This is is the first part of a 7-part series on great places to live in L.A. starting with Silver Lake/Echo Park. SILVER LAKE, (90039, 90026, and parts of 90029 and 90027) east of the Hollywood Hills, is a mix of socioeconomic groups and diverse cultures. It houses some of the famous mid-century
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09/30/2009
Lovingly Maintained - However the carpet is original blue shag, the applicances are original, and you will really love the pale pink walls!Cozy, Quaint, Cute, Great Starter Home, Pied-a-Terre - Got a cat? Sorry, you can't swing it.Potential for Second Bedroom - Put a curtain up over an alcove b
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09/28/2009
And who said we have no seasons in Los Angeles?
09/27/2009
There is a law pending Gov. Schwarzenegger's approval that would allow Buyers of foreclosed properties to choose their own Title and Escrow companies even though a law exists forbidding the directing of this business to specific companies.Banks use the same companies because it makes it easier fo
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09/27/2009
What happens when the house appraises lower than the accepted Purchase Offer? Courtesy of my broker, here's an idea to add to the contract for those that don't already include it. The California form makes the Loan contingent upon the house appraising and allows they Buyer to cancel. However, the
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09/26/2009
What happens when the house appraises lower than the accepted Purchase Offer? Courtesy of my broker, here's an idea to add to the contract for those that don't already include it. The California form makes the Loan contingent upon the house appraising and allows they Buyer to cancel. However, the
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09/26/2009
What do you think the fire department uses to practice their drills? That's right your house! Admittedly your house was scheduled for demolition in order to build a new one, and you really didn't want to pay for that, so, hey, donate it to the fire department and claim it as a charitable deducti
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09/25/2009
The new Zagat 2010 guide covering 2,034 Los Angeles and Southern California Restaurants is out. And yes, food trucks are included. Among the top in this category are: Kogi Korean BBQ Lomo Arigato - Japanese/Peruvian fusion food - sounds interesting. Frysmith - This is really interesting. Hand c
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09/24/2009
Los Angeles City Council has passed a law that limits households to only ONE rooster. All you offenders have until November to comply. What am I going to do with Rodney?!?
09/23/2009
The L.A. County Board of Supervisors are voting on a ban on smoking in parks, on beaches, golf courses, and all public places. Lovely. Clean air in Los Angeles - Yippee! No, what am I thinking. We are still near the top of the "most polluted U.S. cities" list. And to cap it all today I was out p
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09/22/2009
