Who was Joe Hunter?

Most older Riversiders know the name Joe Hunter as legendary "machine maker" who helped revolutionize aluminum manufacturing and brought industrial wealth to Riverside. I for one was surprised to learn that our listing on 2980 Locust st was once the...

“The devil is in the details” or is it “God is in the details” either way it appears that the details are of divine importance and whether you get it right or wrong is a matter of heaven or hell. Getting the details right is more than half the battle to restoring, addi...

The Mills Act is state legislation, enacted in 1972, to provide property tax relief to owners of historic properties for the purpose of assisting in the expense of restoration and maintenance.

Fred and I took a mini vaca over the summer and stayed a few days in Venice beach. The first day trying to get my bearings we walked up and down the boardwalk, wondered aimlessly looking for the canals and got blisters searching for the perfect café on Abbott Kinney. I...

Our city is graced with one of the most spectacular examples of Mission Revival architecture, the Mission Inn! And when you start to look around Riverside, Mission Revival influences are everywhere, from our Metropolitan Museum to our iconic city symbol the Raincross....

What to know before you buy

You never know what you’ll find behind the walls of a Historic home. Could be a hidden treasure! But you will more likely find: termites and jimmy- rigged plumbing. Even with a thorough home inspection be prepared emotionally and financially...