14003 VALLEY VISTA – Sherman Oaks 3 bd/2ba artist’s retreat “South of the Blvd” listed at $749,000. Listed by Jason Squire and Marko Babineau.

June 21st, 2010
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2
$749,000
QUAINT 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH ARTIST’S RETREAT SET DOWN OFF THE STREET OFFERS APPROX. 1,500 SQ FT ON AN OVERSIZED APPROX. 7,497 SQFT LOT. EXPANSIVE LIVING ROOM ACCENTED WITH HIGH PITCHED WOOD CEILING, RAISED BRICK FIREPLACE AND WOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT. FRENCH DOORS LEAD TO LUSH GRASSY YARD SURROUNDED BY CUSTOM BRAZILIAN WOOD FENCE WORK AND DECKING WITH HUGE WALL OF BAMBOO OFFERING TOTAL PRIVACY AND PERFECT FOR LAZY DAYS OF LOUNGING AND ENTERTAINING. WITH A LITTLE PERSONAL TOUCH, GET SOUTH OF THE BOULEVARD LIVING IN ONE OF THE BEST NEIGHBORHOODS IN SHERMAN OAKS.

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Just listed! 1125 PICO #107-Santa Monica- Ocean View 2bd+1.5BA listed at $448,000. Listed by Megan Whalen.

June 21st, 2010
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1.5
$488,000
VIEWS TO THE OCEAN FROM THIS 2 BEDROOM, 1.5 BATHROOM CONDO. FEATURES HARDWOOD FLOORS IN LIVING AREA, TILE FLOORING IN KITCHEN AND BATHS, NEW CARPET IN BEDROOM AND ALL FRESHLY PAINTED. CRISP OCEAN BREEZE. A GREAT SANTA MONICA LOCATION CLOSE TO THE BEACH, PROMENADE, MAIN ST. SMC, RESTAURANTS AND FREEWAY ACCESS. MUST SEE. MOVE IN. PETS OK!

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Just listed! 1940 MANNING AVE #201-Luxury single level 3bd/3.5ba condo listed at $1,275,000. Listed by Judith Gottesfeld

June 21st, 2010
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3.5
$1,275,000
EXQUISITE LUXURY SINGLE LEVEL CONDO HOME. BRIGHT SPACIOUS ROOMS, 10-FOOT CEILINGS WITH CROWN MOLDING AND RECESSED LIGHTS THROUGHOUT. TWO SETS OF FRENCH DOORS IN THE LIVING ROOM BRING THE OUTDOORS IN. 3 BEDROOMS & 3 BATHROOMS EN SUITE PLUS POWDER ROOM. HUGE CLOSETS AND STORAGE THROUGHOUT. MASTER BATH HAS SEPARATE TUB AND SHOWER, AND INCLUDES BIDET. FIREPLACES IN LIVING ROOM AND MASTER BEDROOM. TREMENDOUS WALK-IN MASTER BEDROOM CLOSET. GORGEOUS TURTLE-SHELL GRANITE KITCHEN WITH STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES AND MAPLE CABINETRY. BEAUTIFUL TRAVERTINE FLOORS. INSIDE LAUNDRY. ELEVATOR OPENS TO PRIVATE VESTIBULE ENTRY AND ONLY 4 UNITS IN THE BUILDING. TOP QUALITY THROUGHOUT, RIGHT DOWN TO THE DUAL AIR CONDITIONING UNITS. PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY THE EASE OF CONDO LIVING WITH THE COMFORT AND LUXURY OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME!

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Just listed! 2203 OCEAN AVE #109- Ocean View Santa Monica Condo listed at $2,395,000. Listed by Nili Hudson.

June 17th, 2010
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2.5
$2,395,000
STUNNING, IMPECCABLE AND ABSOLUTELY EXQUISITE ACCURATELY DESCRIBES THIS OCEAN AVENUE BEAUTY WITH NORTH/WEST VIEWS OF THE OCEAN, WHITEWATER, SUNSETS AND MOUNTAINS. LOCATED ON THE 3RD FLOOR WITH A PERFECT FLOOR PLAN FEATURING 3 BEDROOMS, 2 FULL BATHROOMS, POWDER ROOM, 2 BALCONIES AND REMARKABLY, 4 EXPOSURES! EXTRAORDINARY FINISHES, FIXTURES AND UPGRADES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING CUSTOM ART LIGHTING, WINDOW TREATMENTS AND A NEWLY REMODELED AND EXTRA LARGE, GORGEOUS COOK’S KITCHEN. MASTER WITH OCEAN VIEW, SPA TUB AND MULTI-JET SHOWER BUILT FOR TWO. THIS HOME HAS BEEN ALMOST COMPLETELY REMODELED, FROM TOP TO BOTTOM, IN UNSURPASSED QUALITY AND WORKMANSHIP. THE BEACH IS AT YOUR FRONT DOOR AND MAIN STREET, THE 3RD STREET PROMENADE AND THE PIER ARE JUST MOMENTS AWAY. THE ULTIMATE IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COASTAL BEACH LIVING!

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Just listed for lease! 832 19TH ST #3- Santa Monica- Listed at $4,000/mo

June 17th, 2010
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2.5
$4,000
BEAUTIFULLY REMODELED TOWNHOUSE IN PRIME SANTA MONICA NEIGHBORHOOD. 3 BEDROOMS UP + DEN OR PLAYROOM DOWNSTAIRS. GORGEOUS KITCHEN WITH MARBLE COUNTERS, MAPLE CABINETS, NEWER STAINLESS APPLIANCES, TRAVERTINE FIREPLACE. VERY LIGHT AND SPACIOUS. CLOSE TO SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS ON MONTANA.
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Just listed for lease! 818 18TH ST #C- Santa Monica- Listed at $3,600/mo

June 17th, 2010
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2.5
$3,600
UPDATED TRI-LEVEL TOWNHOUSE WITH A PRIVATE 2-CAR GARAGE WITH DIRECT ENTRANCE. 2 BEDROOMS PLUS LOFT WITH A SUN DECK. TWO GREAT PATIOS FROM THE LIVING ROOM & DINING ROOM. FIREPLACE, WOOD FLOORS DOWNSTAIRS, RECESS LIGHTS AND SHUTTERS. THERE IS A LARGE BONUS ROOM & LAUNDRY AREA WITH SIDE-BY-SIDE WASHER & DRYER. ALL APPLIANCES ARE INCLUDED. MASTER HAS A SPA TUB & 2 WALK-IN CLOSETS. A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE. CLOSE TO MONTANA.
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Just listed for lease! 5242 VESPER AVE 3- Sherman Oaks- Listed at $2,750/mo

June 17th, 2010
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2.5
$2,750
THIS LUXURIOUS TOWNHOME IS LOCATED ON A QUITE STREET IN SHERMAN OAKS IN AN 8 UNIT MEDITERRANEAN STYLED BUILDING. THE MAIN LEVEL HAS A DESIRED ENTERTAINING FLOW THAT CAN ACCOMMODATE GATHERINGS ON A GRAND OR INTIMATE SCALE. THE MAIN LEVEL FEATURES A POWDER ROOM, LIVING ROOM WITH A FIREPLACE, FORMAL DINING ROOM, AND FAMILY ROOM THAT LEADS TO THE KITCHEN THAT HAS AMPLE STORAGE SPACE AND AN EAT IN BREAKFAST AREA. UPSTAIRS THERE ARE 3 BEDROOMS AND 2 BATHS PLUS A BONUS ROOM ON THE TOP LEVEL WHICH LEADS OUT TO A PRIVATE ROOFTOP SUNDECK. IN ADDITION, THERE IS ALSO A BONUS ROOM OFF OF THE PRIVATE DIRECT ACCESS 2 CAR GARAGE THAT WOULD MAKE A GREAT GYM, HOME OFFICE OR CRAFTS ROOM. OTHER AMENITIES INCLUDE HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FIRST FLOOR, PATIO OFF THE DINING ROOM, HIGH CEILINGS, CENTRAL AIR AND HEAT, WASHER & DRYER HOOKUPS.
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Trulia Releases New Buy vs Rent Index

June 16th, 2010

Trulia released a new Buy vs Rent Index on June 3, 2010. Los Angeles scored a 17 on the Price-to-Rent ratio when comparing the cost to rent vs the cost to buy a 2 bedroom condo, apartment or townhome. This places Los Angeles on the lower to middle end of the scale, a position that signifies that Los Angeles may be a little bit more expensive to own than to rent but it still might make financial sense to purchase. The average price in this index to rent in Los Angeles was $2,460 and the average purchase price was $491,055. It is important to note that rent and average sale prices were determined exclusively by what is currently listed for rent and sale on Trulia.com.

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Just listed! 825 NORWAY LN- Brentwood- Listed at $1,295,000. Open Tuesday 6/15 11am-2pm.

June 14th, 2010
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2
$1,295,000
THIS CHARMING 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH CLASSIC CALIFORNIA RANCH HAS BEEN LOVINGLY CARED FOR BY ITS ORIGINAL OWNERS. SITUATED IN PRIME BRENTWOOD, NORTH OF SUNSET, IT IS SURROUNDED BY UPSCALE HOMES AND IS LOCATED ON A TRANQUIL TREE LINED STREET. THE FORMAL LIVING ROOM IS WRAPPED IN WINDOWS, AND THE KITCHEN OPENS TO A LARGE FAMILY ROOM WITH SOARING BEAMED CEILINGS AND CUSTOM FIREPLACE. EXIT THE FAMILY ROOM TO A PRIVATE COVERED PATIO WHICH OVERLOOKS THE JEWEL OF A YARD OVERFLOWING WITH FLOWERS – A SERENE SETTING SO PERFECT FOR OUTDOOR CALIFORNIA LIFESTYLES!
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Just listed! 1948 MALCOLM AVE #205- Westwood- Listed at $675,000

June 14th, 2010
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2
$675,000
BUILT IN 2001, THIS 25 UNIT COURTYARD MEDITERRANEAN BUILDING IS BEAUTIFUL AND WELL MAINTAINED. THIS SINGLE LEVEL FRONT FACING UNIT HAS A OPEN FLOOR PLAN WITH A TRAVERTINE ENTRY, NEW CARPET, NEW PAINT, GRANITE KITCHEN WITH STAINLESS APPLIANCES, HUGE BEDROOMS AND CLOSETS AND LOVELY PATIO. MOVE RIGHT IN! INSIDE LAUNDRY HOOKUPS. EXTRA STORAGE AVAILABLE.
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