So, you've decided you want to move to Los Angeles. So you google a few things and then you realize that Los Angeles is friggin HUGE!! Yes, this county is one of the most expansive cities in the country, so you've got some homework to do.Start by looking at a map, such as Google maps or the lik
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01/17/2012
3840 Alta Mesa Dr.Studio City, CA 916043 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom$1,495,000 Today I saw a brand new modern home in Studio City, designed by Jay Vanos and built in 2011. It has views for days and each room has many windows that let in a lot of natural light. The design consistently runs throughout
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01/13/2012
3644 Buena Park DriveStudio City, CA 916043 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom$1,199,000 A few days ago the Waxman House, built in 1964, went on the market. How exciting! Designed by Barry Moffitt, an architect who studied with John Lautner, for artist Arlene Waxman, this vertically positioned mid-century mo
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01/12/2012
I've been working very hard and there's still a little more work to do, but the bulk of it is done. I am pleased to present my brand new website TAKE VENTURA. It's an architecture and home sales blog that also features neighborhood guides and you can search for homes for sale and save your favo
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01/08/2012
14205 Hamlin Avenue Van Nuys, CA 91401 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom $345,000 Just listed today, this craftsman style bungalow is a perfect project for a rehabber or someone who wants to restore a classic. Built in 1913, the home offers many beautiful built-ins and three spacious bedrooms. There are no
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12/15/2011
16830 Marmaduke Place Encino, CA 91436 3 Bedroom, 4 Bathroom $1,029,000 Commissioned by Walt Disney, this mid-century modern home displays the thought & attention to detail you would expect. Situated on an expansive 26,000+ sqft lot & located on a private cul-de-sac, this 2665 sqft. retreat is e
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12/14/2011
4725 Rubio Avenue Encino, CA 91436 6 Bedroom, 4 Bath $988,000 Today I saw this rare Southern Colonial home in Encino, located south of Ventura Blvd near abundant dining and shopping. The 6 bedroom residence overlooks a gorgeous, heated swimming pool and lush garden filled with many fruit trees,
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12/13/2011
Help with a down payment With most lenders requiring borrowers to put down at least 20 percent as a down payment – unless using an FHA or VA loan, or purchasing mortgage insurance – the best holiday gift some people might receive would be help with a down payment on a house.Making sense of the st
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12/09/2011
Weekly Market Conditions Report for Lake Balboa, CA - Dec 05, 2011 What are homes in Lake Balboa like? Lake Balboa is made up of homes with 2-4 bedrooms and 1-2 bathrooms. Many of them were built in the late 40s, early 50s and have hardwood floors, tile counters and detached garages. Over the p
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12/07/2011
Weekly Market Conditions Report for Lake Balboa, CA - Nov 28, 2011 THIS WEEK: Only small changes since last week in the market in Lake Balboa. The best one is the average listing price is up by about $10,000. Median prices have gone up slightly in every price range! It may not seem noticeable
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11/30/2011
