Alexander Lyle Varga
Real Estate Agent (Salesperson)
Monrovia - CA

**Alex Varga: Real Estate Professional with Architectural Expertise**

Alex Varga combines a passion for exquisite homes and landscapes with over 35 years of experience in the construction sector, specializing as both a builder and architect. His extensive background equips him to provide clients with a distinctive real estate experience. Alex adeptly navigates all facets of real estate transactions, from identifying move-in-ready properties to envisioning renovations for fixer-uppers, ensuring that each client’s vision is realized.

**Professional Background**
- Raised in San Marino, California, Alex developed an early appreciation for architecture and design during his formative years at Polytechnic School.
- He earned a Bachelor of Arts from Yale College in 1984, followed by a Master of Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania in 1989.
- Alex worked as a builder and architect in Connecticut until 1999, before relocating to Southern California, where he has continued his architectural practice since 2000.
- He transitioned into real estate in 2013, co-founding Morris & Company Real Estate alongside Broker Rena Morris, who brings over 35 years of real estate expertise in Southern California. Their partnership enables them to manage complex transactions, including 1031 exchanges and probate sales.

**Community Involvement**
Recently, Alex concluded a six-year tenure on the Board of Trustees for Pasadena Heritage, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving Pasadena’s architectural and cultural legacy. Established in the 1970s to combat the threats of demolition to historic sites, Pasadena Heritage has played a pivotal role in safeguarding landmarks such as the Historic Colorado Street Bridge and much of Old Town Pasadena. During his time on the board, Alex contributed to significant restoration projects, including structural retrofits and exterior stucco restorations of the organization’s historic headquarters.

With a commitment to excellence and a deep understanding of both real estate and architecture, Alex Varga is dedicated to serving his clients with the highest level of professionalism in the industry.