The Ultimate Resource for Your Beloved LA Home

Do you reside in a beautiful home, often referred to as an “Architectural”?

Maintaining, upgrading, or updating Architecturals requires skilled craftspeople, professionals, and vendors. Bret Parsons has worked in Los Angeles real estate over the past 30 years and has carefully curated every Resource listed on this site.

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Design Practitioners

Designers, contractors, architects, landscapers

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Home Repairs, inspections

Need it fixed properly? Need an experienced inspector?

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Artisans, Tradespeople

We’ve got the comprehensive list of ideal artisans, tradespeople, and vendors for your home.

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Real Estate Services

Need an appraiser? Escrow or Title company?

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Legal Expertise

Need an attorney? Help with tenant eviction?

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Government Info

Need permits? Mills Act questions? HPOZ application?

Architectural Homes & Architects

Many mansions are known as Architecturals — which means a house is historically identifiable in some way — want to learn more? Curious about house styles such as Classical Revival, Spanish or Tudor? About historic architects such as Paul R. Williams, Wallace Neff, or Richard Neutra? Wonder which houses are historic or in an HPOZ and what each means? Click the button below.

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Neighborhoods, Associations, Societies, and more

There are many different neighborhoods in Los Angeles to reside in. Whether you’re looking for a neighborhood in the heart of the city or one on its outskirts, there’s an enclave for you.

Curious about historical societies, architecture and design associations, or house and garden museums? We’ve got the info.

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Events

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Life in the Facade Lane

Read engaging articles from founder and realtor Bret Parsons!
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