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Monthly Archives: February 2009

Hot Prop of the Day - Sunset Strip/WeHo - 2br/2.5ba - $665,000

February 27, 2009 – 3:27 pm

One of the things that I really like about this Hot Prop is the style of the building and it’s amazing location. The Sunset Penthouse Condos were designed by famed architect Frank P. Schneider in 1962 and totally have that mod 60’s feel about them. Located literally three buildings down the hill from The Standard, you [...]

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Rent - The Musical at Pantages Theatre

February 27, 2009 – 3:06 pm

I remember ‘Rent’ was in town sometime circa 1997 and my music class in school was taking a trip to see the play. Not really knowing or caring that much about it, I used the money my parents gave me to see the show to go to this fantastic rave that weekend (Mind Games at [...]

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Hot Prop of the Day - 2br/1.5ba - Wonderland Ave - $548,900

February 26, 2009 – 6:09 pm

Wonderland Ave is an one of those areas that is quintessential LA. Rock stars to old school vintage porn stars have called this place home. Located off of Laurel Canyon, Wonderland is wonderfully convenient to both Hollywood and the Valley. I haven’t seen many single family homes under $600,000 that are architecturally cool, well kept, and [...]

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Custom Art and Murals

February 26, 2009 – 5:49 pm

I have to say that I don’t know the first thing about art! Now that I am getting a little bit older, I find myself more interested in cool paintings than the old movie posters that I thought were so edgy in years past! I think it’s time to retire that vintage “Showgirls” poster and replace [...]

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Los Angeles Magazine Real Estate Edition

February 26, 2009 – 5:30 pm

I just picked up the most recent issue of Los Angeles Magazine’s annual real estate edition with the title, “Buy Now or Save for Later: How to Negotiate Los Angeles’ Topsy-Turvy Real Estate Market”. In a nutshell, the writer of the main piece discusses her challenge trying to purchase in today’s real estate climate. What was interesting [...]

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Hot Prop of the Day - WeHo - 1br/1ba - $359,000

February 25, 2009 – 5:46 pm

I was out  previewing new listings yesterday and I happened to stumble upon this “gem” inadvertently. I say “gem” because when you walk in, it totally looks like a place that would have been owned by your Great Aunt Ruby or some such person. If I had taken you to see this without the explanation I [...]

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Stimulus and Stability Help for Homeowners

February 25, 2009 – 5:09 pm

Last week I blogged about the tax advantages that are now being offered to first time home buyers (http://richkidsrealestate.com/blog/?p=91). Today I want to give you a more detailed explanation to the program as well some information regarding Obama’s plan to stimulate the housing market and to help those in over their head with mortgage payments. [...]

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Hot Prop of the Day - The W Residences - $805,000 and Up

February 24, 2009 – 5:06 pm

For quite some time, I have been extremely curious about the new W Residences that are being constructed on Hollywood and Argyle. To me, The W brand is synonymous with young, chic, urban sophistication so when I heard they were building condos, I couldn’t wait learn more! Since the building is still majorly under construction, I [...]

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Dealing with Shady Landlords

February 24, 2009 – 12:03 pm

Tenant/landlord relationships can either be a dream come true or a complete nightmare. Unfortunately, you don’t always know which way the pendulum will swing until you are well into a lease. About four years back, some friends and I rented this amazing house with a pool, pool house, great location - the works. From the very beginning [...]

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Need a Short Term Rental…Or a Malibu Summer Lease?

February 20, 2009 – 11:41 am

Over the last few weeks, I have met quite a few people who are new to LA and are trying the city on for size as they pursue their dream careers! LA is definitely a great place to try new things, experiences, and ways of life! With that being said, not everyone is ready to make a [...]

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