Tacos & Tequila

Tacos & Tequila

LA's Tastiest Real Estate Blog

Tacos & Tequila is the most irreverent online journal in the real estate space. The name was inspired by the office’s favorite afternoon libations and a love for tacos — often served at our open houses across the Westside.

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6 Easy Ways to Winter-Proof Your Home Right Now
SBP Guides
6 Easy Ways to Winter-Proof Your Home Right Now

November 29, 2024

Winter is coming.

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WTF, You Can’t Say That at the Holiday Table! Part IV
WTF, You Can’t Say That at the Holiday Table! Part IV

November 22, 2024

Think before you speak.

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Simply Thankful: Meaningful Ways to Show Gratitude This November
Simply Thankful: Meaningful Ways to Show Gratitude This November

November 15, 2024

Give thanks.

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Historic LA: A Century of Legacy at Fremont Place
Historic LA
Historic LA: A Century of Legacy at Fremont Place

November 8, 2024

From Einstein to Muhammad Ali: The History of LA's Fremont Place

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How the 2024 Election Impacts Homeowners in LA
Los Angeles
Real Estate
How the 2024 Election Impacts Homeowners in LA

November 1, 2024

Everything you need to know.

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Real Estate Agents Getting Spooky: Check Out our Halloween Costume Contest!
Real Estate Agents Getting Spooky: Check Out our Halloween Costume Contest!

October 25, 2024

SBP gone spooky!

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Just In! SBP's Q3 Real Estate Market Report
Quarterly Report
Just In! SBP's Q3 Real Estate Market Report

October 18, 2024

The Q3 lowdown.

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5 Cozy Fall Home Decor Ideas Sure to Inspire
Architecture & Design
5 Cozy Fall Home Decor Ideas Sure to Inspire

October 11, 2024

Go *fall* out.

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SBP Guide: 10 Shows We're Binging This Fall
SBP Guides
SBP Guide: 10 Shows We're Binging This Fall

October 4, 2024

Grab the popcorn.

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Seasonal Sips: SBP’s Favorite Fall Cocktail Recipes
SBP Guides
Seasonal Sips: SBP’s Favorite Fall Cocktail Recipes

September 27, 2024

Sip into fall.

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SBP Guide: The Best Burgers on LA’s Westside
SBP Guides
SBP Guide: The Best Burgers on LA’s Westside

September 20, 2024

Cheeseburger in paradise.

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SBP Neighborhood Spotlight: West Hollywood
Neighborhood Spotlight
SBP Neighborhood Spotlight: West Hollywood

September 13, 2024

Everything you need to know about WeHo.

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SBP's Tips & Tricks for Buying in a Competitive Market
Buying
Real Estate
SBP's Tips & Tricks for Buying in a Competitive Market

September 6, 2024

Our expert advice.

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SBP Guide: Best Ways to Celebrate Labor Day in LA
LA Events
SBP Guides
SBP Guide: Best Ways to Celebrate Labor Day in LA

August 30, 2024

LDW FTW.

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SBP Guide: 9 Easy Getaways For a Memorable End to Summer
SBP Guides
SBP Guide: 9 Easy Getaways For a Memorable End to Summer

August 23, 2024

An end-of-summer escape.

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Celebrate National Nonprofit Day the SBP Way
Lifestyle
Celebrate National Nonprofit Day the SBP Way

August 16, 2024

Give back.

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Gold Medal Mindset: How Team USA's Champion Spirit Informs Our Approach to the LA Real Estate Market
Real Estate
Gold Medal Mindset: How Team USA's Champion Spirit Informs Our Approach to the LA ...

August 9, 2024

Going for gold.

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Getaway Homes: A Private Island Paradise off Panama's Pacific Coast
Getaway Homes
Getaway Homes: A Private Island Paradise off Panama's Pacific Coast

August 6, 2024

Island in the sun.

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SBP Guide: The Best New Restaurants on LA’s Westside
SBP Guides
SBP Guide: The Best New Restaurants on LA’s Westside

August 2, 2024

Dig in.

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SBP Insights: Summer Home Staging Tips from LA's Top Experts
Real Estate
SBP Guides
Architecture & Design
SBP Insights: Summer Home Staging Tips from LA's Top Experts

July 26, 2024

Let's hear it from the pros.

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Mid-Year Momentum: SBP’s Q2 2024 Market Report
Quarterly Report
Mid-Year Momentum: SBP’s Q2 2024 Market Report

July 19, 2024

We've got the low down.

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Late-Night Taco Cravings? Check Out These New Additions to SBP’s LA Taco Map!
SBP Guides
Late-Night Taco Cravings? Check Out These New Additions to SBP’s LA Taco Map!

July 12, 2024

Let's taco 'bout late-night eats.

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SBP Neighborhood Spotlight: Hollywood Hills
Neighborhood Spotlight
SBP Neighborhood Spotlight: Hollywood Hills

July 5, 2024

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SBP Presents: A Foodie’s Guide to July 4th in Los Angeles
LA Events
SBP Guides
SBP Presents: A Foodie’s Guide to July 4th in Los Angeles

June 28, 2024

HBD America!

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Getaway Homes: A Once-in-a-Generation Real Estate Opportunity in Wine Country
Getaway Homes
Getaway Homes
Getaway Homes: A Once-in-a-Generation Real Estate Opportunity in Wine Country

June 26, 2024

Napa lovers, rejoice.

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SBP Guide: It’s Time to Host the Ultimate Summer Dinner Party
SBP Guides
SBP Guide: It’s Time to Host the Ultimate Summer Dinner Party

June 21, 2024

Entertaining unlocked.

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SBP Dads’ Greatest Hits: Priceless Life Lessons
Lifestyle
SBP Dads’ Greatest Hits: Priceless Life Lessons

June 14, 2024

Happy Father's Day!

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SBP Guide: The Ultimate LA Pride Happenings
LA Events
SBP Guide: The Ultimate LA Pride Happenings

June 7, 2024

Happy Pride!

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How to Design the Perfect Outdoor Living Space for Summer
Architecture & Design
SBP Guides
How to Design the Perfect Outdoor Living Space for Summer

May 31, 2024

Get out(side).

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Spur-of-the-Moment Memorial Day Excursions for Angelenos
LA Events
Spur-of-the-Moment Memorial Day Excursions for Angelenos

May 24, 2024

Happy Memorial Day!

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SBP Guide: Sustainable Home Shopping in LA
SBP Guides
SBP Guide: Sustainable Home Shopping in LA

May 17, 2024

Go green.

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Backyard Bliss: Your Guide to Low-Maintenance Landscaping in LA
Renovation & Remodeling
Architecture & Design
Backyard Bliss: Your Guide to Low-Maintenance Landscaping in LA

May 11, 2024

Keep it hassle free.

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SBP Guide: 10 Restaurants to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo on LA’s Westside
Los Angeles
SBP Guides
SBP Guide: 10 Restaurants to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo on LA’s Westside

May 3, 2024

Time to fiesta.

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Getaway Homes: A New Alpine Living Experience & Social Club in Mammoth
Getaway Homes
Getaway Homes: A New Alpine Living Experience & Social Club in Mammoth

May 1, 2024

The mountains are calling.

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SBP Neighborhood Spotlight: Pacific Palisades
Neighborhood Spotlight
SBP Neighborhood Spotlight: Pacific Palisades

April 26, 2024

The 90272, unlocked.

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Springtime Insights: Your Q1 2024 Real Estate Market Report is Here
Quarterly Report
Springtime Insights: Your Q1 2024 Real Estate Market Report is Here

April 19, 2024

Hot off the press.

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Introducing the SBP-Certified Taco Map: Los Angeles Edition
Los Angeles
SBP Guides
Introducing the SBP-Certified Taco Map: Los Angeles Edition

April 12, 2024

Let's taco 'bout it.

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The Great American Eclipse is Coming, Are You Ready?
Lifestyle
The Great American Eclipse is Coming, Are You Ready?

April 5, 2024

It's gonna be stellar.

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Day Trips From Pacific Palisades
Day Trips From Pacific Palisades

April 1, 2024

Explore the Best Day Trips Near Pacific Palisades.

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SBP Guide: Our Fave Farm-Fresh Recipes to Savor Spring
Lifestyle
SBP Guides
SBP Guide: Our Fave Farm-Fresh Recipes to Savor Spring

March 29, 2024

Spring has sprung.

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The Much-Deserved Rise of NCAA Women's Basketball
Lifestyle
The Much-Deserved Rise of NCAA Women's Basketball

March 22, 2024

See what the hoopla's about.

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Most Googled Questions About Real Estate in 2024
Most Googled Questions About Real Estate in 2024

March 16, 2024

Explore the Top Real Estate Queries in 2024.

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10 Epic Landmarks Along the 2024 LA Marathon Course
Los Angeles
SBP Guides
10 Epic Landmarks Along the 2024 LA Marathon Course

March 15, 2024

Legendary landmarks to fuel your stride.

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SBP Guide to the Oscars: Watch F. Ron, David & Morty Predict the Real Winners
Video Blog
SBP Guide to the Oscars: Watch F. Ron, David & Morty Predict the Real Winners

March 8, 2024

And the award goes to...

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Purge & Prosper: SBP’s Essential Decluttering Guide
SBP Guides
Purge & Prosper: SBP’s Essential Decluttering Guide

February 29, 2024

In with the new, out with the old.

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Getaway Homes: Contemporary Island Living on O‘ahu
Getaway Homes
Getaway Homes: Contemporary Island Living on O‘ahu

February 27, 2024

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SBP Guide: The Best Coffee & Food Combos in LA
SBP Guides
SBP Guide: The Best Coffee & Food Combos in LA

February 23, 2024

Brews & bites unlocked.

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SBP Real Estate Investment Insights: Tequila Tourism Destinations
SBP Guides
Real Estate
SBP Real Estate Investment Insights: Tequila Tourism Destinations

February 16, 2024

Tacos & tequila IRL.

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SBP Guide: 8 Valentine’s Day Gifts for Angelenos Who Cherish Experiences Over Things
SBP Guides
SBP Guide: 8 Valentine’s Day Gifts for Angelenos Who Cherish Experiences Over Things

February 9, 2024

Experiences > things.

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SBP Neighborhood Spotlight: Beverly Hills
Neighborhood Spotlight
SBP Neighborhood Spotlight: Beverly Hills

February 2, 2024

Beverly Hills, that's where I want to be.

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The Wait is Over: SBP’s Q4 2023 Market Report
Quarterly Report
The Wait is Over: SBP’s Q4 2023 Market Report

January 27, 2024

EOY wrap-up.

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Luxury Home Design Trends for 2024
Luxury Home Design Trends for 2024

January 22, 2024

Explore The Forefront Of Luxury Living With Exclusive Insights Into The Latest Home Design Innovations.

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Top 5 Reasons to Buy a Home in 2024
Real Estate
Buying
Top 5 Reasons to Buy a Home in 2024

January 19, 2024

Everything you need to know.

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Getaway Homes: Live the Luxe Pura Vida Lifestyle in Costa Rica
Getaway Homes
Getaway Homes: Live the Luxe Pura Vida Lifestyle in Costa Rica

January 17, 2024

Costa Rica, here we come.

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Real Estate Negotiation Strategies From An Expert
Real Estate
Real Estate Negotiation Strategies From An Expert

January 16, 2024

Navigating Santa Monica's Market.

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The Future is Still Unwritten: 10 Predictions for 2024
SBP Guides
The Future is Still Unwritten: 10 Predictions for 2024

January 12, 2024

Gaze into our crystal ball.

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Things to Do When Moving to a New State
Things to Do When Moving to a New State

January 9, 2024

A Comprehensive Guide to Relocating to Your New Home in Brentwood.

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Just Peachy: How to Use Pantone's 2024 Color of the Year in Your Home
SBP Guides
Architecture & Design
Just Peachy: How to Use Pantone's 2024 Color of the Year in Your Home

January 5, 2024

Peachy keen.

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SBP Wrapped: 2023 Highlights
SBP Guides
Real Estate
SBP Wrapped: 2023 Highlights

December 27, 2023

The best is yet to come, and won't it be fine!

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SBP Guide: 6 of Our Fave Best-Kept Winter Vacay Destinations
SBP Guides
SBP Guide: 6 of Our Fave Best-Kept Winter Vacay Destinations

December 20, 2023

Time to get away.

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WTF! YOU CAN’T SAY THAT AT THE HOLIDAY PARTY | PART III
SBP Guides
WTF! YOU CAN’T SAY THAT AT THE HOLIDAY PARTY | PART III

December 15, 2023

How to avoid the holiday convo buzzkill.

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Getaway Homes: Bohemian-Chic Paradise in Tulum
Getaway Homes
Getaway Homes: Bohemian-Chic Paradise in Tulum

December 12, 2023

Vivamos en Tulum,

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Architectural Landmarks of Santa Monica
Architecture & Design
Architectural Landmarks of Santa Monica

December 9, 2023

A Deep Dive into Santa Monica Real Estate and Culture.

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SBP Guide: Let’s Decorate Your Home for the Holidays
Architecture & Design
SBP Guides
SBP Guide: Let’s Decorate Your Home for the Holidays

December 8, 2023

Get [subtly] festive.

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The Ultimate Guide to Flipping Houses in Pacific Palisades
Real Estate
The Ultimate Guide to Flipping Houses in Pacific Palisades

December 1, 2023

Your Comprehensive Resource for Profitable Real Estate Investments in the Pacific Palisades Area.

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10 Life Lessons from Investing Legend Charlie Munger
10 Life Lessons from Investing Legend Charlie Munger

November 30, 2023

Be curious, stay humble.

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SBP Gratitude Guide: 5 Simple Ways to Give Back in LA
SBP Gratitude Guide: 5 Simple Ways to Give Back in LA

November 22, 2023

Give back with an impact.

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SBP’s Go-To Thanksgiving Recipes & To-Go Orders in LA
SBP Guides
SBP’s Go-To Thanksgiving Recipes & To-Go Orders in LA

November 17, 2023

Gobble, gobble.

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Buying a Home in Pacific Palisades
Buying a Home in Pacific Palisades

November 13, 2023

An In-Depth Guide to Luxury Real Estate in Pacific Palisades: Insights and Expert Advice for Prospective Buyers.

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SBP Neighborhood Spotlight: Encino
Neighborhood Spotlight
SBP Neighborhood Spotlight: Encino

November 10, 2023

SBP’s insider guide to Encino.

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SBP Guide: Gifts for the Home They're Sure to Love
SBP Guides
SBP Guide: Gifts for the Home They're Sure to Love

November 3, 2023

SBP Gift Guide — HOME EDITION.

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SBP Guide: Get in the Mood for a Spooky Night With Our Top  Ranked Halloween Flicks — And Where to Enjoy Them in LA
LA Events
SBP Guides
SBP Guide: Get in the Mood for a Spooky Night With Our Top Ranked Halloween Flick...

October 27, 2023

Spooky season, commence.

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IT’S HERE: SBP’S Q3 Report…We Know You Want To Know
Real Estate
IT’S HERE: SBP’S Q3 Report…We Know You Want To Know

October 20, 2023

Hot off the press.

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SBP Neighborhood Spotlight: Venice, Los Angeles
Neighborhood Spotlight
SBP Neighborhood Spotlight: Venice, Los Angeles

October 13, 2023

Where to dine, shop, drink, explore, live.

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Where Do You Want to Live in LA? 5 Questions To Ask Yourself
SBP Guides
Real Estate
Where Do You Want to Live in LA? 5 Questions To Ask Yourself

October 6, 2023

The hard-hitting q's.

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SBP Guide: Underrated, Adored & Approved Westside Brekky
SBP Guides
SBP Guide: Underrated, Adored & Approved Westside Brekky

September 27, 2023

Move over, Guy Fieri.

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SBP Guide: How to Spruce Up Your Home for Fall
Architecture & Design
SBP Guides
SBP Guide: How to Spruce Up Your Home for Fall

September 22, 2023

Go *fall* in.

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SBP Book Club: Our Favorite Reads Right Now
SBP Guides
SBP Book Club: Our Favorite Reads Right Now

September 15, 2023

Inside our literary treasure chest.

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Getaway Homes: Georgia's Premier Private Coastal Sporting Club Community
Getaway Homes
Getaway Homes: Georgia's Premier Private Coastal Sporting Club Community

September 12, 2023

Your luxury Lowcountry life awaits.

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SBP How-To: Visualize Your Dream Landscaping Plan Using AI
SBP Guides
Architecture & Design
SBP How-To: Visualize Your Dream Landscaping Plan Using AI

September 8, 2023

AI IRL.

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SBP Playlist: End of Summer Jams for Your Labor Day Weekend Festivities
SBP Playlist: End of Summer Jams for Your Labor Day Weekend Festivities

September 1, 2023

Press play and grab the aux cord.

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SBP Guide: The Best BBQ on L.A.’s Westside
SBP Guides
SBP Guide: The Best BBQ on L.A.’s Westside

August 25, 2023

Roll up your sleeves.

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How Smith & Berg Conquer the Closing Process: Expert Advice for a Smooth Real Estate Transaction
Real Estate
How Smith & Berg Conquer the Closing Process: Expert Advice for a Smooth Real Esta...

August 18, 2023

The Official SBP Playbook.

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Getaway Homes: First-of-its-Kind Luxury Living in Todos Santos, Mexico
Getaway Homes
Getaway Homes: First-of-its-Kind Luxury Living in Todos Santos, Mexico

August 15, 2023

Own a piece of one of Mexico's most coveted resorts.

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SBP Guide: Transform Your Home Into A Chic LA Abode
Architecture & Design
SBP Guides
SBP Guide: Transform Your Home Into A Chic LA Abode

August 11, 2023

Shop till you drop.

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SBP Guide: Sip & Savor the Best of LA’s Summer Cocktails
SBP Guides
SBP Guide: Sip & Savor the Best of LA’s Summer Cocktails

August 4, 2023

Life's too short for bad cocktails.

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Hot off the Press: SBP’s Q2 Market Report
Real Estate
Hot off the Press: SBP’s Q2 Market Report

July 28, 2023

Everything you need to know about April-June 2023.

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Get Ready for An Epic Show: Where & How to Catch the Perseid Meteor Shower This August
SBP Guides
Get Ready for An Epic Show: Where & How to Catch the Perseid Meteor Shower This Au...

July 21, 2023

Prepare to be *starstruck.*

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How to Have a Luxe Glamping Experience in Your Own Backyard
SBP Guides
How to Have a Luxe Glamping Experience in Your Own Backyard

July 14, 2023

All of the luxuries, none of the bug bites.

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Summer DIY Projects To Increase Your Home’s Value
Real Estate
Architecture & Design
SBP Guides
Summer DIY Projects To Increase Your Home’s Value

July 7, 2023

Plus a few things you should leave to the pros.

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SBP Explores the Jaw-Dropping Architecture & Design in Wes Anderson’s “Asteroid City”
Architecture & Design
SBP Explores the Jaw-Dropping Architecture & Design in Wes Anderson’s “Asteroid City”

June 30, 2023

Enter the magical and eccentric world that is Wes Anderson's mind.

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Getaway Homes: Discover Pure Mountain Living in Colorado
Getaway Homes
Getaway Homes: Discover Pure Mountain Living in Colorado

June 28, 2023

Life in an uncommonly magical corner of Colorado.

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SBP Guide: Your Summer Festival Hit List
SBP Guides
SBP Guide: Your Summer Festival Hit List

June 23, 2023

Music, food, culture, arts — what more could ya need?

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The Greatest Lessons We’ve Learned From Dad
The Greatest Lessons We’ve Learned From Dad

June 16, 2023

Dad knows best.

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SBP Guide: 6 Best-Kept Summer Vacation Spots in the U.S.
SBP Guides
SBP Guide: 6 Best-Kept Summer Vacation Spots in the U.S.

June 9, 2023

Hidden gems to add to your summer bucket list.

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Getaway Homes: The Pacific Northwest’s Premier Residential Resort Community
Getaway Homes
Getaway Homes: The Pacific Northwest’s Premier Residential Resort Community

June 2, 2023

An all-seasons retreat like no other in Oregon.

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Getaway Homes: Clint Eastwood’s Residential Retreat in Carmel
Getaway Homes
Getaway Homes: Clint Eastwood’s Residential Retreat in Carmel

June 2, 2023

A one-of-a-kind NorCal hideaway brought to you by the movie legend himself.

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Getaway Homes: Six-Star Resort Living on Caribbean Island of Dominica
Getaway Homes
Getaway Homes: Six-Star Resort Living on Caribbean Island of Dominica

June 2, 2023

And perhaps one of the greatest perks of all: a second passport.

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Getaway Homes: A Private Four-Season Retreat in Utah
Getaway Homes
Getaway Homes: A Private Four-Season Retreat in Utah

June 2, 2023

Meet the mountain retreat of ALL mountain retreats.

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Introducing Getaway Homes: A New Series Featuring the World’s Most Enviable Homes
Getaway Homes
Introducing Getaway Homes: A New Series Featuring the World’s Most Enviable Homes

June 1, 2023

Epic vacation homes in otherworldly locales.

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