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Architecture of the Week – The Glass House

by jasonimprota April 17, 2010 Architecture of the Week

In this video RISD president John Maeda narrates a visit to Philip Johnson’s Glass House in New Canaan, CT. Maeda shares his impressions and talks about how it relates to his thoughts on simplicity. They explore the site (there are actually several buildings on the property in addition to the Glass House), shot over a …

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Mortgage Rate Update for April 16, 2010

by jasonimprota April 16, 2010 Calabasas Blog

Terms: (A+ paper)
Purchase money, Owner Occupied, 60 day rate lock, Full Doc.

ALL RATES ASSUME 1 POINT

JUMBO
30 yr Fixed                                          5.375%             (unchanged)
5/1 ARM                                               4.875%             (up 1/8)
7/1 ARM                                               5.000%             (up 1/8)
10/1 ARM                                             5.250%             (up 1/8)

CONFORMING (up to $417,000)
30 yr Fixed                                          5.000%            (down 1/8)
15 yr …

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Incredible Malibu Ocean-Front Estate for Sale

by jasonimprota April 14, 2010 Westside Blog

Gracious Malibu Ocean-Front Estate on 3 acres next to La Piedra State Beach evokes an earlier era & features numerous outdoor entertaining spaces. Collapsible Glass doors along ocean side of home reveal wraparound flagstone decks, outdoor Kitchen w/ tapas bar & a sparkling salt water Pool & Spa. Expansive grassy lawn leads down to one …

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FINAL WEEK TO SUBMIT 2010 CENSUS FORMS BY MAIL

by jasonimprota April 14, 2010 Calabasas Blog

2010 CENSUS – RETURN YOUR FORM TODAY!

Please do your part. Fill out the form and return it this week and be counted!

In 1790 the United States Census Bureau counted 3.9 million people living in the United States. That constitutionally mandated decennial population count was the first one completed in the United States. Today, …

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Santa Monica Homes for Sale

by jasonimprota April 14, 2010 Latest News

Below is a list of Santa Monica homes for sale. These are the single family homes for sale on the MLS. If you would like a customized search or would like homes in different areas, please let us know and we will set it up for you.

Showing properties
1 – 5 of 88.

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Architecture of the Week – Fallingwater

by jasonimprota April 12, 2010 Architecture of the Week

The video above is a graphic rendering/tour of Fallingwater. Fallingwater, also known as the Edgar J. Kaufmann Sr. Residence, is a house designed by American architect Frank Lloyd Wright in 1934 in rural southwestern Pennsylvania, 50 miles southeast of Pittsburgh. The house was built partly over a waterfall in Bear Run at Rural Route 1 …

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Architecture of the Week – Moving Skyscrapers!

by jasonimprota April 4, 2010 Architecture of the Week

I’m sorry but I think this gives new meaning to thinking outside the box. The innovation and imagination required to come up with this as well as the courage to make it a reality set this apart from anything I’ve seen recently in architecture. I haven’t studied this and don’t know enough about it to …

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Earth Day on the Promenade in Santa Monica

by jasonimprota April 3, 2010 Westside Blog

Could there be a better place to celebrate Earth’s sunshine and breezes than the Santa Monica Promenade?

Organizers of the 3rd Street Promenade certainly don’t think so. They’ve planned a packed day for celebrants at the 7th Annual Earth Day on the Promenade 2010, set for April 17 from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m.

The free event …

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New Listing from the Improtas near USC

by jasonimprota April 2, 2010 Video Blog

Los Angeles, CA, United States
$399,000 USD
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2 full
Square feet: 1,348

About This Property

Renovated turnkey home 3 minutes to USC. Excellent location across from brand new John Mack Elementary. This house comes with all the bells & whistles. Newer baths, plumbing, electrical, gas lines, phone/internet lines, ceiling fans. Huge kitchen w/granite & newer appliances. Other features …

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Santa Monica Real Estate Market Conditions

by jasonimprota April 2, 2010 Westside Blog

SANTA MONICA Real Estate Market

The charts above are currents statistics for market activity in the city of Santa Monica. If you are interested in following an updated version of these charts and graphs, you can click on this link any time…

Calabasas & Santa Monica Homes & Real Estate for Sale

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