List View Program   View All Arts & Culture Associations & Clubs Education Entertainment Environment Government Government Meetings Kids & Family Neighborhood Special Events Sports & Recreation   << April 2010 >> SunMonTueWedThuFriSat         1 April is Earthquake Preparedness Month Police/Juvenile Diversion 2 3 "Aprilfest Comedy Marathon" Kick-off 4 5 Joint City Council/Redevelopment Agency RSVP Advisory Council 6 Parks & Recreation Community Service Commission 7 Committee on Permits & Licenses Civil Service Commission Sister City Committee 8 Police/Juvenile Diversion 9 City Hall Closed 10 Musical Adventures with the Definiens Project Democratic Primary Forum Rainbow Day - Ballet Folclorico do Brasil 11 The Great Culver City Scavenger Hunt 12 13 Bedtime Stories at Culver City ... 04/09/2010

Culver City, California, was the dream of Harry Culver who in 1913 envisaged a balanced city.  The city was incorporated in 1917.  The studios formed the economic base followed by industries such as Helms Bakery and Western Stove.  In the 1920s and 30s, during prohibition, the city was filled with nightclubs and bootleggers, followed by car dealerships during the War years of the 40s.                     Over the years Culver City,  has grown in size to 5 square miles, with its own school district, and in 2000 it had 40,000 residents. In the 1990s there was a rebirth of downtown with one of the highest concentrations of fine art galleries in Southern California.  This and the vairety of dining led the New York Times in 2007 to call it a "nascent Chelsea." Culver City has an Historic Pre... 04/04/2010

  First Time Homebuyer Seminar Learn about the First Time Home Owner's tax credits Also about  financing options, FHA, REO, and everything you need to know about home ownership. Whether you are already a home owner, or thinking about purchasing a home, this event is for you! Learn the fundamentals in easy-to-understand terms; learn from experts in the real estate industry, including representatives from Title, Escrow and Lending companies. This seminar offers a truly great opportunity to answer your questions and to address your concerns about buying a home in the current environment. Continental Breakfast will be served. Door Prizes. Information Brochures. DATE: Saturday March 27, 2010 TIME: 11:00am - 12:30pm Santa Monica Public Library 601 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401 Sa... 03/24/2010

  Mezza Mediterranean Grill     Sahteyn' - it means 'twice your health' - a form of welcome to join a family and share delicious food.This is some of the most exquisite food in the world. Light and fresh Lebanese food is perfect for those concerned about healthful eating. The age-old tradition of Lebanese hospitality says - your host will never believe you don't have just a bit more room for something delicious prepared with love.In a Lebanese household, food is life and sharing it is one of the great joys of being alive. And even for simple dinners at home, there You will find a wide variety of dishes available, the meal starting with small portions known as mezza which centres around dips and salads.As well as having great variety, Lebanese food is one of the freshest and most delicio... 03/19/2010

  5 Homebuyer Mistakes 1. Not keeping your emotions in check   While a home purchase can have it's shares of up's and down's for all concerned, you will be in a better negotiating possition of you think of your purchase, as a future investment. Evaluate it based upon that fact..and you will make a better decision. 2.Not using a Realtor   Why would you not want to be represented by a professional during this process? It's well worth every penny you might spend, and it will help you make a better decision and save money in the long run. 3.Not taking your Realtors advice   We have been trained to see "red flags" and we are a neutral third party. If we see things that look suspect, take it seriously. A home with major flaws can become a money pit. 4.Unrealistic expectations   No home is per... 02/24/2010

            The Southern California Homebuyer's Fair     　 　 • How to Find and Qualify for a Home Loan • Keeping Score: How to Monitor and Fix Your Credit • What to Know Before You Buy • How to Buy a Short Sale, REO, or Foreclosure • How to Save for a Home of Your Own • Finding and Working with a REALTOR®, and more!   WHERE: The Los Angeles Convention Center in Downtown Los Angeles, 1201 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015. WHEN: Saturday, March 13, 2010, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, March 14, 2010, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.   WHY: This two-day event is free to the public and will include educational "how-to" seminars designed to help home buyers navigate today's real estate market with confidence and peace of mind. EXHIBITORS: The Southern California Home Buyer's Fair also wi... 02/24/2010

The statistics below cover home sales in Culver City, California and are for single family homes.  They do not include condos, income property and private sales. There were 6 sales in January, down from 14 in December, '09.  The highest price sold was $788,000 and the lowest $475,000. The median prices was $650,000, up from $542,500 in December. Sales price received vs. listing prices was $97.6%, almost the same as December which was 98%. Average days on the market was 39, exactly the same as in December. Below is a breakdown of last month's housing sales in Culver City.         02/21/2010

SPRING IS ALMOST HERE!! A lovely time of year, and also one of the best  times to start thinking about getting your home ready for prospective buyers.  What can you do to make your home ready for sale? Hire A Listing Agent from a Reputable Firm to evaluate a maketing strategy. Wash Window and Screens Use groundcover and Mulch around flower beds and plant seasonal flowers Repaint front door.Clean front porch and mailboxes Replace Old Doormats Clean Outdoor light fixtures Powerwash exterior of house or paint Powerwash driveway Clean Carpets   I hope this will get you off to a good start!  For more ideas and suggestions specific to your home, please contact me for a consultation. 02/07/2010

 Three free Neighborhood Chamber Music Concerts featuring members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic  Friday, January 29, 2010  at 7pm        Friday, February 26, 2010  at 7pm  Friday, March 19, 2010   at 7pm        Culver City  City Hall  admisson and parking is Free! Join us! Mike Balkman Council Chambers 9770 Culver Boulevard Reservations Required: Cultural Affairs Hotline 310.253.5716 01/09/2010

 Culver City Farmers Market This is the place for fresh produce and more. It is located on Main Street Downtown every Tuesday..rain or shine from 3-7 Culver City Restaurants The restaurant scene is exploding in Downtown Culver City, with new restaurants popping up all the time. From spicy BBQ to Japanese cuisine, spend your evening exploring our many and varied fare. Watch here for information on the Newest Restaurants! Art Reception Trapings with new works from women artists opening Jan 15-Feb6 WWA gallery is located at 9517 Culver Boulevard. Family Event Dinosaurs at Star Eco Station..Dinofaire  A Dino dig..food..and fun for the whole family.at STAR eco station 10101 Jefferson Blvd. (310)842-8060 for tickets and information. 01/08/2010

Kaaren Hall, president of uDirect IRA Services is speaking about doing real estate deals in your IRA!  Even though you've been able to self-direct your IRA for over 30-years it's still the best-kept secret!  Join about a hundred real estate investors in Culver City on Thursday January 14th and learn more.    6:30pm - Networking Begins 7:15pm - Deals, Wants & Needs 8:00pm - Speaker Begins Come early and sign up to Announce your own Wants & Needs at the beginning of each meeting! Location: Naked Real Estate Investors Center 10601 Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA   www.uDirectIRA.com 01/04/2010

November 2,2009    President Obama has signed  Act (H.R. 3548) that included, as an amendment, the extension and expansion of the very popular Homebuyer Tax Credit! Homeowners who have owned their current homes at least five years, are now eligible for tax credits of up to $6,500 when they purchase a new home. As well at the extesion of the first time homebuyers credit of up to 8,000. In order to Qualify  buyers in both groups have to sign a purchase agreement by April 30, 2010 and close by June 30 2010. The purchase must be the primary residence, under $800,000. Vacation property does not qualify. There is a provision in the bill that states that home buyers do not have to repay the credit provided the home remains their primary residence for 36 months after purchase, This Requirement ... 11/06/2009

   Calendar View List View   November2009   Program Select All Events Arts & CultureEducationEnvironmentGovernmentGovernment MeetingsKids & FamilyNeighborhood   Sunday, November 1 L.A. GOAL 19th Annual Inside Out Art Exhibition & Sale 11:00 am One day only! Annual art show and sale of paintings, ceramics, mixed media, textile art and one-of-a-kind hand painted objects. Generously hosted by the Koplin del Rio Gallery in Culver City. Hours: 11 a.m - 5 p.m. Sunday November 1.   read more Monday, November 2 Culver City Redevelopment Agency 7:00 pm Regular Meeting   read more Tuesday, November 3 Just 4 Kids Winter Day Camp Registration Packets Available 11:30 am Culver City Just 4 Kids Winter Day Camp Winter Day Camp is for children ages 5-13. Activities include arts & crafts, songs, trips,... 10/29/2009

  Senators agreed on October 28th to extend the beneficial first-time Home Buyers Tax Credit..and to also consider a smaller credit to repeat buyers. Senators agreed to extensThe tax credit and add to the  the existing credit by offering a reduced credit for up to $6,500 to repeat buyers. About 1.4 Million home buyers have qualified for the existing credit. The National Association of Realtors esitmates that 350,00 of these buyers would not have been able to buy..without it. New Home Sales fell 3.6% last month. Some builders blamed the drop on the uncertainty about the tax credit extension. There has been no "cost estimate" for extending this tax credit..though similar proposals were projected to cost about 10M. 10/29/2009

                                                        WE TELL SCARY STORIES                                                              Children's storytelling theatre company on  Saturday, October 31st at 2 pm. a interactive, 45-minute storytelling performance ideal for 4 - 11 year olds, but fun for the entire family.                                                            JULIAN DIXON LIBRARY 4975 Overland Avenue. We Tell Stories will complete its yearlong visit at The Culver City Julian Dixon Library performing  Holiday tales on Saturday, December 12th at 2 pm.   In unique We Tell Stories fashion, actors unfurl imaginative costumes and props from an old steamer trunk and the fun begins.  Audience members participate from their seats, and then several are chosen to join actors o... 10/27/2009

Tme is running out to claim the $8,000 first-time homebuyers tax credit!  This benefit was passed earlier  as part of the economic stimulus package,  good for up to $8,000, or 10% of the purchase price, and applies to people who have not owned a home in the previous three years. Unlike a similar program from 2008, the credit does not have to be repaid. This credit is in effect only until DECEMBER 1 2009 Any first time homebuyers who are serious about purchasing property should be out looking right now. The National Association of Realtors attributes much of current home sales activity to the first-time buyer tax credit. It estimates that 1.8 million buyers will file for the credit, and 350,000 of them wouldn't have been able to buy without it. Realtors are pushing Congress ito consider ... 10/22/2009

  The New Mortgage  plan will help the agencies finance mortgages for first-time homebuyers and develop rental housing. Housing Agencies have had difficulty raising money because of the housing crisis and credit crunch. The new program will use mortgage Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to help correct financing difficulties.. The two companies will package mortgages made by the housing agencies and sell them as bonds to the Treasury Department. While it will not solve all our credit problems,it will provide additional assistance to borrowers. Fannie and Freddie also will help to provide short-term financing, with backing from the Treasury. State and local finance, who have pressed for federal help for months.Any losses from loan defaults will be entirely covered by fees paid by the state agen... 10/20/2009

Based on the Culver City Third Quarter Market Report, the median home prices have fallen 6%.   The properties on the market in any given month where a buyer could have written a first position offer to purchase it at any time during that month.  Different from Months Supply of Inventory below.  The number has increased 3%. The number of properties going into contract on any given month shows the sales activity.  This has increased 100%. The Culver City Third Quarter Market Report, shows a drop of 28% in the number of new properties coming on the market in any given month.  The shortage of inventory should lead to an increase in home prices.   This measures the speed of the market on a monthly basis.  All the Days on the Market are added up and then divided by the number of properties in... 10/15/2009

   Calendar View List View   October2009   Program Select All Events Arts & CultureEnvironmentGovernmentGovernment MeetingsHealthKids & FamilyNeighborhood   Monday, October 12 City Council Meeting 7:00 pm City Council Meeting   read more Wednesday, October 14 Committee on Permits and Licenses 10:00 am Regular Meeting   read more Wednesday, October 14 Planning Commission 7:00 pm Regular Meeting   read more Wednesday, October 14 City Manager's Budget Meetings 7:00 pm Workshop on the City's work plan and budget   read more Thursday, October 15 Police/Juvenile Diversion 6:00 pm Regular Meeting   read more Thursday, October 15 Baldwin Hills Community Standards District Town Hall Meeting 6:00 pm The County Board of Supervisors has directed County staff to conduct a review of the Baldwin Hill... 10/12/2009

  Culver City is a city in western Los Angeles County, California. As of the 2000 census, the city had a population of 38,816. The community is mostly surrounded by the city of Los Angeles, but also has a border with unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. Since the 1920s, Culver City has been a significant center for motion picture and later television production, in part because it was the home of MGM Studios. It also was the headquarters for the Hughes Aircraft Company from 1932 to 1985. National Public Radio West and Sony Pictures Entertainment now have headquarters in the city. The area of Culver City was earlier inhabited by Gabrielino Native Americans. The city was founded primarily on the lands of the former Rancho La Ballona and Rancho Rincón de los Bueyes. From 1861 to 18... 10/10/2009