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Architecture is one reason we Travel     Many people schlep thousands of miles just to look at abuilding. Is it worth the journey? Why do we travel? What makes us yearn tovisit Europe or Asia or New York? As often as not, we journey to far off placesso that we can see monuments, cathedrals, shri...

  The Culver City Symphony Orchestra presents:   Women, American composers,...American Beat This concert is part of the orchestra's American Beat series in which an American orchestra performs music of American composers. It is also a historic perspective of works by Women composers from the turn...

Knowing your Buyers...Generation YGeneration Y as it is called are the children of the Baby Boomer generation, born between 1980-2000.  Those of  us working with young buyers have already learned some of this..so what are they looking for in a home? You might be suprized!They do not want the home...

PROJECT INFORMATION   Project Status Update Open House for the West End Corridor of the Expo Light Rail Line. At this meeting we will update you on construction progress and inform you of upcoming construction activities.Please join us: Thursday, November 18, 20106:30 - 8:00 pmCulver City Senior ...

ADOPT A FAMILY FOR THE HOLIDAYS MAKE DREAMS COME TRUE FOR 150 CHILDREN THIS HOLIDAY SEASON Please join Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles as we provide 57 deserving families with a holiday they will never forget! Just $250 will sponsor a family BUT any amount will help. Your contributio...

Some homeowners have found themselves in a situatin where selling their property will cause them a financial loss. Many with easy to lease property (Condo and Townhomes) are considering leasing. To follow are some tips to help a homeowner avoid common leasing pitfalls. Qualify the Tenant. Backgro...

  WHAT IS AN APPRAISAL? A real estate appraisal is an estimate of value that comes  from a state licensed or certified real estate appraiser. The time an appraiser is at your property depends upon the size, complexity and construction of the structure. A small property can take only a short time ...

Did you know...   Architects have been voted the sexiest male professionals in a survey of women's ideal partners. The survey, conducted by the introduction agency Drawing Down the Moon, found that women favored architects "due to the esteem associated with the profession". Architects are seen a...

Architecture in the Movies Architecture infuses our lives with emotions, ideas, splendor, and stress all the time. It's only fitting it does the same in great movies. Here are famous classic films where the buildings are more than a backdrop. Am I forgetting any? Let me know... Read More     Fam...

Check out our Art Galleries! Blythe Projects5797 Washington BoulevardCulver City, CA 90232310.990.3501www.blytheprojects.netCardwell Jimmerson Contemporary Art8568 Washington BoulevardCulver City, CA 90232310.815.1100www.cardwelljimmerson.com Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art5795 Washington ...