Clink link to see Franklin School District Area Map, Los Feliz, CA.   08/11/2013

In 1978 a small group of people recognized that life was becoming increasingly international. Because they wanted their children to be prepared to function well in that environment, they wanted a school that would provide the necessary education. Thus, the Lycee International de Los Angeles was founded. It opened in a small house in Van Nuys with only seven students. Now the school has grown to five campuses with more than 900 students with the main campus in the Franklin Hills area of Los Feliz. It has also earned an enviable reputation. Graduates are readily accepted in both American and French universities – and at universities around the world. Children can begin their schooling here in kindergarter and continue with the Lycee up through highschool graduation. Because several of the... 06/08/2012

2190 Talmadge St. - The Gogol House 2190 Talmadge St. in the Franklin Hills was designed in 1939 for Surgeon Louis Gogol and his wife by Raphael S. Soriano, FAIA. Soriano was an influential architect and educator who helped define a period of 20th century architecture that came to be known as Mid-century modern. Of the 50 buildings Soriano built, the Gogol House is one of only 12 that remain standing.  2190 Talmadge is more than just standing.  This Los Feliz home has everything the modern family could want. There are 3 bedroom and 3 bathrooms in 2,779 sf arranged throughout 3 floors with just one floor visible at street level.  The top floor contains a loft area that opens to a 2,000 sf roof top deck. On the  main level you'll find 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms plus the kitchen, living ro... 05/27/2011

2007 Architectural in Franklin Hills hits the Los Feliz Market For fans of architectural homes, this 2007 Franklin Hills contemporary property is a real treat.  Situated on a street to street, double lot, the Payne Residence, designed by Christopher Payne, A.I.A. of FIN Architecture, is truly a work of contemporary modernism, completed in October of 2007. It fronts on Ronda Vista Pl and has 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms in almost 4,000 sf. of living space.  This terrific architectural Franklin Hills home has expansive views of the San Gabriel Mountains from practically every room, a lap pool and a separate studio space that fronts on Lyric Avenue below. The house is a linear plan that curves along the street with its v-shaped roof profiling the peaks and valleys of the San Gabriel Mountain... 04/12/2011

Franklin Hills-Homes For Sale-Urban Digs- -Homes For Sale Franklin Hills Los Angeles and adjacent neighborhoods are what you will find on Luis Montejano’s Urban Digs Hot Property List. The moment all newFranklin Hills Homes for Sale - in every price range-hit the market they then go on the Urban Digs Hot Property List. Luis Montejno is passionately knowledgeable about the Franklin Hillsneighborhood, culture and architecture you will find in the area and the other Hip and Trendy neighborhoods adjacent to this diverse Los Angeles neighborhood. When you are ready buy in any of these Urban Digs Neighborhoods then you don’t want to miss being on his free Urban Digs Hot Property list that goes directly into your email box with photos, addresses , prices and every detail you want to know about... 03/24/2011

Should I Stage My Home When I Sell It? I felt compelled to write about Home Staging because of an experience I had over the weekend.  I was out previewing property, and I went to a  home that was having an Open House.  I'll not divulge where the home was - because what I have to say is not very flattering.  I digress. This home I saw was a multi-million dollar house in a very good area of town.  It was newly constructed (in the sense it was built within the last couple years) and had all the bells and whistles as far as design goes today.  Each bedroom was en-suite, the surfaces were all the latest trends... beautiful modern tile in the bathrooms, amazing stone counters in the kitchen, wonderful hardwood floors.  You get the picture. However - something was very disconcerting and I coul... 03/14/2011

Ask Judy Oroshnik: A Question About Foreclosures A buyer asks:  My husband and I were wondering if there are perhaps ways to be more aggressive with foreclosures and bank owned properties. I've found a website that lists properties that are in various states of distress, from pre-forelosure to impending auction, etc. Are these sights viable? . Judy says:  There is no one easy answer to your question about distressed properties, etc.  First, as far as properties that have already gone back to the bank (or to an investor) at a trustee sale, those are all listed in the MLS as conventional sales. The pre-foreclosure properties are ones that have received an NOD (notice of default) and are in some state of limbo.  They are all owners who are at least 90 days in arrears--for various reasons. ... 03/13/2011