Southern California Home

West Hills home with specacular view

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:30:53 -0800

3+2. This West Hills home has been beautifully updated and has a spectacular city and mountain view. Ideal for entertaining, the open floor encompasses a living room and a spacious great room with a fireplace. The gourmet cook will appreciate the stainless appliances and granite countertops. Other features: newer paint inside and out, crown moldings, recessed lighting plus beautifully remodeled bathrooms. The large, flat backyard has a covered patio, grass, mature trees, and of course, that great view. Located within the El Camino High School boundaries.* Contact Shelly Slovin at 818.887.3107 or go to for more pictures and information. *Buyer to verify school boundaries.

Looking for something scary to do? How about a play at a (gasp!) mausoleum?

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:49:11 -0800

This sounds really spooky. Plays that take place on foot at night at the Mountain View Mausoleum & Cemetery in Altadena. Oooo! The Wicked Festival, from now until November 6, alternates productions of classic horror from Poe, H.P. Lovecraft, Robert Louis Stevenson, Mark Twain and Charles Dickens. This sounds like a don't miss! More info.

SOLD! CHARMING TARZANA COTTAGE WITH POOL

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 12:44:44 -0800

**IN ESCROW** 3BD, 1.75 BA. This beautifully updated three bedroom cottage in Tarzana offers an open floor plan and a resort-like backyard.

In the living room, just some of the special details include hardwood floors, French doors, smooth ceilings, and a brick fireplace. The master bath has an oversized remodeled shower with glass tile accents.

Step out from the French doors in the living room to the pergola-covered patio and the inviting pool and spa. The large backyard has grassy areas and abundant fruit trees. The updated second bath has access to the pool. Offered at $389,000.

More photos: www.ValleyCottage.LA.

City Living in the Valley: Encino Townhome Sold

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 18:19:55 -0800

IN ESCROW. For those looking to live the green, urban walk-to-everything lifestyle, this 2+2.5 Encino townhome offers coffeehouses, shops and cafes a short walk away. It's freshly painted and carpeted. Inside, with the green branches of a tall redwood outside the living room and and master bedroom windows, the world seems far away. Just some of the features: a fireplace, a balcony, a spa tub and a window seat in the master bedroom suite. The vaulted ceiling and architectural windows in the master add drama. There's an attached garage. It's offered $275,000. More photos at www.encinohome.com.

Orson Welles' Home For Sale In Escrow

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 07:40:01 -0800

Blink and you missed it. The LA Times Hot Property blog notes that the famed director's Colonial-style home in the Sunset Strip area sold within two weeks. Gated, with a pool and guest house, it seems like a steal at $1,285,000. The agent was Sharona Alperin, of "My Sharona," by the Knack" fame.

Stunning Architectural in Woodland Hills

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:28:11 -0800

Located South of Ventura Bl. 4bd, 3ba in over 3,000 sf per owner. Offered at $825,000. Spacious and bright, it features skylights and walls of windows that look over trees and hills. The backyard has patios, covered decks, terraced gardens, tropical plantings, a ceramic glass soaking pool and waterfalls. Other amenities include a dramatic fireplace in the living room, a formal dining room and a media room. The eat-in kitchen has granite counters, stainless appliances, maple cabinets and marble floors.
On garage level are two finished rooms that could be exercise or meditation spaces or offices. Over 3,000 sf per seller. More photos at www.WoodlandHillsHome.la. Contact Shelly SlovinWoodlandHillsHome.com.

Sold! Woodland Hills 5BD Modern

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 08:07:54 -0800

SOLD. New on the market. Restored 5BD mid-century Modern on one level with open floor plan, resort-like backyard with saltwater pool, patio, lawns. 5th BD is separate structure with bath and same finishes as home. Offered at $759,000. Won't last. See more photos at WoodlandHillsHome.net, or call Shelly at 818.887.3107.

SOLD. Lovely West Hills 3BD Listed

Tue, 24 May 2011 12:44:55 -0800

Offered at $495,000. 3BD, 2BA. Wood floors, fireplace, recessed lighting, dual pane windows, smooth ceilings in an open floor plan, custom paint.Stainless steel appliances, antique white cabinets, granite counters in the kitchen. The big family room opens to the the gorgeous backyard with covered patio. Contact Shelly at 818.887.3107. More photos at www.WestValleyHome.com.

SOLD - Stunning Valley Glen Pool Home

Wed, 04 May 2011 12:34:30 -0800

SOLD. $449,000. 2bd, 2ba + office/studio in detached converted garage. Fabulous kitchen with cherry cabinets, wood floor, granite, stainless. Living room has gleaming wood floors, fireplace, soaring beamed ceilings and French doors. A tiled sunroom provides additional space. Don't miss this one. It will go fast. More info, photos at www.ValleyGlenHome.com.

Bring Your Cup and Get Free Coffee at Starbucks Today for Earth Day.

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 10:10:23 -0800

Per LAist today, bring your own container and you'll get it filled for free:
"Celebrate your love of planet earth and caffeine dependency* today with a free cup of brewed coffee or tea, hot or iced, from participating Starbucks. The catch: You gotta bring your own receptacle in which to catch the liquid. Okay, they aren't throwing it at you, they're pouring it into your reusable mug or tumbler, which you are bringing into a Starbucks to collect your freebie.
http://laist.com/2011/04/22/freebie_alert_earth_coffee_lovers_g.php

SOLD. 4 BD Home South of Ventura Blvd on 1-level with Elevator

Sun, 10 Apr 2011 11:48:18 -0800

More info at WoodlandHillsHome.net.
See more Woodland Hills homes for sale at www.woodlandhillshome.com.
Contact Shelly direct at 818.887.3107 or email shelly@woodlandhillshome.com.

SOLD. Woodland Hills 4bd + bonus room + office + pool

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 15:53:47 -0800

SOLD! Enjoy your own backyard retreat on over 1/3 acre flat lot with pool. Room for play areas, gardens, badminton or ? Gated entry, office/family room, four bedrooms plus large bonus room. Spacious home with lots of light. Dual pane windows, enclosed atrium. Charming, bright kitchen. Updated master bath with beautiful soaking tub, gorgeous shower, towel warmer and more. Offered at $619,000. More information at www.WoodlandHillsHome.la or WoodlandHillsHome.com. Call Shelly Slovin direct at 818.887.3017.

Freddie Mac Mortgage Rates Fall for 3rd Week

Sat, 05 Mar 2011 10:03:44 -0800

On March 3rd, Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey showed a drop in average long term loan rates. The rate on 30-year loans averaged 4.87%. The rate at the same time last year: 4.97%.

New Malibu Development Opens

Sat, 12 Feb 2011 10:32:46 -0800

The first finished home is listed at $17 million. Lots range from $4 million to $9 million and include one-acre and two-acre lots, plus a 57-acre lot. The lots all feature dramatic ocean views. MariSol at Malibu.

Who says that LA is all soulless stucco housing?

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 10:56:52 -0800

Take a look at this apartment for rent at a French Chateau in West Hollywood. CurbedLA says that the 1 bedroom townhouse rents for $2250 a month. Love the arches and that gorgeous staircase.