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by Carol Wolfe Encino is a beautiful place to live. Even its name represents its picturesque beauty.  Encino was named after the Rancho Los Encinos, literally translated as the Ranch of the Evergreens.  This was the name for the area which was given to the Gabielino Indians by the Spanish governm...

by Carol Wolfe I am a big fan of new technology, whether it is the ability to email from my phone or the new fangled washing machines that use less water and detergent.  I enjoy the change that progress has made in our lives.  However, one thing I am old fashioned about is customer service.  Tech...

by Carol Wolfe There are many wonderful things to do in Encino through out the year.  One of my favorites is fast approaching. The Taste of Encino will be held on October 12th this year.  If you have missed this event in the past you won't want to miss it this year. This 21st version of the annua...

by Carol Wolfe Our next featured school is Hesby Oaks Elementary School.  This remarkable school's rank is nine out of a possible 10 in the Great Schools List in Encino California.  With a parent approval rating of 4 stars this school is definite luminary.  Hesby Oaks Elementary offers instructio...

by Carol Wolfe While all of the schools in Encino are superlative there are some that are particular stand outs.  One is Lanai Road Elementary; which boasts a 10 out of 10 rating for Great Schools in Encino.  This school has a coveted 4 star parent rating on great schools.net, and has the highest...

by Carol Wolfe For most of us this time of year is full of excitement and preparation for "Back to School!"  School is such an important part of our children's lives and by extension our own lives.  When you have school age children knowing about school districts and individual schools can be as ...

by Carol Wolfe One size does not fit all.  When selling your architectural home there needs to be a specific marketing plan to properly showcase your property. Coldwell Banker has a special interest in Architectural homes and the realtors who specialize in selling them.  That's why in 1991 they b...

by Carol Wolfe Times have changed and so has business.  Like any other business the real estate business has evolved with growing technology.  It's important to have a real estate agent who has also kept up with the technological advances.  But how do you know if your realtor is technologically s...

by Carol Wolfe When it's time to hire an expert we look for certain credentials to verify a level of expertise.  For a professor it might be a PhD, for a surgeon it would be board certification.  In real estate the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) is the highest designation awarded to sales...

by Carol Wolfe We are all aware that the housing market has changed significantly in the last two years.  But the fact remains that homes are still being bought and sold.  If you are trying to sell your home or are interested in listing it there are a few things that you should know that can help...