New Listing in Studio City Hills! 3375 Wrightview Place

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If privacy and peacefulness is what you are looking for, then you will enjoy this lovely 3 bedroom/ 4 bath home located in the Wrightwood Estates in the Studio City hills. The home is located on a quiet cul-de-sac and features a sparkling pool and grassy backyard, perfect for entertaining. Close to Mulholland and conveniently located, you are a short drive to either side of the hill. Stainless steel appliances, cozy and wood burning fireplace. … [Read more...]

Don’t forget to pay your property tax!

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Remember to pay your property tax! The second installment was due on February the 1st and if not paid, it becomes delinquent on April the 10th. For more information, consult the Los Angeles County Property Tax Portal. … [Read more...]

In the spirit of the Holidays, Refer me a new client and I will donate $100 to the charity of your choice! and an additional $500 when the transaction closes!!

Though December 31st 2011, I will donate $100 to the charity of your choice for any of your friends, relatives or co-workers that you refer to me who is interested either buying or selling a house, or a condo or income property in Los Angeles: from Silverlake, Los Feliz, Hollywood, or Hancock Park all the way to West Hollywood, Miracle Mile, Beverly Hills, and Century City to Westwood, Brentwood, or Santa Monica and the Palisades. And, I will also donate an additional $500 upon the successful … [Read more...]

In the spirit of the Holidays, I will donate $100 to the charity of your choice!

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From now though December 31st 2011, I will donate $100 to the charity of your choice for any of your friends or relatives that you refer to me who is interested either buying or selling a house, or a condo or income property in Los Angeles: from Silverlake, Los Feliz, Hollywood, or Hancock Park all the way to West Hollywood, Miracle Mile, Beverly Hills, and Century City to Westwood, Brentwood, or Santa Monica and the Palisades. And, I will also donate an additional $500 upon the successful … [Read more...]

Why use your own real estate agent and not the listing agent?

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A new client asked me the following questions: Michel, now that we can access all the information that we need about properties for sale in Los Angeles, why should I use you as my agent? May I can call the seller's agent directly and get a better deal? what do you think? And tell me what is the risk if any? Well John, I am so glad you asked me that question, because I actually love answering it! ;) First of you have to understand how the payment of real estate commission process works. … [Read more...]

the 411 about the 405 closure….

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The Mulholland Dr Bridge will be the third bridge demolished and reconstructed to accommodate the widening of the I-405 freeway and to add a northbound high-occupancy vehicle lane through the Sepulveda Pass. The Mulholland Dr Bridge is scheduled to be demolished and reconstructed after the Skirball Center Dr Bridge. When completed, the expanded, Mulholland Center Dr Bridge will be widened by approximately 10 feet and will be designed to the latest seismic standards. Demolition activities will … [Read more...]

Tips to prepare a house for selling…

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Buyers' first impressions are set as they approach the house. Therefore, suggest to your clients that making their home more attractive and purchase-worthy starts in the front yard. To spruce up the yard: Make sure plants are of varied heights and sizes; add color, particularly pink, purple, blue and white flowers; thin out bushes; trim trees; and seed and fertilize the lawn. Put gravel in any thin strip of property between homes. This will make the space look cleaner and less neglected. … [Read more...]

Proposed Santa Monica anti-circumcision law dropped!

The woman behind the proposed Santa Monica circumcision ban will most likely drop the initiative, according to the Los Angeles times . Sorry boyshiks! … [Read more...]

960 N.Doheny Dr #101 – Great Sunset Plaza area location! Huge outdoor patio!

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Fantastic location for this spacious and updated West Hollywood condo! Great flow with large living room and gas burning fireplace. Perfect floor plan with 2 private master suites and baths each side of the living room. Newer honey-maple hardwood floor thought out! Viking and Miele Stainless steel kitchen appliances and counter-top, recessed lighting and newer paint. This unit features a unique large private balcony with direct access to another very large patio (common area but never … [Read more...]

3 very important things NOT to do prior to getting a home loan

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1)      Do not open any new credit prior to closing. Lenders are now monitoring your credit all the way until closing and any new inquiries or new accounts could cause your loan to be turned down.   Many buyers decide to buy appliances on credit or open up a Home Depot Card prior to closing – DON’T DO ANYTHING PRIOR TO THE LOAN CLOSING 2)      Do not change jobs during escrow. You may find this funny but it happens quite often.   The lender will re-verify your job the day of … [Read more...]