by Carol Wolfe Encino is a beautiful place to live. Even its name represents its picturesque beauty.  Encino was named after the Rancho Los Encinos, literally translated as the Ranch of the Evergreens.  This was the name for the area which was given to the Gabielino Indians by the Spanish government after they left the California Missions in the early 1800s.  Established in 1845, Rancho Encino was a hub of activity.  Its rich water sources and springs made it a desirable place to live.  In the late 1800's the Encino Roadhouse was built and Encino became an important mail stop between Los Angeles and San Francisco.   In the early nineteen hundreds the community of Encino began to grow and diversify.  Today Encino continues to be hub of activity; it remains rich with green foliage and exc... 09/10/2008

by Carol Wolfe I am a big fan of new technology, whether it is the ability to email from my phone or the new fangled washing machines that use less water and detergent.  I enjoy the change that progress has made in our lives.  However, one thing I am old fashioned about is customer service.  Technology has yet to come up with anything as helpful as a real person at the other end of the phone line who cares about your business and genuinely wants to be helpful.   We all have horror stories of epically bad customer service. I heard one story from a close friend the other day that seemed to sum it all up.  After spending a sizable amount of money with a company, who shall remain nameless, and getting unbelievably bad service my friend called the customer service hot line.  Shockingly she d... 09/10/2008

by Carol Wolfe There are many wonderful things to do in Encino through out the year.  One of my favorites is fast approaching. The Taste of Encino will be held on October 12th this year.  If you have missed this event in the past you won't want to miss it this year. This 21st version of the annual event promises to blow out all of the stops for a spectacular fun filled family event. This year the Taste of Encino will feature a Business Expo, a Wellness Pavilion, Arts & Crafts, Children's Activities, four separate stages with live performers, a Beer & Wine Pavilion and of course the star of the show will be foods showcasing all of the truly spectacular restaurants in the Encino area. New additions this year will be a Home and Garden Show and a Disaster Preparedness Expo. The Event will b... 09/10/2008

We are sponsoring the Encino region of Los Angeles! Come and check out our photos and community details. Encino is a desirable suburb located in the heart of the San Fernando Valley. Encino is bordered by Tarzana on the west, the Sepulveda Dam Recreation Area on the north, Sherman Oaks on the east, and the Encino Reservoir of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power on the south. The district's boundaries are roughly Mulholland Drive on the south, Lindley Avenue on the west, Victory Boulevard on the north, and the San Diego Freeway on the east. Encino has been the home to many TV and film environments including Fast Times at Ridgemont High, The Karate Kid, Spongebob Squarepants, Encino Man, Match Game and The 40-Year Old Virgin. Some of the past notable residents include The Jackso... 09/08/2008

More photos from the beautiful estate home staging in Encino CA by Moving Mountains Design Home Staging Overhead shot of the staged living room Ground level shot of the staged living room Fireplace staging detail Gentleman's Den after staging Another view of the Gentleman's Den Powder room staged Click here to view a slide show and get more information about this luxury estate in Encino CA Disclaimer: All photos in this post were taken by Michelle Minch. All photos in the slide show were taken by a professional photographer. ****************************************************************************************** Moving Mountains Design Home Staging offers a superior level of home staging for homes throughout the Los Angeles area, including Sherman Oaks, Encino, Toluca Lake, Burbank, G... 08/08/2008

$4.5 million home staged in Encino CA by Moving Mountains Design Home Staging. This week Moving Mountains Design Home Staging had the absolute pleasure of staging a luxury estate in Encino, CA. This new construction Mediterranean home located "South of the Boulevard" (code word for "the right side of the tracks") was built with the finest quality hand hewed black walnut hardwood floors, granite, marble and imported tile. I love working with this builder because they spare no expense in building their homes and they are beautiful. Here is a link to a Sherman Oaks home we staged for this builder, which recently sold. The lovely and talented Terri Lucas, Exclusive Home Staging drove all the way up from Redondo Beach to work with me on this project. We have a great time working together and... 08/02/2008

Lupe Soto, Agente de Casas en venta ENCINO CA (818)968-3718, sirviendo la comunidad hispana national e internacional desde 1989. Encino Casas en Venta esta ubicado dentro del Valle de San Fernando en el Condado de Los Angeles California. Lupe es miembro de NAHREP National Association of HISPANIC Real Estate Profesionals. Califique facilmente con Prestamos FHA para primeros compradores, o prestamos para compradores internacionales, sirvase comunicarse con Lupe Soto via email or por telefono para una consulta GRATIS!   ENCINO REAL ESTATE, HAGA CLICK AQUI   BUSQUE, ENCUENTRE & LLAME A LUPE PARA MOSTRARSELA, HAGA CLICK AQUI   El area del Valle de San Fernando Real Estate incluye: Arleta, Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, Chatsworth, Encino, Glendale, Granada Hills, Hidden Hills, Lake Balboa, Lak... 06/18/2008

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In the last year over 100 mortgage lenders have gone out of business due to the "mortgage meltdown" as most of you might now it is getting much more difficult to qualify for mortgages in Encino. The reason it is difficult to qualify for your Encino mortgage is because guidelines have changed drastically. Even reverse mortgages in Encino are getting harder to qualify for, leaving many looking for a honest mortgage company in Encino.Since many mortgage brokers in Encino are going out of business, and others are not able to get you qualified, you need to call a reputable company to help you with your home mortgage in Encino. We here at America One Mortgage Group are a national company headquartered out of Southern California. We have offices in many states and fund millions of dollars wort... 10/20/2007

forclosure scare Current mood: artistic Category: News and Politics It seems everyone is in a panic over the sub prime market fall out. The facts are that only 1.7% of all home loans are in default. Watching the news media you would think it was ten times that. It is true many brokers have closed shop, hedge funds are broke or closed and the secondary market is worried about buying JUMBO loans. But let us remember that this is all part of a natural cleansing process the economy needed to correct the housing market place.Remember that not every area is affected the same. Here in Southern California you have areas of appreciation and areas of depreciation... that is the way things should be. Some areas over time improve and some suffer blight. Homes in Santa monica should be more expensiv... 09/21/2007

 1.                 Your home will most likely sell for top dollar when it’s fresh to the market. 2.                 Buyers buy after they shop around.  Buyers are in search of the best buy.  If your home is priced too high, it will make the other homes look more attractive.  You will be selling the competition. 3.                 At the sale, your property will need to be appraised.  If it appraises below the contract price, you will have a problem.  Many sellers then drop their price too much to get it closed! 4.                 Price is the most critical item that both buyers and real estate agents look to when selecting homes to view.  Poor location can be cured with price, so can bad condition, terms, floor plan, and decorating. 5.                 Negotiations:·        If it is pri... 10/19/2006

  1.       Many homebuyers today are writing their offers to purchase subject to the property appraising at or above the sales contract price so they do not miss a good opportunity. 2.       The appraiser’s estimate of value reflects the most probable price the property will sell for without special considerations or circumstances. 3.       It is an objective opinion of value.  It is not an exact science!  If three appraisers appraised the same property, they would assign three different estimates of value. 4.       Most sellers, buyers, and lenders want an appraisal that reflects the market value rather than the insured value, assessed value, sentimental value, or other types of value mentioned in our primer – the eleven kinds of value. 5.       The best indicator of market value for r... 10/19/2006

Since 1976, Help-U-Sell has been the leader in providing consumer-driven real estate services, in and around Encino, CA. We provide all the professional real estate services you need while giving you the opportunity to sell your home"By Owner"and save thousands of dollars in commissions. Our Partnership Program gives you the opportunity to participate in the selling process. Together our goal is to get your home sold quickly with few complications and to protect your valuable equity. Our sellers may elect to show their own home, for example, which can save them thousands of dollars. Help-U-Sell gives its sellers a competitive advantage over traditional realtors. This is evidenced by the fact that, nationwide our listings sell quicker. The Help-U-Sell Marketing Partnership Program delive... 10/17/2006

There are many variations of these mortgage loan programs and numerous loan options that we offer.  We will be happy to fully explain all of your loan options.Fixed Rates - Fixed rate mortgages have level, constant payments of principal and interest because the interest cannot change.  It is fixed.  The most common terms for fixed rate loans are 15 and 30 years, but loans can be amortized over 10, 20, or 25 years.   These are the safest, most secure loan programs.  The level monthly payment makes fixed rate loans attractive to those staying in properties over 8 - 10 years. Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARMs) - These loans have a fixed period during which time the payments are fixed and level.  For example, a 3/1 ARM is fixed for the first three years, then becomes a 1 Yr. adjustable rate f... 10/07/2006

HELP-U-SELL                                                                               OTHER AGENTSMARKETING                                                                                MARKETING  4-COLOR                                                                                     B & W FLYERSDOUBLE-SIDEDPROP. FLYERS                                       CARRIER ROUTES                                                                   BULLS EYE4-COLOR                                                                                    POSTCARDS 3x5DOUBLE-SIDED                                                                       OR JUMBO 4x6MAILERS TO                                                                             MAILERS TO600-800 NEIGHBORS                         ... 10/07/2006

  The Help-U-Sell StoryAs the nation’s largest set-fee real estate company and premier provider of professional licensed real estate services, Help-U-Sell has been at the forefront of the revolution in real estate, empowering consumers with choice and access to information. We offer the same full range of services as traditional brokers, but rather than a 5 or 6 percent commission, our clients pay a set-fee and have the freedom to determine which services they want. Since we save so much for our clients, you might think of Help-U-Sell as something less than traditional real estate, but Help-U-Sell actually delivers more, a lot more by some accounts. Saving more of a seller’s equity, more listings for buyers to view, more control over the process, more bargaining power, more flexibility ... 10/02/2006

About Help-U-Sell How does Help-U-Sell work?Help-U-Sell offers you choices! You choose the marketing you need and how involved you want to be in the sales process. If you show your home and you sell your home, you SAVE! You only pay a low Help-U-Sell set fee, saving you thousands. Don’t have time to show your home? If WE show and sell your home, you only pay the low Help-U-Sell set fee plus a low showing fee to the Help-U-Sell real estate professional that sells your home. Want maximum exposure? List your home in the realtor Multiple Listing Service (MLS) for your area and let other real estate professionals show your home. If they sell your home, you pay a low Help-U-Sell set fee and you pay the real estate professional that brings the buyer the fee you agreed to and quoted in the MLS ... 10/02/2006

  Buying, On Your Own Terms! Rather than just a great way to sell real estate, Help-U-Sell is also the smartest way to buy. Help-U-Sell puts buyers in the driver’s seat, giving them tools to search for properties on their own and leaving the choice of when to involve a Realtor® up to them.Preview over 2 million properties in the U. S. with our website. Many of our own listings include virtual tours, and the property addresses so you can do a drive by yourself. We’ll even send you an email when a home matching your dream house comes on the market. And, no calls from a real estate agent until you’re ready –––– we promise! We believe in information without obligation. Rather than “selling” you on a property, our agents act as professional consultants —––- answering questions, giving inform... 10/02/2006

  The Power of ChoiceSelling the Help-U-Sell WayToday’s competitive, and sometimes rapidly changing, real estate climate requires expert agents, informed owners, and a realistic cost for services. Phrases like “empowering the consumer” might sound like marketing jargon, but at Help-U-Sell, it’s the way we do business. We deliver what sellers like you tell us they want: control, more involvement in the process and a fee that directly correlates to the services provided. Smartest Way to SellWhen you partner with us, you’ll discover that Help-U-Sell is the smartest way to sell real estate. We embrace your goals, bringing our know-how to the process from listing to sale to closing. We bring the same expertise as traditional agents, but the Help-U-Sell advantage puts you in charge. And our l... 10/02/2006