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LIFE'S BETTER IN THE SADDLE, PART 2
Sonia Benavides Haendel Sonia Benavides Haendel

LIFE'S BETTER IN THE SADDLE, PART 2

Fun and work at this modern farmhouse in Rolling Hills Estates never stops! This equestrian property has an abundance of outdoor space featuring an enormous deck with built-in BBQ, an area for dining al fresco, and unmatched views of the Botanical Gardens which provide priceless privacy for this equestrian family.

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LIFE'S BETTER IN THE SADDLE, PART I
Sonia Benavides Haendel Sonia Benavides Haendel

LIFE'S BETTER IN THE SADDLE, PART I

For our equestrian clients, Rolling Hills Estates offered the life in the farm they had been dreaming of. Raising 3 horse-loving girls (inspired by their mother's love of riding), they would make the trek from Manhattan Beach to RHE many times a week for riding lessons. When this magnificent 2-acre horse property came on the market, they knew immediately it was their forever home.

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Home Org to clear your space… and your mind! (Increase your home value at the same time!)
Sonia Benavides Haendel Sonia Benavides Haendel

Home Org to clear your space… and your mind! (Increase your home value at the same time!)

The Mar eBrokers #RealEstateChats are a resource for all our clients and prospects to find different ways to add value to their homes. We love thinking outside the box and introducing ideas that can be carried out by homeowners when thinking about listing their home. Many of the ideas don’t call for a big upfront monetary investment, but are little details that a homeowner should pay attention to in order to increase their home value regardless of other outside market forces.

Today’s chat is about home organization and de-cluttering as a means of improving how a home “shows”, which could lead to more interest from qualified buyers, and ultimately to a great offer! For the best ideas, we teamed up with Lucy Milligan Wahl, the founder of LMW Edits LLC, a professional home organization business headquartered in San Francisco.

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HEALTH PRECAUTIONS WHEN BUYING A HOME
Sonia Benavides Haendel Sonia Benavides Haendel

HEALTH PRECAUTIONS WHEN BUYING A HOME

Are you thinking about taking advantage of today’s low interest rates to buy, but not sure what safety precautions to take to protect your health? It’s still possible to tour homes and complete a home purchase while observing health protocols. Here are some of the things you can do to stay safe…

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BUILT-IN VS STAND-ALONE FURNITURE: WHAT'S BEST FOR YOU?
Sonia Benavides Haendel Sonia Benavides Haendel

BUILT-IN VS STAND-ALONE FURNITURE: WHAT'S BEST FOR YOU?

When it comes to furniture and design, we love an eclectic aesthetic where a good creative eye can juxtapose modern and vintage styles, layer a room with texture, color, and pattern, while maintaining a minimal, clean look.

Most recently, I decided it was time to update my dining room buffet. The question was to either buy an already-made piece of furniture, or have one custom-made to fit the space. I already had other fun pieces I had previously purchased and were scattered throughout the great room, so I decided I needed a custom-made piece to ground the dining room.

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SOCAL LIFESTYLE: WEEKEND TRAVEL
Sonia Benavides Haendel Sonia Benavides Haendel

SOCAL LIFESTYLE: WEEKEND TRAVEL

SoCal residents also enjoy the ease of weekend trips within and outside of the state, given the proximity to many beautiful and historical places. This last weekend, the Mar eBrokers RE team happened to embark on a weekend trip to Prescott, AZ for some overdue R&R.

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Channeling Paris in Tuscany Hills, Lake Elsinore
Sonia Benavides Haendel Sonia Benavides Haendel

Channeling Paris in Tuscany Hills, Lake Elsinore

Channeling Paris in Tuscany, Lake Elsinore

Channeling a Parisian chic space, this Tuscany Hills (Lake Elsinore) home remodel by our fun and talented clients and friends is what dreams are made of! Brass accents, white stone countertops, and a coffee bar that beats any Starbucks design (and coffee too!)

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Urban Chic, Clean, & Crisp
Sonia Benavides Haendel Sonia Benavides Haendel

Urban Chic, Clean, & Crisp

Our clients just finished their amazing remodeling in Westchester! We are excited to reveal their kitchen, bar area, and laundry room pics and can’t wait to see the transformed spaces in person!

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HOW TO GET MULTIPLE OFFERS AND SELL IN 5 DAYS!
Sonia Benavides Haendel Sonia Benavides Haendel

HOW TO GET MULTIPLE OFFERS AND SELL IN 5 DAYS!

The real estate market fairy is on your side when you do prep work before listing! Our savvy client in San Diego just received multiple offers and went into ESCROW in less than a week!

How did she do it? Click below to get the scoop!

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A SMALL, BOLD SPACE FOR A FEARLESS HOMEOWNER
Sonia Benavides Haendel Sonia Benavides Haendel

A SMALL, BOLD SPACE FOR A FEARLESS HOMEOWNER

Bold, strong, and stimulating. These are the words that best describe this transformed modern space, as well as the homeowner herself!

While this space had a small footprint, it is big in personality and creative use of space, finding a place for herself and her yoga and writing endeavors!

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