Tips for Choosing a Reputable Remodeling Contractor

With the number of foreclosed or bank-owned properties floating around out there, I often speak with folks who are preparing to embark on a renovation project.

Unfortunately, with a rise in remodeling comes a flood of disreputable contractors looking to cash in. I do my best to protect people by providing referrals to reputable contractors, but there are plenty of people out there I don’t get a chance to talk to.

If you know someone who is about to undertake a major renovation project, I urge you to share this excellent article published by the Federal Trade Commission, "Home Sweet Home Improvement." It includes a PDF guide your friends and family will find helpful.

The guide covers:

·       The types of home improvement specialists

·       How disreputable contractors operate

·       Questions to ask contractors

·       How to check references

·       Understanding payment options

·       The "Home Improvement" loan scam

·       ...and several other useful points

Here’s the link to the article on the FTC website:

Also, you can download the PDF file directly here:

Do you need a referral to a contractor or two? Are you in the market for a property to fix-up and call your own (or use as an investment property)? I’d be happy to help. Give me a call or shoot me a message today

Esperanza Buler 818-926-5425

   Please Help us feed the hungry!

 Carol and Antje are two nice ladies that volunteer for the West Valley food pantry drive.                                   

They have been collecting food every 2^nd Saturday of the month  from 10:00 am  to 4:00pm.                                 

Their location is between Bank of America and Albertson’s on Victory Blvd and Fallbrook.

                                            Food items that will make a difference:

TUNA, CHILI, SPAGHETTI/PASTA, PORK & BEANS, MACARONI AND CHEESE, CANNED SOUPS,

DRY CEREAL, COOKING OIL, FRIED BEANS, CANNED FRUIT JUICE, GREEN BEANS, DRY BEANS,

CORN OR PEAS, POWERED MILK, SPAGHETTI SAUCES, CANNED FRUIT, PEANUT BATTER

                                A NON-PROFIT NON-SECTARIAN FOOD COALITION

                                          (Coalition members are listed below)

                                         100% VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION

Prince of Peace Episcopal Church

5700 Rudnick Ave.

Woodland Hills, Ca. 91367

Saint Luke’s Lutheran Church

5312 Comercio Way

Woodland Hills, Ca. 91367

Woodland Hills

United Methodist Church

5650 Shoup Ave.

Woodland Hills, Ca. 91367

Emerson Unitarian Church

7304 Jordan Ave

Canoga Park, Ca. 91303

Woodland Hills Presbyterian Church

5751 Platt Av.

Woodland Hills, Ca. 91367

Canoga Park United Methodist Church

22700 Sherman Way

West Hills, Ca. 91307

 St. Martin in the Fields Episcopal Church

7136 Winnetka Ave.

Canoga Park, Ca. 91306

Search current inventory of  West Hills Homes for Sale

Listing Details

Mountain view House For Sale in West Hills Ca

7415 Pomelo Dr, West Hills, Ca
Price: $664,900
MLS number: SR13063392
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Square Footage: 1,816

Call Esperanza Realtor (818) 926-5425 to see if this property is still available and arrange a showing.

You Will Love the  Mountain Views From this Beautiful Home

Wonderful opportunity to own a stunning home in the West Hills area of West San Fernando Valley. This mountain view home, includes stainless steel appliances, has been featured in The DailyNews! The house has room to entertain family and friends, vaulted ceilings, and a great bonus room with exquisite natural finishes. The strand bamboo floors and American clay finish fireplace allow you to feel surrounded by elegance with every warm step you take. The gourmet caesarston /stainless kitchen make entertaining close to the food a definite option. A soothing cool paint palette, bright and elegant master suite with view of large green backyard.

 I won't even mention the dramatic architecture, a nature-lovers floor-plan and the lavish use of organic materials. Oh, and don't forget only 20 min to Malibu.

Amazing Property with Gourmet Kitchen

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Kitchen Perfect for Entertaining

If entertaining is your forte, there is no better place to do this then from the expansive kitchen in this amazing home. The stainless steel appliances make the kitchen come together, but it's the vast amount of space that makes bringing friends together so easy. And what's the biggest pain about big dinner parties? Dishes of course. Luckily this kitchen has a stainless steel dishwasher! Fantastic, right? The huge stainless steel  fridge and freezer, which match the decor and are hard to even find upon entering the room (think, kid's friends won't be able to raid the fridge as easily) have plenty of room to hold food for a small army.

West Hills in West San Fernando Valley

West Hills Communyty  on the west side of San Fernando Valley is one of the most desirable neighborhoods in the entire San Fernando Valley region. With sweeping  mountan views and close proximity to the city, you can be downtown LA in 20 minutes, it's an oasis in the city.

There is no HOA to worry about, however the streets are always well taken care of, lawns are mostly manicured with the utmost care. . There are  parks within walking distance and if you bring bread it will be easy to find some hungry birds to feed. Are you a dog lover? You'll definitely use the nearby dog parks and enjoy a sunset stroll.  Castle Peak park is a short 10 minute walk from the breathtaking views of the city offered at West Hills Ca..

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Serving the San Fernando Valley and in particular West Hills, Woodland Hills, Winnetka, Canoga Park, Northridge, Chatsworth, Granada Hills and More

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 Location Location Location. The Dream Home you've been waiting for!

 1 Story in quiet West Hills neighborhood.

 Behind the beautiful mahogany entry door you will find an absolutely gorgeous fully remodeled home with multimedia data network connection. 3 bedroom 2 bath.

 New gourmet kitchen with new stainless steel appliances and caesarstone countertops. Large living room with vaulted ceilings and open floor plan overlooking a large private very green backyard.

 Large fireplace with American clay finish, new recessed lights, new beautiful strand bamboo flooring. Off the living room is another room that could be used as 4th bedroom, office, gym, or studio. Interior laundry. Large private master suite enhanced by vaulted ceilings., features a walk-in closet, remodeled bath with a large shower with stone tile, and frameless glass doors.

 New dual pane windows, new central AC & Heating, copper plumbing, bathrooms vanities with caesarstone countertops. AWARD WINNING POMELO-HALE-EL CAMINO SCHOOLS!!  And Much, Much More!

Do not wait. This one will not last!!

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May 5th 2013

From 2:00pm To 5:00pm 

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