I am pleased to announce that we have just closed escrow on a spectacular unit at The Chateau Brittany (not Spears) in prime West Hollywood in an extraordinarily speedy two weeks! If you get my eblasts or are just a regular subscriber to my blog, you know that I am extremely client focused and ultimately that is where most of my satisfaction lies in this business. Nothing gets me more excited (well very few things - get your mind out of the gutter) than seeing my client’s face when the have found their dream home. This sale was especially satisfying because I had the most amazing buyer/friend who was my team mate every step of the way. Rich Kids never settle and to that effect, when we couldn’t find what we wanted on the market, we simply created the opportunity through networking with other agents and actual homeowner’s directly. Another member of our team to make this happen was the listing agent, Scott Segall, who went above and beyond for us to help procure a truly special property out of thin air. Whether you work with me or have another agent (which I know would never be the case), I cannot stress enough the importance of inter agent relationships. In this business I have seen and every so often have experienced agents who make every step of the process way more difficult than it needs to be. I’ve been fortunate that nine times out of ten there has been such an awesome synergy between the seller, buyer, myself, and the other agent. This collaboration does not only ensure that things run as seamlessly as possible, but can actually make the process fun!!! I am sad to see this close in some ways knowing that I won’t get to talk to the other agent on a daily basis. He was always cracking jokes and making me laugh! The thing that I am most proud of thus far since I started Rich Kids has been that all my clients have become good friends. It’s like the Facebook of real estate because my business has really served as a connector of people, friendships between my actual clients, and various opportunities outside of the real estate work. We all help each other out even after the deal is done, which is a pretty unique thing!
OK, I am putting out the camp fire and the kumbaya session has officially ended (this was just a particularly meaningful transaction). Let’s focus on the real star of this show…the property:
1323 North Hayworth Drive, Unit H, West Hollywood, CA 90046 - 1br/1ba, Roughly 960 Sq Ft - List Price: $630,000
Rarely do units become available in this landmark West Hollywood condominium arrangement. Once through the impeccably manicured privacy hedges, one enters a world of complete serenity and classic elegance. The central courtyard blends a heated swimming pool, fountains, spa, and lush greenery with decadent slate accents. Plush lounge chairs with seating areas positioned throughout the property offer a traditional resort atmosphere perfect for unwinding, entertaining, or to be used as a tranquil refuge to recharge from the delights this prime West Hollywood neighborhood has to offer (we experienced this first hand by having a bottle of Vueve by the pool).
The unit itself features a sophisticated elegance with espresso hardwood floors, crown moldings, generously proportioned rooms including a large formal dining room, gleaming tile work, floor to ceiling windows, and a grand balcony that allows one to marvel at the expansive beauty of this truly special offering.
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*Note - since the property was not listed these photos are from an old MLS post from 2006. The has been designer done since then (floors, paint, carpet, and light fixtures have been updated), but it gives you a flavor of the unit!
To quote the Legendary Place website, “Finally someone has done it right” . I have to say I agree. Lately I’ve been a bit soured with the most recent new construction projects that have hit the market, so to me this project is a breath of fresh air. I’ve been following this development since it was in the initial framing stages. It’s right up the street from another project that I have written about and is a personal fave, 
Rarely do units become available in this landmark West Hollywood condominium arrangement. Once through the impeccably manicured privacy hedges, one enters a world of complete serenity and classic elegance. The central courtyard blends a heated swimming pool, fountains, spa, and lush greenery with decadent slate accents. Plush lounge chairs with seating areas positioned throughout the property offer a traditional resort atmosphere perfect for unwinding, entertaining, or to be used as a tranquil refuge to recharge from the delights this prime West Hollywood neighborhood has to offer.
Metropol has finally been relaunched since it’s quiet exit from the market this past February. The new Metropol has a whole new attitude with newly staged model units, a now almost fully equipped fitness center, and pricing that had the property at over 51% in escrow within two weeks of reemerging.
Tucked away on a quiet hillside just minutes from the heart of the Sunset Strip sits this romantic, Spanish charmer. Loaded with original character while being move in ready, this 2 bedroom, 1 bath home features hardwood floors throughout with subtle strips of intricate chocolate colored accents, a cheerful stained glass window in the living room, and gas fireplace accented by Spanish tile work. A gracious, step up dining room leads to an expansive kitchen boasting a large greenhouse window and original antique 30’s style Roper stove/range that has been lovingly cared for throughout the years. A cozy, but substantial master bedroom with floor to ceiling French doors leads to a private, brick patio enveloped by the surrounding foliage for ample privacy. Pathways of stone bring you up the hill to a large patio ideal for BBQ’s and entertaining while overlooking the property below. A well preserved art deco tiled bathroom with separate shower/tub and a large second bedroom (currently used as an office) completes this jewel of a property that offers sanctuary from city life while thriving in the midst of it. Additional features include a 1 car garage with large storage space, central AC, new roof (2009 per owner), and recently updated copper plumbing throughout the entire home. Located on a wide street with plenty of opportunities for street parking in the highly regarded Wonderland School District.
The units at Metropol feature light American Oak hardwood floors, spacious/usable layouts, black carpeting in the bedrooms, and luxurious master chamber bathrooms inspired by some of the finest boutique hotels in the world. Each unit comes with 2 parking spaces and 47 guest spots perfect for gathering your friends for a quick pre party cocktail hour before heading out for the night. A five minute (OK, maybe 7.5 minutes) walk leads you to the new Hollywood W for an elegant dinner at Innovative Dining’s (creators of BOA, Sushi Roku, Katana, etc) latest culinary masterpiece Dephine’s follow by drinks by the rooftop pool at Drakes.
Over the last six weeks, I feel like there has been a constant theme to my blog, which is that I always start out by apologizing for the recent lack of updates. Today is no different. As I get older, I am not a huge believer in excuses but I am just going to toss one out there anyway. The good news for buyers is that the market is incredibly hot right now if you are ready to take the leap. Over the last 10 days, I have put four properties into solid escrows with the first closing August 20th. Nothing makes me happier than when I see that “light in my client’s eyes”, which although is subjective, is my litmus test as to whether or not they are really in love with a place. If I don’t see it, then it’s usually not their dream pad. With that said, it’s been “balls to the wall” (for lack of a better term) workwise. Since I love what I do and am a self proclaimed real estate junkie/woraholic, I am savoring every minute of it. Unfortunately, it has left me with little room for anything else. I had a marathon of showing one day last week on a Friday and a client/friend called me around 6:30pm. I had to tell her I was in my pajamas waiting for a delivery from Pizza Hut - haha! Now that I am able to catch my breath, I truly recommitting to updating on a regular basis as there is a lot to talk about and many Hot Props that our worth mentioning!
amenities as keyless entry into both the building and unit, impeccably kept common areas, fitness center, and side by side parking, there is nothing like it in the city. The unit itself is absolutely stunning and no expenses were spared to make this the ultimate pied-à-terre. There are gleaming hardwood floors throughout the entire residence, a gourmet kitchen with a complete Viking appliance package (fridge, range, microwave, and dishwasher included), creamy granite counters, inlaid ceilings in the living room with recessed lighting/thick crown molding, and a massive outdoor patio that is perfect for entertaining. The master is substantial with lots of natural light and an en suite bathroom with tasteful cararra marble dual sink vanities and shower (I say tasteful because many of us have witnessed how marble can go horribly array in BH). Another unique feature is a dressing suite/separate vanity/water closet to ensure your private quarters remain closed off to guests. There is an in unit washer and dryer, security system, and wiring for surround sound music. As I mentioned above, the unit does come with 2 gated side by side parking spots as well as guest parking. Beverly Hills Unified School District,
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It’s been a couple of weeks since I have had the chance to blog. I am excited that my first post in a while is the announcement of my new listing off Laurel Canyon in the quiet enclave of Kirkwood Drive. Part of the reason for my lack of posts has been that the seller and I had been working hard to get the property ready for launch in under a week! I have to say that I am extremely proud of the both of us for how well it all came together in such a short period of time! A very special shout out to my photographer and graphic designer, J Irvina (
I am excited to announce another new lease listing at The Rob Clark that I have just put on the market today! For those of you who read my blog regularly, I do a lot of leases in the building. This one is a particularly excpetional unit for the price. Aside from being lucky number 420 and owned by a wonderful guy, this sun drenched condo is a top floor, courtyard facing, furnished to perfection masterpiece! This is a second home for my client (who is the original owner) and uses it at most a few times a year, keeping it in pristine condition.
OK, summer “fun” might be a bit of a stretch, but since it’s a slow week in the world of real estate (not a ton of great inventory yesterday to showcase nor much by way of market news) I thought I would share some things to do and places to grab a bite while you are saving for that 20% deposit to put down on the purchase of your new home. Let’s face it, when you are a rich kid on a bud-jay (as in Tar-jay) for whatever the reason (maybe you are saving for your new home, just bought it, or are simply a flat broke rich kid in the making but love reading my blog), summer fun in the City of Angels can seem a little bleak when funds are tight. Don’t start selling your clothing to Wasteland just yet in order to afford that 1 drink at Trousdale - there is still hope for a good time!
As many of my readers know, the one area of the market that seems to be continually taking a hit are large new construction projects. In many of my posts, I’ve discussed the conundrum that developers are facing in today’s economy which is this: these projects were started at a time when the market conditions were hot (but beginning to cool) and are now being launched when it is very much a value centric buyer’s market. Developers are not unlike many private sellers in the sense that they too have an emotional attachment to their properties. They have put in tremendous amounts of time, energy, and money to see their projects succeed. Unfortunately, they are selling at a time when they are taking either a tremendous loss or are barely breaking even. Either way, it’s not the scenario they envisioned when they broke ground a few years back. There are a few new projects on the horizon that are nearing completion that I am aware of, but I think we will begin to see a cessation on new home sales in the near future. It just doesn’t make sense to begin a project in this current market and we are reaching over saturation in my humble opinion.
