M. Grisafe Architects Owner Provides Expert Opinion for Two National Articles on Home Renovations
If you’re like many homeowners looking to do a residential remodel of your Long Beach home, you might look online at photos of completed projects by other homeowners, or you might read articles about the renovation process to try to get a better idea of what you can expect.
Working with Careful Thinkers at our Long Beach Architecture Firm
Not too long ago, I found myself in the home of an individual who had recently completed a rather extensive home renovation. He gave me a tour of his beautifully designed Pasadena home, and after complimenting the homeowner on the detailing and finishes, I asked who his architect was. He didn’t want to tell me […]
Long Beach Architect Mark Grisafe Honored by Local Charity
Mark Grisafe, Owner of M. Grisafe Architects was recently given a special honor from a local nonprofit organization, the Alpert Jewish Community Center (AJCC) in Long Beach. Mark and M. Grisafe Architects have a long-standing relationship with the organization; in fact, Mark was previously awarded the Chai Volunteer Award back in 2014.
M. Grisafe Architect Launches New, Updated Website for our Long Beach Architecture Firm
Here at M. Grisafe Architect, we’ve had the same website for several years. It has served our business well, but just like many of the homes and commercial buildings we work on as architects, it was time for an update.
Why Does this Space Not “Feel” Right?
We’ve all been in spaces or seen pictures of places that inspire us and just seem “ideal” for their use. It could be a kitchen that you “pin” because you realize it’s your dream kitchen (even if you’re not necessarily in the market for a new kitchen), or an outdoor space in which you can […]
M. Grisafe Architect’s Blog Used as an Example of How to Communicate with Prospective Clients
Recently, we were pleased to learn that our company’s blog has been featured on the Content Marketing Institute’s website in an article titled “How Professional Services Marketers Can Stand Out in a Crowded Marketplace”.
Realtor.com Gets Long Beach Architect Mark Grisafe’s Perspective for an Article on Residential Remodels
Our Long Beach architecture firm gets contacted occasionally by writers who require the expertise of an architect for stories they’re working on. Recently, we were approached by Stephanie Booth of Realtor.com, who was working on an article about home improvement projects that could negatively affect your neighbors, and we were happy to contribute our thoughts […]
Smart Choices Help a Remodeled Los Alamitos Home Garner Impressive Sale Price
Not too long ago, I found out that one of the homes our Long Beach architecture firm had remodeled a couple of years ago was on the market. Of course, I was interested to see what would happen with it. When it sold, I was pleased to see that the owners (my former clients) got […]
Residential Remodel Highlights Why Our Long Beach Architecture Firm Doesn’t Flip Houses
I recently stopped by one of our residential remodel projects in Seal Beach that was wrapping up. I spoke with the client for a bit, and he seemed really happy with how his house had turned out. But he also expressed to me that the remodel had brought about another important outcome: it has changed the way his family […]
How a Long Beach Architecture Firm Keeps Up with Ever-Changing Trends and Technology
There’s a certain type of person known as an “early adopter.” You probably have a friend or two like this. As soon as the latest thing comes out—whatever it is—they have it. It might be the newest smartphone, a television with the latest technology, or when it comes to homes, the most current trends in […]