Local Realtor Michele Giffin has over 20 years of experience in southern california real estate. Today she chats about her top tips for buyers and sellers.
Tips From Local Realtor Michele Giffin of DPP
Letter to the Editor: Santa Monica’s Great Park: It’s Time to Deliver on 100 Years of Promise
Santa Monica stands at the edge of history. For nearly a century, residents have consistently supported turning the airport land...
Three-Bed Palisades Highlands Townhouse Hits Market for $1.7M
The Mediterranean-style property, located at 1529 Michael Lane, is part of a 71-unit community A remodeled 1,919-square-foot townhouse in the...
Six-Bed Mar Vista Hilltop Home Under Construction Lists for $5.3M
The private backyard is complete with a pool, spa, fire pit, built-in BBQ, and areas for outdoor dining A stunning...
Planning Commission Approves 18-Story Residential Tower on 6th Street, Rejects Environmental Appeal
The 194-foot-tall building exceeds local height limits by 109 feet under California’s Density Bonus Law The Santa Monica Planning Commission...
Downtown Santa Monica Landmark Faces Uncertainty as Loan Misses Maturity Deadline
$26.7M Santa Monica Office Loan Moves to Special Servicing Amid Cash Flow Shortfall Morningstar Credit reported that the loan tied...
Renovated Riviera Estate Hits Market for $25M
Inside, floor-to-ceiling windows flood the home with natural light, with nearly every room opening to a private deck or patio...
California Offers Mortgage Relief to Homeowners Displaced by Wildfires, Floods
CalAssist Mortgage Fund Provides up to $20,000 in Grants for Mortgage Payments California has opened applications for the CalAssist Mortgage...
ICE Detentions Confirmed in Culver City and Westchester Car Washes Amid Federal Raids
Families Say Loved Ones Taken Without Warning; Viral Video Shows Teen Screaming While the focus has been on cities such...
Opinion: The Great Park of Santa Monica—And How We Can Afford It
By Alan Levenson In 2014, Santa Monica voters overwhelmingly passed Measure LC to close the airport and build a park....
Charlie Chaplin and Sam Francis’ Former Santa Monica Retreat Hits Market for $12.5M
The home’s entrance, framed by 500-year-old repurposed monastery gates, opens to lush landscaping designed by JohnstonVidal A luxurious Santa Monica...
Film Review: The Phoenician Scheme
FILM REVIEWTHE PHOENICIAN SCHEMERated PG-13101 MinutesReleased June 6th Wes Anderson movies aren’t for everyone, and they’re not meant to be....
Orchestra Santa Monica Extends Music Director’s Tenure Through 2030
Under his leadership, the orchestra has delivered a series of sold-out concerts, earning praise for his conducting skills Orchestra Santa...
Historic Venice Building Envisioned by Abbot Kinney Hits Market for $2.29M
Kinney envisioned the building as part of an institutional foundation to rival Renaissance Italy, focusing on education and culture A...
Malibu Moves to Ease Business Burden After Wildfire and Pacific Coast Highway Closure
City Pauses Minimum Wage Hike, to Review Event Rules to Aid Local Businesses To alleviate economic strain on local businesses...
Palisades Village to Reopen in 2026 with Revamped Retail, Dining, and Community Spaces
Elysewalker Set to Return With Park Reconstruction, Holiday Events, and Streetscape Upgrades Palisades Village, the open-air shopping and lifestyle destination...
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