los angeles area: What To Do In LA’s Eclectic Neighborhood Silver Lake
- 03/13/17 04:09 PM
Silver Lake is a trendy residential and commercial neighborhood located in Los Angeles around what was an L.A. city reservoir. Though Silver Lake is far from a secret these days this trendy eclectic neighborhood is still a pretty easygoing destination for visitors. It has comfortably maintained its position as the Eastside's trendiest neighborhood thanks to a wealth of boutique shops and an ever-growing dining scene, including everything from outdoor patios to an old school tiki bar. You will find plenty to do whether on a charming stretch of Silver Lake Boulevard or tucked among the scenic hills and namesake reservoir. Get the most out of your … (1 comments)
los angeles area: LA’s Up and Coming Neighborhood Frogtown
- 02/26/17 03:33 PM
Elysian Valley or better known Frogtown is a long, thin neighborhood hidden between Elysian Heights (Echo Park) and the Los Angeles River. The neighborhood’s boundaries are the LA River to the east and north, Riverside Dr. to the south, and Fletcher Dr. to the west. The neighborhood is made up of primarily small single family homes and apartment buildings. Along the river there is block band of industrial buildings that have been used for studio space by artist and designers. The Elysian Valley bike/walking path was created along the Los Angeles River, and it now functions as the main promenade for the neighborhood. Because of … (4 comments)
los angeles area: Exploring Los Feliz
- 02/18/17 07:46 AM
Los Feliz, pronounced Los FEE-lisz is a laid-back Eastside neighborhood here in Los Angeles that manages to strike a balance between desirability and approachability. Its shops and eateries stay casually comfortable without becoming painfully cool. It's a polished, albeit still eclectic, neighborhood whose laid-back charms are best explored on foot. You'll find most of the shops, bars and restaurants along Hillhurst Avenue, with another cluster of pedestrian-friendly activity on Vermont Avenue, south of Franklin Avenue. Los Feliz brushes up against the 5 freeway, across which you'll find its still under-the-radar neighbor Atwater Village. Ever-trendy Silver Lake sits to the south, with Thai Town and Hollywood to the … (2 comments)
los angeles area: Home Renovations that Can Lessen Your Home's Value
- 02/14/17 11:29 AM
Whether you've been considering selling your house for a while, there's a good chance you've heard the buzzword 'renovation' and considered how it can positively impact the value of your home. From upgrading your kitchen to painting, there are plenty of renovations that will do wonders in terms of your property's price on the market, but there are a few that can have the opposite effect so you'll want to be leery of the following fix-ups. Cool Colored Tile If, at one point, you installed a bunch of brightly colored tile into your living room or kitchen to add a bit more life … (0 comments)
los angeles area: Great Los Angeles Skyline Views that You’ll Love
- 01/20/17 06:22 PM
When talking about LA some of the images most of us think of are the jam-packed freeways and smog. The problem is that this picture doesn’t do Los Angeles justice. Just go to any of these places and see how that changes that impression you have. Instead of associating the city with traffic, your first though will be the impressive Downtown skyline. It is a skyline that will rival any city in the US. Downtown LA's skyline from The Standard You haven’t experienced LA before until you’ve been to a rooftop bar, and the Rooftop at the Standard, especially, lives up to the hype. It’s best visited at … (0 comments)
los angeles area: Red Flags to Watch for When Touring an Open House
- 01/18/17 03:11 PM
An open house is one of the best opportunities a potential homeowner will have to determine if that home will work for them. It can also be a good opportunity to discover some glaring red flags that might make it a less worthwhile investment. If you're currently perusing the open houses in your neighborhood, here are some things you should make sure to watch out for. A Selling Hot-Spot It's well and good if you love the home you visit, but 'location, location, location' is a popular phrase for a reason. If you've noticed a lot of homes for sale in the area, … (0 comments)
los angeles area: Kinney Heights - LA's Historical Neighborhood
- 07/06/16 04:30 AM
Kinney Heights is located just south of the Santa Monica Freeway between Southwestern Avenue and Arlington Avenue just north of W. Adams Blvd. It is technically a subdistrict of the West Adams neighborhood just south of downtown LA. This area was first developed around the turn-of-the-century by Abbott Kinney. It began as a suburban tract of large craftsman style homes on the western edge of the city. Homes feature beautiful design such as beveled glass trying to cabinets, marble fireplaces and mahogany floors. It was accessible via streetcar and attracted the upper-middle-class families. Today, Kinney Heights features numerous 100-year-old home still standing that … (0 comments)
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