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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Renovations and Relationships: Mark Grisafe Offer’s an Architect’s Perspective for Realtor.com Article
In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, I wanted to share with you a recent article that I was able to contribute my thoughts to. It was featured on the popular real estate site, Realtor.com, and it’s all about home renovations and marital relationships. The article, written by Realtor.com Senior Editor Rachel Stults, is titled, “Until […]
M. Grisafe Architects Offers Guidance to Attorneys Working for Homeowners Associations
Recently, our office received a call from an attorney. At first, I was reluctant to answer the phone, because who wants to talk to an attorney? Despite my misgivings, I went ahead and answered the phone. I’m glad I did. This local attorney was looking for the expertise of a Long Beach architect to help […]
The Value of Good Contractors and Subcontractors from a Long Beach Architect’s Perspective
As our architecture firm grows in experience, we like to think that we are getting wiser along the way. Now that we’ve been in business in Long Beach for more than a few years, we have become better able to discern and appreciate a truly good value, especially when it comes to recommending contractors, subcontractors, […]