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November 10, 2014  by

Agave Home Sparks Homebuyer Interest at Wrap It Up Holiday Sales Event

via William Lyon Homes

IRVINE, CA–(Marketwired – Nov 6, 2014) – The William Lyon Homes Wrap It Up Holiday Sales Event is sparking homebuyer interest with special deals on select homes, including one irresistible offering at the beautiful attached-home neighborhood of Agave in the Village of Portola Springs®. Priced at just $642,000, Residence 3, Unit 95 spans 1,715 square feet with three-bedrooms, three-baths, evolve spaces and a direct-access two-car side-by-side garage. The bright and voluminous interior is adorned with refinements including an upgraded flooring throughout, window coverings, upgraded paint and a convenient location near the community park. Interested buyers are urged to call 949.333.3847 today or visit the sales gallery for more information. Immediate details are available at www.LyonAgave.com. With sales teams motivated to get buyers into their ideal new home before year’s end, there’s no better time to take advantage of this event’s valuable, limited-time opportunities. Visit www.LyonHolidaySoCal.com to view all participating neighborhoods’ Featured Homes.

“Buyers are drawn to Agave because it’s such a wonderfully unique neighborhood,” said Lesley Pennington, Vice President of Sales for William Lyon Homes. “The setting is naturally inviting and the townhome designs are unlike any other in the Irvine area. This Featured Home in particular is an absolute must-see — and one that won’t be available much longer. If you’re interested, contact us soon.”

With prices starting from the low $500,000s, Agave is now selling its final townhomes. Four innovative floorplans range from approximately 1,355 to 1,810 square feet, with well-designed interiors presenting 2 to 3 bedrooms, 2 to 3 baths, spacious living areas, flexible spaces, eco-friendly features and 2-car side-by-side or 2-car split attached garages.

The neighborhood’s ideal location near Portola Parkway and CA-133 offers convenience and serenity in a naturally scenic village that invites easy access to resort-style recreation including parks, pools and tennis courts, as well as scenic trails for walking and hiking. Agave is also located within the top-rated Irvine Unified School District.

The Village of Portola Springs® within the Villages of Irvine® offers residents the luxury of exceptional surroundings, with sweeping views of Loma Ridge and the vast expanses of protected open space. Close to a variety of amenities designed to make the most of the pristine natural environment, Portola Springs features beautiful homes in an array of inspired architectural styles that are just minutes from the region’s premier shopping, dining and entertainment.

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Created by Irvine Company Community Development, the Village of Portola Springs is located in the City of Irvine. Money Magazine recently ranked The City of Irvine as “the top small California city to live in for 2014.” The highly-acclaimed master-planned community is renowned for allowing residents to enjoy a unique lifestyle unmatched in the region — some of the best schools in the state; America’s safest city for nine straight years; abundant open space, parks and recreational opportunities and world-class dining, entertainment and employment. For more Information about the Villages of Irvine, visit www.VillagesofIrvine.com.

It matters who your builder is, and William Lyon Homes means it when they say that they put themselves into their homes. They build each and every home as if it were their own and have earned a solid track record for constructing quality homes backed by a solid customer service program since 1954. Learn more by visiting www.lyonhomes.com for updated information on William Lyon Homes’ new neighborhoods.

To visit Agave from the 405 Freeway or I-5, exit Sand Canyon Avenue and proceed north. Turn right onto Portola Parkway, left on Portola Springs and follow the signs to the Agave Sales Gallery and Models, which are open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 949.333.3847.

Prices, plans and product information subject to change. Special Deals only apply to select homes that are subject to close escrow before 12/31/14. All homes subject to prior sale. Only one home available with the features listed on www.LyonHolidaySoCal.com. Homes that do not already have flooring are subject to added price if upgrade is selected by buyer. Prices subject to change with the addition of more features/upgrades. Features and availability of homes subject to change without notice. Prices effective as of 10/15/2014. Photos shown are model homes and not actual featured homes. See sales counselor for details. CalBRE License #00982816. 10/2014

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October 31, 2014  by

THE BOUTIQUE REAL ESTATE GROUP JOINS LEVERAGE GLOBAL PARTNERS

THE BOUTIQUE REAL ESTATE GROUP JOINS LEVERAGE GLOBAL PARTNERS, THE FASTEST GROWING NETWORK OF INDEPENDENT LUXURY REAL ESTATE BROKERAGES IN THE WORLD

The Boutique Real Estate Group Becomes Exclusive Leverage Global Partner for Newport Beach, CA.

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Beverly Hills, CA. – 10/31/2014 – F. Ron Smith, President of Leverage Global Partners, recently welcomed The Boutique Real Estate Group as the Network’s exclusive member in Newport Beach, CA.  A unique alignment of the most prestigious independent real estate brokerage firms around the world, Leverage Global Partners offers its members the opportunity to better serve their clients’ relocation and real estate portfolio needs by establishing each member firm as key players in the international real estate arena.

“We personally vet each real estate brokerage before offering them membership, so we are certain that The Boutique Real Estate Group is an innovative and forward-thinking market leader, offering exceptional service to their clients and to the communities of Newport Beach,” said Smith. “We are thrilled to welcome them to Leverage Global Partners.”

“This partnership is seen as a win-win for both our agents at The Boutique and our clients on an international level.  Leverage gives The Boutique the unique opportunity to connect with some of the most respected brokerages worldwide and to make that important connection to a trusted & well respected colleague anywhere in the world.” Says, Raj Qsar, Founder of The Boutique Real Estate Group. “Its been an amazing year for us at The Boutique as we continue to grow and empower our agents and our clients with the most innovative techniques in our industry.  The relationship with Leverage and our recent acquisition of FPRE has positioned us well moving into 2015 and beyond.”

As a member of Leverage, The Boutique Real Estate Group will be promoted as the Network’s exclusive representative for the Newport Beach area, facilitating a framework in which the company can expand and compete with larger franchise networks. Through Leverage’s “Just Ask” referral program, The Boutique Real Estate Group associates are offered personal introductions and provided access to top firms around the world, ensuring them incomparable networking ability in the worldwide luxury real estate market.

In addition to offering exceptional service and connectivity, Leverage differentiates itself from existing international luxury real estate associations by increasing the online and social media presence of their members, and providing marketing tools designed to help a member expand their individual business.

Leverage promotes the presidents of member firms and extends media access for their members’ properties through a robust public relations outreach and digital platform.

Leverage Global Partners is rapidly expanding its membership base and currently has members in numerous dynamic communities around the world, including Paris, Los Angeles, New York, London, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Vancouver, Tokyo, and Bangkok.

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About Leverage Global Partners

Leverage Global Partners aligns the most prestigious independent luxury real estate brokerage firms from around the world – only one exclusive member per community – creating a unique global network of professionals that serve the relocation and real-estate portfolio needs of their clients, nationally and internationally. Founded by the visionaries of a leading independent luxury real estate firm in Beverly Hills with over US $4 billion of collective sales expertise, Leverage Global Partners offers its member cutting-edge marketing resources in social media, public relations and communication. In addition, Leverage promotes unique real estate developments around the globe. www.LeverageRE.com

About The Boutique Real Estate Group

The Boutique Real Estate Group is a boutique real estate brokerage founded in Orange County, CA, that focuses on brilliant design, beautiful marketing & luxury services. The Boutique has created a culture that spurs collaboration, technology and social media with a unique marketing approach. This design and tech-forward approach has earned The Boutique Real Estate Group accolades and awards worldwide: 2014 Inman News Innovator Award nominee for “Most Innovative Real Estate Agent,” 2014 “Next Generation Real Estate Brokerage”, 2013 and 2014 “Top 100 Most Influential Real Estate Leaders in The USA”, and 2013 “Top 20 Real Estate Videos in the USA.”

The Boutique Media Contact:
Raj Qsar
949-612-2535
Raj@TheBoutiqueRE.com 
 
Leverage Media Contact:
Jenny Mueller
310-500-3657
Jenny.Mueller@LeverageRE.com

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October 21, 2014  by

9 Healthy Halloween Snacks

 

  1. Clementine Pumpkins Peel a few clementines and dress them up with a stick of celery to make clementine pumpkins!
  2. Jack O’ Lantern Hummus Dip Use your favorite hummus spread and layer the top with your own jack o’ lantern design using black beans, olives or raisins. Layer the sides with whole grain crackers, veggies or fruit!
  3. Cheesy Witch Brooms Use kitchen scissors to slice the bottom half of a cheese slice, wrap it around a pretzel stick, and then use a fresh chive as a string to hold it in place.
  4. Mummy Toast Take a few slices of toast, layer with a spread of marinara sauce, and top with spring cheese and olives for eyes! Enjoy toasted or un-toasted!
  5. Hot Dog Mummies Pigs in a blanket, Halloween style! Cut your dough in long, thin strips, then wrap and layer your hot dogs. Place them on a baking sheet in the oven and add ketchup for eyes!
  6. Cheese Pumpkins Form soft cheese into balls and then carve out the pumpkin lines with a toothpick. Now, insert a pretzel as the stem and enjoy with your favorite crackers! You could even do a larger version of this with your favorite soft cheese dip.
  7. String Cheese Ghosts Take your average string cheese, cut them in half and fringe the edges to make these fun octopus ghosts. Add them to a snack plate with crackers and fruit that the kids are sure to love!
  8. Owl Crackers Take large crackers, layer with cream cheese or hummus, and top with mini crackers, raisins, and almonds for this irresistible owl snack!
  9. Spider Sandwiches Treat your kids their favorite sandwich, Halloween style! Whether it may be ham & cheese, or peanut butter & jelly, adding carrot or pretzel legs to their sandwich will make lunch more festive and fun.

 

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October 13, 2014  by

Conversations That Matter with Teri Conrad at The Boutique Real Estate Group In Corona del Mar

Getting ‘Boutiquified’ in Corona Del Mar California ~ On Location at The Boutique Real Estate Group!

A “live” episode of Conversations That Matter hosted by Teri Conrad of Agent Quest.

There was a guy, and he had a DREAM! Meet Raj Qsar; Founder, Visionary and ‘Chief Dreamer’ at The Boutique Real Estate Group in Orange County AND NOW also in their brand new swanky office in Corona Del Mar, LITERALLY 1 block from the gorgeous beach!

Raj is a differentiator. He stands out and that was the plan. The Boutique Real Estate Group tell AMAZING visual stories with high end, stunningly gorgeous videos and by asking (and answering) the all important question ‘Who wants to live in this home?’

(Raj referenced a particular story where the home revolved around a baby grand piano and the song “The Summer Wind”. Check it out HERE)

Raj Can’t do it alone. He made it clear on the journey to achieving all of his dreams, he needed to establish a great team where each member has their strength and support each other. He’s heavily invested in marketing because as he believes, his clients deserve it!

“Our business is client driven. We are doing what we do here not because we want to be a video production company, and not because we want to be an ad agency or marketing company. We’re doing it because it gives our clients the best chance for success. Done.”   ~ Raj Qsar

We also talk briefly about friend Mark Fitzpatrick and his super high end marketing agency RUHM for those VERY SPECIAL unique properties that require even more. (A-MAZING mini movies, websites, print, social, analytics & PR so you’ll want to check out FOR SURE!)

There’s a reason for every choice. Every detail… every touch point…every consideration has been made when you experience The Boutique Real Estate Group and that extends from the moment you engage whether online or off, in their swanky new diggs, and throughout the real estate process, and everyone works hard to set the bar high and ensure the client has an extraordinary experience!

The market has spoken, and we say ‘Boutiquify us!’ #tbreg

Link back to original article.

 

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September 20, 2014  by

A REAL ESTATE STORY – CSH 22

By:  Kelly Enciso, The Boutique Real Estate Group, Corona del Mar, Ca

With the announcement of the new TBREG office in LA, I thought it would be fun to talk about the most iconic residential house of Los Angeles. Arguably, this is the most photographed house in the world – Case Study House 22, or the Stahl House. And it’s right here in our own city! So, let’s get started…

What exactly is a Case Study House? 

After World War II, and with it the return of its soldiers, America found the need for innovative,
functional residential housing. Arts and Architecture magazine (which is no longer in existence) ran a 20 year long project commissioning prominent architects of the day to design homes, making the plans available to be reconstructed inexpensively. This type of program is unique to this day. 36 homes, which re-defined residential housing, were designed. Most of the Case Study Houses were built in Los Angeles and surrounding areas, although some never saw completion. The most photographed and famous is Case Study House 22, also known as The Stahl House, and is located in Hollywood.

Image (c) 2010 Stahl House, Inc. Photographer: Nickolas Loftus

 

Who lived in Case Study House 22, and how much did it cost to construct?

The Stahl family, who was neither famous or overly rich, lived in Case Study House #22. Buck Stahl and his wife, Carlotta, had three children.  The land at 1635 Woods Drive in Hollywood was purchased by Buck Stahl in 1954 for $13,500 dollars. This piece of real estate was considered undesirable, because although it had great views of Los Angeles, it is on the side of the cliff with a very steep grade. Buck designed many aspects of the home himself before seeking out an architect. The project was completed 13 months later for $37,500, complete with a swimming pool and 2,200 square feet of living space. The 2 bedroom/2 bath home was named a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument in 1999. The home today looks much the same as it did when Stahl family was residing there, and much effort is put into maintaining
this.

Who was the architect? 

Pierre Koenig was an American architect who received his degree from USC, where he also later taught while continuing his practice. Along with CSH 22, he designed many other modern residential structures, including one other Case Study House (number 21, which sold at auction for $3.1 million in 2007).
What role did the photography of Julius Shulman play in promoting the home? Julius Shulman is a celebrated post war modern architectural photographer. The list of awards and
honors presented to Shulman throughout the years is long, and includes the American Institute of Architecture Gold Medal for architectural photography in 1969. He lived from 1910 until 2009. A critically acclaimed movie gives much detail to his life (poster pictured below), and is a great way to learn more about his extraordinary career. (Visual Acoustics is available on Netflix).

Case Study Houses: The Complete CSH Program published by Tashen

 

 Visual Acousitcs: The Modernism of Julius Shulman: A Film by Eric Bricker poster – background photo by Julius Shulman

 

Why the obsession with The Stahl House? 

The Stahl House embodies the Californian, and inherently, the American Dream. Although this piece of real estate was far from ideal, a beautiful, functional home that re-defined single family dwellings was built on it. A typical family lived here, which could have been you or me. The Stahl family made the home their own, tying their own stories and memories into it. This makes the residence all the more relatable. The photography and artistry that is drawn to this dwelling creates a continual sense of wonder, fame, and nostalgia.

Can I visit CSH 22?
Yes! A visit to this remarkable, historical home is worth the trip (I’ve done done it myself and recommend it). Tours are available for purchase through www.stahlhouse.com, and start at $35 dollars per adult (using one 1 car). Keep in mind that the home is located in a residential neighborhood, and in a effort to not disturb the surrounding community, tours and limited, as well as the number of vehicles allowed at any given time. Tickets must be purchased in advance (no ‘walk-ins’). All information derived from stahlhouse.com, The Stahl House, Inc. and Julius Shulman: Architecture and it’s Photography, TASCHEN America LLC

 

To connect with Kelly please shoot her an email at Kelly.Enciso@TheBoutiqueRE.com or visit her here.

 

 

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August 21, 2014  by

Soft Opening | Corona del Mar | The Boutique Real Estate Group

 

The Boutique Real Estate Group

 

Simply an amazing night with our Boutique Family. A soft opening to our new headquarters in Corona Del Mar. What started of as a whim many years ago has truly changed all our lives forever. Thank you. We are truly speechless.  www.TheBoutiqueRE.com

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August 15, 2014  by

206 N Madrona Ave #108, Brea, Ca 92821

206 N Madrona Ave #108, Brea, Ca 92821

 

206 N Madrona Ave #108 is a Gorgeous Model Perfect End-Unit Townhome in The Heart of Brea. Located On A Peaceful Cul-De-Sac This Home Boasts Approximately 1,400 sq. ft. of Living Space with 3 Bedrooms & 2.5 Bathrooms. Open Concept Kitchen with views to Family Room. The Home Lays Out Perfectly into an Open Floor Plan and is Anchored by a Cozy Fireplace In The Family Room.  Great Natural Light Beam Throughout This Home. Opulent Master Bedroom & Bathroom with Dual Vanities with Solid Surface Countertops, Custom Paint, Upgraded Floors and Walk-In Closet. Inside Laundry Room, Two Car Attached Garage with your own private Driveway.  Great Entertainers Backyard with  Plenty Of Room for Friends & Family to Enjoy.  Walk to Downtown Brea, Birch Street Promenade, Movies, Improv, Fabulous Restaurants, Nightlife and Award Winning Schools.  Low HOA and No Mello Roos.

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