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A-List Summer Happenings: Los Angeles

A-List Summer Happenings: Los Angeles

With the first day of summer just around the corner, it's time to start thinking about how we can make the most of the long sun-filled days and the languorous summer nights. We'll spend more time at the pool and the beach, perfecting our summer tan. Getaways, weekend...

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A Legendary Extended Stay in Hollywood

A Legendary Extended Stay in Hollywood

We caught up with our pal Molly Schoneveld from The Storied Group, whose stay at Villa Carlotta inspired this fascinating and decorated article. Here is what she had to say: When Hollywood is your home, it’s easy to drive past buildings and film studios on your...

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Mother’s Day Hotel Brunches

Mother’s Day Hotel Brunches

Brunch is a Mother's Day tradition and if you want to do it right you'll want to find a brunch that's as great as your mom. We’ve scoured the Los Angeles city listings and below we share our favorites. 1 Pico (Shutters on the Beach) 1 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica...

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Welcome to CGI:  Sue Weerasinghe, ACMA, ACA, MBA

Welcome to CGI: Sue Weerasinghe, ACMA, ACA, MBA

Sue joins CGI as our new Senior Vice President of Finance and Accounting. She serves CGI after having collected 26 years of experience in finance, investment risk management and accounting for firms like Ernst & Young and Douglas Emmett. She is married to a...

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Hotel Occupancy: An Uptick That’ll Stick

Hotel Occupancy: An Uptick That’ll Stick

The U.S. hotel industry has been growing steadily for almost a decade according to CBRE Hotels Americas Research. And this trend is expected to continue. In January 2019, we sat down with CGI Founder and CEO, Gidi Cohen to discuss projections and plans for company...

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La Brea: The Hotel Concept

La Brea: The Hotel Concept

We are analysts and developers, community advocates and investigators. Since we assimilate into every community where we develop properties, we are often the first to know what locals and visitors want and need. Simultaneously, we maintain a 30,000-foot view and our...

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Making it Easy to Create Healthy Environments

Making it Easy to Create Healthy Environments

What gives us the most pride as real estate developers of the multifamily and mixed-use sectors is the consistency with which we source deals that historically have provided above-average returns for our investor partners while making a significant positive difference...

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Hot off the Press: Villa Carlotta

Hot off the Press: Villa Carlotta

Villa Carlotta consistently draws LA’s elite and Insta-famers alike. It’s also taking center stage across national publications and media outlets. Below check out our latest press and get a sneak peek of the Villa Carlotta Music Series. Villa Carlotta Music Series...

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Inspired Living is for Everyone

Inspired Living is for Everyone

We aim to create socially and economically responsible residences with a strong community focus. To do this, we rely on strong market research. Our due diligence process includes a period of time when part of our team assimilates into the community, getting to know...

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Hollywood’s Award Season at CGI Properties

Hollywood’s Award Season at CGI Properties

Valentine's Day at Villa Carlotta Sultry, seductive, eerily addictive. This is how Hollywood's finest described the candlelit concert by Annie Trousseau, at Villa Carlotta on February 14. Some of LA's most elite couples were seen sipping champagne and enjoying the...

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