2430 Hidalgo Ave Los Angeles, CA 90039 Listing Price: $949,000 2 bedrooms / 2.5 baths These two Spanish-style units would make an excellent and unusual single family home or a seriously enviable income property. This storybook residence was built in 1923 and is that sweet spot in Silver Lake, near the reservoir and close to Echo Park.
Silver Lake Moreno Highlands Spanish-style Hacienda – 3145 Silverado
3145 Silverado Drive Los Angeles, CA 90039 LP: $1,853,000 3 beds / 3 baths I love a U-shaped house. There’s something that makes so much sense about that shape! It effortlessly creates that dreamy Southern California indoor/outdoor living with a courtyard. This Spanish-style brick and tile hacienda in Silver Lake’s Moreno Highlands has that indoor/outdoor…
Beyond the General Inspection: Other Key Home Inspections
When we’re in escrow my clients always ask me if a general home inspection will be enough. My answer? The truth is you can’t really know what’s going on with a house that might be ten years or, in Los Angeles, 100 years old. And that’s why it’s vital for future home owners to do…
Iconic LA: Paul R. Williams, The Architect of Hollywood
Even if you’re not an architecture buff you’ll recognize many of the houses and buildings designed by iconic trailblazing architect Paul Revere Williams. Hell, you’ll have possibly been inside many of his buildings. Williams also broke racial barriers, becoming the first African American member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), as well as a civic leader….
4 Key Tips When Buying a Home
These may seem obvious, but when you’re navigating the Los Angeles house hunting process it’s important to keep these home buying tips in mind.
Finding Your Real Estate Agent: Some Questions to Ask Her (or Him!)
You’ve found her! I’m right here. No, seriously, while it may seem like an easy thing to do on the home buying checklist, finding a real estate agent is one of the most important steps in the process. You shouldn’t choose just anybody. There are amazing real estate agents that will go above and beyond…
So You’re Thinking About Buying Your First Home?
So you’re thinking about buying your first home? You’ve come to the right place. Decide if You Should Buy and Why You Want to Buy There are plenty of good reasons to own the roof over your head, both emotional and financial. Here are four questions to ask yourself before you take the plunge. Why…
Boyle Heights Craftsman – 608 N Cummings
608 N Cummings Los Angeles, CA 90033 LP: $699,999 5 bedrooms / 1.75 baths Well, this gorgeous craftsman home shouldn’t last long. I’m constantly going to Boyle Heights to grab a burrito at Al and Bea’s. Hands down the best burrito in Los Angeles. So I’ve had my eye on the neighborhood for a while now. I…
Eagle Rock Home Against the Mountain – 4840 La Roda
4840 La Roda Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90041 LP: $739,000 2 bedrooms / 1 bathroom You know how in Palm Springs if you’re lucky your hotel or airbnb is right up against the rocky hillside and how magical that feeling is of having the mountains in your backyard? This two bedroom home in Eagle Rock…
A Weekend in Silver Lake
Everything you need to know about spending the perfect weekend in Silver Lake. Whether you’re a neighborhood resident or a visitor planning to possibly move to the neighborhood, I’ve put together an itinerary for the perfect Silver Lake weekend, including where to eat, things to do, where to shop, and more.
A Weekend in Los Feliz
Here’s how to spend the perfect weekend in Los Feliz. Whether you’re a neighborhood resident or a visitor planning to possibly move to the neighborhood, I’ve put together an itinerary for the perfect Los Feliz weekend. Full disclosure: I live in Los Feliz! I’m in the Franklin Hills part of the neighborhood, so I may be…
Romantic Whitley Heights Spanish – 6835 Iris Circle
6835 Iris Circle Los Angeles, CA 90068 LP: $1,398,000 3 beds / 2 baths Back when I lived in Whitley Heights I’d roam the streets above the Hollywood Freeway exploring the neighborhood. I discovered many great houses on these urban hikes and one day I came upon Iris Circle. Iris Circle is located in the neighborhood and…