The 5 Most Expensive Duplexes Ever Sold in Silverlake, Los Feliz, Echo Park, and Atwater Village

A common hurdle standing in the way of homeownership for many Los Angelinos is affordability. One way you can potentially remove that obstacle is by purchasing a duplex instead of a single-family home, allowing you the ability to offset mortgage payments by renting out the other unit. 

When people think of duplex living, shared walls, laundry rooms, and backyards often comes to mind. In reality, there are many alternative layout options available that will give you enough space and privacy so you don't feel like you're living in an apartment. In fact, if you can find the holy grail of unit layouts--two homes on one lot--you'll forget that you're even…

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Is It Legal to Ride Your Bike on the Sidewalk in Los Angeles?

In a city full of traffic, sometimes it’s faster to get around Los Angeles on a bike than driving. Yet, with all that car congestion, it can make biking in the road feel a little dicey, so it’s pretty common to see a cyclist cruise down the sidewalk. As a pedestrian, if you’ve ever taken a leisurely stroll only to nearly be taken out by an off-roading bicycle, you’ve probably asked yourself, "is that even legal?"

Depends. 

LA is a big county with a variety of municipalities and local ordinances, and you can easily ride from one area to another where the laws differ, like going from Atwater Village into Glendale. If you’re a cyclist, look at the guide below so you know where it’s okay…

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If you're looking to buy real estate in Los Angeles without going broke, Bid4Assets.com's Tax Defaulted Property Auctions can allow you to buy a home for a fraction of the market price. The Los Angeles County auction will begin on April 22nd and run through April 25th, and in nearby Riverside County from April 27th-May 2nd. Read on to learn more about Bid4Assets tax defaulted property auctions and how you can take advantage of this opportunity to find an affordable hidden gem. 

What are Tax Defaulted Properties?

When property owners fail to pay their property taxes for a certain period of time, the property becomes tax defaulted. In order to recoup the delinquent taxes, the county holds auctions where these properties are sold to the highest…

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FlexClose Funding: The Smart Solution for Stress-Free Home Closings

Buying a home is a major milestone, but it can also be a stressful experience, especially when it comes to the closing process. Fortunately, there's a solution that can help make closing on a home a stress-free experience: FlexClose Funding.

With FlexClose Funding, homebuyers can close on their loan at a time and location that's most convenient for them, eliminating the need to take time off work or rearrange schedules to attend a closing appointment.

The process is simple: once your loan is approved, you'll work with your lender to schedule a closing appointment at your home, your realtor's office, a coffee shop–wherever is best for you! Your lender will then coordinate with…

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On March 27th, The California Housing Finance Agency launched the Dream for All program that would allocate $300M in down payment assistance to first-time home buyers. Qualified applicants who are accepted to the program will receive interest-free loans to be used to make up to a 20% down payment on a house.

Now, less than 2 weeks after the program opened to the public, the CalHFA has announced that it expects to run out of those funds by April 10th. Additionally, qualified applicants must lock-in their Dream for All loans by April 12th at 3 pm. 

If you think you might qualify for this program and want to take advantage of it, there's no time to waste! If you want more information,  email us or give us a call at (323) 412-9060.

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NEW LISTING: CHARMING 3 Bed/2Ba Home in Pacoima

Bright, airy, and inviting, this 3br/2ba contemporary home sits on a quiet street in Pacoima. Extensive updates have been made on the property including the roof, double pane vinyl windows,  new drought tolerant native landscaping with drip system, and fresh paint on the interior and exterior.

KEY info:
  • $675,000
  • 1,180 sqft on a 9,408 sqft lot 
  • Attached garage
  • Fenced in backyard
  • Refurbished original hardwood floors
  • Sold as-is

Check out the full listing here or call Ben Nicolas at (323) 412-9060 to schedule a showing.

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BOB BAKER MARIONETTE THEATER'S 'THE NUTCRACKER'

Highland Park

Performances through January 8th, 2023

This all-puppet adaption of The Nutcracker is made for kids, but parents will delight in this whimsical show as well. 

Bob Baker Marionette Theater, 4949 York Blvd., Los Angeles, CA

Get tickets here.

FREE PHOTOS WITH SANTA

Hollywood

Sat. December 17: Noon - 5pm; Sun. December 18: Noon - 5 pm; Fri. December 23: Noon - 5pm

Get a picture of the little ones with Santa at Ovation Hollywood's free digital photo booth. There are no reservations and photos are delivered immediately to your email inbox. 

Ovation Hollywood, 6801 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90028

Get more information here.

LA ZOO: ANIMALS AGLOW

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New Listing! 2659 Thorpe Ave in Cypress Park - $699,000


This 2 on one lot duplex in the Cypress Park area of Los Angeles is a great investment opportunity for a first time home buyer. It's a heavy fixer-upper, but that's reflected in the listing price. 

Key Features:
  • 2-units with no shared walls on 4,003 square foot lot
  • Front house: 2br/1ba
  • Back house above garage: 1br/1ba
  • 2-car garage, plus additional driveway parking
  • Gated front yard
  • Delivered vacant upon closing
  • Sold as-is

Check out the property below, and to set up a showing, call Ben Nicolas at (323) 412-9060.

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Deadline to Apply for the Los Angeles Section 8 Housing Waitlist is October 30th by 5 PM

For the first time in 5 years, The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles opened up applications to be placed on the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List. This federal government program assists very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled in affording safe and sanitary housing by providing participants with vouchers that they can use towards their rent. Applying for the program does not guarantee you a voucher; instead, you will be entered into a lottery, and those chosen will be put on the Section 8 waitlist.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be 18+ or an emancipated minor in accordance with California law. 
  • Must be either a…

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