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Real Estalking

Navigating the wild and scary world of Real Estate in search of the perfect house.

For Sale: Invisible Joshua Tree House

Posted on April 6, 2023

I have to start by saying I have always loved Palm Springs and have vacationed in the area numerous times. Their perfectly preserved collection of period Mid Century Architecture (homes, businesses, and public buildings) ideally suit the desert environment and that unassuming laid-back California lifestyle.  The clean lines, pastel-coloured sensual curves, expansive view framing windows and lack of unnecessary non-functional ornamentation, not to mention the open interaction between indoor and outdoor living spaces make this style one of the most human friendly of Architectural styles. Having said that, in my opinion,...

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For Sale: Elm Court: 310 Old Stockbridge Road, Lenox, Massachusetts

Posted on April 6, 2023

In school, I was prone to daydreaming, which I guess is not an unusual trait.  My daydreams though always involved big rambling houses (maybe more unusual), or the creation of residential units within large rambling structures (warehouses, cathedrals, etc.) My daydreams weren’t just limited to school come to think of it.  I remember being at a cousins wedding at this big, beautiful church a few decades ago.  Well, the service was really dragging on (as these things often do) and my mind started wandering.  By the time they said their...

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For Sale: The Garcia House – 7436 Mullholland Drive, Los Angeles

Posted on April 5, 2023

Located near the top of coveted Mulholland Drive in the Hollywood Hills, is perched Architect John Edward Lautner’s 1962 Garcia House.  Lautner was renowned as an architectural pioneer, known for his ability to design unique residences for properties with impossible terrains as well evidenced by his unique design for the residence of client Russell Garcia, a Hollywood composer and arranger. To be honest, when I initially came across the listing on this one, my first reaction was not a positive one – I saw the Quonset Hut style of the home...

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