Emilie Broughton Real Estate Blog

January Real Estate Updates

As we start 2026, I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge the events of January 2025. When writing this newsletter a year ago, it was not on anyone’s radar that a few days into January, events would unfold … Read more »

Would You Let AI Design Your Living Room?

Want to freshen your living room, redesign your kitchen, and give your landscaping a new look? There are a growing number of AI programs in the home renovation and design area. You upload a photo of the space, choose a … Read more »

Getting Your Ducks in a Row

  If your plans include buying a primary residence in 2026, there is much you can do both to jumpstart your search and ensure your finances are in order to jump into action when you find the perfect residence. It … Read more »

625 E. Mountain St – For Lease!

625 E Mountain Street Pasadena, CA 91104 For lease Offer @ $3925 per month Welcome to this inviting 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom single-family residence located in the heart of Pasadena. This well-maintained home offers a blend of classic character and modern updates, … Read more »

December Real Estate Updates

Over the summer, I shared that I had been working with a client in their search for new construction in the High Desert of Southern California. After an extensive search of Hesperia, Victorville, Apple Valley, and beyond, their search led … Read more »

New Use for Bonus Rooms

There is a new trend among house-seekers for special “bonus rooms.” Buyers in the past have looked for an extra bedroom, a basement, or an attic space for a work-from-home office, a home-schooling area, or lodging for an elder relative. … Read more »

Choice in Retirement

Looking to make your retirement dollars go further, some are weighing the pros and cons of living in areas that are prone to natural hazards. The Wall Street Journal recently profiled several retired couples whose residences were damaged or destroyed … Read more »

Cleaning Your Fridge

Before the busy holiday season kicks in, National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day (November 15th, 2025) is the perfect excuse to refresh your kitchen! Decluttering your fridge not only makes room for Thanksgiving ingredients but also keeps your home feeling … Read more »

Rethinking Foundation Plantings

My thumbs are not green, but I appreciate those who have taken the time to transform the earth around them to make it aesthetically pleasing. Some ideas about how to landscape around your home are changing to make them beautiful … Read more »

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About Emilie

A transplant from the Pacific Northwest, Emilie has first-hand knowledge of the ins-and-outs of first-time home ownership and remodeling. She has become involved in the local art community and all the diversity Southern California has to offer and more recently has expanded her knowledge to include New Mexico.

Emilie’s passion to be involved in her community led her to become a licensed Realtor and Broker.  She continues to educate herself on different aspects of real estate to support clients with a variety of needs.  She is certified as a Military Relocation Professional (MRP) to work with U.S. Service families and veterans to find affordable housing solutions.

Having worked for both a small boutique firm and a company with a global presence, in 2023 she formed Emilie Broughton Real Estate to work with buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants in California and New Mexico.

Splitting her time between the Land of Enchantment and the Golden State, Emilie focuses on Los Angeles County and the Greater Albuquerque metro area, helping her clients achieve their real estate goals in both Mountain and Pacific Time Zones.

Emilie represented her region as a California Real Estate State Director for three years.  She has served as President of the Pasadena Foothills Association of Realtors and is a multi-year recipient of the Five-Star Real Estate Professionals Award for the outstanding service she provides to her clients.

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