I am a husband and father of three high-spirited boys. I was born in Los Angeles, but I lived in Houston for nearly 8 years and I've called many places home, so I know a thing or two about looking for a new home and moving. As far back as I can remember, I have loved looking at homes. As a child, I developed a fascination with Greek and Roman architecture and I rode my bike in the neighborhood next to mine because I loved how the homes looked. I still get a thrill out of visiting new model homes, not just because I am a Realtor, but because I love to see the designs, décor and features. I am not an avid gardener but I appreciate a beautiful landscape and I have designed and installed the landscaping in two of my homes.

Obscenely luxurious and ridiculously fast cars are another life-long passion. As a child, the posters on my walls were cars, not women or rock stars. Today, I read car magazines and blogs and I have several cars on my must-own list.

I also love to cook. Sometimes I follow recipes but I usually wing it or improvise on a recipe. My children's favorites are my taco melt, cheeseburgers topped with bacon and eggs (I stole that idea from a TV show) and macaroni and cheese.

In the past couple of years, I have picked up a new hobby: baking. I get a special thrill when I bake a rich and chocolatey cake, cookie or brownie.

Last, but certainly not least, I enjoy wine, especially a crisp chilled white. I have visited several vineyards in Loudoun County and some of my favorite wines are Virginia wines, such as Prince Michel and Chateau Morrisette.