Los Angeles 411: The El Capitan Theatre, Hollywood     Can you believe it's already been 20 years since “The Nightmare Before Christmas” premiered? Well, if you are a fan and want to see the film in all its grandeur, then you will want to purchase tickets for its special anniversary showing at The El Capital Theatre, Hollywood running from now through November 3rd. Oh one more thing you should know-- the showing is in 4D! That's right, now you will literally feel chills run up your spine, or something to the like, as the show is enhanced by adding spectacular lighting, scents, wind, snow and fog effects among others. When you see a film at The El Capitan Theatre, you are witnessing movie magic the way it was intended-- larger than life and in one of the most enchanting venues ever desig... 10/27/2013

Local Halloween events: In the Greater Los Angeles Area. There is always the age old question, where to go what to do? Well it all depends if you have children or you are an adult, if you are single or in a relationship it makes a difference where you want to go for HalloweenJ   If you are an adult and want to go to have some Adult Halloween then clearly:   Wednesday October 30th, 2013 you need to be at Emerson Theater 7080 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028: This will have Haunted Theater & Music to dance and be Ghoulish!   General Admission is $30 & VIP $60 have a Haunted TimeJ   Thursday October 31st, 2013, Now this day the activities are almost limitless:   I will highlight one: If you would like to participate in the Hollywood Pub Crawl then clearly you need to be at 1624 N Cahu... 10/26/2013

  Los Angeles 411: David Minkin's Evening of Enchantment, Hollywood   Join Johnny Depp, Rob Reiner, Pink, Gosh Groban and many other A-listers in their taste for exquisite wine and world-class magic at David Minkin's Evening of Enchantment in Hollywood. Though a one-man magic show, David Minkin has a flare for impressing audiences with his close-up illusions. Designed for up to fifty people for two and a half hours, David's two and a half hour show is known for its interactive format with an ambiance that transports viewers' imaginations into the world of the surreal.   Attendees of the Evening of Enchantment show are greeted at the historic Avalon Theater with Hors D'oeuvres and wine with only candelabras and chandlers casting a dim light over the rooms. After guests have had a chance ... 10/20/2013

Los Angeles 411: TCL Chinese Theatre, Hollywood   Follow the yellow brick road; follow the yellow brick road, audiences were told when the Wizard of Oz premiered in 1939; today, you too can witness history in the making. All you need to do is walk over the gold pawed stars, through the legendary forecourt, past ten-foot lotus-themed fountains, down the red carpet and into the palace doors to behold the 75th year anniversary viewing of The Wizard of Oz at The TCL Chinese Theatre. Yes, you heard that correctly. On September 20th, The TCL Chinese Theatre will premier this iconic film once again, but this time around it will be digitally enhanced and shown for the first time on a really BIG screen. The special movie premier mirrors the unveiling of the Chinese Theatre's 90' x 47.2' IMAX, wh... 09/01/2013

Spaulding Square in Los Angeles is considered a Historic Preservation Overlay Zone So what does that mean to a potential buyer or seller? Prior to answering the question I would like to give a little background and history. Spaulding Square consists of mostly Single Family Homes built around the 1916 -1926. A real estate developer purchased the parcel of land between what we consider Orange Grove Ave on the west and Spaulding Ave on the east, the north boundary being Sunset Blvd and the South bounder being Fountain Ave. This developer than had the plot subdivided around 1914 and began building these modest one story homes around 1916. His name was Albert Starr Spaulding. He was a great marketer in a time when the entertainment industry was just beginning to flourish and up and coming st... 08/06/2013

Who is Yevtushenko? It is my son's band and they are playing at the Roxy tonight. The band is very new but they are serious about music and starting a tour across the US.  If you are a music lover and like Rock music (Rock/Indy Rock mix) stop by the Roxy on Sunset West in LA tonight. Yevtushenko is following the top bill (Intronaut) show starts at 7:15 PM.  OR you can just visit them on FaceBook and "Like" them just for free moral support.  Who are Yevtushenko? Yevtushenko’s three members, Amber Shine (vocals, guitar), Jeff Bazz (guitar) and Jeremiah Johnson (drums) Update: 7/7/13 Show has played! Update: 7/8/13 Roxy was packed for the show! Thanks to those who went! If you just like to support an upstart band you can buy a ticket at Ticketweb to help them out because if they don't pop ... 07/05/2013

Los Angeles 411: The Magic Castle, Hollywood   With a flick of a wand and an abracadabra, presto-chango, your childhood fantasy becomes real! Now appearing-- your talent on stage at The Magic Castle, a world renowned non-profit magic social club. Revel in the truly unique experience of dazzling friends and family with your enchanting prowess, studying the secrets of master magicians and watching the thrilling magical performances—all in a spectacularly restored 1908 multi-storied mansion. A permanent "home" to the Academy of Magical Arts, the castle offers novices and professionals, children and adults a theatrical brilliance that can only be found in Hollywood. Slip away into a time past and savor Victorian elegance in the mansion’s charming ambiance, fanciful flavored foods and stylis... 06/24/2013

Here are 10 tips to buying a home that buyers should know for ultimate success while shopping for new homes and taking advantage of the decreased home prices and low inventory in Hollywood  1. Know your timeframe Are you looking to stay in an area for five years or more? Or are you expecting to move locations? If you plan on staying put, buying may be up your alley. Planning on moving within five years, though, may mean you should consider renting versus buying.  (More on that later.) 2. Understand the ways to finance a home In today’s market, the traditional way to buy a home still applies. Most mortgages, though, require a 20% down payment and better-than-average credit, and are subject to more scrutiny. You can still find low down payments with FHA loans, but going at 20% or more al... 12/06/2012

Are you interested in starting a career in real estate investing? If so, then utilize these essential real estate investing tips to help you increase your chances of success in your real estate endeavors. Tip #1: Secure Funding First Before you even start scouting for properties, it is pertinent that you secure funding for your investment. The last thing you want to happen is for you to find a great investment opportunity and miss out on your big chance because you did not have your funding figured out before you jumped into the arena. With the real estate market recovering, bidding wars are starting up throughout much of the country. Hesitating due to funding concerns could result in missing out on the perfect property. Be cautious of tapping your home’s equity to finance your investme... 12/06/2012

  Pool Homes for sale in Hollywood If you are currently looking to purchase a pool home in Hollywood California, but don't know where to begin, SCA Real Estate is here to help! Our team can provide you with instant access which will allow you to view all Hollywood Pool Homes For Sale with the simple click of your mouse!   Hollywood MLS Pool Home Search  Often times Real Estate websites can be confusing and misleading, and most have outdated data! Our Hollywood Pool Homes website is updated daily, which means you will only be shown Homes for sale in Hollywood with a pool that are actually available, vs homes that are pending or already sold.    Work with a top Hollywood Pool Home Realtor When you choose to hire an experienced and knowledgeable Hollywood Realtor, it can & will make all th... 12/03/2012

    If you've been thinking about doing a short sale on your Hollywood   home, you might want to hurry. The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt  Relief Act is set to expire on December 31, 2012 If you've been thinking about doing a  short sale on your Hollywood  home, you might want to hurry up. The time is limited  for homeowners who want to ensure they aren't hit with a big tax bill because  they had to walk away from a mortgage obligation. The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt  Relief Act is set to expire on December 31, 2012.At the height of the  housing crisis, Congress passed the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007, designed to provide some consolation to folks who had lost their  homes.In summary, the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act states that  if you borrow money (up to $2 million ... 11/28/2012

      West Hollywood Ground Floor Condo $399K | 2 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHROOMS (2 FULL) | 1235 SQUARE FEET   Now reduced to 399K Where can you get this amount of a square feet for 399k ?  I will tell you where at 7560 Hollywood blvd # 105....Run.....This should not be your first stop, it should be your only stop....Open Sunday 11/25/2012   1-4 pm   Stunning 2 bedroom & 2 bathroom condo 1,235sq ft .interior with 2 bedroom and 2 bathroom Beauitful hardwood flooring with large outdoor terrace and gorgeous community pool. 2 car tandem parking in subterraean garge. 7560 Hollywood blvd is located between Curson and Sierra Bonita 7 blocks west of La Brea . This condo is  across the steeet  from Wattles Mansion and two blocks from Runyon Canyon Park  .This condo will be available for viewing on Sunda... 11/23/2012

  The Residences at the W in Hollywood, CA 6250 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA   Let me start with a little bit of background history. When I relocated from Boston, MA a mere hundred years ago, Hollywood was a “dirty name” just like all new transplants we went down to Hollywood and the Walk of Fame…Scary was the best description, drugs, pickpockets, hookers and your typical inner city life you want to avoid. Robin Williams summed it up the best way, when  he said that way back when he came to Hollywood he lived in Hollywood, because that is all  he could afford  to live in Los Angeles. Now he can live in Hollywood again because he can afford it:      Well that is the ‘New in Hollywood’.   Gritty, eclectic and energetic, that is the new Hollywood. Gourmet Restaurants, Celebrity Chefs have... 11/18/2012

SHORT SALE HOLLYWOOD CA REAL ESTATE SHORT SALE AGENTS - HOLLYWOOD CA Times are tough, and many distressed homeowners in Hollywood California are having trouble paying their mortgages every month. Are you one of them? Are you behind on your mortgage payments now? Are you in danger of missing a mortgage payment? Don't let foreclosure happen to you- explore the Hollywood CA Short Sale Option instead, but don’t wait; the biggest killer of the short sale negotiation is waiting until it’s too late to process the short sale. You’re also going to want to hire the best Hollywood CA Short Sale team in Southern California to help you with your difficult situation, at NO CHARGE TO YOU! We do not charge you for our real estate short sale services: we collect our commission from the bank’s proceeds. ... 08/28/2012

  Have you Seen the Famous Hollywood Sign?   I live and sell real estate in Southern California and since seeing the “Forever Marilyn” statue in Palm Springs last week, I decided it would be fun to drive to Hollywood CA and go and see the famous “Hollywood Sign” up on the hill. Yes, this is the one they are always talking about in the news and showing the pictures of. I guess I have the “Hollywood Bug” so I decided to drive there. It was so much fun!   The address of the sign is 3000 Canyon Lake Drive, Los Angeles, 90068   Then we drove down Hollywood Blvd. and turned up Sunset Blvd. While driving, I saw a lot of signs and famous places to shoot pictures of. I really wanted to see Grauman’s Chinese Theater and did get a couple of pictures. There is so much Hollywood frenzy that I decide... 07/08/2012

Hollywood Hills condos with a view Life in the Hollywood Hills is just about everything it's cracked up to be; fabulous condos, gorgeous estates, and of course the spectacular views. While most Hollywood Hills condos offer some type of view, there are those that offer extraordinary views all the way to downtown L.A. and possibly out to the Pacific Ocean. Depending on the clarity the day you may be able to view more of the Santa Monica Mountains or the sunset over the ocean. The Hollywood Hills is made up of estates and larger homes and mansions but there are the occasional condominium complex and town home tucked in among the beautiful foliage and luxurious landscape. While these are on the higher-end of Hollywood condos, residents do enjoy a short distance to Hollywood's Sunset Strip, ... 04/29/2012

  Vine Street Garage Hollywood Condos   Parking is always a problem regardless if you’re looking for a LA Condo, Hollywood Condo or even for that matter a Santa Monica Condo. Finding a parking spot when Angelinos venture into Hollywood is always a feat in itself. Either you have to pay top dollar to valet your car or hopefully find a spot which doesn't require permit parking. Since Hollywood is such a hot spot for Hollywood Condos living, restaurants, shopping, and a portion of the city's entertainment dealing with parking is always a headache. Thus living in a Hollywood Condo so close to the action is such a blessing. Even living at the condos in the W Hotel or AKA the W Condos it’s so convenient as the Metrolink is right under ground and can take you anywhere. Vine St. Garage Hollywoo... 02/11/2012

Love Adele, I just know she will kill it at the Grammy's,  and I love this remix. It is perfect for keeping up the energy, and staying cool all together. Reminds me what a cool place Los Angeles can be to live where we can meet people living their dreams. So many musicians, artists, and entrepreneurs living on their passions.  Los Angeles, the City of Angels. Angels looking out for us on the road to living out our dreams. 02/06/2012

1920 SUNSET PLAZA DR, Los Angeles $1,349,000 3 beds, 3.0 baths Home size: 1,572 sq ft Lot size: 12,200 sq ft Year built: 1952 Days on market: 32 http://www.westsidehomefinder.com/idx/mls-11559593-1920_sunset_plaza_dr_los_angeles_ca_90069      Mid-century home with fabulous city views. Home was expanded in the 1960's to include a large bonus room, bath, and pool (buyer to verify actual square footage).                     11/10/2011

Answers To The Most Common Questions About Hollywood Reverse Mortgages. FHA's Reverse Mortgage Program, the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (aka HECM’s) really are a safe, secure loan. In the course of my business I often run across some common misconceptions.  I’d like to take this opportunity to educate the reader about some of the most common questions about this loan. How Much Can I Borrow? Loan amounts are determined by three factors: 1.)Age of the youngest borrower (the older you are the more you can borrow). 2.)Current interest rates. 3.)Home value (the higher the home value, the more you can borrow with a cap on calculations at $625,500) This Lending Limit is set to expire on December 31, 2011 and will revert back to a limit of $417,000. If your home is here in Hollywood keep t... 10/05/2011