Los Angeles Living

After the devastating Northridge earthquake in 1994 which cost $44 billion in losses, insurance companies restricted the issuance of policies to cover earthquakes for fear of not being able to pay out again.

In 1996 the state established the California Earthquake Authority (CEA) to fill the gap.  It is non-profit, publicly funded and privately managed, and it allows 
insurers to offer an earthquake policy to its customers, with some financial contributions.  Today the CEO covers 820,000 homes in California. However, in addition to the CEA-covered customers there are only approximately 340,000 additional homes covered with earthquake insurance, leaving 90% of California homeowners uncovered.

Given that we an expect another big one in the next 30 years, the CEA moved to lower premiums for California homeowners starting in January, to be followed later in the year with a mix and match policy – cover just the building or your possessions, or both.  That way you can decide on your premium.

The CEA will not issue the policy, nor will they send out adjusters, this will be done by your participating insurance company.  And the CEA policy will not cover everything that your homeowners policy covers.  It will help you rebuild and recover from any disaster, after you pay a 10-15% deductible.  This enables the premium to be kept lower.

You may think that your homeowners insurance covers earthquakes.  It does not.  Also FEMA is not going to rebuilt your home.  They may provide disaster assistance , and any loan provided by the government to rebuild would have to be repaid.

So if you are a Los Angeles homeowner and you don’t have earthquake insurance,  you had better be safe than sorry.

Buying or Selling Los Angeles Real Estate

Buying or selling a Los Angeles home can be a daunting process in a city this size, especially if you’re new to L.A. Town. You’ll need a resident expert to show you around and help you narrow down the areas where you might like to live. I will help you find the perfect home in the right area to fit your lifestyle, budget and needs!

When I list and sell Los Angeles homes for my clients I strive to make the experience a pleasant one. My mission is to provide outstanding service while utilizing the best practices and systems available.

If you are an absentee owner, you’ll need someone to handle all the details that you can’t handle remotely. That’s where I come in – I’m there when you can’t be. I also specialize in lease property in Los Angeles.

Westside Los Angeles Real Estate, including, but not limited to:

• Westwood Real Estate - Westwood single family homes, Westwood condominiums, Wilshire Corridor condominiums, Century City condominiums
• Brentwood Real Estate - Brentwood single family homes, Brentwood condominiums
• Santa Monica Real Estate - Santa Monica single family homes, Santa Monica condominiums
• Beverly Hills Real Estate - Beverly Hills single family homes, Beverly Hills condominiums
• Culver City Real Estate - Culver City homes
• Silver Lake Real Estate - Silver Lake single homes
  
• Echo Park Real Estate - Echo Park homes

For more information on how I can best serve your Los Angeles real estate needs, don’t hesitate to fill out the contact form or give me a call at 310-473-6919.

Read more: http://www.homejane.com/los-angeles-homeowners-do-you-have-earthquake-insurance.html#ixzz1hOmS6nGA

I am working with a first-time Los Angeles home buyer who is in the process of purchasing a brand new construction home.  The home is a stand-alone condominium, one of four on the lot.

It would seem tempting to waive the inspection on a brand new home, because after all what could be wrong!  There are building codes to be met and one would 
think even a visual inspection by the builder would catch the odd mistake.

The California real estate purchase contract requires that a home buyer conduct an inspection or waive the right to do so.  As I mention above, the temptation would be to waive it on a new home, especially since the inspection can run anywhere from $250 to $650 or more.

My first-time Los Angeles home buyer did the right thing and brought on a home inspector.  And his money was far from wasted, since some surprising things were discovered, among them:

• There were many missing or faulty GFC outlets required by code.
• Hot and cold water lines were switched.  This is potentially a scaling hazard.
• HVAC was not working downstairs.
• Fireplace dampers were not installed creating a fire hazard.
• A center island in the kitchen had not been finished with an electrical outlet even though the piping had been installed.  Required by code.
• No carbon monoxide detectors were installed.  Required by code.
• Water heater pipes were not bonded, a fire hazard.
• Grout sealer had not been applied in bathrooms and kitchen

There were other minor items, but at the very least those above need to be addressed.

Without an inspection this Los Angeles home buyer would have been stuck with a significant amount of repairs upon move in.

There is never a reason not to have an inspection when buying a home.

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Showing properties 1 - 25 of 52. See more Los Angeles New Construction. 
(all data current as of 12/22/2011)

1. $1,425,000 : 125 Pacific ST, Santa Monica
   
   3 beds, 2.5 baths

   Year built: 2011

   Parking spots: 2

   Days on market: 13
    
2. $2,299,000 : 2917 Durand DR, Los Angeles
   
   3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

   Home size: 3,000 sq ft

   Lot size: 9,120 sq ft

   Year built: 2011

   Parking spots: 2

   Days on market: 14
    
3. $8,900,000 : 6425 WEIDLAKE DR, Los Angeles
   
   10 beds, 18.0 baths

   Home size: 16,000 sq ft

   Lot size: 14,310 sq ft

   Year built: 2011

   Parking spots: 6

   Days on market: 15
    
4. $1,300,000 : 1919 Corinth Avenue, West Los Angeles
   
   4 beds, 4 full, 1 part baths

   Home size: 3,500 sq ft

   Year built: 2011

   Parking spots: 2

   Days on market: 22
    
5. $1,350,000 : 1921 Corinth Avenue, West Los Angeles
   
   4 beds, 4 full, 1 part baths

   Home size: 3,300 sq ft

   Year built: 2011

   Parking spots: 2

   Days on market: 22
    
6. $9,495,000 : 321 S BRISTOL AVE, Los Angeles
   
   7 beds, 12.0 baths

   Lot size: 27,137 sq ft

   Year built: 2011

   Days on market: 22
    
7. $1,079,000 : 225 S HAMILTON DR, Beverly Hills
   
   2 beds, 2.5 baths

   Home size: 2,435 sq ft

   Year built: 2011

   Parking spots: 3

   Days on market: 23
    
8. $640,000 : 4080 GLENCOE AVE, Marina Del Rey
   
   1 bed, 2 full baths

   Home size: 1,445 sq ft

   Year built: 2011

   Parking spots: 4

   Days on market: 30
    
9. $2,895,000 : 152 S ALMONT DR, Beverly Hills
   
   5 beds, 5 full, 1 part baths

   Home size: 3,900 sq ft

   Lot size: 5,900 sq ft

   Year built: 2011

   Parking spots: 3

   Days on market: 36
    
10. $995,000 : 125 Pacific ST, Santa Monica
    
    2 beds, 2.5 baths

    Year built: 2011

    Days on market: 41
     
11. $1,295,000 : 853 21ST ST, Santa Monica
    
    2 beds, 2.5 baths

    Home size: 1,458 sq ft

    Year built: 2011

    Parking spots: 2

    Days on market: 47
     
12. $1,295,000 : 853 21ST ST, Santa Monica
    
    2 beds, 2.5 baths

    Home size: 1,492 sq ft

    Year built: 2011

    Parking spots: 2

    Days on market: 47
     
13. $1,299,000 : 853 21ST ST, Santa Monica
    
    1 bed, 1.5 baths

    Home size: 1,745 sq ft

    Year built: 2011

    Parking spots: 2

    Days on market: 47
     
14. $1,489,990 : 13048 North Icon Circle, Playa Vista
    
    3 beds, 2 full baths

    Home size: 3,848 sq ft

    Year built: 2011

    Parking spots: 3

    Days on market: 57
     
15. $3,295,000 : 1018 YALE ST, Santa Monica
    
    5 beds, 7.0 baths

    Lot size: 7,900 sq ft

    Year built: 2011

    Parking spots: 2

    Days on market: 57
     
16. $1,745,000 : 44 HORIZON AVE, Venice
    
    3 beds, 3.0 baths

    Home size: 2,218 sq ft

    Lot size: 2,265 sq ft

    Year built: 2011

    Parking spots: 2

    Days on market: 58
     
17. $1,470,000 : 125 Pacific ST, Santa Monica
    
    3 beds, 2.5 baths

    Year built: 2011

    Parking spots: 2

    Days on market: 62
     
18. $1,550,000 : 125 Pacific ST, Santa Monica
    
    3 beds, 2.5 baths

    Year built: 2011

    Parking spots: 2

    Days on market: 62
     
19. $499,990 : 12920 West Runway Road #121, Playa Vista
    
    2 beds, 2 full baths

    Home size: 965 sq ft

    Year built: 2011

    Parking spots: 2

    Days on market: 66
     
20. $519,990 : 12920 West Runway Road #242, Playa Vista
    
    2 beds, 2 full baths

    Home size: 1,128 sq ft

    Year built: 2011

    Parking spots: 2

    Days on market: 66
     
21. $588,990 : 12920 West Runway Road #261, Playa Vista
    
    3 beds, 2 full baths

    Home size: 1,314 sq ft

    Year built: 2011

    Parking spots: 2

    Days on market: 66
     
22. $649,990 : 12920 West Runway Road #210, Playa Vista
    
    3 beds, 2 full baths

    Home size: 1,486 sq ft

    Year built: 2011

    Parking spots: 2

    Days on market: 66
     
23. $664,245 : 12920 West Runway Road #231, Playa Vista
    
    3 beds, 2 full baths

    Home size: 1,504 sq ft

    Year built: 2011

    Parking spots: 2

    Days on market: 66
     
24. $9,995,000 : 617 N CAMDEN DR, Beverly Hills
    
    7 beds, 7.5 baths

    Home size: 11,161 sq ft

    Lot size: 13,510 sq ft

    Year built: 2011

    Parking spots: 3

    Days on market: 69
     
25. $11,960,000 : 1691 Mandeville Canyon RD, Los Angeles
    
    6 beds, 5 full, 3 part baths

    Home size: 8,000 sq ft

    Lot size: 30,000 sq ft

    Year built: 2011

    Days on market: 87
     

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

Buying or Selling Los Angeles Real Estate

Buying or selling a Los Angeles home can be a daunting process in a city this size, especially if you’re new to L.A. Town. You’ll need a resident expert to show you around and help you narrow down the areas where you might like to live. I will help you find the perfect home in the right area to fit your lifestyle, budget and needs!

When I list and sell Los Angeles homes for my clients I strive to make the experience a pleasant one. My mission is to provide outstanding service while utilizing the best practices and systems available.

If you are an absentee owner, you’ll need someone to handle all the details that you can’t handle remotely. That’s where I come in – I’m there when you can’t be. I also specialize in lease property in Los Angeles.

Westside Los Angeles Real Estate, including, but not limited to:

• Westwood Real Estate – Westwood single family homes, Westwood condominiums, Wilshire Corridor condominiums, Century City condominiums
• Brentwood Real Estate – Brentwood single family homes, Brentwood condominiums
• Santa Monica Real Estate – Santa Monica single family homes, Santa Monica condominiums
• Beverly Hills Real Estate - Beverly Hills single family homes, Beverly Hills condominiums
• Culver City Real Estate – Culver City homes
• Silver Lake Real Estate - Silver Lake single homes

   

• Echo Park Real Estate – Echo Park homes

For more information on how I can best serve your Los Angeles real estate needs, don’t hesitate to fill out the contact form or give me a call at 310-473-6919.

Read more: http://www.homejane.com/just-because-you-are-buying-a-new-los-angeles-home-doesnt-mean-you-dont-need-an-inspection.html#ixzz1hIF870Z0

I don't generally post my leases and sales, so I thought I would just take a moment to take stock of what turned out to quite a healthy 2011 in the Los Angeles real estate market.

This Los Angeles Realtor® started off the year very slowly.  Then the stone started rolling down the hill and gained momentum.

Anyway, here is an overview of my Los Angeles real estate sales and rentals this year:

Purchases:

880 W. 1st St. #804, Los Angeles 90012 (Downtown) (foreclosure) – June 2011 – $270,000

10580 Wilshire Blvd. #8SW, Los Angeles 90024 (The Wilshire)( pocket listing) – October 2011 – $1,600,000

10982 Roebling Ave. #315, Los Angeles 90024 (Westwood) (foreclosure)  - November 2011 – $195,000

In Escrow

1917 Corinth Ave., Los Angeles 90025 – (to be disclosed)

Rentals:

1871 Greenfield Ave., #301, Los Angeles 90025 – February 2011.  Rent $2,400 per month

2170 Century Park East #107, Los Angeles 90067 – March 2011.  Rent $2,600 per month

10776 Wilshire Blvd. #1101, Los Angeles 90024, The Carlyle  - May 2011.  Rent $8,325 per month

840 20th St. Santa Monica, 90403 - May 2011 – Rent $3,400 per month

13075 Pacific Promenade, Playa Vista  - July 2011 – Rent $2,900 per month

4711 Ambrose Ave. #204 Los Angeles 90027 (Los Feliz) – July 2011 – Rent $2,800 per month

8734 Ashcroft Ave., Los Angeles 90048 – August 2011 – Rent $2,500 per month

904 N. Harper Ave., West Hollywood 90046 – September 2011 – Rent $3,650 per month

1314 Raintree Circle, Culver City 90230 – October 2011 – Rent $2,100 per month

10727 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles 90024 (The Remington) – December 2011 – Rent $7,500 per month

As you see, Los Angeles rental properties  are extremely hot right now.

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Buying or Selling Los Angeles Real Estate

Buying or selling a Los Angeles home can be a daunting process in a city this size, especially if you’re new to L.A. Town. You’ll need a resident expert to show you around and help you narrow down the areas where you might like to live. I will help you find the perfect home in the right area to fit your lifestyle, budget and needs!

When I list and sell Los Angeles homes for my clients I strive to make the experience a pleasant one. My mission is to provide outstanding service while utilizing the best practices and systems available.

If you are an absentee owner, you’ll need someone to handle all the details that you can’t handle remotely. That’s where I come in – I’m there when you can’t be. I also specialize in lease property in Los Angeles.

Westside Los Angeles Real Estate, including, but not limited to:

• Westwood Real Estate - Westwood single family homes, Westwood condominiums, Wilshire Corridor condominiums, Century City condominiums
• Brentwood Real Estate - Brentwood single family homes, Brentwood condominiums
• Santa Monica Real Estate - Santa Monica single family homes, Santa Monica condominiums
• Beverly Hills Real Estate - Beverly Hills single family homes, Beverly Hills condominiums
• Culver City Real Estate - Culver City homes
• Silver Lake Real Estate - Silver Lake single homes
  
• Echo Park Real Estate - Echo Park homes

For more information on how I can best serve your Los Angeles real estate needs, don’t hesitate to fill out the contact form or give me a call at 310-473-6919.

Read more: http://www.homejane.com/a-los-angeles-realtors-2011-review.html#ixzz1gx4f83Wu

If you are looking for a Los Angeles rental property, you are in a lot of competition.  The better prepared you are to make an offer on the property you love, the better the chance you are of getting it, because the good ones go quickly.

So, what do you need to know?

As soon as your realtor sends you a property close to your needs and desires, be prepared to go see it.

Believe me, you are not the only person looking for Los Angeles rental properties right now and generally it is a first-come first-served situation.

Most leases are for a minimum one year term.

There are some exceptions, but most leases will require you sign a contract for a minimum of one year.

Be prepared to pay three months’ rent up front.

There are exceptions to this rule also, but most leases are going to require that you pay two months’ deposit  on signing and the first month’s rent up front.

Run your credit report.

When you find that property you are going to have to fill out a Rental Application form and submit it with your credit report.  The credit report must be a full report from all three bureaus.  A good service to use is CreditScore.com.  You will probably also need to provide proof of funds which will show that you are able to cover a full year’s rent.

If you do not have good credit and low funds, then you should seek out a co-signer for the lease.  It can be a family member, friend or your employer may sign for you, especially if you are being relocated.

Once the terms have been accepted a lease will be drawn up by the landlord’s agent.

You will review this lease with your Realtor® and if you agree to the terms of the lease you will sign and enter into a lease contract.  Upon signature you will be required to pay the deposit and first months’ rent, usually by cashier’s check or wired funds.

Walk through.

You will generally get a chance to walk through the property with your agent and the landlord’s agent to go over items that may need repair, and you will also have a previously agreed-upon number of days to inform the landlord of any deficient items, although generally the landlord is responsible for fixing items in disrepair.

If you are ready, willing, and able to follow the process above, then you will be successful at beating out the competition for those hard-to-find L

Sample West Los Angeles Properties for Rent

Showing properties 1 - 15 of 129. See more West Los Angeles Properties for Rent. 
(all data current as of 12/15/2011)

1. $2,650 : 1920 Beverly Glen Blvd, Los Angeles
   
   2 beds, 2.5 baths

   Home size: 1,541 sq ft

   Lot size: 818 sq ft

   Year built: 1992

   Parking spots: 2

   Days on market: 3
    
2. $3,000 : 10787 WILSHIRE BLVD, Los Angeles
   
   2 beds, 2.5 baths

   Home size: 1,459 sq ft

   Lot size: 309 sq ft

   Year built: 1962

   Parking spots: 2

   Days on market: 3
    
3. $3,200 : 10390 LA GRANGE AVE, Los Angeles
   
   2 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

   Home size: 1,550 sq ft

   Year built: 2008

   Days on market: 3
    
4. $4,450 : 10593 KINNARD AVE, Los Angeles
   
   2 beds, 2 full baths

   Home size: 1,750 sq ft

   Lot size: 6,500 sq ft

   Year built: 1939

   Parking spots: 4

   Days on market: 3
    
5. $2,700 : 1730 Sawtelle Blvd., West Los Angeles
   
   2 beds, 2.0 baths

   Year built: 2010

   Parking spots: 2

   Days on market: 4
    
6. $5,750 : 10660 ROCHESTER AVE, Los Angeles
   
   3 beds, 2.5 baths

   Home size: 1,902 sq ft

   Lot size: 6,500 sq ft

   Year built: 1938

   Parking spots: 2

   Days on market: 6
    
7. $1,400 : 1629 VETERAN AVE, Los Angeles
   
   1 bed, 1.0 baths

   Year built: 1968

   Parking spots: 1

   Days on market: 7
    
8. $4,250 : 1844 Glendon Ave 101, Los Angeles
   
   4 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths

   Home size: 2,400 sq ft

   Lot size: 6,751 sq ft

   Year built: 2002

   Parking spots: 4

   Days on market: 7
    
9. $5,200 : 351 NORCROFT AVE, Los Angeles
   
   2 beds, 2.0 baths

   Home size: 2,304 sq ft

   Lot size: 9,150 sq ft

   Year built: 1966

   Parking spots: 3

   Days on market: 7
    
10. $3,495 : 10709 AShton, Los Angeles
    
    3 beds, 2.0 baths

    Home size: 1,800 sq ft

    Parking spots: 2

    Days on market: 8
     
11. $2,400 : 10337 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles
    
    1 bed, 1 full bath

    Home size: 1,010 sq ft

    Lot size: 13,506 sq ft

    Year built: 1935

    Parking spots: 2

    Days on market: 9
     
12. $4,500 : 1852 BENTLEY AVE, Los Angeles
    
    3 beds, 2 full baths

    Home size: 1,547 sq ft

    Lot size: 5,445 sq ft

    Year built: 1936

    Parking spots: 2

    Days on market: 9
     
13. $4,550 : 12016 TEXAS AVE, Los Angeles
    
    4 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths

    Home size: 2,295 sq ft

    Lot size: 2,069 sq ft

    Year built: 1998

    Parking spots: 4

    Days on market: 9
     
14. $2,000 : 10655 KINNARD AVE, Los Angeles
    
    1 bed, 1.0 baths

    Home size: 733 sq ft

    Year built: 1963

    Parking spots: 2

    Days on market: 10
     
15. $2,695 : 10630 EASTBORNE AVE, Los Angeles
    
    2 beds, 2.0 baths

    Home size: 1,267 sq ft

    Lot size: 762 sq ft

    Year built: 1990

    Days on market: 10
     

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

Search Los Angeles Homes for Rent

Buying or Selling Los Angeles Real Estate

Buying or selling a Los Angeles home can be a daunting process in a city this size, especially if you’re new to L.A. Town. You’ll need a resident expert to show you around and help you narrow down the areas where you might like to live. I will help you find the perfect home in the right area to fit your lifestyle, budget and needs!

When I list and sell Los Angeles homes for my clients I strive to make the experience a pleasant one. My mission is to provide outstanding service while utilizing the best practices and systems available.

If you are an absentee owner, you’ll need someone to handle all the details that you can’t handle remotely. That’s where I come in – I’m there when you can’t be. I also specialize in lease property in Los Angeles.

Westside Los Angeles Real Estate, including, but not limited to:

• Westwood Real Estate - Westwood single family homes, Westwood condominiums, Wilshire Corridor condominiums, Century City condominiums
• Brentwood Real Estate - Brentwood single family homes, Brentwood condominiums
• Santa Monica Real Estate - Santa Monica single family homes, Santa Monica condominiums
• Beverly Hills Real Estate - Beverly Hills single family homes, Beverly Hills condominiums
• Culver City Real Estate - Culver City homes
• Silver Lake Real Estate - Silver Lake single homes
  
• Echo Park Real Estate - Echo Park homes

For more information on how I can best serve your Los Angeles real estate needs, don’t hesitate to fill out the contact form or give me a call at 310-473-6919.

Read more: http://www.homejane.com/looking-for-a-los-angeles-rental-property-be-prepared.html#ixzz1gd9qLMbo

Los Angeles has been hit hard by the economic downturn and Animal Services is one of the many departments whose financial resources have been severely cut.  Friends of L.A. Animal Shelters, a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping L.A.’s city animal shelters raises funds to provide veterinary care and innovative adoption programs for which the city shelters do not have funding. Their goal is to increase the live save rate of L.A.’s  city animal shelters.

L.A. Love & Leashes is the first pet store that’s 100% dedicated to saving the lives of orphaned animals in Los Angeles city shelters. L.A. Love & Leashes is located in Westside Pavilion mall.

The Grand Opening celebration is scheduled for Jan. 21, 2012, but since they wanted to be able to help find homes for animals before the holidays, they decided to open the store for adoptions during December even though it is not fully operating right now. Volunteers will be at the store most days from now until Christmas from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.  Dogs and cats from the city’s shelters are on-site and available for on-the-spot adoption.

When the store is officially open the will also have pet supplies and merchandise so that visitors can shop for unique gift items for animal lovers. The proceeds will help this worthy cause.

During their first open weekend  L.A. Love and Leashes found homes for 8 shelter animals.

Friends of L.A. Animal Shelters’ new pet store “L.A. Love & Leashes” is an innovative way to increase adoptions.

Friends of L.A. Animal Shelters is a volunteer-run nonprofit that receives no federal, state or local funding. All funding comes from the public who love L.A. and want to make a difference in the lives of the animals who need you the most. Please consider giving generously today.

The mission statement:  Together, we can strive to fulfill the L.A. Animal Services’ vision of a day when every pet born is ensured a good home and care.

How You Can Help:

• The number one way you can help is by donating to help the animals who need you the most. You can mail us a check or pay online. Your gift is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
• Shop and adopt at the store. Feel good knowing that every dollar you spend helps further their mission to support the city’s shelters.
• Tell a friend about this new nonprofit and their need to help to raise awareness.
• Connect with FriendsofLAAS on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

With your help, we can make L.A. a better place for the kitties, dogs and critters who love us unconditionally.

Buying or Selling Los Angeles Real Estate

Buying or selling a Los Angeles home can be a daunting process in a city this size, especially if you’re new to L.A. Town. You’ll need a resident expert to show you around and help you narrow down the areas where you might like to live. I will help you find the perfect home in the right area to fit your lifestyle, budget and needs!

When I list and sell Los Angeles homes for my clients I strive to make the experience a pleasant one. My mission is to provide outstanding service while utilizing the best practices and systems available.

If you are an absentee owner, you’ll need someone to handle all the details that you can’t handle remotely. That’s where I come in – I’m there when you can’t be. I also specialize in lease property in Los Angeles.

Westside Los Angeles Real Estate, including, but not limited to:

• Westwood Real Estate - Westwood single family homes, Westwood condominiums, Wilshire Corridor condominiums, Century City condominiums
• Brentwood Real Estate - Brentwood single family homes, Brentwood condominiums
• Santa Monica Real Estate - Santa Monica single family homes, Santa Monica condominiums
• Beverly Hills Real Estate - Beverly Hills single family homes, Beverly Hills condominiums
• Culver City Real Estate - Culver City homes
• Silver Lake Real Estate - Silver Lake single homes
  
• Echo Park Real Estate - Echo Park homes

For more information on how I can best serve your Los Angeles real estate needs, don’t hesitate to fill out the contact form or give me a call at 310-473-6919.

Read more: http://www.homejane.com/love-and-leashes-helping-los-angeles-homeless-pets.html#ixzz1gXRkLbIY

Every year, world-renowned Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills puts on its best show for holiday season.  In 2004 they decorated with $1 million worth of Baccarat crystal chandeliers.  This year, together with Harrods in London and  Takashimaya stores in Tokyon and Singapore, Swarovsky holds sway with Sparkle 90210.

Swarovsky Elements have installed Swarovsky crystals along the median of Rodeo Drive featuring a helix-shaped sculpture with embedded LED lights which scrolls people’s holiday messages ticker-tape style.  If you wish to be included Tweet your message to #letitsparkle or text 877877.

Today, and on December 15 and 16 you can see snow and sparkle effects together with horse drawn carriages and caroler.  Some restaurants will be extending their happy hours, offering free cocktails with dinner, and many stores are staying open late.

Don’t miss the fairly land that is Rodeo Drive at Christmas.

Buying or Selling Los Angeles Real Estate

Buying or selling a Los Angeles home can be a daunting process in a city this size, especially if you’re new to L.A. Town. You’ll need a resident expert to show you around and help you narrow down the areas where you might like to live. I will help you find the perfect home in the right area to fit your lifestyle, budget and needs!

When I list and sell Los Angeles homes for my clients I strive to make the experience a pleasant one. My mission is to provide outstanding service while utilizing the best practices and systems available.

If you are an absentee owner, you’ll need someone to handle all the details that you can’t handle remotely. That’s where I come in – I’m there when you can’t be. I also specialize in lease property in Los Angeles.

Westside Los Angeles Real Estate, including, but not limited to:

• Westwood Real Estate - Westwood single family homes, Westwood condominiums, Wilshire Corridor condominiums, Century City condominiums
• Brentwood Real Estate - Brentwood single family homes, Brentwood condominiums
• Santa Monica Real Estate - Santa Monica single family homes, Santa Monica condominiums
• Beverly Hills Real Estate - Beverly Hills single family homes, Beverly Hills condominiums
• Culver City Real Estate - Culver City homes
• Silver Lake Real Estate - Silver Lake single homes
  
• Echo Park Real Estate - Echo Park homes

For more information on how I can best serve your Los Angeles real estate needs, don’t hesitate to fill out the contact form or give me a call at 310-473-6919.

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The always entertaining Cirque du Soleil is bringing its latest production, Ovo to Santa Monica,  on January 20, 2012.

The them of Ovo is set in the world of insects.  Just like us, they are looking for love, and the quest is satisfied when an egg appears delivering an insect who falls in love with a beautiful lady bug.

The music for this productions is a Brazilian theme, that alone should make it a must-see.

And, as usual, the show gets  rave reviews, highlighting the fact that, as usual, Cirque du Soleil makes you believe the unbelievable.

Check showtimes and tickets

Buying or Selling Los Angeles Real Estate

Buying or selling a Los Angeles home can be a daunting process in a city this size, especially if you’re new to L.A. Town. You’ll need a resident expert to show you around and help you narrow down the areas where you might like to live. I will help you find the perfect home in the right area to fit your lifestyle, budget and needs!

When I list and sell Los Angeles homes for my clients I strive to make the experience a pleasant one. My mission is to provide outstanding service while utilizing the best practices and systems available.

If you are an absentee owner, you’ll need someone to handle all the details that you can’t handle remotely. That’s where I come in – I’m there when you can’t be. I also specialize in lease property in Los Angeles.

Westside Los Angeles Real Estate, including, but not limited to:

• Westwood Real Estate - Westwood single family homes, Westwood condominiums, Wilshire Corridor condominiums, Century City condominiums
• Brentwood Real Estate - Brentwood single family homes, Brentwood condominiums
• Santa Monica Real Estate - Santa Monica single family homes, Santa Monica condominiums
• Beverly Hills Real Estate - Beverly Hills single family homes, Beverly Hills condominiums
• Culver City Real Estate - Culver City homes
• Silver Lake Real Estate - Silver Lake single homes
  
• Echo Park Real Estate - Echo Park homes

For more information on how I can best serve your Los Angeles real estate needs, don’t hesitate to fill out the contact form or give me a call at 310-473-6919.

Brentwood is a wealthy community at the foot of the Santa Monica Mountains. Stroll along trendy San Vicente Blvd. with its fine dining, boutique shopping and frequent art fairs and farmers’ market.

Brentwood borders the east end of Santa Monica and the west end of Westwood. With approximately 42,000 residents, Brentwood, 90049, has many diverse areas.  San Vicente Blvd. is the main walking street with shops and upscale restaurants. This area is densely populated with many apartment and condominium complexes with a mix of students, professionals and families.

Brentwood borders Santa Monica on the East and is at the foot of the the Santa Monica Mountains.  It is one of the most upscale areas of Los Angeles with a mix of high-end mansions to the north and Brentwood single-family homes for sale, Brentwood condos for sale and apartment buildings to the south.

San Vicente Boulevard and Sunset Boulevard are the main thoroughfares through the city, San Vicente being the area’s main walk street with high-end boutiques, and restaurants. It is also a popular destination for joggers along the grassy center median planted with coral trees. North of Sunset the area is defined by the hills and canyons of the Santa

Brentwood Schools

Brentwood has a very good school district and is a desirable area for young families.

Useful Links

• Brentwood Homeowners Association
• Los Angeles Unified School District
• School Finder
• School Report Card

Map of Brentwood

Other Los Angeles Communities

Santa Monica City Council unanimously approved the Bike Action Plan, 20 years in the making, which is an effort to get people out of their cars and onto bikes.

$2.5 million will be spent over the next two years to make  30 miles of streets bike friendly, starting with 14 miles of bike lanes and 17 miles of green buffered lanes
 along Broadway, Main St., 2nd St. and Ocean Park Blvd.  An additional 2,500 bike parking spaces will be available in the next five years.  Also opening in the next few months will be the first beachside bicycle campus with City Hall teaching the rules of the road to budding cyclists.

This is great news for Santa Monica residents, the majority of whom are bike owners.  On a side note, the country’s largest bicycle center opened on Colorado and 2nd a couple of weeks ago.

Maybe Santa Monica will join places like Amsterdam and Copenhagen as one of the world cycling cities.  And where Santa Monica goes, maybe the rest of Los Angeles will follow.

Read more on this…

Buying or Selling Los Angeles Real Estate

Buying or selling a Los Angeles home can be a daunting process in a city this size, especially if you’re new to L.A. Town. You’ll need a resident expert to show you around and help you narrow down the areas where you might like to live. I will help you find the perfect home in the right area to fit your lifestyle, budget and needs!

When I list and sell Los Angeles homes for my clients I strive to make the experience a pleasant one. My mission is to provide outstanding service while utilizing the best practices and systems available.

If you are an absentee owner, you’ll need someone to handle all the details that you can’t handle remotely. That’s where I come in – I’m there when you can’t be. I also specialize in lease property in Los Angeles.

Westside Los Angeles Real Estate, including, but not limited to:

• Westwood Real Estate - Westwood single family homes, Westwood condominiums, Wilshire Corridor condominiums, Century City condominiums
• Brentwood Real Estate - Brentwood single family homes, Brentwood condominiums
• Santa Monica Real Estate - Santa Monica single family homes, Santa Monica condominiums
• Beverly Hills Real Estate - Beverly Hills single family homes, Beverly Hills condominiums
• Culver City Real Estate - Culver City homes
• Silver Lake Real Estate - Silver Lake single homes
  
• Echo Park Real Estate - Echo Park homes

For more information on how I can best serve your Los Angeles real estate needs, don’t hesitate to fill out the contact form or give me a call at 310-473-6919.

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