Silver Lake CA area News and Views

Moreno Highlands Silver Lake home -Ivanhoe Elementary listed under $900k! If you have been looking for a home in the Ivanhoe School District, I’m happy to report there is a new Silver Lake listing worth checking out. Most homes in the Moreno Highlands sell for well over a million dollars. This li...

Silver Lake Wine is a great place to spend your Sunday afternoon I know that Silver Lake Wine has been in the neighborhood for a number of years now. I actually wrote a previous post about the business and what takes place at this hip Silver Lake wine shop. It wasn’t until this past weekend that ...

Mid Century Modern in the Franklin Hills of Los Feliz 3909 Prospect Ave., Los Feliz Another cool new listing has come to market in the Franklin Hills and I don’t expect this one to be around for long. This Los Feliz house is a 1947 post war modern home that is an absolute delight. Stylishly resto...

Silver Lake Short Sale! Sunset Silver Lake Loft unit new to market! If you've lived in or been through the Silver Lake area in the last few years you are probably familiar with the Sunset Silver Lake lofts that were built in 2007. In the heart of Sunset Junction, these live/work lofts were a welc...

Looking for a great deal? A bank owned property may not be what you had in mind In the current real estate market, buyers are hearing a lot about the great deals to be had with so many properties going into foreclosure. Don’t get me wrong, there are some very good deals out there but buyers need ...

CONGRATULATIONS,  this is not an acceptance!  What?! Some REO agents have really automated their processes. I recently wrote an offer for some clients on a duplex in the hills of Echo Park.  It's a great property: updated kitchens, separate parking, separate yards, view from both units and both u...

This Mid Century Los Feliz flip is definitely NOT a flop! Back in April of this year, the house at 4213 Cromwell Ave was a little fixer that was listed at only $699,000.  Thirteen days later it was in escrow for $775,000.  No doubt there were multiple offers from people trying to get their hands ...

Attention Home Buyers- Don’t give up the home search during the holidays! So you’ve been looking for a home. Now that Thanksgiving is behind us this is NOT the time to stop looking and wait until after the holidays. Real estate follows a seasonal pattern, with spring and summer being the most pop...

Los Feliz Village Holiday Festival Los Feliz Village Holiday Festival takes place this evening, December 4, from 5-10pm. If you aren’t in the Christmas spirit yet, this may just do the trick. The annual holiday festival includes music, elves, carolers and lots of cheer. It’s free to attend, and o...

The 19th Annual Atwater Village Tree Lighting Ceremony The 19th Annual Atwater Village Tree Lighting Ceremony takes place on Thursday, December 2nd at 6pm.  We may not have a white Christmas in Los Angeles, but that doesn't stop a lot of folks from getting in the holiday spirit. This year's festi...