Buying your first home can feel overwhelming. Every inspection item sounds scary, every repair feels expensive, and it’s easy to wonder if you’re making the right decision. That’s exactly where Cecile and Hugo found themselves when we started looking for their first home. They were hoping to find a property that felt like home today but also offered room to grow in the future. After exploring different options, we found an updated Craftsman in Montclair that checked all the b

Los Angeles has plenty of neighborhoods that get all the attention, but El Sereno has a way of quietly winning people over. lil' Cans & Bottles, El Sereno Tucked between Highland Park, South Pasadena, and East Los Angeles, El Sereno feels refreshingly unpolished in the best possible way. It's a neighborhood where longtime residents, small business owners, and creative entrepreneurs are shaping a community that feels authentic, welcoming, and deeply connected to its roots. One

One of the most common things I hear from homeowners is: "I'd love to invest in real estate someday, but I don't think I'd qualify for another mortgage." The good news? There may be another option. A financing program called a DSCR loan (Debt Service Coverage Ratio loan) can help investors purchase rental properties without relying on their personal income the same way a traditional mortgage does. Instead, the lender focuses primarily on one question: Can the property generat

"Over the years, I’ve learned that real estate is never just about property. It’s about people and creating spaces that truly support the way we want to live." --Juliana Maziarz Why We Decided to Rebrand I didn’t just get into real estate, I was raised around homes being built from the ground up. That early exposure shaped the way I see spaces even today: not just as transactions, but as places that hold stories, routines, memories, and possibility. As my business has grown,

Over the years, The Girl and the Home has grown alongside me. Evolving from an idea into a business rooted in storytelling, design, lifestyle, and helping people find spaces that truly feel like home. As my business evolved, I knew I wanted the brand to evolve with it. I wanted it to feel more refined, intentional, and aligned with the experience I hope to create for every client I work with. What made this rebrand especially meaningful was that it wasn’t built alone. It cam

Marli and Chris reached out to us with one big goal: to own a home in Los Angeles. Like many first-time buyers, Marli and Chris came in excited, hopeful, and understandably nervous about the process. Marli works in television production and Chris is a drummer in a band, and together they had been dreaming about putting down roots in LA with a place that actually felt like them. Initially, their budget seemed like it might lean more condo than house, but after just a few weeks