Street Fair

Well if you are in Los Feliz looking at what the real estate market has to offer then also check out the local street fair. It is just another opportunity for a person to get a better understanding of what the community is all about. My office will have a booth with tons of information regarding the current state of real estate so just look for the big Keller-Williams Realty Banner and stop by.

Presently, a total of 53 single family homes are listed for sale with a price range from $300k up to $4mill. The month of July has results of 9 homes sold ranging from $800k to $2mill. The community is wonderful to reside in with many custom homes with incredible views.

So come check out the upcoming Los Feliz Street Fair and enjoy the day;

Join the fun and celebrate at the sensational Los Feliz Village Summer Fair. Local businesses on Vermont, Hillhurst and Hollywood are celebrating summer with special offers and discounts!

Enjoy the best Los Feliz has to offer and appreciate strolling musicians, face painting, live entertainment & music and an exciting scavenger hunt. Enjoy your favorite hang-outs and get to know the community.

Pick up a comprehensive map of participating members & planned events on the complimentary transports. Free transportation is available throughout the Village.

Get a chance to win a 3G IPAD! $1 raffle tickets will be available at several locations throughout the Village. Proceeds to benefit the Barnsdall Art Center.

Please stop by the Keller Williams Los Feliz Office located at 1660 Hillhurst! Between 2 and 8 p.m. visit the Art Show; there will also be face painting, balloons, and refreshments. In addition, a Dog Adoption will be going on between 3 and 6 p.m.

Wondering more on the real estate market in Los Feliz and the surrounding communities? Contact me today to discover the opportunity available to a qualified home buyer. I am a resident Realtor that handles Northeast Los Angeles exclusively. Act now for more specifics.

Privacy is greatly respected and all your information is confidential

Trust

 Echo Park and Los Feliz have just introduced two new listings as we draw close to the end of July. The homes are both regular sales and each offers certain amenities that would interest those buyers seeking something special. The Northeast Los Angeles communities remain in demand and multiple offers can be seen on those remarkable homes priced for a quick sale. Compare these two homes with what you have previously seen and evaluate if it is a fit for you and your family.

Echo Park- $829k, 3+2, 3714 Effie St., 1794 sq. ft. on a 3183 sq. ft. lot

Los Feliz- $699k, 3+1, 4351 Russell Ave., 1055 sq. ft. on a 5052 sq. ft. lot

The Echo Park house for sale is a nice Spanish charater home in the Silver Lake area. The Los Feliz house for sale is a nice California Bungalow with detailed woodwork and close to all the trendy shops of the area.

Interested in knowing more about these two newly listed houses for sale then act now to contact me to arrange a showing. These are two new homes with others that are exciting and stylish also available at this current time. The interest rates remain low with new programs to assist those new buyers and those seeking to downsize or upgrade. The inventory of homes remains at a steady figure but not in a mode of abundance in listings.

As your local Realtor I bring you value in knowing the area and specifics that only a resident would be aware of. Let’s not hesitate and let the opportunity that today’s real estate market offers. View my custom home search page for additional details and let me know of any questions you may have and obtain a quick reply.

Your information is all confidential and never shared with anyone…

Real Estate Reference Guide;

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Steady-Income

 The communities of Los Feliz and Silver Lake – Atwater Village have three hot new ‘income’ properties just listed for sale that are worth a look. Income properties are very often a great investment for the right individual seeking a sound property that generates good monthly income for the owner. The home buyer in this area must be familiar in knowing operational cost and total income received to see what the net result is on a regular basis.

So, has your interest sparked to know the price and location?

1. $385k, 3180 Casistas Avenue, duplex, bank-owned, 1300 sq. ft. living space on a 5400 sq. ft. lot with detached garage for both units.
2. $569k, 1936 Mayview Drive, 1926 Spanish Duplex, Los Feliz, regular sale, 1244 sq. ft. living space on a 3920 sq. ft. lot with updates.
3. $639k, 4020 Benis Street, 5-plex, regular sale, 2608 sq. ft. living space on a 10541 sq. ft. lot with updates and on-site parking.

The property in Los Feliz is a true charmer that will be quickly discovered by a selective buyer for its features and authentic spanish charm. The other two properties are in Atwater Village and are all one level with nice property layouts of the units. The 5-plex consist of two 2+1 and 3 1+1 units with updated plumbing and wood floors. Income properties are always popular in these communities because they are in trendy communities with great location regarding commuting. Great for long term investment value.

Cash Flow

 As a ‘local’ Realtor a win-win transaction can be negotiated if the buyer has all financials in order and ready to make decisions. The key is to look at condition and value in the long term to capture a true assessment of what a future return can be. Presenting a complete and detailed market analysis of the immediate area within 1/4 mile is the first action that is done to benefit my investor. A practical discussion follows so that all my clients concerns are evaluated in preparation of awesome negotiations.

All client information is private – confidential…be safe and secure.

Professional

Discover homes for sale that are the fireworks of listings for the 4th of July. Northeast Los Angeles has some specials in Atwater Village, Eagle Rock, Glassell Park, Echo Park and Los Feliz that are hot properties to buy now. The homes listed here are all different in not only the community but in style and charisma waiting for that special qualified buyer. So let’s set off some fireworks and get ready as we approach the explosive moment of the annual 4th blowout.

Here are a few homes that will bring a sparkle to your holiday home buying experience;

• $399k, 4037 Chevy Chase Drive, 2+2, 948 sq. ft. on a 7,000 sq. ft. lot in Atwater Village
• $400k, 1039 Glen Arbor, 2+1, 1084 sq. ft. on a 5793 sq. ft. lot in Eagle Rock
• $495k, 3741 Brilliant Place, 3+2, 1450 sq. ft. on a 4680 sq. ft. lot in Glassell Park
• $545k, 3847 Roderick Rd, 3+2, 1569 Sq.FT. on a 4580 sq. ft. lot in Glassell Park
• $969k, 1860 Redcliff St, 3+3, 3744 sq. ft. on a 6751 sq. ft.ot in Echo Park
• $1,579k, 2071 Laughlin Park Dr, 3+3, 3790 sq. ft. on a 11980 sq. ft. lot in Los Feliz

Well these are some explosive properties that will spark your interest to consider putting that purchase offer in with the right ‘local’ Realtor negotiating on your behalf. At Keller-Williams Realty we qualify to bring you numerous benefits that will bring you satisfaction and exceed your expectations.

 Act now to let me know your plans and to view these or any other properties of interest to you. It is not a time to hesitate for the best values in home sales move quickly to an escrow. Remember that honesty, trust, neighborhood knowledge and service are just a few important factors I bring to you. Allow me some of your time to show you true value in an experienced Realtor for today’s innovative real estate market.

You information is strictly confidential and respected at all levels. 

SOLD

Who else wants to be a Home Seller in Northeast Los Angeles Real Estate.

Do you want to have some good ideas as a Home Seller in the communities of Eagle Rock, Mt. Washington, Highland Park, Glassell Park, Atwater Village, Silver Lake, and Echo Park? Well here are a few pointers that may start you on the straight path of success, read closely;

Make Home Buyers Hate Your House

1.  Odors
2.  Dogs that Meet You at the Door or in the Driveway
3.  Dirty Bathrooms
4.  Dimly Lit Rooms
5.  A House Full of Busy Wallpaper
6.  Bugs
7. Poor Curb Appeal
8. Gutters with Plants Growing in Them
9. Sellers Who Hang Around for Showings

 Home Sellers Can Paint

- Red is stimulating and encourages self confidence
- Orange promotes happiness and celebration
- Yellow is uplifting and light-hearted
- Blue is calming in softer tones and promotes clarity in deeper tones
- Green is the color of nature—it feels fresh and rejuvenating
- Aqua is restful while pink is gentle and sweet—making a great pair
- Purple tones bring out a sense of compassion

OPEN HOUSE NOTES

Email raphael@kw.comto discover that great things happen when Raphael is involved. Your info is always confidential and your privacy is repected.

Home Seller – I understand how a home seller may appreciate an additional benefit and therefore have decided to make this special offer for the remainder of 2010.I will reimburse the home seller for the cost of a home warranty plan for one years coverage on the house to the new buyer.

Home Buyer – I will reimburse my home buyer at escrow for the cost of a one year home warranty plan. This awesome offer is available from now till the end of 2010.

I would appreciate your recommendations to those that are active in the real estate market. Drop me a simple note and I will reply quickly. Thank You

Realtor Plan

Announcing some important errors that home sellers in Northeast Los Angeles can make if a reputable local Realtor, like Raphael, is not used. Keep in mind that today’s real estate market in all N.E.L.A communities require focus and detail for the benefit of the home seller.

A FEW reasons that can effect a positive home sale;

• No ‘secure’ modern lock box for keys making it difficult to show.
• Unprofessional and poor quality pictures of the property.
• Advertised facts of the home incomplete.
• No communication from the Realtor after showings done.
• Home not displayed in more than one Realtor listing service.
• Home not exposed completely advertised on all internet sites.
• Directions to the property confusing and not accurate.
• Poor home description that is not attention grabbing.
• Features poorly described.
• Home and community benefits not detailed and fantastic.

Home sellers can have the satisfaction of knowing that Raphael reviews all the useful processes to assist in a sensational home sale. A customized marketing plan, in writing, is presented to the home seller. The results oriented plan is discussed in a practical manner understanding the needs of the N.E.L.A seller.

Allow Raphael, your local resident Realtor a few moments to present an energized plan to make it happen. A home sale is a critical process requiring a results oriented Realtor that works and earns the fee.

Contact Raphael and overcome the doubts and fears in selling your home today.

Privacy is always respected and never an obligation upon a presentation.

Los Feliz Art Show

Have you noticed how Keller-Williams Realty of Los Feliz promotes the community? The office, which happens to be #1 in the area, hosted its quarterly art show this past Friday. Local artist that had work displayed were Mike Saijo, David Crocker and Barbara Lai Bennett. The event hosted at the office on Hillhurst was another huge success in promoting the works of local artists.

Raphael was the local picture taker and was able to document residents having a great evening of wine and various appetizers. A number of gifts were raffled off with donations going to the Winter Clothes Drive of Marshall High School.

It is just another way that Keller-Williams Los Feliz gives to the local

Los Feliz Event

community and its residents. The event brought not only money but also clothing for those locals in need. Raphael and his fellow Realtors do more for the communities that are serviced in bringing value than any other Realty office.

Should you wonder about what is happening in the local N.E.L.A neighborhoods then let Raphael know. You can easily be updated with news on various activities that are taking place in the upcoming months. Still curious about the communities and what they are like… then simply ASK. Much information is presented here for home buyers and home sellers as well as home owners wondering about their properties current value. Raphael is available to assist you with ANY home related question.

Charity Raffle

Raphael may not be the #1 Realtor in the area but works hard for all his clients.

Your privacy is always respected and info received is confidential…

Viewing Best N.E.L.A Homes For Sale

Here is a quick way to get information on houses for sale in Northeast Los Angeles. Get on my blog list to receive the latest scoop on what is going on in the N.E.L.A real estate market. It is easy and entertaining.

So, let’s get to it on the deals in houses for sale in parts of N.E.L.A.

90026- Echo Park – Elysian Heights Spacious Property in Echo Park for sale. This is a two for one listing and I do not mean happy hour. The homes were built in 1930 (Spanish Architecture) and the other in 1940 (Traditional Architecture) both with vintage details and great landscaping. They are located on Portia St. off of Sunset Blvd. and are priced for $1.1 million for both homes. The lot is a total of 8189 sq. ft. and the homes combined square footage is 4,984. A cash offer is being sought and thus there should be leverage for negotiations.

90026- Silverlake Home for sale. This home is a short-sale, 2+3, 1135 sq. ft., completely remodeled on a small lot of 2,880 sq. ft., with a guestroom and 1/2 bath over the garage. This Silver Lake home is on Dahlia st. off Micheltorena Dr. north of Sunset Blvd. and has nice panoramic views. Oh yes, the listed price is $559k and the strength of financing will rule the decision by the lender.

90027- Los Feliz Home For Sale. This home is bank-owned so it gets a plus from me. This house is 3,005 sq. ft. on a huge lot of 54,450 sq. ft. and built in 1937 so the charm is there of the era. The price for this Los Feliz house is $976k but once again, being bank-owned the financing strength will rule the decision of the lender. Keep in mind that bank-owned properties bring a quick decision from the lender when compared to a home for sale that is a short-sale. The house is located on Los Nietos Dr. by Price St. and repairs can be negotiated if the right Realtor is used.

90032- El Sereno view home for sale. So, one may say El Sereno has little to offer but it does offer much in value and location. This N.E.L.A home for sale is 2,160 sq. ft. on a lot of 4,960 sq. ft. with outstanding views. This house for sale was built in 1960 and is a 4+3, two level, cathedral ceilings, formal dining room and large balconies. It also boast a fenced terraced yard and plenty of storage along with a attached garage. This short-sale home for sale is another home where financing will rule the decision making. The price is only $399k and a true value located on La Calandria off of Lombardy. A great pocket of El Sereno with much to offer at a great price.

Well, here you have a little taste of what is going on in a few select areas regarding Northeast Los Angeles homes for sale in Los Feliz, Echo Park and El Sereno real estate markets. Home buyers can have this as a reference based on individual criteria. Be reminded, that home search is simple and free on this site so take advantage of this fantastic ‘custom’ tool made available to you. Home Sellers can also see how the the N.E.L.A real estate market is doing and request a free home market evaluation. There is never an obligation with Raphael.

These properties mentioned are ‘NOT’ Raphael’s listings but mentioned here as a service and reference point. Want to know more of what the market is doing…then just ASK , Raphael for a speedy reply.

All information is confidential as your privacy is always respected…

Data For Home Buyers

 Various real estate data sources suggest that real-estate prices hit a bottom some time during the second quarter, and September is seeing strong activity in the NELA communities. It is clear that area home prices are holding steady and clearly home prices are no longer in free-fall.

The Home Buyers Credit Program now puts a time limit on home buyers to act. Real Estate in Northeast Los Angeles is in strong demand if the home has character and atmosphere. Every real-estate market is the local N.E.L.A. neighborhoods have a different variety in home sales price due to certain factors of home & location. Great opportunities for home buyers are to be taken quickly as the Nov.30 Tax Credit deadline approaches.

 Can I show you what is going on in the North East Los Angeles communities to include South Pasadena. Just drop me a note for a quick confidential response and remember that interest rates just dropped below 5%.