Blooms are back! Since we are back to warm and sunny 80F days from now on ( at least, next 10 days). More blooms and flowers are coming and that makes Encino houses and streets even more beautiful than ever!( you might want to check also May Blooms!) !! Did you know?Encino is a place of unique origins. In 1769 Gasper de Portola landed in the Monterey region of California. During his expedition he was greeted by several hundred Grabielino Indians near Encino Springs under the mighty oak trees that would Encino its name, which is Spanish for "oak tree." Within a generation, Encino Springs was know throughout California. He returned to Spain after claiming the territory for the King and Queen of Spain.  *If you are looking for a home in S.F.Valley or Los Angeles CA, please be sure to conta... 02/07/2016

Should I list my house now or wait until a ''Spring market rush''? Many factors will impact your decision of when to list your house and what is ''the right time to sell for me'' is one of them. If you look carefully at these interactive charts for Encino, Woodland Hills, Calabasas, Tarzana cities, you will notice that if you list now: there is less competition! The fewer number of similar homes of sale, the faster you sell. The current level of inventory is extremely low, most houses receive multiple offers fast because serious motivated buyers are buying 365 days/year! mortgage rates are still low. Take advantage of that. if you trade up, do not wait. If interest rates and home prices will rise, it is better to trade up now ( wait if you trade down.) And after all: is it ALWAYS summer... 01/23/2016

We all love Holidays and enjoy time with our families and friends, but now, when our favorite Holidays are over, let's look at  Encino real estate in December 2015. As expected, the housing inventory in Encino city slightly decreased in December ( see below interactive live charts for houses and condos that are updated with the latest data). There were 5 months supply of houses for sale, and only 2 months supply of condos. Condos were about 23 days on market (DOM), and houses only 17 days (median). NEW: 31 houses(SFR) and 14 condos were listed in December.36 houses(SFR) and 21 condos were SOLD, that was much less than during a previous month. Median price per square foot in last month of 2015: SFR= $452 (+4.9%)Condo= $302 (+15.7%).Median Sales Price: SFR= $1,002,500;Condo= $390,000. Ove... 01/22/2016

If you think Southern California does not have seasons, then you haven't been here during the autumn season. You would not be disappointed with our November intense reds, yellows, oranges, and golds. A typical Encino street looks like this:  *If you are looking for a home in our beautiful Encino CA, please be sure to contact me, your local community Realtor. Let my team and me assist you in locating your a right home for you! 11/24/2015

ENCINO CA HOMES SOLD ON THE FIRST QUARTER 2015  In the First quarter (01/01/2015 to 03/31/2015) 86 homes were sold. The Minimum Listing Price $416,000 and Selling Price was $432,00,000 with 2 bedrooms, 1 baths, 903 square feet house, 5,035 sq ft lot.  Maximum Listing Price $5,900,000 and Selling Price $5,450,000 with 6 bedrooms, 10 baths, 11,121 sq ft home, 54,606 sq ft lot, and 284 days on market..  Average Listing Price $1,390,549 and Selling Price $1,347,626 with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 1963 sq ft home, 13,5918581 sq ft lot and 64 days on market.  12 sales were in the price range of 600K to 700K and 10 between 900K to 1 Million..  MORTGAGES AND INTEREST RATE    Conventional Loan 30 year fixed it's at 3.7210% there is a 5% down payment for purchases with no Private mortgage Insurance.... 11/21/2015

Are you ready for 2015 Halloween night? It is almost here:) Come out and check the wonderful home decorations in your neighborhoods! Warning: It is getting spookier by night!  But during the day, it is just fun;) Here are my favorite decorations of my hood, what are yours? Aren't they look adorable trying to take a selfie?!Have a Happy and Safe Halloween! 10/31/2015

 ENCINO CA HOME SALES STATISTICS FOR THIRD QUARTER OF  2015 In the Thirdst quarter (07/01/2015 to 0/30/2015) 124 homes were sold. The Minimum Listing Price $445,000 and Selling Price was $490,00,000 with 2 bedrooms, 1 baths, 802 square feet house, 5246 sq ft lot. Maximum Listing Price $4,995,000 and Selling Price $4,725,000 with 7 bedrooms, 8 baths, 7,500 sq ft home, 43,905 sq ft lot, and 286 days on market.. Average Listing Price $1,370,438 and Selling Price $1,329,605 with 4 bedrooms, 3.45 baths, 2,898 sq ft home, 13,099 sq ft lot and 54 days on market.  13 sales were in the price range of 600K to 700K and 14 on the 500K to 600K. Only 1 sale was reo aka bank owned home and the rest stadard sales.ENCINO CA HOME SALES STATISTICS FOR SECOND QUARTER OF 2015130 Homes sold on the 2nd quarte... 10/26/2015

Love California Strawberries? Guess what?! FIRST TIME EVER in Los Angeles county!  Right in the heart of the San Fernando Valley:  Visit Balboa Strawberry festival home page for more details: balboastrawberryfestival.comand their Facebook page: facebook.com/lakebalboastrawberryfestivalWhat to expect: a lot of strawberries, kids, families and fun! Strawberry Food Items:🍓Strawberry Snow Cones🍓Strawberries and Cream🍓Strawberry Shortcake🍓Strawberry Frozen Drinks🍓Strawberry Lemonade🍓Strawberry Funnel Cake🍓🍓🍓Fresh strawberries & more!Rides and Activities (all included in wristband): Inflatable Slides & Bounce Houses Train Rides Tractor Rides Sand Art Kits Face Painting Glitter Tattoos Make your own Kite-Kits Art Easels Pump & Splash Water Play Strawberry Planting activities Flip & Chick Carni... 06/06/2015

ENCINO CA HOME SALES STATISTICS FOR FIRST QUARTER 2015 In the First quarter (01/01/2015 to 03/31/2015) 58 homes were sold. The Minimum Listing Price $416,000 and Selling Price was $432,00,000 with 2 bedrooms, 1 baths, 903 square feet house, 5035 sq ft lot. Maximum Listing Price $4,695,000 and Selling Price $4,280,000 with 6 bedrooms, 10 baths, 11,121 sq ft home, 54.606 sq ft lot, and 284 days on market.. Average Listing Price $1,370,324 and Selling Price $1,329,143 with 4 bedrooms, 3.75 baths, 3109 sq ft home13,180 sq ft lot and 64 days on market.  10 sales were in the price range of 600K to 700K and 5 sales on the $500,000K to $600,000. MORTGAGES AND INTEREST RATE  Conventional Loan 30 year fixed it's at 3.750% there is a 5% down payment for purchases with no Private mortgage Insurance... 06/06/2015

 People love to say that Los Angeles has no seasons. Yet, our spring hits its peak with explosive colorful fireworks of blooms. Purple and blue are known as jacaranda mimosifolia. Lush Bougainvillea is my favorite. It has a special place in my heart. I just love it. Bougainvillea pops of bright color spill over the houses and streets of L.A. Flowers and blooms make our streets so pretty!  Roses, birds of paradise, and many other May lovely bright blooms are back too: Can you imagine the divine aroma coming from this Jasmine fence? *If you are looking for a home in Valley or Los Angeles CA, please be sure to contact me. Let my team and me assist you in locating your dream home.  05/13/2015

As of April 10th, 2015: Houses( SFR):   Active Backup Pending # of Listings 118 45 54 Average DOM 59 76 41 Low Price $ 499,000 405,000 480,000 Median Price $ 1,699,000 1,3000,000 924,000 High Price $ 7,995,000 3,999,950 3,320,000 Average Price Total $ 2,029,916 1,455,840 1,114,331 Average Sq. Ft. 3,755 2,949 2,802 Average LSZ 17,272 14,820 14,397 *Avg. Price/Sq.Ft. $ 510 480 415 The Avg. Price/Sq.Ft. is the sum of Price/Sq.Ft. for all valid listings divided by the number of listings without a Sq.Ft. of zero. Condos:   Active Backup Pending # of Listings 52 10 21 Average DOM 58 81 67 Low Price $ 179,000 174,000 189,000 Median Price $ 449,500 434,500 350,000 High Price $ 899,000 549,000 879,000 Average Price Total $ 443,000 395,000 397,340 Average Sq. Ft. 1,495 1,409 1,413 *Median Price/S... 04/10/2015

Hiking is very popular in Los Angeles. So, if you have a chance to enjoy the great outdoors, have a breathe of fresh air from the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles and head to the foothills and mountains for some of the best hiking ever. Everyone knows that the best way to experience the diverse landscapes is by walking through them! Hiking opportunities are abundant in Los Angeles county. Options range from easy short strolls to intense multi-day backpack trips. So, when my daughter announced a school project that involved hiking~ I gladly volunteered to take her and a friend to the nearest hiking trail, a very popular, scenic trail in Encino( needless to say, it is my favorite school project ever!). Where: Westridge-Canyonback Wilderness Park 17500 Mulholland Dr Encino, CA 91436 Brentw... 03/22/2015

Housing Market Snapshot Sherman Oaks(72) vs Encino(62), CA as of 3/21/2015   Encino (sfr):   Active (sfr): 118 with Avg DOM: 58 Min: $405,000 Max: $9,000,000 Avg: $2,002,000 ~Median: $1,699,000   Backup(sfr): 38 with Avg DOM: 94 Min: $400,000 Max: $3,695,000 Avg: $1,386,000 ~Median: $1,237,000   Pending (sfr): 53 with Avg DOM: 47 Min: $435,000 Max: $4,695,000 Avg: $1,220,000 ~Median: $999,000   Sherman Oaks (sfr):   Active: 108 with Avg DOM: 60 Min: $499,000 Max: $5,999,000 Avg: $1,598,000 ~Median: $1,275,000   Backup(sfr): 38 with Avg DOM: 54 Min: $550,000 Max: $2,595,000 Avg: $1,294,000 ~Median: $1,199,000   Pending (sfr): 51 with Avg DOM: 52 Min: $299,000 Max: $2,880,000 Avg: $1,109,000 ~Median: $900,000   Encino (condo):   Active (condo): 49 with Avg DOM: 60 Min: $174,000 Max: $899,... 03/20/2015

Encino Blooms in February.   While most of the country is cold and full of snow, ice and cold, out here in Southern California the picture is very different.  We have some nice temperatures around 80F. I set out to see what is in bloom these days in Encino neighborhood: Don't you love this house with a lush pear tree in front of it? Or this lovely house with magnolia tree? This pink magnolia tree makes streets and yards quite pretty this time of year. Yes, those are orange tree behind this magnificent magnolia flower. Here are some bright pink flowers from my backyard:) I don't know the name, but they are awesome looking. In addition to a lot of flowers, almost every hause has trees covered with oranges, tangerines, lemons. Here is a grapefruit free: ***If you are looking to buy or sell... 02/21/2015

Home Prices in Encino CA for July 2014   Encino Home Prices   We have seen 11 straight months of listing price increases on home prices in Encino and don’t expect things to slow down anytime soon.  If you are considering buying a home you can still find deals on a house in Encino but having a good real estate agent who understands the market is a must.  Don’t wait on the sidelines for too long, many of our listings are starting to sell within a few days of hitting the market. As you can see from the graph below, listings are not selling exactly for asking price. To make sure you don't overpay for your home, you'll want to have an agent that does a thorough market analysis of the Encino home on which you are making an offer.If you are interested in how much current inventory is on the ma... 07/02/2014

Encino Homes for Sale   Neighborhood Details| Active Listings| Recent Sales| Lifestyles| About Encino Located in central San Fernando Valley and on the north slope of the Santa Monica Mountains, Encino is a residential community with endless recreational activity facilities.  Encino is home to the 5-acre Los Encinos State Historic Park.  The park includes original nine-room de la Ossa Adobe, the Garnier Building, a blacksmith shop, a pond, and a natural spring.     New Listings in Encino View Photos 4141 HAYVENHURST Avenue Encino, CA 91436 $4,999,000 10 bds 10 ba 11500 sq ft Status: Active Listing #: SR14125882 Paradise in Encino! This home offers you the serene, exotic feel of paradise in the comfort of the most sought-after neighborhood in the San Fernando... Listing courtesy of Zeev ... 06/17/2014

  Real Estate Market Update for Encino CA 10/15/13 - 11/14/13 Encompassing Zip Codes: 91316, 914362 Located in the hillier side of Los Angeles and the center of the San Fernando Valley's southern boundary is the city of Encino. The chamber of commerce reports the area is home to around 41,000 residents.    Encino is home to many families as well as celebrities( Johnny Carson, Johnny Cash, Clark Gable, Jackson family, John Wayne, many others! who lived or live here)  and the neighborhood has approximately 18,000 households.   The median home price is just above that of Los Angeles, which has a median home price of $553,900 at $637,750.    Encino CA homeowners thinking about selling as well as buyers looking to purchase a home in Encino CA would benefit from knowing how the Real Estate ma... 11/14/2013

Happy Trick-or-treating!     I'm seeing some amazing costumes tonight! Everyone is outdoing themselves this year. Great job everyone! Let's collect all candies and treats we can do! Encino, here we are coming! Happy Halloween! I hope everyone is having a great Halloween, whether you're handing out the candy or collecting it! Click to see LA’s Best Neighborhoods For Trick-Or-Treating. Happy Trick-or-treating! 10/31/2013

Halloween Carnival at  Encino Elementary School     When: Friday 10/25/2015 Where: Encino Elementary Charter School Who: kids, parents, teachers, staff and everyone was welcome! What is special about this event: costumes! games! prizes! food! surprises! many smiles and spooky....not! memories! Boo!     If you want to see more very spooky pictures from this Halloween Carnival, you'll find them HERE!   ***Happy Halloween!*** 10/28/2013

Outdoor Halloween Pumpkin Decorations There are more and more Halloween decoration you can notice  driving through #Encino hood. Most of them are spooky, but some are really funny. Those are my favorite ones.  I noticed this funny creature  at Encino Avenue and had to share with you: Isn't it adorable?! 10/19/2013