K.W. Realtors Host Los Feliz Art Show
Los Feliz Art Show
Have you noticed how Keller-Williams Realty of Los Feliz promotes the community? The office, which happens to be #1 in the area, hosted its quarterly art show this past Friday. Local artist that had work displayed were Mike Saijo, David Crocker and Barbara Lai Bennett. The event hosted at the office on Hillhurst was another huge success in promoting the works of local artists.
Raphael was the local picture taker and was able to document residents having a great evening of wine and various appetizers. A number of gifts were raffled off with donations going to the Winter Clothes Drive of Marshall High School.
It is just another way that Keller-Williams Los Feliz gives to the local
Los Feliz Event
community and its residents. The event brought not only money but also clothing for those locals in need. Raphael and his fellow Realtors do more for the communities that are serviced in bringing value than any other Realty office.
Should you wonder about what is happening in the local N.E.L.A neighborhoods then let Raphael know. You can easily be updated with news on various activities that are taking place in the upcoming months. Still curious about the communities and what they are like… then simply ASK. Much information is presented here for home buyers and home sellers as well as home owners wondering about their properties current value. Raphael is available to assist you with ANY home related question.
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Latest On Northeast Los Angeles Homes For Sale
Viewing Best N.E.L.A Homes For Sale
Here is a quick way to get information on houses for sale in Northeast Los Angeles. Get on my blog list to receive the latest scoop on what is going on in the N.E.L.A real estate market. It is easy and entertaining.
So, let’s get to it on the deals in houses for sale in parts of N.E.L.A.
90026- Echo Park – Elysian Heights Spacious Property in Echo Park for sale. This is a two for one listing and I do not mean happy hour. The homes were built in 1930 (Spanish Architecture) and the other in 1940 (Traditional Architecture) both with vintage details and great landscaping. They are located on Portia St. off of Sunset Blvd. and are priced for $1.1 million for both homes. The lot is a total of 8189 sq. ft. and the homes combined square footage is 4,984. A cash offer is being sought and thus there should be leverage for negotiations.
90026- Silverlake Home for sale. This home is a short-sale, 2+3, 1135 sq. ft., completely remodeled on a small lot of 2,880 sq. ft., with a guestroom and 1/2 bath over the garage. This Silver Lake home is on Dahlia st. off Micheltorena Dr. north of Sunset Blvd. and has nice panoramic views. Oh yes, the listed price is $559k and the strength of financing will rule the decision by the lender.
90027- Los Feliz Home For Sale. This home is bank-owned so it gets a plus from me. This house is 3,005 sq. ft. on a huge lot of 54,450 sq. ft. and built in 1937 so the charm is there of the era. The price for this Los Feliz house is $976k but once again, being bank-owned the financing strength will rule the decision of the lender. Keep in mind that bank-owned properties bring a quick decision from the lender when compared to a home for sale that is a short-sale. The house is located on Los Nietos Dr. by Price St. and repairs can be negotiated if the right Realtor is used.
90032- El Sereno view home for sale. So, one may say El Sereno has little to offer but it does offer much in value and location. This N.E.L.A home for sale is 2,160 sq. ft. on a lot of 4,960 sq. ft. with outstanding views. This house for sale was built in 1960 and is a 4+3, two level, cathedral ceilings, formal dining room and large balconies. It also boast a fenced terraced yard and plenty of storage along with a attached garage. This short-sale home for sale is another home where financing will rule the decision making. The price is only $399k and a true value located on La Calandria off of Lombardy. A great pocket of El Sereno with much to offer at a great price.
Well, here you have a little taste of what is going on in a few select areas regarding Northeast Los Angeles homes for sale in Los Feliz, Echo Park and El Sereno real estate markets. Home buyers can have this as a reference based on individual criteria. Be reminded, that home search is simple and free on this site so take advantage of this fantastic ‘custom’ tool made available to you. Home Sellers can also see how the the N.E.L.A real estate market is doing and request a free home market evaluation. There is never an obligation with Raphael.
These properties mentioned are ‘NOT’ Raphael’s listings but mentioned here as a service and reference point. Want to know more of what the market is doing…then just ASK , Raphael for a speedy reply.
All information is confidential as your privacy is always respected…
Glassell Park Real Estate History
Glassell Park
Here’s a quick way to know more of the Glassell Park real estate structure from the beginning. This community of Northeast Los Angeles has much history as to the way the neighborhood was formed by real estate transfers long ago. Home buyers and home owners in the N.E.L.A community will appreciate this short story of how Andrew Glassell started it all.
Let’s think of what the Glassell Park real estate was like a century ago. Verdugo Road where it meets San Fernando Road was considered the crucial link for commerce and trade with the pueblo of Los Angeles. At this time the big land owners were the Verdugos and San Fernando Road was affiliated with the pueblo of . It was said that Glassell Park had “the road to the city” and in 1912 it was annexed and included in the area of Northeast Los Angeles.
Andrew Glassell was born in Virginia and acquired property from the Rancho in what was to become Glassell Park. He went to San Francisco in 1853 and established a law practice. His appointment as the United States attorney at Sacramento, California soon followed. During the Civil War his sympathies were with the South and he refused to take the loyalty oath to the United States required of lawyers. He left his public office and quit the practice of law and operated a lumber mill near Santa Cruz.
After the war Glassell moved to Los Angeles in 1865. He formed a partnership with Alfred Chapman and Colonel George H. Smith, the firm becoming known as Glassell, Chapman & Smith. Their law practice was confined chiefly to real estate transactions and they made their fortunes by being retailed in the large partition suits. When Glassell first came to California, he had worked with the federal land commission that reviewed all the old Mexican Rancho grants and so he was very well versed in title land law. They would take their compensation in land, and nearly every final decree in partition would find that Glassell and Chapman had quite an area of land. Glassell was involved in the legal suit known as The Great Partition of 1871 brought against the Rancho San Rafael property.
Andrew Glassell knew the value of real estate and what the benefits held in owning property. The fact that he and his associates accepted land as payment in many instances, showed the vision of things to come. Today, Glassell Park is thriving with diverse cultures and neighborhoods. The affluent N.E.L.A community of Mt. Washington resides in the boundaries of Glassell Park. The community also includes the custom homes in the Verdugo Hills and is home to a great senior recreation center.
Interested in the real estate market today of Glassell Park where value is still to be found? Raphael is available to assist the home seller and home buyer questions explore all that the area has to offer. Get rid of your for now is the time to get involved in the real estate market. Raphael offers many tips on what is going on in Glassell Park and the rest of Northeast Los Angeles. Allow Raphael, resident Realtor, to assist you in making that move NOW while all other factors are right.
Remember to ASK, as all info is confidential and your privacy is respected.
Mt. Washington Realtor Service
‘If you don’t put the For Sale sign now a day will be lost’. It is a statement that
Working Realtor
was recently said to Raphael on a bright Sunday morning. Northeast Los Angeles Real Estate has all sorts of Home Sellers. This new Home Seller wanted to have the For Sale sign up immediately, for personal reasons. Raphael is a ‘local’ Realtor that a one can depend on and trust. One that works hard and takes that extra step to service clients needs. So a solution was immediately stated.
Raphael, since it was a Sunday, had no choice but to install the Home For Sale sign himself. It was a simple matter of handling a concern for another win-win resolution.
Here is an easy way to do a home search for any community of Northeast Los Angeles to obtain accurate home pricing. Allow Raphael, your resident Realtor, to show you benefits of ‘premium marketing’ for every N.E.L.A home seller.
Ask Raphael, for tips and remember * that all info is confidential…
Highland Park Real Estate Symposium
Chase Home Loans
Get rid of your real estate questions at a great informational event in Highland Park on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010. It is a ‘NEW’ joint venture between Raphael Guerin (local resident Realtor) with Keller-Williams Realty and Jason Jaime (local loan officer) with Chase. The day will start with tons of information to assist the consumer with all their Real Estate needs and questions.
Home Buyers, Home Sellers and Home Investors looking at Real Estate sales in Highland Park and all of Northeast Los Angeles will benefit from this fair. The location will be at the Chase Branch on Ave. 57 and Figueroa. Jason and Raphael will be available all day from 10:00 am to 5:00pm to assist with their expertise and knowledge.
Here is a QUICK way to have your questions answered and obtain great information regarding the current N.E.L.A Real Estate Market. A variety of information will be available to all that stop by the Highland Park Chase Branch on Thursday, Feb. 11. Some of the details available will be on;
- First Time Home Buyer Facts For Northeast Los Angeles
- Financing in today’s N.E.L.A Real Estate Market
- How Escrow Is Processed
- What Title Insurance is all about
- Home Sales in Northeast L.A
- Appraisal Guidelines
Jason and Raphael will have literature in both Spanish and English to educate and update the N.E.L.A consumer. Mark your calendar NOW and plan on stopping by the Chase Branch to benefit from this new valued service being offered to the community. It is just another way that Chase and Keller-Williams Realty are supporting the residents of Northeast Los Angeles.
Be reminded that ALL information given is CONFIDENTIAL and there is absolutely no obligation or commitment. SO, see you on 2/11
Northeast Los Angeles Real Estate Advice
Now you can have some data to think about on home values for the northeast Los
N.E.L.A Real Estate Facts
Angeles real estate market. The figures detailed below are from Dataquick and were just published by the L.A. Times in a recent article. The percentages show the appreciation or depreciation of homes sold in December of 2008 compared to December of 2009. The home buyer and home seller will have a better perception of the N.E.L.A real estate value at this time.
90027 – Los Feliz Homes Sold
gain of 36% in home value
90039 – Atwater Village / Silverlake Homes Sold
gain of 46% in home value
90041 – Eagle Rock Homes Sold
gain of 29% in home value
90042 – Highland Park Homes Sold
gain of 18% in home value
90065 – Glassell Park/ Mt. Washington Homes Sold
gain of 27% in home value
90026 – Echo Park Homes Sold
loss of 2% in home value
90032 – El Sereno Homes Sold
loss of 17% in home value
Let Raphael show you how to study these details in a confidential and private manner. The home search program, offered by Raphael, is custom and allows the home buyer or home seller to view detailed information. This home search program can identify homes sold as well as homes for sale in the N.E.L.A area. The information is readily available, easy and free to use.
Take action today and do not delay… Have Raphael share the expertise and guidance that a ‘resident’ Northeast Los Angeles Realtor can offer you.
Send your request to Raphael for a quick and private response.
Mt. Washington Home Buyers Tip
Mt. Washington Home For Sale
A special offer is out for home buyers in the Mt. Washington community of northeast Los Angeles. Raphael can assist you in this N.E.L.A home just listed for the minimal amount of ONLY $197k for a great little California Bungalow.
This is a home with a canyon view, hardwood floors and custom built-ins with a wonderful deck. The updated kitchen has granite counter top along with custom cabinetry. A separate laundry room and central A/C are also there. The home is only 650 sq. ft. on a small lot of 2820 sq. ft. BUT it is a N.E.L.A bank-owned property with a great price to start.
It is time to act now and submit that offer, if prequalified by the right lender. The community also offers one of the best elementary schools in California. A known factor with many is that Mt. Washington residents care and maintain the uniqueness of this northeast Los Angeles neighborhood, which makes it so desirable. Living in this community is also a commuters dream as the Metro Gold Line is right at the bottom of Crane. This home is perfect for that investor or first time home buyer seeking a nice California Bungalow in a Northeast Los Angeles home.
Raphael can take you to a home owner status in obtaining this bank-owned property. Feel like the home is to small but the Mt. Washington neighborhood is right, as a home buyer? Ask Raphael a few questions and get a quick confidential reply. Feel that a Mt. Washington home search is in order? Raphael offers a great, easy, no complication home search for you to use.
Remember, when it comes to bank-owned homes one must act ‘QUICKLY’…
Northeast Los Angeles Brewery
N.E.L.A Beer
You can soon have an ice cold beer that is brewed locally in northeast Los Angeles. The Eagle Rock Brewery is now up and running and will soon begin to distribute its beer in the upcoming weeks. Home owners in N.E.L.A will be able to refresh themselves with a brew done right in their N.E.L.A backyard. Just another reason for home buyers to appreciate what the area has to offer.
The Eagle Rock Brewery is a small, family business dedicated to the production of unique artisan beers with quality as #1. Located on Roswell St. in Glassell Park, the brewing will be in 15-barrel batches. The first batch will be an English-style mild black ale with a low alcohol content and a dark color done by adding plenty of dark-roasted malts in the mix. Following that, a crisp Belgian-style beer will be made and the third batch looks to be a hoppy, floral, extra pale ale.
The Eagle Rock Brewery is the only one within the City of Los Angeles and adds to the uniqueness of N.E.L.A. So seize the opportunity to purchase a home now in the area and search properties with Raphael, your ‘local’ Realtor. The range of pricing and types of homes are diverse with Craftsman to Modern type architecture having views and more.
Let Raphael show you all that the various communities have to offer and become a resident of this great diverse area. Now is the time for all home buyers to move forward, as interest rates are low and inventory is perfect. Search homes for sale and see for yourself what fantastic properties are available for sale ‘right now’. Real Estate is an investment that always brings a good return, given time.
Your privacy is #1 so ask your questions ‘today’ for a quick reply.
Eagle Rock Real Estate Update and More
Eagle Rock Homes For Sale
Let me take a moment of your time to bring you up to date on some specials in the area of Eagle Rock Homes For Sale. This community of north east Los Angeles is home to many great establishments as well as Occidental College.
There is a cute 2+1 with views recently on the market for that first time home buyer. Priced at $475k the home has a two car garage, has updated kitchen and bath and sits on a double lot of $15k sq. ft. This home for sale is a cute Craftsman Bungalowwith 784 sq. ft. of living space with outstanding views. Located on Glen Arbor near La Loma it is definitely worth a look at for that home buyer seeking to discover a sensational value. Do a free and easy home search of the area for comparable homes in this price range to see for yourself the real value.
Seeking a larger home to move up to in the area then look at this incredible bank-owned home on College View Ave. just west of Eagle Rock Blvd. This is a 4+3, 2370 sq. ft. home on a flat lot of 6250 sq.ft. with fireplace and central A/C. It is a nice value for the size and area providing that other criteria is acceptable.
The north east Real Estate market is slowly changing and each community has different characteristics to offer. Raphael is a local Realtor that lives and works in N.E.L.A bringing the service and value that clients expect. A home search of the area is easily done for reference and comparisons so act now. Contact Raphael for more specifics on these and other great homes in not only Eagle Rock buy all of the North East Los Angeles communities.
Be comfortable to ask your questions as all is confidential with Raphael…
N.E.L.A Foreclosures and REO Properties
Home Buyer Questions
Have you thought about who the home buyers are that are grabbing all those distressed homes in North East Los Angeles? Well here are the facts as to who they are to serve as a reference.
27% of the foreclosures were bought by N.E.L.A investors.
47% of distressed homes, to include short-sales, were bought by first-time home buyers.
Also, 89% of all first time home buyers that bought a bank-owned or short-sale home in northeast Los Angeles were motivated by the current tax credit which is set to expire, April 2010.
Currently there are a limited supply of homes for sale in this category. One may easily search for these distressed homes right here with updated information. The home buyer should keep in mind that these homes, if in fair condition with minimum repairs can sell in a week or less. The key is being able to make a quick decision with the guidance of a local resident Realtor, such as Raphael.
Let Raphael guide you in all the communities with sound advice and expertise in this area. Raphael is certified to handle any transaction in this area and has assisted numerous home buyers in completing their purchase. Should you want a few references to get more detail just send Raphael a note.
Remember That Raphael may not be the #1 Realtor in the area but all clients are served to complete satisfaction. Privacy is always a priority and information is strictly confidential.
