Connie sells home to Lisa Vanderpump
(Originally published on Realtor.com) The newest real housewife of Beverly Hills is Lisa Vanderpump's daughter, Pandora, who recently turned 30 and received an amazing gift from Mummy and Daddy: the down payment for a $1.85 million contemporary in the 90210 ZIPcode,...
Featured on cover “Living North of Montana” magazine!
The August 2016 issue of Santa Monica's "Living North of Montana" magazine made its way to the neighborhood this week, and Richard and I were featured on the cover - along with our boys! We were thrilled to have an opportunity to "say hello" to all of our neighbors...
PRESS RELEASE: Top Luxury Listing Hits San Miguel, Mexico
Click here (or scroll down)for video. Beverly Hills, CA – It's hard to stand out in terms of exceptional beauty in Mexico, but this former mansion, renovated into the boutique hotel Casa de Aves, is a one-of-a kind listing in San Miguel. Connie De Groot with Nourmand...
Exercising and Socializing, or, I <3 Santa Monica
As you probably well know, Santa Monica is a place where everyone is focused on health. My girlfriends and I have just started doing an early morning walk from our neighborhood North of Montana down to the beach. Last week was the second time we've done it! It's...
JUST LISTED, OPEN TUESDAY: 9779 Apricot Ln, 90210
Yesterday's scorcher of a day was no deterrent for determined Beverly Hills home buyers! We had a nice turnout, and we're doing it all again tomorrow, Tuesday, July 26, from 11am-2pm! This beautiful, modern home is located off of San Ysidro, which has LOTS of new...
“Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in:” On Deals, Micro-Negotiations, and Falling Out of Escrow
The micro-negotiations that unfold during the home-buying process are often subtle. Just when you think you've finalized a deal - you're in escrow, you're just days away from closing - the buyer decides to throw you a curve ball. Even a seemingly simple home...