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Whether you are an absentee owner, out of town buyer, or local, there is so much to learn. en-us http://lareally.com/post/1845679/wilshire-corridor-westwood-new-listings Wilshire Corridor Westwood - New Listings <p><img title="Wilshire Corridor Westwood - The Westford" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/6/5/3/2/ar128398635323564.jpg" height="383" alt="Westford" width="300" /></p> <p>There is a new listing on the Wilshire Corridor at The Westford.  This is a 2 bed 2 bath, 2,162 sq. ft. unit for $1,199,000.  The HOA dues are $1,541 per month.</p> <p><a href="http://www.homejane.com/info/the-westford" title="Wilshire Corridor Westwood - The Westford">Find condos for sale at The Westford</a></p> <p><img title="Wilshire Corridor Westwood - The Churchill" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/5/6/8/1/ar128398657518652.jpg" height="400" alt="The Churchill" width="300" /></p> <p><br />The Churchill on the Wilshire Corridor also has a new listing.  This is a 1 bed 1 bath, 1,098 sq. ft. unit for $479,000.  HOA dues are $788 per month.</p> <p><a href="http://www.homejane.com/info/wilshire-corridor/the-churchill" title="Wilshire Corridor Westwood - The Churchill">Find condos for sale at The Churchill</a></p><div class="agent_signature"><p>Buying or selling real estate in Los Angeles<span> can be an overwhelming process.  Contact <a href="http://www.homejane.com/" title="Los Angeles Real Estate"><strong>Jane Peters</strong></a>, Los Angeles realtor specializing in <a href="http://www.homejane.com/tips-for-home-sellers" title="Selling a Home in Los Angeles"><strong>absentee owners</strong></a>, <a href="http://www.homejane.com/buyer-tips" title="Search for homes in Los Angeles"><strong>out of town buyers</strong></a>, and those who need that <strong>extra attention</strong>, in order to make the transaction a smooth, trouble-free, and fun experience.<br /></span></p> <p><a href="http://www.homejane.idxco.com/idx/7009/mapSearch.php" title="Los Angeles Homes for Sale"><strong>Los Angeles Area Homes for Sale</strong></a><br /><strong></strong><strong><br /></strong></p> <p> </p></div> Jane Peters Los Angeles Living, Los Angeles Homes (Penn Properties) Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:01:30 -0400 http://lareally.com/post/1845679/wilshire-corridor-westwood-new-listings http://lareally.com/post/1843472/westwood-corridor-westwood-new-listing-at-the-park-wilshire-10724-wilshire Westwood Corridor Westwood - New Listing at The Park Wilshire, 10724 Wilshire <p><img title="Wilshire Condos Westwood, Park Wilshire" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/9/6/0/8/ar128389637780692.jpg" height="225" alt="Park Wilshire" width="300" /></p> <p>Westwood condos Wilshire has a new listing at the Park Wilshire, 10724 Wilshire Blvd. </p> <p>This is a 2 bed 2.5 bath, 2,008 sq. ft. unit for $899,000.  The HOA dues are $1,689. </p> <p>There are currently 9 units available at the Park Wilshire, a full amenity building with incredible views and friendly staff.</p> <p><a href="http://www.homejane.com/info/wilshire-corridor/park-wilshire" title="Wilshire Westwood homes, Park Wilshire">Find condos for sale at the Park Wilshire</a></p><div class="agent_signature"><p>Buying or selling real estate in Los Angeles<span> can be an overwhelming process.  Contact <a href="http://www.homejane.com/" title="Los Angeles Real Estate"><strong>Jane Peters</strong></a>, Los Angeles realtor specializing in <a href="http://www.homejane.com/tips-for-home-sellers" title="Selling a Home in Los Angeles"><strong>absentee owners</strong></a>, <a href="http://www.homejane.com/buyer-tips" title="Search for homes in Los Angeles"><strong>out of town buyers</strong></a>, and those who need that <strong>extra attention</strong>, in order to make the transaction a smooth, trouble-free, and fun experience.<br /></span></p> <p><a href="http://www.homejane.idxco.com/idx/7009/mapSearch.php" title="Los Angeles Homes for Sale"><strong>Los Angeles Area Homes for Sale</strong></a><br /><strong></strong><strong><br /></strong></p> <p> </p></div> Jane Peters Los Angeles Living, Los Angeles Homes (Penn Properties) Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:05:12 -0400 http://lareally.com/post/1843472/westwood-corridor-westwood-new-listing-at-the-park-wilshire-10724-wilshire http://lareally.com/post/1841939/westwood-los-angeles-real-estate-market-trend Westwood Los Angeles Real Estate Market Trend <p>The <strong><a href="http://www.homejane.com/info/los-angeles-communities/santa-monica" title="Santa Monica Homes for sale"></a><a href="http://www.homejane.com/info/los-angeles-communities/westwood" title="Homes for sale in Westwood Los Angeles">Westwood</a> Los Angeles real estate </strong>marketis a mixed bag.The median sold prices in all categories except condos over $2M remain steady but in the latter category, the median is down.  However with only two sales in the past two months, that is not a reliable statistic.</p> <p>Days on the market are pretty much unchanged</p> <p>The median price remains steady and sales to list price percentage is also pretty stable.  The luxury market continues to be overpriced reflected by a low of 90% for the last two sales of condos over $2M</p> <p>All categories are a strong buyers' market except for single family homes under $2 million, with the condos over $2 million category showing a whopping 52.5 month inventory.  There is going to have to be some hefty price changes to sell the 35 sitting on the market, the overwhelming majority of which are on the <a href="http://www.homejane.com/info/wilshire-corridor-for-sale" title="Westwood corridor homes">Wilshire Corridor</a>.</p> <strong>Westwood Real Estate Market Sales Trend<br /></strong> <strong>12 Month Sales</strong> <strong>Low</strong> <strong>Median</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>Avg DOM</strong> <strong>% Sold vs List Price</strong> <strong>Active Listings</strong> <a href="http://www.homejane.idxco.com/i/7009/westwood_homes_to_2_million" title="homes sell West Los Angeles">Single Family Under $2M</a><br /> 51 $939,000<br /> $1,417,000<br /> $2,000,000<br /> 58<br /> 96.23<br /> 19<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.homejane.idxco.com/i/7009/westwood_homes_over_2m" title="Westwood Los Angeles real estate">Single Family Over $2M</a><br /> 27 $2,0000,000<br /> $2,775,000<br /> $11,000,000<br /> 105<br /> 84.54<br /> 18<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.homejane.idxco.com/i/7009/westwood_condos_to_2M" title="Westwood Los Angeles condos">Condos Under $2M</a> 206 $230,000<br /> $579,000<br /> $1,900,000 <br /> 95<br /> 94.26<br /> 151<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.homejane.idxco.com/i/7009/westwood_condos_over_2M" title="homes for sale in Westwood Los Angeles">Condos Over $2M</a> 11 $2,050,000<br /> $3,350,000 <br /> $7,267,500 <br /> 95<br /> 86.38<br /> 35<br /> <br /> <strong><br /></strong> <strong>6 Month Sales</strong> <strong>Low</strong> <strong>Median</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>Avg DOM</strong> <strong>%Sold vs List Price</strong> <br /> <a href="http://www.homejane.idxco.com/i/7009/westwood_homes_to_2_million" title="homes sale West Los Angeles">Single Family Under $2M</a> 30<strong><br /></strong> $939,000<br /> $1,382,000 $1,935,000<br /> 57<br /> 96.40<br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.homejane.idxco.com/i/7009/westwood_homes_over_2m" title="Westwood Los Angeles real estate">Single Family Over $2M</a> 11 $2,048,820 $2,505,000<br /> $11,000,000<br /> 32<br /> 94,71<br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.homejane.idxco.com/i/7009/westwood_condos_to_2M" title="Westwood Los Angeles condos">Condos Under $2M</a> 94 $245,000<br /> $534,500<br /> $1,437,900<br /> 97<br /> 93.75<br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.homejane.idxco.com/i/7009/westwood_condos_over_2M" title="Homes for sale in Westwood Los Angeles">Condos Over $2M</a> 6 $2,050,000<br /> $3,325,000<br /> $7,267,500<br /> 91<br /> 80.40<br /> <br /> <br /> <strong><br /></strong> <strong>3 Month Sales<br /></strong> <strong>Low</strong> <strong>Median</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>Avg DOM</strong> <strong>%Sold vs List Price</strong> <strong>Months Inventory</strong><br /> <a href="http://www.homejane.idxco.com/i/7009/westwood_homes_to_2_million" title="homes sale West Los Angeles">Single Family Under $2M</a> 16 $939,000<br /> $1,545,000<br /> $1,482,048<br /> 53<br /> 95.51 3.56<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.homejane.idxco.com/i/7009/westwood_homes_over_2m" title="Westwood Los Angeles real estate">Single Family Over $2M</a> 7 $2,048,820<br /> $2,500,000<br /> $11,000,000<br /> 37<br /> 93.27<br /> 7.71<br /> <br /> <a href="Westwood Los Angeles condos">Condos Under $2M</a> 36 $269,900<br /> $504,500<br /> $1,437,900<br /> 97<br /> 93.06<br /> 12.58<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.homejane.idxco.com/i/7009/westwood_condos_over_2M" title="Homes for sale in Westwood Los Angeles">Condos Over $2M</a> 2 $2,050,000<br /> <br /> $2,512,500<br /> 12<br /> 90.08<br /> 52.50<br /> <br /> <p>Data provided by MLS CLAW deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.</p> <p>10 homes are under contract under $2M<br />5 homes are under contract over $2M<br />31 condos are under contract under $2M</p> <p> </p><div class="agent_signature"><p>Buying or selling real estate in Los Angeles<span> can be an overwhelming process.  Contact <a href="http://www.homejane.com/" title="Los Angeles Real Estate"><strong>Jane Peters</strong></a>, Los Angeles realtor specializing in <a href="http://www.homejane.com/tips-for-home-sellers" title="Selling a Home in Los Angeles"><strong>absentee owners</strong></a>, <a href="http://www.homejane.com/buyer-tips" title="Search for homes in Los Angeles"><strong>out of town buyers</strong></a>, and those who need that <strong>extra attention</strong>, in order to make the transaction a smooth, trouble-free, and fun experience.<br /></span></p> <p><a href="http://www.homejane.idxco.com/idx/7009/mapSearch.php" title="Los Angeles Homes for Sale"><strong>Los Angeles Area Homes for Sale</strong></a><br /><strong></strong><strong><br /></strong></p> <p> </p></div> Jane Peters Los Angeles Living, Los Angeles Homes (Penn Properties) Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:52:10 -0400 http://lareally.com/post/1841939/westwood-los-angeles-real-estate-market-trend http://lareally.com/post/1840321/brentwood-los-angeles-real-estate-market-trend-report Brentwood Los Angeles Real Estate Market Trend Report <p>The<a href="http://www.homejane.com/info/los-angeles-communities/brentwood" title="Brentwood Los Angeles Homes for Sale"> </a><strong><a href="http://www.homejane.com/info/los-angeles-communities/brentwood" title="Brentwood Los Angeles Homes for Sale">Brentwood </a>real estate </strong>market remains steady. The median prices have increased slightly in all categories, sales to list price percentage are stabloes, days on the market are down slightly.  The months inventory in the under $2 million single family market is 3.85 but in the other two categories they are over the balanced six month level.</p> <p>18 under $2M homes are under contract<br />16 over $2M homes are under contract<br />19 condos are under contract</p> <strong>Brentwood Real Estate Market Sales Trend<br /></strong> <strong>12 Month Sales</strong> <strong>Low</strong> <strong>Median</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>Avg DOM</strong> <strong>% Sold vs List Price</strong> <strong>Active Listings</strong> <a href="http://www.homejane.idxco.com/i/7009/brentwood_homes_up_to_2_million" title="Brentwood Real Estate Property Search">Single Family Under $2M</a><br /> 145 $750,000<br /> $1,387,000<br /> $2,000,000<br /> 60<br /> 95,91<br /> 50<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.homejane.idxco.com/i/7009/brentwood_single_family_over_2_million" title="Brentwood Los Angeles Real Estate Property Search">Single Family Over $2M</a><br /> 105 $2,0000,000<br /> $2,950,000<br /> $13,250,000<br /> 102<br /> 92.97<br /> 126<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.homejane.idxco.com/i/7009/brentwood_condos" title="Brentwood Los Angeles Real Estate Condo Search">Condos</a> 152 $218,900<br /> $680,000 <br /> $1,600,000 <br /> 72<br /> 96.05<br /> 96<br /> <br /> <strong><br /></strong> <strong>6 Month Sales</strong> <strong>Low</strong> <strong>Median</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>Avg DOM</strong> <strong>%Sold vs List Price</strong> <br /> <a href="http://www.homejane.idxco.com/i/7009/brentwood_homes_up_to_2_million" title="Brentwood Real Estate Property Search">Single Family Under $2M</a> 81<strong><br /></strong> $800,000<br /> $1,475,000 $2,000,000<br /> 52<br /> 96.78<br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.homejane.idxco.com/i/7009/brentwood_single_family_over_2_million" title="Brentwood Los Angeles Real Estate Property Search">Single Family Over $2M</a> 42 $2,050,000 $3,023,375<br /> $13,250,000<br /> 85<br /> 93.87<br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.homejane.idxco.com/i/7009/brentwood_condos" title="Brentwood Los Angeles Real Estate Condo Search">Condos </a> 74 $320,000<br /> $687,500<br /> $1,500,000<br /> 66<br /> 96.53<br /> <br /> <br /> <strong><br /></strong> <strong>3 Month Sales<br /></strong> <strong>Low</strong> <strong>Median</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>Avg DOM</strong> <strong>%Sold vs List Price</strong> <strong>Months Inventory</strong><br /> <a href="http://www.homejane.idxco.com/i/7009/brentwood_homes_up_to_2_million" title="Brentwood Los Angeles Real Estate Property Search">Single Family Under $2M</a> 39 $800,000<br /> $1,450,000<br /> $1,995,000<br /> 51<br /> 96.19 3.85<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.homejane.idxco.com/i/7009/brentwood_single_family_over_2_million" title="Brentwood Los Angeles Real Estate Property Search">Single Family Over $2M</a> 23 $2,025,000<br /> $3,158,750<br /> $13,250,000<br /> 88<br /> 93.25<br /> 7.67<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.homejane.idxco.com/i/7009/brentwood_condos" title="Brentwood Los Angeles Real Estate Condo Search">Condos</a> 32 $320,000<br /> $623,750<br /> $1,349,000<br /> 63<br /> 96.38<br /> 10.67<br /> <br /> <p>Data provided by MLS CLAW deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.</p><div class="agent_signature"><p>Buying or selling real estate in Los Angeles<span> can be an overwhelming process.  Contact <a href="http://www.homejane.com/" title="Los Angeles Real Estate"><strong>Jane Peters</strong></a>, Los Angeles realtor specializing in <a href="http://www.homejane.com/tips-for-home-sellers" title="Selling a Home in Los Angeles"><strong>absentee owners</strong></a>, <a href="http://www.homejane.com/buyer-tips" title="Search for homes in Los Angeles"><strong>out of town buyers</strong></a>, and those who need that <strong>extra attention</strong>, in order to make the transaction a smooth, trouble-free, and fun experience.<br /></span></p> <p><a href="http://www.homejane.idxco.com/idx/7009/mapSearch.php" title="Los Angeles Homes for Sale"><strong>Los Angeles Area Homes for Sale</strong></a><br /><strong></strong><strong><br /></strong></p> <p> </p></div> Jane Peters Los Angeles Living, Los Angeles Homes (Penn Properties) Sun, 05 Sep 2010 23:21:50 -0400 http://lareally.com/post/1840321/brentwood-los-angeles-real-estate-market-trend-report http://lareally.com/post/1425810/federal-tax-credit-extended-what-you-as-a-buyer-need-to-know Federal Tax Credit Extended - What You as a Buyer Need to Know <p> </p> <p>If you are confused about the Federal Tax Credit and how it applies to you, this is an excellent overview.</p> <p>Also, there is the possibilty of a California State Tax Credit bill being passed which will offer a credit of $3,333 per year for three years to subsidize homebuyers.</p> <p> </p> <div>Via <b><a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/1425475/federal-tax-credit-extended-what-you-as-a-buyer-need-to-know">Debe Maxwell - Search Charlotte Homes for Sale - Charlotte NC Neighborhoods (Helen Adams Realty)</a></b>:<br /><blockquote><h3><big><big><span>Federal Tax Credit Extended - What You as a Buyer Need to Know</span></big></big></h3> <p><a href="../../blogsview/1324897/tax-credit-bill-signed-sealed-and-delivered"><img title="$8000 Federal Tax Credit" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/6/7/6/9/ar126314188396762.png" height="346" alt="$8000 Federal Tax Credit" width="350" /></a><big><big><a href="../../blogsview/1324897/tax-credit-bill-signed-sealed-and-delivered">Tax Credits are available</a><span> for both first time home buyers as well as those purchasing primary residences who have owned a home for 5 of the last 10 years. Condos, townhomes and single family homes apply and the maximum purchase price is $800,000. Two income caps have been set:</span><br /><br /></big></big></p> <ul> <li><big><big>If an individual makes $125,000 or higher, they will not be eligible.</big></big></li> <li><big><big>If a couple's joint income is $225,000 or higher, they will not be eligible.</big></big></li> </ul> <p><big><big><br /><span>The </span><a href="http://weblogcharlotte.com/post/1402497/understanding-the-8000-6500-tax-credit">federal tax credit application form can be found here (IRS form 5405)</a><span>. </span><br /><br /><span>Here's a quick video version of the new </span><a href="http://www.debemaxwell.com/">federal tax credit explanation</a><span> as well. (Scroll to the bottom of the web page to view the video).</span><br /><br /><span>This new bill is going to cost $10 billion just for the home buyer tax credit. 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/><strong></strong><strong><br /></strong></p> <p> </p></div> Jane Peters Los Angeles Living, Los Angeles Homes (Penn Properties) Sun, 10 Jan 2010 15:04:30 -0500 http://lareally.com/post/1425810/federal-tax-credit-extended-what-you-as-a-buyer-need-to-know http://lareally.com/post/1653662/california-first-time-home-buyers-tax-credit-update California First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit Update <p><big><big>If you are <strong>buying a home in Los Angeles</strong>, or anywhere in California, or have already gone under contract after May 1, 2010, you are entitled to a $10,000 tax credit.  </big></big><img title="California First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/8/4/2/1/ar127431942212485.jpg" height="270" alt="Fax" width="300" /></p> <p><big><big> The credit is available from a $100 million allocation which is projected to run out fairly quickly.  </big></big></p> <p><big><big>If you are <strong>buying a home in Los Angeles or the rest of California</strong>, time is running out!  </big></big></p> <p><big><big>If you have tried to file via fax you may have found you could not get through because the line is constantly busy.  The fax line is open 24 hours so you may want to wait until after hours when there will be less traffic.  </big></big></p> <p><big><big>If you do manage to get through, make sure all the pages went through and be sure to keep a copy of the fax confirmation. </big></big></p> <p><big><big>More information on the California first time home buyers tax credit. </big></big></p> <p><big><big><strong>Buying a home in Los Angeles</strong> <a href="http://realestatelistings.1parkplace.com/46645/Carets/search?cookieCheck=1&HeaderFooter=true#&&pg=1&statusTypes=1&seLng=-117.2406005859&sort=PriceDesc&nwLng=-119.2263793945&nwLat=34.6286879738&propTypes=0-1&seLat=33.4543597895" title="Los Angeles Property Search">search here.</a><br /></big></big></p> <p> </p> <p> </p><div class="agent_signature"><p>Buying or selling real estate in Los Angeles<span> can be an overwhelming process.  Contact <a href="http://www.homejane.com/" title="Los Angeles Real Estate"><strong>Jane Peters</strong></a>, Los Angeles realtor specializing in <a href="http://www.homejane.com/tips-for-home-sellers" title="Selling a Home in Los Angeles"><strong>absentee owners</strong></a>, <a href="http://www.homejane.com/buyer-tips" title="Search for homes in Los Angeles"><strong>out of town buyers</strong></a>, and those who need that <strong>extra attention</strong>, in order to make the transaction a smooth, trouble-free, and fun experience.<br /></span></p> <p><a href="http://www.homejane.idxco.com/idx/7009/mapSearch.php" title="Los Angeles Homes for Sale"><strong>Los Angeles Area Homes for Sale</strong></a><br /><strong></strong><strong><br /></strong></p> <p> </p></div> Jane Peters Los Angeles Living, Los Angeles Homes (Penn Properties) Wed, 19 May 2010 21:43:17 -0400 http://lareally.com/post/1653662/california-first-time-home-buyers-tax-credit-update http://lareally.com/post/1745743/luxury-leasing-in-los-angeles Luxury Leasing in Los Angeles <p>While showing a prospective client various condominiums and apartments for lease in Los Angeles I came across two buildings that positively stand out:</p> <p><img title="Ashton Westwood Leasing" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4095/4799738030_3161ae45d2_m.jpg" height="227" alt="" width="240" /></p> <p> </p> <p>Ashton Westwood, 10700 Wilshire Blvd. on the Wilshire Corridor.</p> <p>Ashton Westwood, the ultimate in luxury leasing, has 58 one, two bedroom and penthouse units with natural hardwood and travertine flooring.  The bedrooms are spacious with large walk-in closets and the large bathrooms are beautifully designed.  Amenities include concierge, valet, great room, gourmet catering kitchen, private climate-controlled wine cellars and fitness centers.  There is even a pet walk.</p> <p><img title="Bl&uuml; Beverly Hills" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4121/4799105913_9bd7c3a616_m.jpg" height="182" alt="" width="240" /></p> <p>Bl<span>ü</span> Beverly Hills</p> <p>A beautiful 11 story building with panoramic views of the city, the Bl<span>ü Beverlly Hills is the height of style and elegance.  This is a perfect live-work building with media room.  Units consist of hardwood  and stone floors, top of the line appliances, and spa like bathrooms.  There is a beautiful rooftop deck with 360 degree views of the city.  <br /></span></p> <p><a href="http://www.homejane.com/luxury-apartments" title="Los Angeles luxury leasing">Search Los Angeles luxury leasing<br /></a></p><div class="agent_signature"><p>Buying or selling real estate in Los Angeles<span> can be an overwhelming process.  Contact <a href="http://www.homejane.com/" title="Los Angeles Real Estate"><strong>Jane Peters</strong></a>, Los Angeles realtor specializing in <a href="http://www.homejane.com/tips-for-home-sellers" title="Selling a Home in Los Angeles"><strong>absentee owners</strong></a>, <a href="http://www.homejane.com/buyer-tips" title="Search for homes in Los Angeles"><strong>out of town buyers</strong></a>, and those who need that <strong>extra attention</strong>, in order to make the transaction a smooth, trouble-free, and fun experience.<br /></span></p> <p><a href="http://www.homejane.idxco.com/idx/7009/mapSearch.php" title="Los Angeles Homes for Sale"><strong>Los Angeles Area Homes for Sale</strong></a><br /><strong></strong><strong><br /></strong></p> <p> </p></div> Jane Peters Los Angeles Living, Los Angeles Homes (Penn Properties) Fri, 16 Jul 2010 13:30:31 -0400 http://lareally.com/post/1745743/luxury-leasing-in-los-angeles http://lareally.com/post/1238911/some-los-angeles-rankings Some Los Angeles Rankings <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/9/5/1/1/ar125297963611594.gif" height="121" alt="" width="121" />The L.A. Times publishes a ranking of the <strong>median</strong> household incomes in 110 Los Angeles area communities. For some reason they omitted Beverly Hills and Malibu.  The calculator probably broke.</p> <p>Topping the list is <strong>Bel Air</strong> with $208,861 and at the bottom is <strong>Downtown</strong> with $15,003.</p> <p>Again, not taking into consideration Beverly Hills or Malibu, <strong>Bel Air </strong>topped the list as the area with the oldest population, median age <strong>46</strong>, and <strong>Watts </strong>with a median age of <strong>21</strong>.</p> <p>In the highest scoring public schools category, the California Academic Performance Index (<strong>API</strong>) which combines several tests, with a goal for each school to reach 800 produced the following results: <strong>Hollywood Hills West</strong> with an averge of <strong>961</strong> and <strong>Chesterfield Square</strong> (South Los Angeles) with <strong>544. </strong>Only 27 out of the 104 schools included reached the 800 and above average. Statewide, the averages was 742.</p> <p>In terms of the areas with the highest home ownership as opposed to rentals, <strong>Porter Ranch </strong>topped the list with <strong>91.8%</strong> and <strong>Westlake</strong> had the lowest home ownership with <strong>5.1%.</strong></p> <p>The above figures are per the <strong>2000 Census</strong>. Next year's census should be interesting.</p> <p><strong><a href="http://projects.latimes.com/mapping-la/neighborhoods/" title="Los Angeles Rankings">Click here</a></strong> to see the full list</p> <p> </p><div class="agent_signature"><p>Buying or selling real estate in Los Angeles<span> can be an overwhelming process.  Contact <a href="http://www.homejane.com/" title="Los Angeles Real Estate"><strong>Jane Peters</strong></a>, Los Angeles realtor specializing in <a href="http://www.homejane.com/tips-for-home-sellers" title="Selling a Home in Los Angeles"><strong>absentee owners</strong></a>, <a href="http://www.homejane.com/buyer-tips" title="Search for homes in Los Angeles"><strong>out of town buyers</strong></a>, and those who need that <strong>extra attention</strong>, in order to make the transaction a smooth, trouble-free, and fun experience.<br /></span></p> <p><a href="http://www.homejane.idxco.com/idx/7009/mapSearch.php" title="Los Angeles Homes for Sale"><strong>Los Angeles Area Homes for Sale</strong></a><br /><strong></strong><strong><br /></strong></p> <p> </p></div> Jane Peters Los Angeles Living, Los Angeles Homes (Penn Properties) Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:55:55 -0400 http://lareally.com/post/1238911/some-los-angeles-rankings http://lareally.com/post/1677656/the-sweetest-sound-in-the-real-estate-universe The Sweetest Sound in the Real Estate Universe <p><strong><big><big>The short sale is approved! </big></big></strong></p> <p><big><big>Just when you have almost forgotten that you have made that offer on a short sale and your buyers have lost faith you get the call.  </big></big><img title="Approved Short Sale" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/4/2/0/2/ar127567304720248.jpg" height="311" alt="Joy" width="300" /></p> <p><big><big>I was minding my own business, literally, as I was about to extend the short sale addendum and had sent it off to the listing agent for signature, when I must have rattled his cage.  He called me immediately to tell me that it was approved.  In fact, he told me before he told the sellers. </big></big></p> <p><big><big>So now you have the <strong>great pleasure</strong> of telling your first-time buyers that <strong>their offer has been accepted</strong>.  And you can hear the shock in their voices.  And shock it is.  It is now real.  Before it was like play-acting the role of buyer.<br /></big></big></p> <p><big><big>There is a weird feeling when you hear those words "the short sale is approved."  You are not really prepared to move ahead and now have to start scrambling to put everything together.  </big></big></p> <p><big><big>Fortunately you did have an inkling that things were moving and you had recently informed your buyer that they had better get in touch with their lender to get things back on track. </big></big></p> <p><big><big>You have to explain again to your buyers how the process is going to work and what they must expect:  </big></big></p> <p><big><big>Just because the offer is accepted there is still a lot of negotiating to be done.  You know they have allowed some dollars for things like retrofitting, title insurance, transfer taxes, etc. but you know they are not going to pay for the termite inspection and any work involved.  </big></big></p> <p><big><big>Also, who knows what problems may be found during inspection which will most probably not be paid for by the lender.  </big></big></p> <p><big><big>This is the real buying process.  The rest was just practice.  </big></big></p> <p><big><big><strong>But, how sweet the sound........</strong><br /></big></big></p><div class="agent_signature"><p>Buying or selling real estate in Los Angeles<span> can be an overwhelming process.  Contact <a href="http://www.homejane.com/" title="Los Angeles Real Estate"><strong>Jane Peters</strong></a>, Los Angeles realtor specializing in <a href="http://www.homejane.com/tips-for-home-sellers" title="Selling a Home in Los Angeles"><strong>absentee owners</strong></a>, <a href="http://www.homejane.com/buyer-tips" title="Search for homes in Los Angeles"><strong>out of town buyers</strong></a>, and those who need that <strong>extra attention</strong>, in order to make the transaction a smooth, trouble-free, and fun experience.<br /></span></p> <p><a href="http://www.homejane.idxco.com/idx/7009/mapSearch.php" title="Los Angeles Homes for Sale"><strong>Los Angeles Area Homes for Sale</strong></a><br /><strong></strong><strong><br /></strong></p> <p> </p></div> Jane Peters Los Angeles Living, Los Angeles Homes (Penn Properties) Thu, 03 Jun 2010 22:59:47 -0400 http://lareally.com/post/1677656/the-sweetest-sound-in-the-real-estate-universe http://lareally.com/post/1710379/the-exciting-new-santa-monica-place-opening-august-6th The Exciting New Santa Monica Place Opening August 6th <p><img title="Santa Monica Place Opening August 2010" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/8/4/5/1/ar127734638115482.jpg" height="233" alt="SM Place" width="500" /></p> <p>The all new, hip, Santa Monica Place is scheduled to open on August 6th, 2010.</p> <p>The shopping center has been totally gutted and redesigned to give it a fresh, new, modern design.  Open to the skies the center has attracted the only Bloomingdale's SoHo concept store outside Manhattanm a brand new Nordstrom, and many exciting specialty stores. </p> <p>There will be a rooftop dining deck taking advantage of the tremendous Santa Monica ocean views.</p> <p>Santa Monica Place, combined with Third Street Promenade and Santa Monica Pier will continue to make Santa Monica one of the most desirable entertainment destinations in the City.</p><div class="agent_signature"><p>Buying or selling real estate in Los Angeles<span> can be an overwhelming process.  Contact <a href="http://www.homejane.com/" title="Los Angeles Real Estate"><strong>Jane Peters</strong></a>, Los Angeles realtor specializing in <a href="http://www.homejane.com/tips-for-home-sellers" title="Selling a Home in Los Angeles"><strong>absentee owners</strong></a>, <a href="http://www.homejane.com/buyer-tips" title="Search for homes in Los Angeles"><strong>out of town buyers</strong></a>, and those who need that <strong>extra attention</strong>, in order to make the transaction a smooth, trouble-free, and fun experience.<br /></span></p> <p><a href="http://www.homejane.idxco.com/idx/7009/mapSearch.php" title="Los Angeles Homes for Sale"><strong>Los Angeles Area Homes for Sale</strong></a><br /><strong></strong><strong><br /></strong></p> <p> </p></div> Jane Peters Los Angeles Living, Los Angeles Homes (Penn Properties) Wed, 23 Jun 2010 22:35:17 -0400 http://lareally.com/post/1710379/the-exciting-new-santa-monica-place-opening-august-6th http://lareally.com/post/1748753/-30-seconds-of-awesome-in-westwood "30 Seconds of Awesome" in Westwood <p>UCLA architecture graduate student, Krisztina Jozsef had the idea of organizing 30 seconds of "pedestrian only" time at the busy diagonal intersection of Westwood and Le Conte in Westwood Village with a couple of dozen playing in the street between light changes, a total of 30 seconds. </p> <p>The activities in the street included, tug-of-war, water balloons, hula hoop, limbo, and even volley ball, and this wall all accomplished before the lights changed. The guy in the orange suit giving them time updates is their professor.</p> <p>What was the point? Urban activism, or "reclaiming public space." Ms. Jozsef looked at the correlation between childhool obesity and the build up of cities and she wanted to demonstrate a way to use what already exists in a more physical way.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <div class="agent_signature"><p>Buying or selling real estate in Los Angeles<span> can be an overwhelming process.  Contact <a href="http://www.homejane.com/" title="Los Angeles Real Estate"><strong>Jane Peters</strong></a>, Los Angeles realtor specializing in <a href="http://www.homejane.com/tips-for-home-sellers" title="Selling a Home in Los Angeles"><strong>absentee owners</strong></a>, <a href="http://www.homejane.com/buyer-tips" title="Search for homes in Los Angeles"><strong>out of town buyers</strong></a>, and those who need that <strong>extra attention</strong>, in order to make the transaction a smooth, trouble-free, and fun experience.<br /></span></p> <p><a href="http://www.homejane.idxco.com/idx/7009/mapSearch.php" title="Los Angeles Homes for Sale"><strong>Los Angeles Area Homes for Sale</strong></a><br /><strong></strong><strong><br /></strong></p> <p> </p></div> Jane Peters Los Angeles Living, Los Angeles Homes (Penn Properties) Fri, 16 Jul 2010 23:54:01 -0400 http://lareally.com/post/1748753/-30-seconds-of-awesome-in-westwood http://lareally.com/post/1760716/culver-city-music-festival Culver City Music Festival <p><big><big>Yesterday I went down to the Culver City Music Festival in front of City Hall. This was, in fact, the 16th year of the festival and it is definitely a worthwhile venue.<br /><br />There are so many of these summer festivals and most of them are on Thursday at the same time. <br /><br />The reason I like Culver City's Festival is that it is extremely easy to park and it is not over packed. <br /><br />Last night's bands were The Gonzalo Bergara Quartet, a jazz group, followed by Los Pinguos whom I love. They often play on Third Street Promenade in <a href="http://www.homejane.com/los-angeles-communities/santa-monica" title="Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica">Santa Monica</a>. Think Gypsy Kings, think Los Pinguos.<br /><br />Before or after the entertainment there are plenty of great restaurants and bars in the area. You won't go hungry.<br /><br />As you will see, it was difficult to sit down during the entertainment. <br /><br /> <br /><br />Thursday, July 29th, the entertainment will be Yari More.<br /><br />See you there!<br /><br /><div class="agent_signature"><p>Buying or selling real estate in Los Angeles<span> can be an overwhelming process.  Contact <a href="http://www.homejane.com/" title="Los Angeles Real Estate"><strong>Jane Peters</strong></a>, Los Angeles realtor specializing in <a href="http://www.homejane.com/tips-for-home-sellers" title="Selling a Home in Los Angeles"><strong>absentee owners</strong></a>, <a href="http://www.homejane.com/buyer-tips" title="Search for homes in Los Angeles"><strong>out of town buyers</strong></a>, and those who need that <strong>extra attention</strong>, in order to make the transaction a smooth, trouble-free, and fun experience.<br /></span></p> <p><a href="http://www.homejane.idxco.com/idx/7009/mapSearch.php" title="Los Angeles Homes for Sale"><strong>Los Angeles Area Homes for Sale</strong></a><br /><strong></strong><strong><br /></strong></p> <p> </p></div></big></big></p> Jane Peters Los Angeles Living, Los Angeles Homes (Penn Properties) Fri, 23 Jul 2010 22:33:02 -0400 http://lareally.com/post/1760716/culver-city-music-festival http://lareally.com/post/1802990/santa-monica-ocean-front-properties-new-listing-101-ocean-ave- Santa Monica Ocean Front Properties - New Listing - 101 Ocean Ave. <p><img title="New Listing at 101 Ocean Avenue" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/9/0/8/6/ar128200200268091.jpg" height="320" alt="101 Ocean Ave." width="240" /></p> <p>There is a new Santa Monica Ocean Front property listing at 101 Ocean Ave..<br /><br />The unit is on the 7th floor and is a 2 bed 1.75 bath, 1,385 sq. ft. unit listed at $1,695,000.  There is also a bonus room that could function as an office.  The HOA dues are $1,188 per month.</p> <p><a href="http://www.homejane.com/info/santa-monica-ocean-front#101" title="Santa Monica Ocean Front Properties 101 Ocean Ave.">Search properties for sale and lease at 101 Ocean Ave. Santa Monica</a></p><div class="agent_signature"><p>Buying or selling real estate in Los Angeles<span> can be an overwhelming process.  Contact <a href="http://www.homejane.com/" title="Los Angeles Real Estate"><strong>Jane Peters</strong></a>, Los Angeles realtor specializing in <a href="http://www.homejane.com/tips-for-home-sellers" title="Selling a Home in Los Angeles"><strong>absentee owners</strong></a>, <a href="http://www.homejane.com/buyer-tips" title="Search for homes in Los Angeles"><strong>out of town buyers</strong></a>, and those who need that <strong>extra attention</strong>, in order to make the transaction a smooth, trouble-free, and fun experience.<br /></span></p> <p><a href="http://www.homejane.idxco.com/idx/7009/mapSearch.php" title="Los Angeles Homes for Sale"><strong>Los Angeles Area Homes for Sale</strong></a><br /><strong></strong><strong><br /></strong></p> <p> </p></div> Jane Peters Los Angeles Living, Los Angeles Homes (Penn Properties) Mon, 16 Aug 2010 19:55:48 -0400 http://lareally.com/post/1802990/santa-monica-ocean-front-properties-new-listing-101-ocean-ave- http://lareally.com/post/1806948/santa-monica-ocean-front-properties-new-listing-the-oceanaire Santa Monica Ocean Front Properties - New Listing - The Oceanaire <p><img title="Santa Monica Ocean Front Properties, 535 Ocean Ave." src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/4/0/0/8/ar128216798580047.jpg" height="306" alt="Oceanaire" width="300" /></p> <p>There is a new Santa Monica ocean front listing at The Oceanaire, 535 Ocean Ave.</p> <p>This is a 2 bed 2 bath, 1,541 sq. ft. condo for $2,995,000 on the 7th floor.  HOA dues are $1,318.</p> <p>This would seem to be grossly overpriced so we will watch the progression of this listing closely.</p> <p><a href="http://www.homejane.com/info/santa-monica-ocean-front/the-oceanaire" title="Santa Monica Ocean Front Properties, The Oceanaire">Search properties for sale at The Oceanaire in Santa Monica</a></p><div class="agent_signature"><p>Buying or selling real estate in Los Angeles<span> can be an overwhelming process.  Contact <a href="http://www.homejane.com/" title="Los Angeles Real Estate"><strong>Jane Peters</strong></a>, Los Angeles realtor specializing in <a href="http://www.homejane.com/tips-for-home-sellers" title="Selling a Home in Los Angeles"><strong>absentee owners</strong></a>, <a href="http://www.homejane.com/buyer-tips" title="Search for homes in Los Angeles"><strong>out of town buyers</strong></a>, and those who need that <strong>extra attention</strong>, in order to make the transaction a smooth, trouble-free, and fun experience.<br /></span></p> <p><a href="http://www.homejane.idxco.com/idx/7009/mapSearch.php" title="Los Angeles Homes for Sale"><strong>Los Angeles Area Homes for Sale</strong></a><br /><strong></strong><strong><br /></strong></p> <p> </p></div> Jane Peters Los Angeles Living, Los Angeles Homes (Penn Properties) Wed, 18 Aug 2010 17:52:58 -0400 http://lareally.com/post/1806948/santa-monica-ocean-front-properties-new-listing-the-oceanaire http://lareally.com/post/1824352/santa-monica-ocean-front-homes-new-listing-101-ocean-ave- Santa Monica Ocean Front Homes - New Listing - 101 Ocean Ave. <p><img title="Santa Monica Ocean Front Properties" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/3/0/6/8/ar128296406586039.jpg" height="320" alt="101 Ocean Ave." width="240" /></p> <p>There is a new listing at 101 Ocean Ave., a Santa Monica Ocean Front Home. </p> <p>This is a 2 bed 2.5 bath, 2,902 sq. ft. condo listed for $3,200,000.  The unit is serviced by a private elevator. The HOA dues are $2,295 per month.</p> <p>Amenities include, concierge, valet, pool, spa, sun deck and exercise room.</p> <p><a href="http://www.homejane.com/info/santa-monica-ocean-front/101-ocean-ave" title="Santa Monica Beachfront Home4s - 101 Ocean Ave.">Locate Santa Monica beachfront homes for sale</a></p><div class="agent_signature"><p>Buying or selling real estate in Los Angeles<span> can be an overwhelming process.  Contact <a href="http://www.homejane.com/" title="Los Angeles Real Estate"><strong>Jane Peters</strong></a>, Los Angeles realtor specializing in <a href="http://www.homejane.com/tips-for-home-sellers" title="Selling a Home in Los Angeles"><strong>absentee owners</strong></a>, <a href="http://www.homejane.com/buyer-tips" title="Search for homes in Los Angeles"><strong>out of town buyers</strong></a>, and those who need that <strong>extra attention</strong>, in order to make the transaction a smooth, trouble-free, and fun experience.<br /></span></p> <p><a href="http://www.homejane.idxco.com/idx/7009/mapSearch.php" title="Los Angeles Homes for Sale"><strong>Los Angeles Area Homes for Sale</strong></a><br /><strong></strong><strong><br /></strong></p> <p> </p></div> Jane Peters Los Angeles Living, Los Angeles Homes (Penn Properties) Fri, 27 Aug 2010 23:07:23 -0400 http://lareally.com/post/1824352/santa-monica-ocean-front-homes-new-listing-101-ocean-ave-