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Downsizing Your Los Angeles Home - Try Luxury Living on the Wilshire Corridor

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Home Jane Realty BRE# 01439865

Wilshire Corridor Condos

Your kids have flown the nest and you have no need for the large Los Angeles home in which you spent so many happy years bringing up your family.  It is a hard decision, but you have the chance to make a lifestyle change.

Downsizing your Los Angeles home and moving into a full service condo building offer freedom:

  • When you go away you can lock up and leave.  You don’t have to worry about the lawn being watered, the mail piling up, a pipe bursting…..
  • Just drive up to the front door and get out.  Your car will be parked for you and your guests, and often there is a car wash service.
  • You come home with bags of groceries or luggage, the valet will greet you, and your goods will be taken up to your unit for you.
  • Never worry about deliveries.  They will be taken care of.
  • If something goes wrong in your unit, building maintenance is available for you.
  • You may never want to leave the building.  In most of the Wilshire Corridor condos there is a pool, fitness center, spa, conference room, and much more.
  • Some buildings even offer full concierge services just like you receive in a hotel.

You are probably worried what it will feel like to live in the confines of a Wilshire Corridor condo after having had the space of a large house with grounds.  So maybe you should consider renting instead.  That way you see how you do.

My feeling is it won’t take you long to get used to the luxury of living on the Wilshire Corridor.  I could certainly get used to it……

Wilshire Corridor condo buildings:

  • Park Wilshire – 10724 Wilshire Blvd.
  • The Remington – 10727 Wilshire Blvd.
  • Blair House - 10490 Wilshire Blvd.
  • La Tour – 10380 Wilshire Blvd.
  • Ten Five Sixty - 10560 Wilshire Blvd.
  • The Californian – 10800 Wilshire Blvd.
  • The Carlyle - 10776 Wilshire Blvd.
  • Beverly West – 12 Club View Drive
  • The Diplomat - 10350 Wilshire Blvd.
  • The Dorchester - 10520 Wilshire Blvd.
  • The Grand - 10445 Wilshire Blvd.
  • The Longford - 10790 Wilshire Blvd.
  • The Mirabella - 10430 Wilshire Blvd.
  • The Venezia - 10795 Wilshire Blvd.
  • The Wilshire - 10580 Wilshire Blvd.
  • The Wilshire Manning - 10660 Wilshire Blvd.
  • Wilshire House -10601 Wilshire Blvd.
  • Wilshire Terrace - 10375 Wilshire Blvd.
  • Wilshire Holmby - 10433 Wilshire Blvd.
  • Wilshire Thayer - 10550 Wilshire Blvd.
  • Marie Antoinette - 10787 Wilshire Blvd.
  • Wilshire Regent - 10501 Wilshire Blvd.
  • Crown Towers - 10701 Wilshire Blvd.
  • Wilshire Comstock - 835-865 Comstock
  • The Westford - 10750 Wilshire Blvd.
  • The Westholme - 10590 Wilshire Blvd.
  • Wilshire Marquis – 10535 Wilshire Blvd.
  • The Churchill - 10450 Wilshire Blvd.
  • Wilshire Selby East - 10747 Wilshire Blvd.
  • Wilshire Selby West – 10751 Wilshire Blvd.
  • Map of the Wilshire Corridor


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    Comments(35)

    Debbie Atwood
    Century 21 Real Estate Center Everett, WA - Everett, WA
    Real Estate Broker

    Wow, with that list of reasons I could see myself in a new condo when the last of the kids have left the nest!

    Jun 14, 2011 05:28 PM
    Jane Peters
    Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
    Los Angeles real estate concierge services

    Debbie,  there you go.

    Jun 14, 2011 05:33 PM
    Jane Peters
    Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
    Los Angeles real estate concierge services

    David, sounds like a plan, Stan.

    Jun 14, 2011 06:33 PM
    Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
    Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
    Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

    Jane, looking at the map, there is much to choose from for purchase or rentals in theWilshire Corridor, and your expertise will help  to get the right fit.

    Jun 15, 2011 12:58 AM
    Craig Rutman
    Helping people in transition - Cary, NC
    Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

    I'm thinking I need to be living in one of the Wilshire Condos! That definitely seems like the lifestyle I could get used to.

    Jun 15, 2011 05:36 AM
    Liz and Bill Spear
    Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
    Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

    Jane, Me in La La land full time?  First I'd have to hit the lottery....

    Jun 15, 2011 07:15 AM
    Jack Tenold
    Jack Tenold LLC - Spokane, WA
    Specializing in Reverse Mortgages

    I'm afraid the commute would be a little lengthy, but it all sounds really good to me!!! 

    Jun 15, 2011 11:45 AM
    Jane Peters
    Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
    Los Angeles real estate concierge services

    Ed, thank you kindly.

    Craig,  me too.

    Bill,  we might allow you in if you have some money :)

    Jack,  well, it will still be here when you decide to move.

    Jun 15, 2011 12:02 PM
    Juli Vosmik
    Dominion Fine Properties - Scottsdale, AZ
    Scottsdale/Cave Creek, AZ real estate 480-710-0739

    Jane, I've known so many "empty nesters" who have said their only regret was waiting so long to have moved to a mostly maintenance free lifestyle.  They love how they've freed up their time from overseeing the "chores" and all that homeownership entails.  And, I like how you suggest they can "try before they buy" by renting.  Great post.

    Jun 15, 2011 12:06 PM
    Jane Peters
    Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
    Los Angeles real estate concierge services

    Juli,  thank you.   I cannot imagine anyone not liking this kind of life.

    Jun 15, 2011 12:19 PM
    Patricia Kennedy
    RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
    Home in the Capital

    Jane, this looks like a very fun way to downsize. 

    Jun 15, 2011 02:45 PM
    Jane Peters
    Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
    Los Angeles real estate concierge services

    Pat,  fun and luxurious.

    Jun 15, 2011 02:46 PM
    Brian Doubleday
    Brian Doubleday - IML RealEstate - Orange County, CA Broker - Ladera Ranch, CA
    Ladera Ranch, Foothill Ranch, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo

    Jane, great post about luxury living, you represent the corridor well

    Jun 15, 2011 05:22 PM
    Jane Peters
    Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
    Los Angeles real estate concierge services

    Brian, thank you kindly.

    Jun 15, 2011 05:38 PM
    Hannah Williams
    HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
    Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

    Jane.. Looks like a fantastic Idea to me ... Condo living is not for everyone ..but I love it

    Hannah

    Jun 16, 2011 10:14 AM
    Jane Peters
    Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
    Los Angeles real estate concierge services

    Hannah,  I am a condo person too.

    Jun 16, 2011 10:17 AM
    John M. Scott
    BRE # 01442690, Scott Keys Properties - San Francisco, CA
    Broker / Owner San Francisco Bay Area

    Jane, great post about luxury condos in LA. I've driven down that street many times. And although I had nothing to do with it, in my past life, my former architecture company KMD Architects, designed The Wilshire. It's good to see they are apparently doing so well, and at astronomically great prices!

    Jun 18, 2011 11:17 AM
    Jane Peters
    Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
    Los Angeles real estate concierge services

    John,  now I'm really impressed.  What a coincidence....

    Jun 18, 2011 11:36 AM
    Bob & Leilani Souza
    Souza Realty 916.408.5500 - Roseville, CA
    Greater Sacramento Area Homes, Land & Investments

    Jane, I love the fact that you not only included a list of all the luxury condo buildings, but also that you have mapped them all! You make it so easy for buyers/renters to contact you. :)

    Leilani

    Jun 20, 2011 06:54 AM
    Jane Peters
    Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
    Los Angeles real estate concierge services

    Leilani,  I try :)

    Jun 20, 2011 07:13 AM