Homeowner Stories

Alicia and James: Finding possibilities in their home

Alicia and James were looking for a place to put down roots. After losing out on four offers, they toured a California ranch home that seemed “terrible and ugly.” But it had potential. Working with Realm has helped them tap into that potential and create plans for a spacious addition.

By Realm on
Read more
Homeowner Stories

Jacob and Lauren: Building for today, investing for tomorrow

Jacob and Lauren found a home with space for their growing family and enough acreage to build an accessory dwelling unit. After red tape thwarted their initial attempt to build a rental property, they turned to Realm to achieve their goals.

By Realm on
Read more
Homeowner Stories

Ashley & Clint: Creating a multi-year renovation plan

Without Realm, Ashley & Cling wouldn’t have known where to start. Realm’s analysis helped them prioritize their long list of dream projects into a sequence that fit with her personal & financial goals. Now they feels confident moving forward with the investments she is making into her home.

By Realm on
Read more
Homeowner Stories

Robyn & Lukas: Pandemic homebuyers

Robyn & Lukas bought their home last June. After being holed up in their 2 bedroom apartment in Los Feliz at the beginning of the pandemic, they decided it was time to finally pull the trigger on buying a home. They saw 20 properties in a month and a half before settling on a 3-bed, 2-bath home in Leimert Park. They fell in love with the open concept layout, the 1909 charm on the outside, and the view of the palm trees at sunset from the front porch.

By Realm on
Read more
Homeowner Stories

Vanessa: Garage conversion to ADU

Meet Vanessa – Medical professional, outdoors enthusiast, proud owner of an English bulldog Goal: Earn enough rental income to buy a second home Vanessa bought her home 5 years ago after noticing a For Sale sign in the front and immediately falling in love with the neighborhood and big backyard. Not long after she settled in, she began work to maker her home more liveable.

By Realm on
Read more
Homeowner Stories

Julie and Rob: Adding space

Meet Julie & Rob – Teachers, parents, community activists Property Goal – Add space for when the grandparents visit Julie and Rob are both teachers with busy lives. They have 3 kids, Julie helps out at the church, and Rob’s in a band. They love their neighborhood and the character of their 1920s bungalow, but after living in their home for 16 years, Julie and Rob decided it was time to add more room.

By Realm on
Read more

Get started

We currently cover most standalone, single family homes.