Happy New Year to All!
Now that we are back to our normal schedules, I want to resurrect my blog. I know it has been a few weeks since the last entry, but I have been keeping busy previewing the market and finding just the right homes to throw your way. Today’s pics are about as different as apples and pizza…yeah, you heard right, apples and pizza, BUT they are both awesome in different ways.
1) New Community in Woodland Hills. As per their strict rules, I cannot divulge the address or the name of the complex, but suffice it to say, it is awesome. I sold a unit there on Sunday and it could not have been better. If you want privacy, this is not the place for you. If you want a lively and trendy high end condo, its perfect! The units are all pretty great with wonderful floorplans that make sense . The finishes are top notch and the community is super clean and user friendly. Washer/dryer in the unit and gated parking–each unit gets TWO spots. Best of all, the developer is totally making deals. They are bending over backwards because this is the end of their business quarter. If all of that was not good enough, the complex is also FHA approved so you can buy with 3.5% down! If you use their lender, they will give you 2% back for closing costs and a HUGE allowance for upgrades. My client fell head over heals on Sunday and so did I. I highly recommend it as a first time “get in the market” home OR to investors for a long term hold. No rules against renting it out, so its perfect!!!
2) 20528 Hatteras, Woodland Hills, CA 91367. $479,000
This is granny’s house head to toe. Shiny wallpaper, shag carpet, old marble counters, etc etc. Yes, it is totally a fixer…but also super clean with no major evidence of poor maintenance or disrepair. For my money, I would rather buy granny’s house than jut about anything else. Granny may not upgrade the decor, but she usually takes care of the house pretty darn well. So why does this house make my list? 1) It has one of the best Carlton Terrace floorplans—the one with the extra 1/2 bath up front. 2) the yard, although small, has lovely tree top views and no neighbors directly behind, 3) the house has a good vibe and is a blank slate. Because the house was originally listed at $560,000, I totally ignored it. Now that the price is reduced to $479,000, it could be a smart deal for someone who likes a project. I’m all for it at this price!!
Feel free to post your opinions as freely as I post mine. Have a great day!
