If you are into camping, then sit by the campfire and roast marshmallows at the “Free Family Campfire Evening hosted at the King Gillette Ranch in Calabasas, California! The “Free Family Campfire Evening” will be held on Tuesday, July 12th, 2011 from 7:00 pm-8:30 pm at the King Gillette Ranch located at 26800 Mulholland Highway in beautiful Calabasas. This awesome event will be a fun filled evening full of cool stories being told around the campfire as well as fun songs to sing while you stuff your face with yummy roasted marshmallows! The best part is that everything is free except of course parking so make sure that you bring $7.00 for parking. For more information regarding the “Free Family Campfire Evening” please visit the link provided: http://lamountains.com/parks.asp?parkid=670... 07/11/2011

Calabasas Short Sale Are you behind on your mortgage payments and have already tapped your credit cards, friends and family? Getting out from the weight on your shoulders can seem impossible, but moving on is exactly what you are going to need to do. If you are considering a short sale then call Simon Mills of Mills Realty who will guide you through your Calabasas Short Sale. Mills Realty will show you how you can relieve yourself from the debt of your home without any out of pocket expenses. Your lender will pay our fees, so our program will truly cost you nothing out of pocket. It makes no difference who your lender is or how many loans you have on your property Simon Mills of Mills Realty will guide you through your Calabasas Short Sale. Our goal is to make the process as stress-free... 06/08/2011

Bank owned property in Calabasas has stayed steady for the past year (represented by the red line below).  Foreclosure filings, Notice of Default has more than doubled since December (represented by the green line below).  It appears that we will see more distressed sales on the market in the next few months in Calabasas. Calabasas home prices have remained stable for the past two to three months.  The housing inventory is low and demand remains steady for first time and move up buyers in Calabasas.  This demand has helped to keep housing prices steady. For more information on foreclosure property in Calabasas call Tracey Thomas at 818-652-2937. 02/28/2011

It is time to buy a house in Calabasas and Woodland Hills www.michaelandirenehomes.com If you're into bottom fishing, now may be the time to start searching for a home.  In the last 20 years the market has gone through several cycles. How many times have you said to yourself  "Damn, why didn't I buy a home then"?  In 5 years you may be saying, "Damn, if I had just bought in 2011".  Prices are just moving along the bottom and interest rates are really low. Those  are the perfect ingredients for buying NOW. Have we reached bottom?  Am I going to wait for the bottom to hit?  Are you going to wait to find the market's bottom and miss out on LOW interest rates?  Low interest rates are so important to the cost of your deal. You might think you can snag a great deal by lying in wait, hoping th... 02/16/2011

Mulwood, Calabasas - This Community Has It All       The City of Calabasas is made of several communities.  The largest non-gated area is Mulwood.  It also includes Mulwood Heights and Mulholland Heights, with a total of more than 1500 homes. Located in the eastern portion of Calabasas, Mulwood is served by the award winning Las Virgenes School District.  The residents send their children to Chaparral Elementary, A.C. Stelle Middle School and Calabasas High.  The schools are within walking distance of many of the homes.    Also conveniently located in Mulwood, is the Gelson's shopping center.  With the feel of a small village, the upscale market is surrounded by shops that have become neighborhood favorites including a yogurt shop, nail salon, hair salon and a well attended yoga studio.... 01/26/2011

There are a 158 homes in some stage of the foreclosure process in Calabasas. You can search online for homes that are bank owned, have a sale date set or a notice of default filed here. 01/20/2011

California title tends to be a bit blah these days. All the restrictions, all the cut backs and yes for good reason make title support difficult these days.  But isn't having a good Title Rep and a good lender really the key to having an awesome real estate business? Well let me introduce to you Lisa Samuels the first essential ingredient to the perfect real estate success cocktail: Lisa M. Samuels is passionate about helping you achieve success. Serving Calabasas, Woodland Hills, Topanga, Malibu and surrounding areas, Lisa is ready to help you save time and achieve greater peace-of-mind with your title transactions. With over 20 years of experience in the title industry, Lisa understands the big picture and how each job adds up to a superior level of service. Lisa also believes it is t... 01/18/2011

Most of the San Fernando Valley has been riding the real estate roller coaster since August of 2007 and it hasn't been such a great ride for most of the Valley.  Our neighbors on both sides have seen price drops year over year.  Agoura had a 6.2% drop in the price per square foot and Woodland Hills had a 5% drop in the price per square foot from December 2009 to December 2010.  Calabasas real estate has managed to hold its own during 2010, even gain a little bit increasing 4.6% from an average of $322 per square foot in December of 2009 to $344 per square foot in December of 2010.   01/17/2011

Homes, Real Estate and Foreclosures in Calabasas and San Fernando Valley Areas www.michaelandirenehomes.com As Californians struggling with 12 percent unemployment are trying to hang onto their mortgages, there may yet be signs of hope on the horizon. According to numbers just released, foreclosure activity in the state and Calabasas, Woodland Hills, Hidden Hills, Tarzana, Encino and good outlying areas dropped 14 percent last year, compared with a 2 percent drop in the rest of the nation. Home prices in California and areas like Calabasas and outlying areas hit bottom in  April of 2009, and have risen  incrementally since then. The first state to show signs of the housing crisis, California now  may be the first to recover.  Analysts caution that demand for housing is still weak- but d... 01/16/2011

Buying a home in Calabasas and the outer areas makes good financial sense. Lower home prices have improved affordability. In fact the percentage of renters who are worried that the cost of housing is getting so unaffordable that they will never be able to buy a home has decreased steadily since 2007, from appx 63 to appx 57 percent. Despite improved affordability, 79 percent of  home buyers still consider  having enough money for down payment and closing costs to be among the biggest obstacles to buying a home.  Another obstacle is a lack of confidence in their ability to be approved  for a loan, reported by 73 percent of perspective home buyers. The good news is that Americans are seeing more stability in the Real Estate market. Michael Gilbert and Irene  Failla are experienced Real Es... 01/11/2011

There is often a lot of confusion with various boundaries in Los Angeles and particularly in the San Fernando Valley. This next series of blogs will help define the boundaries of various neighborhoods. MAP OF CALABASAS BOUNDARIES View Calabasas (CLB) in a larger map   Mills Realty has provided this interactive map, based on the official City Council maps, for your convenience. Buyer and Seller are advised to check the official LA City Council maps to determine the actual boundaries of the various communities. Links to all San Fernando Valley BoundariesArleta, Burbank, Calabasas, Canoga Park, Chatsworth, Encino, Granada Hills, Hidden Hills, Lake Balboa, Mission Hills, North Hills, North Hollywood, Northridge, Pacoima, Panorama City, Reseda, San Fernando, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Sun Va... 11/22/2010

Calabasas is a hidden gem of a City nestled at the base of the Santa Monica Mountains. Just over the Hill from Malibu, and a short commute to the heart of the entertainment mecca of Los Angeles. Inventory for Bank Owned Properties in the different Calabasas Neighboirhoods has always been scarce and today is now different. There are currently 7 properties for Sale in Calabasas that are bank Owned or Pre-foreclosure Address Zip Bedrooms Bath Sq Ft Ye Built Price Days on Market                    SFR 2222 COLD CANYON Rd  91302  4  3/3  2,533  1978  $998,070  59  Condo 4610 PARK GRANADA 1  91302  2  2/1  1,054  1972  $274,900  11  Condo 4648 Park Granada 172  91302  2  2/2  1,290  1972  $299,900  14  Condo 23401 Park Sorrento 18  91302  3  2/2  1,388  1973  $319,900  228  SFR 5475 Ruthwood ... 11/09/2010

Gelsons in Calabasas - The most tidiest market I've ever been too....... I was in Calabasas, CA today previewing properties for some clients of mine.  While I was there I stopped by the local Gelson's market for a fresh salad bar and some fresh Gazpacho. When I was in the store I noticed that it was the most tidiest market I have ever been in! EVERYTHING was perfect on the shelves.  I could not find ONE item or shelve that was out of place. ALL the products were facing forward with no bare spots and ALL the labels were perfectly facing forward! I asked if I could take a picture of the clerk who was on one isle doing the "tidying", but he declined. Little did he know he could have been a rock star on ActiveRain! It was kind of funny.  I was just wanting to pay compliments to everyone and... 10/03/2010

Mountain View Estates offers some of the largest and most luxurious lots in all of Calabasas. This private community of 385 homes is located off of Mureau Road in between Gates Canyon Park and Hidden Hills. The unique Mountain View Estates location is surrounded by the protected Santa Monica National recreation area and is also convenient to shopping, schools and transportation. Driving along tree lined Mureau Road and entering the meticulously maintained Mountain View grounds you get a sense of years gone by. The drive to the gates is bordered by two ponds with fountains that spray water into the sky. The stone guard gate is reminiscent of old England. The neighborhood children attend Las Virgenes Schools; Round Meadow Elementary, A E Wright Middle School and Calabasas High School. The... 07/19/2010

Walkable neighborhoods offer incredible benefits to the environment, our health, and our communities.  Cars are a leading cause of climate change according to walkscore.com, but your feet are zero pollution transportation machines.  Calabasas is not exactly the city that pops to mind when you think of a walkable community.  With its sprawling neighborhoods and gated communities, it seems that more people get around by car than on foot. Fortunately there is an area of Calabasas that is wonderfully walkable.  Mulwood is located in eastern Calabasas near the Woodland Hills border.  Mulwood includes two areas; Greater Mulwood and Mulholland Heights.  Greater Mulwood includes the area bounded by Old Topanga Canyon Road on the East, extending to Gelson’s on the West, then continuing across Mu... 05/22/2010

Amazing Calabasas Luxury Home on a private street in the sought after calabasas hills this gated property boasts all of the features that one would expect in this private secluded location. Understated yet impressive home with everything from the traditional formal living areas, wine cellar, media room, bar & den, to the outdoor living room. An incredible brand new separate guest house, pool with spa, small private vineyard, putting green, barbeque area, horseshoe & bocce ball arenas, this property has it all! Landscaped grounds from front to back, fountains & private areas abound for relaxation & meditation. This is a unique offering in a very special area. Take a Closer look by visiting the Virtual Tour Call for DetailsShowings by Appt only direct 818.231.6249direct 818.584.1922 Aski... 05/04/2010

The Oaks of Calabasas - Homes For Sale - Real Estate Market Update "The Oaks of Calabasas"is a luxurious, mater planned, guard-gated community located in Calabasas, California, a suburb of Los Angeles. The Oaks has about 500 homes, with another 50 or so custom homes located in "The Estates," a separate, gated area of the Oaks.  The Oaks was mainly built out in the early to mid 2000's. The Oaks offers residents fantastic amenities, including a community center with game room and full kitchen, pool, park, children's playground, gym and basketball and tennis courts.  The Oaks is part of the award winning Las Virgenes School District. Similar to most Los Angeles areas, The Oaks of Calabasas homes saw tremendous appreciation from the time they were originally sold through approximately 2007.... 04/25/2010

There were 30 escrow closings in March 2010 with an average sale price of $1,187,500.  Homes ranged from a one bedroom, one bath condo on Park Capri that sold for $210,000 to a five bedroom, seven bath, architecturally magnificent estate on 1.25 acres that sold for $2,500,000 on Vicasa Drive.  People frequently ask me,  "Are there any good housing deals left in Calabasas"?  Yes, but only if you're ready make an offer as soon as a great house comes on the market.  Most great houses that are priced correctly get grabbed in the first few days after being listed.  So what makes a home buyer ready?  The most important thing you can do as a buyer is to get yourself pre-approved by a direct lender and educate yourself on the homes in your price range.  This way when a great home at a great pri... 04/19/2010

You know the old adage, "if it bleeds it leads"...this article isn't about the lurid details of the housing downturn or more foreclosure news.  Today's blog is actually a positive look at the facts.  Of the 8,615 housing units in Calabasas, only 2.2% are in some stage of foreclosure according to Dataquick.  This is well below the national average of 7%. That's right.  The overwhelming majority of homeowners in Calabasas are not losing their homes.  They either own their properties free and clear or are making their payments on time.  Unfortunately this doesn't mean that Calabasas homeowners are not upside down on their mortgages.  Quite the contrary, people who purchased Calabasas homes in 2005, 2006 and 2007 with 10% or less down are upside down.  Plus homeowners that used their homes... 04/15/2010

New Listings: 67 Average Listing Price: $ 1,508,118 Listings  Under Contract: 17 Average Listing Price $ 980,388 Listings Sold: 26Average Selling Price: $ 1,142,096 % Diference Between Listing Price versus Selling Price: 93.23 %% Sales Price Versus Old Listing Price: 86.04 % Average Days on The Market: 104 04/13/2010