A little about Griffith Park, located over 4,000 acres, Griffith Park is undoubtedly one of largest and most majestic urban parks in the United States. It holds many of Los Angeles' greatest treasures: the Greek Theater, the Hollywood Sign, the Griffith Observatory, and a whole lot of vintage rail-cars. On any given day, both locals and tourists of all ages can be found hiking, biking, enjoying a picnic, looking through telescopes, exploring exhibits, watching a live show in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium, taking in an incredible concert, or pondering the depths of outer space.   Click here for the History of Griffith Park Observatory   As I was preparing for this blog on Griffith Park I ran across a couple pictures that made me laugh out-loud.  We were photo-bombed  not once, but twice... 06/26/2019

Did you know that the Ennis House designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in Los Angles is for sale?For the past couple of weeks, I have been meaning to write about this sale, because our good friend  Margaret Rome, Baltimore Maryland    likes Frank Lloyd Wright homes. Over the years, I have written a few blog posts about this great home. Many years ago the house was falling on disrepair and the Foundation tried to sell it for around $15 million dollars. Then Billionaire Ron Burkel bought it for south of $5 million dollars in 2011. He spent depending on who you talk to anywhere from 12-17 million dollars fixing it up. I considered it a good deed. It would have been such a shame letting it further deteriorate.Interestingly, I sold a home a few years ago which was just a couple homes from this gre... 07/21/2018

Los Feliz Condos For Sale If you are looking to buy or sell a condo in Los Feliz, California; then you have come to the right place. My website, www.losfelizcondosforsale.com, features all of the 35 Condo Communities within Los Feliz, CA. Not only can you view photos, stats, a detailed description, HOA information & much more for each complex, but you can also do an extensive Los Feliz Condo Search to find the perfect Los Feliz Condo For Sale! Buying a Los Feliz Condo is a different process than buying a single family residence, thus it is imperative that you hire an agent who knows the ins and outs of each complex. From whether the building is FHA approved, hat the reserves are, and even what the owner occupany rate is, all aspects are crucial in the Los Feliz Condo Buying process.  Wh... 06/15/2017

Natasha Bedingfield Lists Los Feliz Home   Grammy-nominated British songstress, with hits like "Pocket Full of Sunshine" and 'Unwritten" Rarely does a home this perfectly done come on the market. Privacy, security, luxury and gorgeous views await you at this architectural gem nestled behind gates within the prestigious gated community of Laughlin park. This is truly the ultimate retreat for celebrities and individuals who value their privacy. The home has a massive master bedroom with a retreat, steam shower and a TRUE walk-in closet. A 2nd Master Bedroom and Bathroom await you on the second floor. With no expense spared, this home has been beautifully remodeled. Spend tranquil nights on one of the many balconies staring at the Griffith Observatory or the city lights. A sparkling pool a... 07/18/2014

Rodeo Realty Lists Jack Black’s Former House   This gorgeous architectural newly listed by Joe Babajian and Stephen Walton of Rodeo Realty has quite the celebrity history. As Zillow reports, the modern home on a private cul-de-sac in Los Feliz was previously owned by actor Jack Black and his wife Tanya Haden. Black  bought in 2006 and he and Hayden did a major remodel. See more homes for sale in Los Feliz, California. They sold the home once they had children.  The home has walls of glass, steel commercial beams, and concrete floors. The gourmet kitchen opens to the great room. The master suite includes a spa-like bath. Outside there is a large swimmer’s pool, water elements, and outdoor dining pavilions that are the perfect spot to entertain. It is listed for  $2.899 million. - See mor... 06/09/2014

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY OCTOBER 19 12:00 - 2:00pm 3228 - 3230 ROWENA AVENUE @ ST. GEORGE LOS FELIZ (LOS ANGELES) 90027     Classic Los Feliz Spanish style building filled with 1930s charm. The newly renovated 3 bedroom, 2 bath, upper unit is now offered for lease at $2,900.00 per month. Landlord pays water and gardener, tenant pays gas and electric. It is wonderfully spacious, light-filled and airy, with large formal living and dining rooms, coved ceilings, arched doorways, bright French windows, and a charming Juliette front balcony. There are hardwood floors and vintage period touches throughout. Off-street parking/storage included.     The ground level unit offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, and is equally charming with hardwood floors and vintage touches. This unit is offered for $2,750.00. ... 10/16/2013

Clink link to see Franklin School District Area Map, Los Feliz, CA.   08/11/2013

Can an FHA 203K loan be used for a refinance project?The short answer is absolutely yes. Is a couple scenarios that we're seeing prevalent in today's marketplace.1) first scenario is that you as a Realtor may have sold a home to somebody that needed work. It wasn't quite the house they wanted but they felt they could get by with it and fix it over period of time. You and I both know that won't likely happen. This family likely has a life and life goes on. In the hustle and bustle of everyday life you have to decide what will get done and what won't it done and quite often the home doesn't get repaired as quickly as everybody had hoped or thought it might be.This is ideal for a FHA 203K refinance project. The owners of this home can refinance and get the money to repair appear the home a... 04/14/2013

In 1978 a small group of people recognized that life was becoming increasingly international. Because they wanted their children to be prepared to function well in that environment, they wanted a school that would provide the necessary education. Thus, the Lycee International de Los Angeles was founded. It opened in a small house in Van Nuys with only seven students. Now the school has grown to five campuses with more than 900 students with the main campus in the Franklin Hills area of Los Feliz. It has also earned an enviable reputation. Graduates are readily accepted in both American and French universities – and at universities around the world. Children can begin their schooling here in kindergarter and continue with the Lycee up through highschool graduation. Because several of the... 06/08/2012

omedians may joke about neighbors getting together for coffee and gossip after the kids are off to school in the morning, but one such gathering back in 2004 led to an innovative charter school that now offers "whole-child" education to over 500 children in grades K through 6. It all started with a shared dream, vocalized by one parent, Marta Alcumbrac. Marta boldly said "Let's build that school!" Before long the group consisted of 28 Founding Families who, along with individual volunteers, contributed professional services, organizational skills, and hard work. Non-traditional classrooms In 2006, the Los Angeles Unified School District officially approved the charter and on September 5, the Los Feliz Charter School for the Arts opened its doors to 120 kindergartners and first grade stu... 06/04/2012

2760 Pelham Place, Hollywood Hills Every so often a Hollywood Hills Post and Beam hits the market. Some of them mid-century homes need alot of work and others are ready to move right into. This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom gem definitely fits into the latter category! Located up a long drive at the end of a cul-de-sac on a knoll providing panoramic views from downtown to Catalina Island. Light spills into the living room, dining room and back bedrooms through walls of glass opening onto a flat yard and lovely views. The floorplan is open with the post and beam ceiling and corner fireplace serving to divide the living room from the dining room. Beyond the dining room is the updated kitchen, separated by a breakfast bar, making this Hollywood Hills post and beam home a perfect place for entertai... 02/03/2012

Do you want to sell in the least amount of time and for the highest possible price? Of course you do. And that means your home needs to be priced correctly when it comes on the market for the first time. There are several reasons why - the first being that Los Feliz agents with buyers who haven't yet found the perfect home are searching the listings, looking for new possibilities. When those agents see your new listing, they'll examine the photos and read the descriptions. They'll check your square footage and amenities. They'll consider your neighborhood. Then they'll weigh all those elements against the requirements of their buyers who are looking in your price range. If your home looks promising, they'll schedule a showing. As a result, a home for sale will often see the most activit... 12/26/2011

Be smart about the decision to get a Los Feliz reverse mortgage. It's important to evaluate whether staying in your home is a viable option, even with a reverse mortgage - there are costs to home-ownership that the borrower must continue bear, even after the reverse mortgage closes. Property Taxes Home Insurance Maintenance Homeowners Association Dues when applicable. What are these amounts annually? Figure that out and divide by twelve, then set up a special account that you deposit into every month so when these bills come due you have the money to pay them. Typical Example in Los Feliz $3,566,00 Annual Property taxes (don't forget property taxes can go up 2% per year AND special assessments may be added with a ballot initiative for schools and infrastructure even if you've lived in y... 10/06/2011

Franklin Avenue Elementary School in Los Feliz is one of the top-rated elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. It's in a great location in Los Feliz and parents and the children are huge supporters of the school. They refer to it as a village with the slogan "It takes a village to raise a child". greatschools.org, a popular school rating site,  lists Franklin Avenue Elementary as being among the few public elementary schools in California that has received a Great Schools Rating of 9 out of 10. Based on reviews of 44 school community members, Franklin Avenue Elementary School has an average Community Rating of 4 out of 5 stars. The rank places the Franklin Avenue Elementary in the same category at Silver Lake’s coveted Ivanhoe Elementary School. Franklin Avenue El... 09/02/2011

  The Alcove Café & Bakery in Los Feliz is a great spot for lunch or dinner. The Big Bar, which opened last October is a great addition.  Though there is some indoor seating, most folks opt for the outdoor patio for salads, sandwiches, desserts.  Ah, those desserts!  The establishment is one that has you order and pay at the counter and let a courteous staff member bring you your order when it’s ready.  No problem, but while you wait for your turn to order you will see a delectable assortment of desserts behind that glass counter! Make sure to save room! No longer missing from the Alcove is the opportunity to imbibe along with that meal. The Alcove added Big Bar to the mix last fall and patrons are happily having a drink with that meal, thank you very much! How nice to have a glass of w... 08/01/2011

 4321 Cedarhurst Circle , Los Feliz How’s this for a 1962 Los Feliz Post and Beam?  The newly listed property south of Los Feliz Blvd has 4 bedrooms and 3 baths in 2,348 square feet of living space. The walls of windows and open spaces give it a feeling of being much larger. The vertical mahogany panels on the home’s exterior  match the railing of the  50 ‘ x 8′ cantilevered patio  that runs along the the entire home. The view from there is up into the hills Los Feliz, a bit different than what you’d find in a home above Los Feliz Blvd. This Los Feliz home’s interior has been tastefully updated. In the kichen you’ll find  Caesarstone countertops and walnut cupboards. What cook would not love the Dacor gas stove and Fischer-Paykell two-drawer dishwasher.  Having only the counter dividing... 07/23/2011

The Los Feliz Village Street Fair will be held Sunday, July 24 from 11am to 10pm on Hollywood BoulevardbetweenVermont and Hillhurst Avenues.  After two years with no fair, this one should really be great.  There will be many booths and hopefully lots of people out enjoying the selection of foods from Los Feliz Village restaurants and libations in the beer and wine gardens. There will fun and entertainment for all ages including live local bands, dancing, and dance lessons. Kids will love the moon bounce, games, carnival rides and more. Other entertainment includes performances by Troupe Vertigo and Cirque School of L.A, a chalk art display and various arts and crafts exhibits. Visitors may also be interested in checking out the designer trunk show and runway presentations of Los Feliz ... 07/22/2011

5786 VALLEY OAK DR New to the Los Feliz market is this architectural home that is truly one of a kind. It features a main house redone by reknown mid-century architect Gregory Ain as well as a guest/pool house by Pierre Koenig.  The main house features signature Gregory Ain details including  clerestory windows, sliding walls,  an open floor plan so common to the mid-century style, and a terrific indoor - outdoor flow.  The gleaing hardwood floors and walls of window make for a very bright and expansive interior. Gregory Ain was a mid-century American architect who worked primarily in the Los Angeles area and was known for bringing elements of modern architecture to lower- and medium-cost housing.  Listed at $1,999,951 with Keller Williams Sunset, I wouldn't say this particular Los Feli... 07/01/2011

2190 Talmadge St. - The Gogol House 2190 Talmadge St. in the Franklin Hills was designed in 1939 for Surgeon Louis Gogol and his wife by Raphael S. Soriano, FAIA. Soriano was an influential architect and educator who helped define a period of 20th century architecture that came to be known as Mid-century modern. Of the 50 buildings Soriano built, the Gogol House is one of only 12 that remain standing.  2190 Talmadge is more than just standing.  This Los Feliz home has everything the modern family could want. There are 3 bedroom and 3 bathrooms in 2,779 sf arranged throughout 3 floors with just one floor visible at street level.  The top floor contains a loft area that opens to a 2,000 sf roof top deck. On the  main level you'll find 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms plus the kitchen, living ro... 05/27/2011

If you live in the Los Feliz area and you are a book lover, it’s time to crack the cover on the varied and interesting bookstores in and around Los Feliz. The “best seller” on the list is one of the top independent bookstores in all of Los Angeles. Skylight Books at 1818 N. Vermont Avenue and its Arts Annex at 1814 North Vermont are a wonderful duo and a perfect place to while away an afternoon. Even their website is good reading. Don’t forget to click on the events page - they have readings, signing and special events quite regularly. The store is open 10am-10pm daily so it's easy to find time to put in, you may just have trouble popping back out again! Follow Franklin Avenue into Los Feliz-adjacent Hollywood and you’ll find another top spot for book lovers—Counterpoint Records and Boo... 05/11/2011