March 2025 Newsletter

March! Where'd you Go?!

The Month is almost here and gone! But Spring is here--and with it, some new things from the team!

Welcome to our Youtube channel! Click on the video above to visit our new Youtube channel and check out our first video! Julie Mollo, team leader with real estate agents Samantha Rehr, Sara Franco and Jovanna Ollivierre introduce a little more about their backgrounds and passions so you get to know our team a little better and learn why we love this industry! We will be bringing you some fun community events, interviews with wonderful local- area small business owners from Los Angeles, our favorite places and restaurants we love to support, and our professional insights and tips on buying and selling Real Estate in Los Angeles. If you haven't subscribed yet, please subscribe now! We post new videos every Wednesday, so be sure not to miss out. Local Business Highlight

Falfalla Join us for an exclusive interview with John Borghetti, the owner and founder of Trattoria Farfalla, an authentic Italian bistro in the heart of Los Feliz. In this video, we explore the history behind this iconic restaurant, the mouthwatering dishes that have earned a loyal following, and how it has thrived for over 36 years in the community. With its traditional wood-fired pizza oven and hand selected wine selection, Trattoria Farfalla offers the perfect setting for cozy dinners, special celebrations, and one of the finest dining experiences in Los Angeles. Don’t miss out on this behind-the-scenes look at a true local gem! Client Testimonial "After three years of searching for a home, submitting dozens of offers, and facing rejections, I felt discouraged and decided to part ways with my previous real estate agent. Then, on the same day, I found a home I instantly fell in love with. Though skeptical, I decided to reach out to Julie and ask her for her help on a trial run. It took Julie and her team just one offer (two, if you count the final one) to secure the home I’m in now. Once the offer was accepted, Julie and the team executed flawlessly. I didn’t realize it at the time, but Julie is well-established, recognized, and highly connected within the community, able to move quickly by involving the right people when needed. I felt confident and in control throughout a process that could have been chaotic and stressful—thanks to Julie. My biggest takeaway from this experience is the importance of finding a strong executor and a local real estate expert. Julie is exactly that. She has in-depth knowledge of the ever-changing market and a strong understanding of the greater Los Angeles area. While I can’t guarantee you’ll have a one-offer experience like mine, after working with Julie, I can confidently say she is THE EXPERT you should trust. I’m grateful to have found not just my forever real estate agent, but also a friend." - Isaac Yoon Thankful for our client who has become a friend! It’s truly an honor to help our clients find their dream homes. Read more reviews here Real Estate in the News

The Real Benefits of Buying a Home This Year Have you been wondering whether you should keep renting or finally make the leap into homeownership? It’s a big decision, and let’s be real — renting can feel like the easier option, especially if buying a home feels out of reach. Courtesy of Keeping Current Matters

Local Happenings

SATURDAY, MARCH 29TH, 9-11PM School House Rocks: Cash & Skye "School House Rocks is pleased to present playful puppets on stage with special guests, Cash & Skye! Proceeds from every ticket sold will go toward supporting free puppet shows for schools!" Tickets | More Info

Lifestyle Tips and Tricks

Adapt Your Home to its Selling Season Play up your home's amenities for the season in which you choose to sell. Courtesy of HGTV

8 Interior Design and Renovation Tips from Experts Define what you want to achieve with the renovation, taking your lifestyle needs and budget realities into consideration. Courtesy of U.S. News The History of Home Staging Learn how staging evolved from placing furniture in select rooms to the high-stakes art form it is today. Courtesy of U.S. News 12 Bathroom Trends Going Out of Style in 2025 The bathroom is one of the most used spaces in the home and renovating your bathroom is an investment. So, you’ll want to ensure it’s done right—not only to meet your needs but also to avoid it looking dated by the time it’s completed. Courtesy of Forbes

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Southwest Pasadena 427 Laguna Road 5 BD 6 BA 3575 SF $4,600,000

Thanks for reading and subscribing! Ready to achieve your next real estate goal? Reach out to chat! Julie Mollo Homes Group Julie Mollo Realtor / Team Leader DRE# 01818207 M: 323.376.7235 E: julie@juliemollohomes.com IG: @juliemollohomes Samantha Rehr Agent | DRE# 02200074 M: 203.451.1869 E: samantha.rehr@compass.com IG: @samantha.rehr.realtor Jovanna Ollivierre Agent | DRE# 02164604 M: 310.922.9942 E: jovanna.ollivierre@compass.com IG: @jovannaollivierre Sara Franco Agent | DRE# 02127902 M: 323.376.7235 E: sara.franco@compass.com IG: @saravictoriapr

Compass is a real estate broker licensed by the State of California operating under multiple entities. License Numbers 01991628, 1527235, 1527365, 1356742, 1443761, 1997075, 1935359, 1961027, 1842987, 1869607, 1866771, 1527205, 1079009, 1272467. All material is intended for informational purposes only and is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description or measurements (including square footage). This is not intended to solicit property already listed. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions.

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