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January 30, 2018

New Homes for Sale – La Floresta, Brea CA

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Blending the vibrancy of a charming retail center and the enjoyment of an extensive swim club together with the serenity of miles of walking and biking trails, La Floresta in Brea is the ideal setting for your new residence. When completed, La Floresta is planned to include:

Sub-neighborhoods for people over 60, over 55, and an all-age neighborhood
Meandering trails for walking or biking throughout all of the La Floresta community
Parks, play areas for children, and BBQ areas
La Floresta Swim Club- a 6,100 square-foot resort style amenity for use by residents of the all-age neighborhood
An 87,000 square-foot retail center with indoor/outdoor dining, charming shops, and offices

There will be about 1,100 homes at La Floresta in total, on 120 acres located at the corner of Imperial Highway and Valencia. Current plans for land use estimate about 70% of residences will be for all ages with the remaining 30% being age-qualified.

Standard Pacific Homes (now part of CalAtlantic Homes) designed and built the Paseo Townhomes, Avenida single family homes, and Camino homes. Van Daele Homes designed and built three neighborhoods including Ventanas single family homes and Alterra single level stacked flats, which included some live-work residences, and Castile, a collection of charming bungalows and flats with private courtyards and garages.

Alterra features single-level flats and two-story live/work residences designed with richly detailed, three-story Spanish style architecture and include two-car garages for each home. Four innovative floor plans offers up to three bedrooms and provide open concept living and dining areas, gourmet kitchens with abundant cabinetry and decks or porches.

Castile, currently sold out, is an enchanting village of 30 single-family detached bungalow homes and carriage flats. These unique single-level and two story residences offer two to four bedrooms and up to 3.5 baths, private courtyards for outdoor entertaining and private garages.

Residents of the Olvera and Solana collection of homes will have access to an exclusive private clubhouse with complete amenities and programs to develop your creative, social, physical and intellectual abilities. These 2 collections of detached single and two story homes from approximately 1400 to 3000 square feet will feature the latest trends in new home designs with open living layouts, gourmet kitchens anchored by oversized kitchen islands and entries with built-in bench and cubbies.

The Village at La Floresta is bustling with activity since Whole Foods Market opened its first North Orange County location in February 2017. Whole Foods anchors the new retail hub located in the mixed use master planned community of La Floresta in Brea. The occasion was marked by inviting Brea’s Mayor to participate in a bread-breaking ceremony with Whole Foods team members, city officials and the community. At the event, shoppers received free samples and the first 300 people to enter the store received reusable shopping bags. Kids enjoyed bag decorating with vegetable stamps. There were also food demonstrations, a DJ and a photo booth.

What makes this a special shopping and dining experience at the Village is Oasis, a $2.5 million dollar kinetic sculpture designed by artists Douglas Hollis and Anna Valentina Murch. Located just outside the front doors of Whole Foods, the art piece was celebrated by the community on April 9 where Hollis, local dignitaries and members of the project team including La Floresta Project Manager Ivan Jimenez dedicated the art piece.

La Floresta Swim Club will offer a place for residents of the all-age neighboorhood to meet and play in a one-of-a-kind building with Spanish-Romantic architecture reflective of the residential architecture sprinkled throughout the community.

The expansive private Club offers indoor multipurpose rooms and a catering kitchen, as well as an outdoor pool, spa, showers and a dining patio with barbecues and seating for small parties. The thoughtful designs are reflective of the multi-generational residents who will be using the Club. Residents and their guests can enjoy a recreational lawn, fire pit and interactive water feature for children. The Club is surrounded by beautiful, lush landscaping including mature trees, plants and flowers.

Swimming Club - La Floresta, Brea CA — Swimming Club – La Floresta, Brea CA

Brea’s nine schools have an excellent reputation in Orange County for academics, athletics, and cultural arts and music. Awards include National Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence, California Distinguish Schools and several educators have been recognized as California and Orange County Teacher of the Year. Residents living in La Floresta will reap the benefits of the Brea Olinda Unified School District’s commitment to excellence including a newly constructed elementary school within walking distance from their homes.

Athletics are also engrained into Brea’s community culture. BOHS athletic teams have won perhaps more league championships than any other Orange County school over the past quarter century. Team sports, such as basketball, football, soccer, track & field, swimming, softball, baseball, golf and volleyball have enjoyed great success and continue to rank among the top contenders in the Century League.

Outstanding arts and vocational programs are prevalent at all school levels. The School District has a regionally recognized model Photography program and the junior high and high schools’ vocal music classes feed into the United Choir of Brea, an award winning show choir with more than 120 participants.

Capriana, a world-class Continuing Care Retirement Community managed by Oakmont Senior Living, has been completed and features 75 apartment homes, four casitas (individual homes), and a care center for those ages 60+. Residents will have access to dozens of amenities, including concierge and housekeeping services, spa treatments and gourmet cuisine. Assisted care is available in the private residences if needed. Villagio at Capriana provides Resident-Centered Memory Care in Orange County.

Located on a 5-1/2 acre campus at the southeast corner of La Floresta’s 120-acre Multi-generational Master Planned Community, Capriana is dedicated to exemplary service and the highest quality of life for residents with first-rate quality and elegant style.

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January 29, 2018January 30, 2018

New Homes For Sale – Stratapointe, Buena Park CA

The new homes at StrataPointe, by TriPointe Homes, were built with the idea to do things a little bit differently. This private gated community brings a new modern style to urban Buena Park, described as Spanish influence with a modern Metro Twist. These three-story town homes will quickly become your headquarters for exploring the vibrant center of Orange County, CA. Adjacent to the I-5 freeway you will find it easy to access everything you need throughout the south-land: schools, shopping, dining, and entertainment.

The property offers 2, 3, and 4 bedroom homes, 2.5 to 4 baths, and 2-car garages with direct access. Every home has an outside deck for sipping your morning coffee, grilling dinner, or entertaining friends. Visiting friends or family can retreat to the downstairs den or you can set it up as a high-tech office space with select floor plans offering a full bath. The overall residences are bright and airy with ideally placed windows and doors. Home layouts are between 1470 to 2000 square feet and feature energy and water saving fixtures.

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STYLISH INTERIORS

Contemporary five-panel interior doors
Lever door knob hardware in satin nickel
Sleek 2-1/4” baseboards and 2-1/4” door casing with enamel finish
Staircase with low wall wood cap and white handrail
Ceramic tile flooring in entry, kitchen and master bath
Delta® Ashlyn plumbing fixtures in polished chrome in baths
Powder bath with pedestal sink and rectangular mirror
Solid surface cultured marble counter-tops with integrated rectangular sinks, mirror and medicine cabinet in secondary baths
Laundry with painted wood shelf
Sherwin Williams® paint throughout

EXCEPTIONAL EXTERIORS

Traditional and modern Spanish architecture with window awnings and brick or stone veneer, per elevation
Low-maintenance Therma-Tru® entry door with oil-rubbed bronze, Kwikset® locks
Insulated sectional steel roll-up garage door, automatic opener, two 3-button remotes and key-less entry pad in case you don’t have your remote
Therma-Tru® French door at decks
Finished garage interior that includes drywall, texture and paint with convenient electrical outlets and fluorescent utility light
Water-resistant exterior electrical outlet at entry door and deck
Convenient hose bib at garage
Designer-selected exterior carriage lights

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MODERN KITCHENS

European-style, flat-panel cabinetry in white Thermofoil with brushed chrome 5” pencil pulls
Under-cabinet fluorescent task lighting
Elegant granite countertops with 6” backsplash and full backsplash at cooktop
Whirlpool® stainless steel appliances:
Slide-in 30” electric range with self-cleaning oven
Microwave oven/vent hood combination
Energy Star® dishwasher with AccuSense® soil sensor
Refrigerator area pre-plumbed for water and ice line
Delta® chrome, single-handle, pull-down faucet
Dual-compartment stainless steel sink with Insinkerator® garbage disposal

PRIVATE MASTER SUITES

Walk-in closet with painted shelf and natural wood pole
Dual vanities with quartz countertops and 4” backsplash in White Ice
Delta® polished chrome Ashlyn faucets and shower fixture
Polished edge mirror and medicine cabinet
Fiberglass shower with semi-frameless clear glass enclosure

HOME TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENTS

Advanced multi-media wiring with two RG6 and two CAT5e outlets for high-speed computer connections and cable TV at great room
TV and data outlets (RG6 & CAT5) at bedrooms, Residence 3 den and Residence 4 bonus room
Phone/data outlet (CAT5) at master bedroom
USB outlet at kitchen and master bedroom
Hard-wired smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms with battery back-up
Fire sprinkler system
Forced-air heating and climate-controlled air conditioning with one or two

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StrataPointe homes are a fully integrated high-tech environment featuring:

A smart-phone app that allows you to access appliances and other smart devices throughout the home including audio and video entertainment systems, and can easily add additional devices at a later time
Includes two integrated switches to turn lights on or off
You can receive notifications of visitors ringing the front doorbell and a 1080 DPI camera allows you to remotely interact with them
Motion sensors can be programmed to alert you to movement near the front door
The SmartCode™ Entry Lock provides key-less entry into your home. Featuring a back-lit keypad, it only takes a few pushes of the buttons to unlock the door, and one button to lock it. 8 preset codes allow you to decide who can come into your home
A Honeywell Wi-Fi Thermostat allows remote control of the A/C or heat through a smart device- temperature can be set manually or let it learn your schedule and desired temperature settings

Community amenities include a pool surrounded by cabanas, plus a spa, barbecues, and children’s play area. It’s like being on vacation at a resort except you’re already at home! The Source

Initial prices range from the $500,000s to $600,000s.

Founded in 2009, TriPointe Homes strives to be a new kind of homebuilding company driven by the insight of local homebuilders and a culture of innovation at its heart. With six regional brands, TriPointe designs smarter homes to inspire better lives and is committed to green building materials and technologies.

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December 16, 2017January 24, 2018

Hollywood Los Angeles Homes for Sale

Located in central LA, Hollywood is known as the home of the US film industry and for its diverse population and cultures. Many of the historic film studio buildings still exist, and the name “Hollywood” has become synonymous for the US movie industry and the people in it. Hollywood was recognized as a growing community in 1870, incorporated in 1903, and became a part of Los Angeles in 1910 as the film industry began to grow and become the most well-known place in the world for film and media. Today the area is home to over 4 million people (US Census estimate, July 2016). Other areas within Hollywood are Franklin Village, Little Armenia, Spaulding Square, and Thai Town.

Hollywood is defined by Hollywood Hills to the north, Los Feliz to the northeast, East Hollywood to the east, Larchmont and Hancock Park to the south, Fairfax to the southwest, West Hollywood to the west and Hollywood Hills West on the northwest side (“Mapping L.A. project” of the LA Times). The street boundaries of Hollywood are Hollywood Blvd. on the north, Western Ave. to the east, Melrose Ave. to the south, and La Brea Avenue on the west.

EARLY HISTORY

Homes for Sale Hollywood, Los Angeles — Hollywood, Los Angeles, in 1907 (intersection of Hollywood and Highland)

In 1850’s there were few people living in the area of “Nopalera” (named for the Mexican Nopal cactus common in the area), but an agricultural community soon developed and by the 1870’s it came to be known as the Cahuenga Valley. There is a story that an early property owner and developer in the area, H.J. Whitley, was standing on top of a hill looking out over the valley when a Chinese man in a wagon stopped to greet him. When Whitley asked him what he was doing, the man replied “I holly-wood” although he meant to say “I hauling wood”, and Whitley later decided to name the town he later founded “Hollywood”. Whitley started the “Los Angeles Pacific Boulevard and Development Company” and bought 480 acres of land surrounding Highland Avenue and began building, although it was another land owner, Harvey Wilcox, who officially registered the name “Hollywood” with the LA County Recorder’s Office in 1887. After an initial interest in the area, growth and investment slowed until the early 1900’s.

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The first hotel in Hollywood was opened in 1902 by Whitley as the population of Los Angeles reached about 100,000 people, and gradually became known around the world as the home of the stars. There was a single-track streetcar line running from LA to Hollywood, but the trip took two hours if it was running at all. The area’s economy was mostly agricultural, known for its barley fields, citrus groves, and vineyards. Whitley’s company continued to invest thousands of dollars in the area to promote it and attract people and businesses, with improvements such as electricity, street lighting, and a bank.

In 1904, residents of Hollywood voted to prohibit sales and possession of liquor except for “medicinal use”, and in 1910 merged with the City of Los Angeles to gain access to water and the sewage system. Many major motion picture companies began to set up production in the area, partly due to the ideal weather and access to many different settings, in spite of the fact that movie theaters had been banned in Hollywood! This changed after the merger with Los Angeles as they had no such restrictions on theaters (or alcohol). The first film to be made in Hollywood was in 1910 and the first official movie studio, the Nestor Company, opened in late 1911. By the 1920’s, Paramount, Warner Bros., RKO, and Columbia had studios in Hollywood (sometimes also called “Tinseltown”) and movies became the 5^th largest industry in the country.

RECENT HISTORY

The famous “HOLLYWOOD” sign built on the hills overlooking the neighborhood actually started out as “HOLLYWOODLAND”, and was an advertisement for a housing development of the same name. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce repaired and rebuilt the sign in 1949, and removed the “LAND”. The Hollywood “Walk of Fame” was officially opened in February of 1960, and now contains over 2,600 “stars” embedded in the sidewalk as a tribute to the many stars and contributors of the entertainment industry.

During the 1980’s, Hollywood began to decline and many famous landmarks became threatened by developers seeking to rebuild and update the area. Some of the buildings have been embraced by modern media companies, such as the former home of CBS’s headquarters at Columbia Square (built in 1938) which became offices for MTV, Comedy Central, BET and Spike TV. Nonetheless, many areas face continuing gentrification due the efforts of both private developers and public planning commissions who seek to revitalize the area.

HOLLYWOOD TODAY

The 10 public K-12 schools in Hollywood are operated by Los Angeles Unified School District and there are 2 public libraries.

Notable places include CBS Columbia Square, Charlie Chaplin Studios, Cinerama Dome, Crossroads of the World, Dolby Theatre (originally the Kodak Theater and home of the Oscars), Earl Carroll Theatre (currently Nickelodeon on Sunset), El Capitan Theatre, Frederick’s of Hollywood, and Gower Gulch. Notable events include The Academy Awards, the annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, The Hollywood Half Marathon (to raise money and awareness for local youth homeless shelters).

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January 20, 2017November 12, 2017

Sherwood Forest Homes For Sale – Houses with Views and New Homes

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Sherwood Forest is a residential neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, known for plentiful trees, spacious ranch style homes, along with unique one-of-a-kind, traditional, Tudor, Spanish Ranch and Mediterranean styles, as well as swimming pools and quiet cul-de-sacs.

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The newly recognized community of Sherwood Forest is located in the Southern portion of Northridge. The neighborhood received a new proclamation of its independence in 2013 with word that the U.S. Postal Service has begun recognition of the area as a valid mailing address.

“The large tree-lined tract homes in this newly named community gives it the distinction that it has been recognized by the City of Los Angeles and the federal government,” Sherman said. Councilman Mitch Englander, a supporter of officially recognizing the district by the City Council, said the ZIP code designation will add a sense of genuine community. Englander, in August 2012, won council approval of a petition from the Sherwood Forest Homeowners Association to formally identify the community for planning purposes. FOR SALE | NEW HOMES

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The area is bounded by Nordhoff Street to the north, Balboa Boulevard to the east, Southern Pacific railroad to the south and Lindley Avenue to the west. It includes around 1,200 properties and more than 4,800 residents.

While there is no Robin Hood in Sherwood Forest, the area has a lot of trees and it’s almost like living in a mountain community. The community of Sherwood Forest has existed, informally, for decades. In fact, the area was one of the original named tracts in the city, and the official recognition. The homeowner’s association is one of the most active in the area, and there are several homes for sale.

Sherwood Forest will remain part of the Northridge South Neighborhood Council.

The area is conveniently located close to CSUN, Northridge Fashion Center, Dearborn Park and MetroLink station.

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July 18, 2016November 12, 2017

Laguna Beach

Laguna Beach real estate is characterized by a limited selection of homes for sale. Tucked-away in a corner of Orange County, having a home in this creative coastal city is truly a rare and special way of life.

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Laguna Beach has a small selection and the biggest issue is shifting hillside land affecting walls, foundations and floors. To get access to a large enough selection, prospective buyers will want to take advantage of unlisted properties, pocket listings and unlisted homes.

Situated right along Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), this quaint little beachside town really eminates that small town feel where you can cross from one side of town to the other quite quickly. What truly makes the beaches here unique and homey is the local restaurants and people here that give off a great vibe that makes you continuously come back for the surfing, swimming or sunbathing no matter how many times you’ve already been there. Find a perfect restaurant overlooking the beaches and you might even catch a few beach side proposals with an audience to boot.

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Once also known for its many quaint gay bars and popular clubs, the entertainment and social scene has more recently become dominated by high-end tourist hotels. Fortunatley, the art scene continues with such world-famous institutions as the Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters.

A few sandal shuffles from the quaint downtown wtth cozy bistros, wine tasting, swim shops, boutiques and art galleries, several parts of Laguna Beach are perfect for tourist visits, while further parts are secluded, with some beach areas providing grills for BBQing, a telescope for whale watching as well as tide pools.

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June 9, 2016November 12, 2017

Simi Valley, California

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Simi Valley is a successful suburban city north of Los Angeles. Home to the Ronald Reagan Library, the neighborhood is known for its significant conservative residents, and one of the safest cities in the U.S. The area is also known as the original ancient home of the Chumash Indians.

The city is also home to the Twentieth Century Fold Art Environments, Grandma Prisbrey’s Bottle Village and Rancho Simi.

The area is home to several important industries, including manufacturing, finance and auto design.

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March 10, 2016February 25, 2018

Anaheim Homes For Sale

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What once was a large meadowy area with orange trees and dirt roads, now Anaheim is a city that has become Orange County’s playground. Anaheim was one of the first areas to be developed in the 1800’s for farming interests, and it was the center for track home developments in the middle part of the last century.

Because of it’s blue collar industries, Anaheim was largely inhabited by working families living in modest homes with very little culture for advanced professional movement within the city. If someone wanted to move up, they moved away from Anaheim.

Once Disneyland anchored itself in this city within deep Orange County, tourism grew to support the resort, and eventually tourist attractions established themselves independently of the mighty mouse.

Anaheim is a large city that often uncomfortably sits within the Southern California capital of suburban life. Today, Anaheim is the playground for Orange County, Los Angeles County, and San Diego locals. With 3 national sports teams, Disneyland Resort, Convention Centers that host world class performances, and venues for music performances, Anaheim is a go-to destination for locals.

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The surrounding housing is smaller in the immediate areas due to it’s roots of modest residents. In the 1980’s and 1990’s a surge of development brought large houses into Anaheim’s hills. The area had so many larger-than-necessary homes it gained national attention and spawned the term McMansions.

Due to it’s proximity to so many freeways, it’s center location to most of the points of interest in Orange County, Anaheim is a necessary point of importance for the county.

Anaheim Stadium - Courtesy Wendy Kathleen Photography — Anaheim Stadium — Courtesy Wendy Kathleen Photography

As it was historically, Anaheim is a great place for first time buyers because of it’s large pool of modestly sized homes. However currently, the area offers industries for professional development and cultural sites for a enriching home to plant roots. It’s also a great place to live for people who are advanced in their professions, with larger homes, and locations that suite people with above modest means.

Anaheim is a large city with many community districts outside of the large modern parts of the city.

Downtown Anaheim is located in the heart of the Colony Historic District. Downtown is the administrative heart of the city where you find City Hall, Anaheim West Tower, Anaheim Police Headquarters, the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce and the Main Library.

Anaheim Ice (formerly Disney Ice), the Downtown Anaheim Farmer’s Market, a food hall in a historic 1919 Sunkist packing house, and the Center Street Promenade are also located in Downtown Anaheim. In the Fall of 2007, The Muzeo, the newest major museum in Orange County, opened its doors for the first time and is located next to Anaheim West Tower.

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Pearson Park is also located in Downtown Anaheim, and is named after Charles Pearson, who was Mayor of Anaheim during the time Walt Disney opened Disneyland in Anaheim. One of the major attractions located in Pearson Park is the Pearson Park Amphitheater.

In the Colony Historic District just west of Downtown Anaheim is the Mother Colony House, which was built by George Hanson and was the first house built in Anaheim, the Founder of Anaheim. Today, it is Anaheim’s and Orange County’s oldest museum still open to the public. The Stoffel House is a Victorian Mansion located next door to the Mother Colony House. Originally the Victorian Home was occupied by the Stoffel Family, early pioneer residents of Anaheim. The home served as headquarters for the local Red Cross until the early 1990s.

In 2010–2011, the Woelke-Stoeffel house became refurnished and is now part of the Founder’s Park complex. Founder’s Park includes the Mother Colony house and a carriage house, which serves as a museum of Anaheim’s agricultural history.

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March 4, 2016

Laurel Canyon Homes For Sale

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Laurel Canyon is named for it’s thoroughfare, Laurel Canyon Boulevard. However, unlike other nearby canyon neighborhoods, Laurel Canyon has houses lining one side of the main street most of the way up to Mulholland Drive. There are many side roads that branch off the main canyon, but most are not through streets, giving a rare self-contained nature of the neighborhood.

Laurel Canyon found itself a nexus of counterculture activity and attitudes in the 1960s, becoming famous as home to many of L.A.’s rock musicians, such as Frank Zappa; Jim Morrison of The Doors; The Byrds; Buffalo Springfield; and Love.

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The icon of Laurel Canyon is the Canyon Country Store, on Laurel Canyon Boulevard, the most tangible relic of the area’s musical heyday. The Country Store is a neighborhood institution and a purveyor of surprisingly good wines and delicious custom-made deli sandwiches. Resolutely ungentrified by the same owners since 1982, the red-brick building still packs a flower-power punch in its psychedelic murals, bougainvillea-splashed patio.

The area continues to appeal to residents with bohemian and artistic sensibilities, in part due to the area offering some of the most affordable real estate in the Hollywood Hills West area. Since Laurel Canyon offers some small lots without a view, the neighborhood allows buyers to purchase in the Hollywood Hills at a much lower price point than neighboring areas. While this is true, the neighborhood is also home to numerous examples of modern architecture as well as lots with panoramic views. Laurel Hills is a subdivision located within the Laurel Canyon area.

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March 3, 2016

Encino Homes For Sale

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Encino is a very popular suburban neighborhood with a many residential single family homes. Many have swimming pools and located close to shopping and restaurants. It has easy access because it’s close to major freeways.

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The city has many notable sites of history and recreation centers. Los Encinos State Historic Park in Encino includes the original nine-room de la Ossa Adobe, the Garnier Building, a blacksmith shop, a pond, and a natural spring.

The Sepulveda Dam Recreation Area and park includes a basin and has the Encino Golf Course and the Balboa Golf Course, having a total of 36 golf holes. The Balboa Municipal Golf Course, a short-length golf course, was lengthened in 2008.

The Balboa course is a community gem. It has a banquet room, back nine play, cart rental, club rental, classes, a lighted driving range, a lounge, practice chipping greens, practice putting greens, and a restaurant.

The Balboa Sports Complex in Encino includes a lighted baseball diamond, lighted outdoor basketball courts, a children’s play area, a community room, a lighted football field, a lighted handball court, an indoor gymnasium without weights and with a capacity for 400 people, an unlighted soccer field, lighted tennis courts, and lighted volleyball courts.

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January 17, 2016

Lafayette Square Mid City Los Angeles Homes For Sale

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LaFayette Square consists of eight blocks, centered on St. Charles Place, and situated between Venice Boulevard on the north, Washington Boulevard on the south, Crenshaw Boulevard on the east and West Blvd on the west. It was founded in 1913 and developed during the early 20th century.

Today, Wrought-iron gates surround the neighborhood and help to eliminate commuter traffic; currently the only way into the neighborhood is through St. Charles Place.

There are 236 homes in the neighborhood. It is immediately south of Victoria Park, southeast of West Los Angeles (Crestview and Picfair Village) and immediately north of Wellington Square.

This early developed neighborhood in Los Angeles has a European flair and it was designed as an elegant residential park centered on St. Charles Place—a broad palm tree-lined avenue with a landscaped median. The houses in Lafayette Square reflect residential styles popular during the 1910s and 1920s such as Tudor Revival Architecture, Italianate, Mediterranean Revival, Neo-Federalist, American Craftsman, Spanish Colonial Revival, and American Colonial Revival. Several houses, were designed in the Modern style, exemplifying an important trend in Los Angeles’ architectural development.

Originally, the neighborhood was designed for wealthy families and now-historic houses regularly have 5,000 to 6,000 square feet (600 m²) floor plans, today the average home size is 3,600 square feet (330 m²). Today the neighborhood is a mix of large and medium size homes.

Most of the original properties have period details. Such as, Juliet balconies, mahogany staircases and libraries, sitting rooms, stained glass windows, triple crown molding, soaring ceilings—even four-car garages.

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