Onwards with our summer challenge: To get a free list of fantastic short sale homes in Encino, California, and surrounding cities, click on the links below and find you the best home deals in Encino, California.  When you see a home that interest you, call Bandele Oguntomilade for a showing at 818-825-6996.  You may also visit my website at  www.BogunRealtyAndLuxuryHomes.com   Contact us for all properties in Southern California, including but not limited to Woodland Hills Real Estate, Calabasas Real Estate, Encino Real Estate, Tarzana Real Estate, Studio City Real Estate, Sherman Oaks Real Estate, Hidden Hills Real Estate, Malibu Real Estate and Beverly Hills Real Estate.   Short Sale Homes in Encino CLICK HERE Search MLS - All Homes CLICK HERE What’s My Home Worth Today  CLICK HERE ... 08/01/2011

    In furtherance of our summer challenge, I invite bargain home hunters seeking bank-owned or foreclosure properties in Encino, California, and surrounding cities, to click on the links below and find you the best home deals in Encino, California, and surrounding cities.  When you see a home that interest you, call Bandele Oguntomilade for a showing at 818-825-6996.  You may also visit my website at  www.BogunRealtyAndLuxuryHomes.com To view other homes click on links below: Woodland Hills Homes, Woodland Hills Real Estate, West Hills Real Estate,  Calabasas Real Estate, Encino Real Estate, Tarzana Real Estate, Studio City Real Estate, Sherman Oaks Real Estate, Hidden Hills Real Estate, Malibu Real Estate and Beverly Hills Real Estate   Foreclosures + Bank-Owned Homes in Encino CLICK ... 08/01/2011

Taking on the summer challenge, I invite potential home buyers to click on the links below and find you the best home deals in Encino, California, and surrounding cities.  When you see a home that interest you, call Bandele Oguntomilade for a showing at 818-825-6996.  You may also visit my website at  www.BogunRealtyAndLuxuryHomes.com To view other homes click on links below: Woodland Hills Homes, Woodland Hills Real Estate, West Hills Real Estate,  Calabasas Real Estate, Encino Real Estate, Tarzana Real Estate, Studio City Real Estate, Sherman Oaks Real Estate, Hidden Hills Real Estate, Malibu Real Estate and Beverly Hills Real Estate   Find a Great Home Deal in Encino, CA CLICK HERE Search MLS - All Homes CLICK HERE What’s My Home Worth Today  CLICK HERE Get $1000 at Close of Escrow w... 08/01/2011

 We are off to a roaring start with our summer challenge: To get a free list of best buys of upscale and luxury homes currently in Encino, CA, and surrounding cities, click on the links below.  When you see a home that interest you, call Bandele Oguntomilade for a showing at 818-825-6996.  You may also visit my website at  www.BogunRealtyAndLuxuryHomes.com To view other homes click on links below: Woodland Hills Homes, Woodland Hills Real Estate, West Hills Real Estate,  Calabasas Real Estate, Encino Real Estate, Tarzana Real Estate, Studio City Real Estate, Sherman Oaks Real Estate, Hidden Hills Real Estate, Malibu Real Estate and Beverly Hills Real Estate   Bargain Luxury Homes in Encino, CA CLICK HERE Search MLS - All Homes CLICK HERE What’s My Home Worth Today  CLICK HERE Get $1000 ... 08/01/2011

Encino Short Sale Are you behind on your mortgage payments and have already tapped your credit cards, friends and family? Getting out from the weight on your shoulders can seem impossible, but moving on is exactly what you are going to need to do. If you are considering a short sale then call Simon Mills of Mills Realty who will guide you through your Encino Short Sale. Mills Realty will show you how you can relieve yourself from the debt of your home without any out of pocket expenses. Your lender will pay our fees, so our program will truly cost you nothing out of pocket. It makes no difference who your lender is or how many loans you have on your property Simon Mills of Mills Realty will guide you through your Encino Short Sale. Our goal is to make the process as stress-free as possi... 06/09/2011

    If you love to garden as much as I do, then the Los Angeles Cactus and Succulents Society’s Festival in Encino, California is just for you! The LACSS 11th Annual Exhibit and Sales Festival will be held at the Sepulveda Garden Center located at 16633 Magnolia Boulevard in Encino on June 11-12, 2011 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday and 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on Sunday. This awesome event will have many fun and educational activities for every one of all ages to enjoy! There will be special guest speakers, raffles, a silent auction, Interior Educational Displays, Exterior Demonstration Gardens, craft sales and so much more! For more information regarding the LACSS 11th Annual Exhibit and Sales Festival please visit the link provided: http://www.waterwisedollarwise.com/ This is exactly why ... 05/25/2011

Spend the day away from the hustle and bustle at the Los Encinos State Historic Park in Encino, California! This amazing park is located at the corner of Balboa and Ventura Boulevard in Encino. The park was known until the 19 century as the main hub of human occupancy in the San Fernando Valley. The Los Encinos State Historic Park has a natural spring that flows freely through the park that has the sweetest tasting water. Animals from afar have been known to come for miles and drink from it. There are Indian tribes that have lived at the site for hundreds maybe even thousands of years. This is a great place for picnics, weddings, tranquil bliss and just plain fun! For more information regarding the Los Encinos State Historical Park please visit the link below: http://los-encinos.org/ W... 02/01/2011

There is often a lot of confusion with various boundaries in Los Angeles and particularly in the San Fernando Valley. This next series of blogs will help define the boundaries of various neighborhoods. MAP OF ENCINO BOUNDARIES View Encino (ENC) in a larger map   Mills Realty has provided this interactive map, based on the official City Council maps, for your convenience. Buyer and Seller are advised to check the official LA City Council maps to determine the actual boundaries of the various communities. Links to all San Fernando Valley BoundariesArleta, Burbank, Calabasas, Canoga Park, Chatsworth, Encino, Granada Hills, Hidden Hills, Lake Balboa, Mission Hills, North Hills, North Hollywood, Northridge, Pacoima, Panorama City, Reseda, San Fernando, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Sun Valley, ... 11/23/2010

When it comes to helping Realtors, Home Owners and Developers sell their homes in the Los Angeles and Ventura Counties quickly; they know to call Platinum Home Staging, Inc.   This Encino home was Staged by our Professionals in just one day and the results are amazing. Staged just two short weeks ago, they are already negotiating multiple offers.      Truthfully we are not surprised by this since over 95% of the homes staged by Platinum Home Staging, Inc. have opened escrow within the first few weeks, many within just DAYS !   Here are a few more pictures of this vacant Encino home which was Staged and transformed in just 1 day. For the protection of you, and your investment, Platinum Home Staging, Inc. is FULLY Licensed and Insured. Home Staging estimates are always FREE ~ call us tod... 09/11/2010

This family home in Encino, CA is located on a quiet, tree lined street. Has an ample sized back yard, but a very "odd" floor plan.  Or that is how it was explained to us by the Listing Realtor when Platinum Home Staging, Inc.  was called in to Stage this home.  If a seasoned Realtor, who sees hundreds of homes thought that it had a challenging floor plan, then just consdier what prospective buyers might think!  This Developer and Realtor KNEW that Staging this Encino home would be key to a quick sale. We were called on Monday, the house was Staged to perfection on Thursday: and we're proud to say that it sold with multiple offers the first week on the market! (July 2010) There was not a single doubt left in the Buyer's mind about how the house could be lived in and how each space woul... 08/03/2010

Do you need to have work done to your sewer pipes? Trenchless sewer repair just makes sense. When you need to replace your sewer the last thing you want to do is to also have to replace your entire front yard, landscaping, and driveway. This is the case with traditional sewer repairs and replacement, where the plumbers must did up everything in order to do the work. At Schuelke Plumbing we use a method called trenchless sewer repair. This ensures that your yard and driveway will stay intact during the process of installing the new sewer lines and sewer system. Our experienced plumbers and technicians have been doing this type of work for many years, with hundreds of satisfied clients as a result. This is how it all works. We dig an insertion and retrieval pit first. Then the trenchless ... 06/23/2010

If simple elegance is what you seek, then you will want to see this light filled home that evokes the beauty, serenity and style of a villa in the south of France. This spectacular 3- bedroom, 2 bathroom designer's home features hardwood floors, a recently remodeled chef's kitchen and a splendiferous al fresco deck with amazing views of the valley. From the brick walk way that graciously welcomes you to the lush lavender and rose scented garden, this home speaks of casual elegance. Top of the line kitchen appliances include Viking, Thermador and Miele as well as a 42" French door refrigerator/freezer. The open floor plan allows you to enjoy the cast stone fireplace in the living room and then stroll through French doors to the deck to enjoy cool breezes and inspiring sunsets. The master... 02/09/2010

This link is to an Los Angeles Times article featuring Syd Leibovitch the owner of my company, Rodeo Realty. Preserving independence helps real estate firm grow - latimes.com Posted using ShareThis 02/09/2010

   Encino Appliance Repair Man Comments on Reduced Appliance Warranties   Major appliance manufacturers have cut warranties from 2-3 years down to only 1 year   Encino, CA – Appliance repair technicians in Encino, CA have noticed consumers’ concerns about shrinking appliance warranties.  In November of 2005 shorter warranties went into effect for many large appliance manufacturers including Whirlpool, Roper, Estate and Inglis brands.  Other manufacturers followed suit in January, 2006, including General Electric, Hotpoint, Americana, Maytag, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Frigidaire, White Westinghouse, Tappan, Gibson and Kelvinator.   Higher end brands like KitchenAid, Jen-Air and Elctrolux still offer longer warranties on some appliances and parts.  Viking offers a one-year warranty, but... 02/03/2010

Encino Real Estate & Encino Homes for Sale There is currently 80 Encino single family homes for sale and 30 condos for sale in Encino, CA.  Out of these homes 7 are labeled bank owned homes and 22 are short sale homes. Encino is located between Sherman Oaks and Tarzana here in the San Fernando Valley.  Encino is considered an upscall community with million dollar luxury home in Encino.  In fact, according to Homes.LA, there are 59 properties priced above $950,000. As of January 5, 2010, the most expensive home for sale in Encino is priced at $6,295,000.  The lowest priced home is $325,000.  Condos start from $150,000. The market activity for Encino, CA remains very strong for homes priced up to $600,000.  You can expect multiple-offers on these homes.  The number of bank owned homes for... 01/05/2010

Here is the most recent market update for the San Fernando Valley Real estate: Home sales fell compared to the prior year for the first time in 16 months during October throughout the San Fernando Valley due to an extremely tight inventory that has triggered dozens of offers on virtually every property listed for sale under $500,000, the Southland Regional Association of Realtors® reported. The exceptional demand from buyers eager to take advantage of a federal tax credit and the most favorable resale prices in years pushed home and condo prices higher. "There is widespread interest in buying a home with dozens of competing bids coming in on virtually every property listed under $500,000 and a few examples of properties receiving 50 to even 100 offers," said Ana Maria Colon, president ... 01/01/2010

Do You Need Junk Removal Services? We're here to help, we are 1-800-GOT-JUNK, we'll haul away your junk today! Residential and Commercial E-Waste Certified by the State of California 1-800-GOT-JUNK? The Comfort and Safety of A Nationwide Service.   We've been featured on A&E Hoarders, Clean house, Oprah, Dr. phil etc. Book online and save $10 at http://www.1800gotjunk.com/la or call us at 1-800-GOT-JUNK (1-800-468-5865) We remove almost anything, from old furniture and appliances to e-watste and renovation debris.  We recycle up to 60% od whats removed and make every effort to donate whats possile to non-profit organizations.  We charge by Volume, not by the time it takes us to remove your items.  We give free estimates, so we will confirm the price with you before we start lifting anyt... 12/04/2009

Major appliance manufacturers have cut warranties from 2-3 years down to only 1 year   Encino, CA – Appliance repair technicians in Encino, CA have noticed consumers’ concerns about shrinking appliance warranties.  In November of 2005 shorter warranties went into effect for many large appliance manufacturers including Whirlpool, Roper, Estate and Inglis brands.  Other manufacturers followed suit in January, 2006, including General Electric, Hotpoint, Americana, Maytag, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Frigidaire, White Westinghouse, Tappan, Gibson and Kelvinator.   Higher end brands like KitchenAid, Jen-Air and Elctrolux still offer longer warranties on some appliances and parts.  Viking offers a one-year warranty, but doubles I if a Viking-certified installer does the work according to Cons... 12/01/2009

There are so many wonderful things to see and do in the Los Angeles area that it is not uncommon for people to overlook some of the worthiest gems that make our home so truly remarkable.  The Southern California Conservatory of Music is one gem no one should overlook.  This wonderful institution is devoted to providing music instruction on many different levels.  They offer Private Music Lessons for Children and Young Adults on three levels preparatory, conservatory and adult studies. Notably, they also offer music lessons for the blind and for students with multiple disabilities.  In fact they are the comprehensive year-round music conservatory in North America that teaches the blind through Braille music literacy.   Classes for the blind and disabled reading Braille music, sight singi... 09/22/2009

They say you can judge a society by the quality of art that is supports.  For residents in the San Fernando Valley this is good news as the caliber of theatre, art and music available here rivals anywhere in the world.  One example of long standing excellence is the Whitefire Theatre. The Whitefire Theatre proudly resides on Ventura Blvd. on Restaurant Row in Sherman Oaks.  Since 1982 the Whitefire has dedicated itself to providing quality theatre to Los Angeles and The San Fernando Valley.  A member of the Valley Theatre League, the Whitefire presents a wide variety of theatre, from musicals to original dramas premièring for the first time before and audience.  The theatre space is also available for rent and is frequently used for film and television production as well as for casting ... 08/19/2009