Thanksgiving is very sentimental holiday for me. Just watching the news and seeing the conditions and sacrifices which some endure at home and abroad make me appreciate the relative safety and comfort of my home. That said, this year has been an interesting one for real estate--the underwriting r
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11/24/2010
DON'T WAIT ANOTHER SECOND. Stop what you are doing RIGHT NOW and RUN to this gorgeous listing at 748 Echo Park Terrace in Angelino Heights (Los Angeles, CA 90026): VIEWS, VIEWS, VIEWS! California Bungalow with gorgeous sunlight and clean, modern spaces. 3BR/2BA. Full-sized master bedroom, hardwoo
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11/16/2010
Sometimes it's easy to get lost in your own neighborhood in Los Angeles. The city is huge--so you find your favorite spots and stick to 'em. 10 years ago, Atwater Village was still considered "transitional"--it was edgy but cute, but many still preferred Silverlake and Echo Park. How times have c
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11/15/2010
I see a lot of inquiries for short sales and foreclosures - the media has made a big deal of them, as have our local Realtor organizations. Some markets are completely consumed with them. In Los Angeles, they pepper the marketplace. Despite the exposure, I don't see buyers coming in with an under
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11/09/2010
It's Courtney with picks of the weekend, rates, and my featured list of homes. First, I have one bedroom condo in West Hollywood that is NOT YET ON THE MARKET at 740 N. Kings Road., 90065 It is a 1 bedroom short sale for $320,000. It’s got wood floors, and 876 square feet This is a great price in
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11/06/2010
As I watch the election afterthoughts and commentary, I'm reminded of how many choices buyers and sellers have when it comes to choosing a real estate agent. Like politicians, we are subject to the satisfaction of our constituents, and yet are bound by the duties and responsibilities of our posit
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11/03/2010
3801 Aloha Street, Los Angeles, CA 90027 MLS 10-488211 (listed by Prudential, Los Feliz) This 3 BR/2 BA home is listed for $769,000 in Los Feliz. What a find! Beautiful natural light, open spaces, and a very nice entertaining terrace. Renovated kitchen and baths--ready to move in. More photos ava
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11/01/2010