjoy LACMA’s Sunday Live this weekend is featuring the best emerging artists from across the nation. Every Sunday this summer at 6pm, performers such as UCLA Camarades, Lyris String Quartet, Capitol Ensemble, The Brasil Guitar Duo and many more can be enjoyed by all. This one-hour chamber series is free to the public in the Leo S. Bing Theatre. Take a look at the July line-up below. Leo S Bing Theater 5905 Wilshire BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90036 Phone number (323) 857-6146 iPalpiti Soloists &... Continue Reading >

Why Buying Now is Perfection

  With this year predicted to be a great year for the housing market, you need a realtor you can trust, that has an amazing track record of excellence. Whether you are selling or buying a home, you have come to the right place at the right time. View the stats below that show the housing outlook for this year and contact us here or leave a comment. We'd love to hear from you! Continue Reading >

Millennials are Homeowners

28% of all home buyers in 2015 were millennials. This is the largest percentage of the market and the numbers are increasing. It is 23% cheaper for millennial households to buy a home over renting and many millennials are taking notice. With the constant influx of rent along with the lack of privacy and security renting offers, this generation is largely moving towards home ownership. Allow the facts below to peak your curiosity into how the market is changing and growing! Continue Reading >

Shelter to Soldier: The Encinitas Mile

Since January 2015, the agents in the Calabasas office of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties and members of the Los Angeles chapter of The Charitable Foundation have contributed $12,000 to the Shelter to Soldier organization. This noble nonprofit works to save not just one, but two lives at a time. Through donations, they adopt dogs from shelters and train them to become service dogs for wounded veterans. The Calabasas office was able to raise enough money to adopt and train Berkeley, a... Continue Reading >

Calabasas Eggstravaganza this Weekend

The Calabasas Eggstravaganza will be held this Saturday at Grape Arbor Park. Bring your family and friends to enjoy multiple egg hunts, face painting, crafts, games and even a petting zoo. Every child receives a prize for participating and there will be a surprise appearance by the Easter Bunny. The egg hunt schedule is divided by age to offer each child a fun and fair experience, so bring the entire family! Grape Arbor Park is known for its green landscape and... Continue Reading >

First-Time Homebuyers

The 2015 year showcases first-time buyers as a huge part of the homebuyer population. First-time homebuyers are more diverse than ever before and are taking the homebuyer population by storm. Our findings below are quite telling! Theses facts may give you the push you need to embark upon buying your first home. If you or someone you know is interested in taking that next step, click here.  Continue Reading >

Industry Facts

What will 2016 hold for the real estate market? We may not be able to predict the future; however looking at statistics and trends can give an idea of what's in store. Below are important facts and trends on the national real estate market to better guide you in buying or selling your next home. The greater your knowledge base, the more informed you will be in setting good expectations. Ready or interested in taking the next step? Click here. Continue Reading >

Real Estate at Its Best

With a reputation of honesty, integrity, and dedication to client satisfaction, I have developed a large referral base over the past 20 years.  Most importantly, I am a professional who has made real estate a career, not just an avocation.  I stay sensitive to the fact that I am assisting clients in perhaps the single, largest investment in their families lifetime. Reach out to me here. Continue Reading >

Drawing from the Masters at the Getty Museum

The Getty Museum is hosting a Drawing from the Masters: Creative Compositions course this month.  A free course for all levels will feature artist Augustin Valencia giving creative instruction on how to draw a masterpiece. Enjoy a day away, taking in the breathtaking views at the Getty including art installations, sculptures and a beautiful garden landscape.   Join in every Sunday, March 6 - 20 from 3:30 - 5:30 PM with your sketchpad or drawing paper. Sign-up starts at 2:30 PM at... Continue Reading >

5 Holiday Party Secrets

As you prepare for your holiday party and family gatherings this year, take the stress away  with these 5 holiday party secrets. 1. Making room for your holiday party can be hectic. Take a closer approach creating more intimate spaces throughout your home that promote mixing and mingling. 2. Using neutral colors are an excellent option for the holidays. Accenting neutral tones with holiday lights creates a warm and inviting feel, not to mention requires less work. 3. Kill two birds with one... Continue Reading >