Carol Wolfe's (carolwolfe) Blog

New Year's resolutions - whether you actually make them or not, they always start to creep into our consciousness. Often it's about losing weight thanks to all the delicious holiday treats that we've been snacking on for the past month, but one that makes the list quite often is cleaning out the ...

As an architectural specialist, I am privileged to work with some of the most inspiring and innovative homes this side of the Rockies, but it has also given me the gift of seeing a home's potential. Frequently I will list home with great potential with a great price and it will sell almost immedi...

This gorgeous golf oasis in the middle of Los Angeles is a municipal course that rivals most. The Woodley Lakes Golf Course is an 18-hole, par 72 beauty located just off the 405 freeway and Victory Boulevard in Van Nuys.   Golf fanatics will love its wide fairways and large greens, with water haz...

This traditional home is situated on a half-acre, walled, gated, tree-studded, corner lot. Its park-like grounds make it the perfect place to have your own little paradise, whether that includes animals, children, or just you and your serenity.   The home features 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, with a to...

If money is no object and the ultimate in luxury your only standard, I have just listed a home that is sure to exceed your wildest dreams. Completely renovated in 2008, not a single detail or upgrade was missed and has culminated into the most prestigious address within the Royal Oaks neighborhoo...

We all work hard to enjoy quality time with our family and friends, and there is nothing better than spending that time with your little ones, especially when it's from the sidelines. Here in our neck of the woods, we have the Encino Little League, which is in its 53rd season of providing kids ag...

These days it's hard to stop for a moment to catch your breath, let alone catch up on the laundry. But every once in a while, you feel the urge to find some quality "you" time. Or perhaps your kids are interested in trying out something new and you're not sure where to start. For residents of Enc...

Theater companies see more audience members during this season than any other time of year. Between The Nutcracker and Swan Lake alone, people who usually never go, make a tradition of it in the month of December.  Being in such close proximity to Hollywood and all the dreams and aspirations of t...

On this blog, I typically discuss the beautiful homes I offer for sale, or about what a great place Encino is to live. But today I would like to talk about the multitude of people who have recently lost their homes in the devastating fires that ravaged California last month.  There are so many fa...

This year Hanukkah will begin at sundown on Sunday Dec. 21st but the annual Hanukkah Family Festival  at the Skirball Center will take place on Sunday Dec. 14th.  This yearly event offers an entire day of activities for the entire family. For a $10 General admission (children under 12 are Free) t...