December 2009
West Los Angeles Shoe Repair
December 19, 2009 by Jane Peters · Leave a Comment
Need a good shoe repair place in Los Angeles? They are difficult to find, and so it was great to have Sam Goli, of Bedford Shoe & Luggage Repair come back to the Westside which was sorely lacking in convenient places. Shoe Repair in Westwood Visit Sam at: Bedford Shoe & Luggage Repair 11040 Little Santa Monica Blvd., 90025 – One block east of Sepulveda. 310-481-1416 ... [Read more...]
Good Faith Estimate – Buyer Beware
December 17, 2009 by Jane Peters · Leave a Comment
This post is courtesy of Bill Ladewig, a mortgage broker who specializes in FHA, VA loans. Good Faith Estimate Buyers should educate themselves on the revised Good Faith Estimate (GFE) due to come into effect in January. The revised GFE is another failed attempt to protect consumers, The problem is, consumers cannot be protected with forms because those who wish to deceive will always find a way. Consumer education is the only real consumer protection. The... [Read more...]
Los Angeles
December 15, 2009 by Jane Peters · Leave a Comment
Los Angeles is the largest city in California and the second largest in the country. With approximately 4 million people it spans 498.3 sq. miles. This is a diverse city and one of the world centers for business, culture, entertainment, media, etc. Los Angeles California With an average 263 days of sunshine a year and Mediterranean climate, it is no wonder that so many people are drawn to live in the area. There are so many areas, that it is advisable... [Read more...]
About Santa Monica
December 14, 2009 by Jane Peters · Leave a Comment
Zip Codes 90401, 90402, 90403, 90404, 90405 With approximately 88,000 inhabitants, Santa Monica is an incorporated city bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean. The majority of the population, 40.5% reside north of Wilshire Blvd followed by 30.3% south of Pico, Ocean Park and Sunset Park, 23.2% in mid-city/Pico area and 6% in the Downtown ocean front area (2005 estimates based on 2000 census). Santa Monica also has a larger concentration of single... [Read more...]
Westwood
December 14, 2009 by Jane Peters · Leave a Comment
Westwood Zip Code – 900024 The home of UCLA, Westwood, a neighborhood of approximately 48,000 residents, is an unincorporated area of Los Angeles, bordering the east side of Brentwood. The Village is the main walking area, with shops and restaurants bordered by apartments, condominiums and fraternity row. Westwood Wilshire Corridor, or Millionaire’s Mile, has multi-million dollar condominiums. North of Wilshire Blvd. also has some... [Read more...]
Echo Park
December 14, 2009 by Jane Peters · Leave a Comment
Echo Park: (primarily 90026) listed every year as one of the top 10 growing neighborhoods in the U.S. Founded in the 19th century. It’s central attraction is the reservoir in what is the original Echo Park, so named because the workers building it heard their voices echoing off the surrounding hills. View of Downtown Los Angeles from Echo Park Once the poor man’s Silver Lake, Echo Park is fast joining its wealthier neighbor to the west... [Read more...]
Culver City
December 14, 2009 by Jane Peters · Leave a Comment
Zip Codes 90230, 90231, 90232, 90233 With approximately 40,000 residents, Culver City is an incorporated city known for its movie studios. MGM has moved, and Sony Pictures now has a large presence there. The area is fast becoming a trendy destination for restaurants, movie theaters and art galleries, and the New York Times has called Culver City the “nascent Chelsea.” Downtown Culver City The Culver City phase of the Expo Line, a light... [Read more...]
Brentwood
December 14, 2009 by Jane Peters · Leave a Comment
Brentwood: Zip Code – 90049 An unincorporated city in Los Angeles, Brentwood borders the east end of Santa Monica and the west end of Westwood. Brentwood With approximately 42,000 residents, Brentwood has many diverse areas. San Vicente Blvd. is the main walking street with shops and upscale restaurants. This area is densely populated with many apartment and condominium complexes with a mix of students, professionals and families. Brentwood... [Read more...]
Beverly Hills
December 14, 2009 by Jane Peters · Leave a Comment
Beverly Hills: Zip Codes 90210, 90211, 90212 Beverly Hills California Bordering the east side of West Los Angeles, Beverly Hills is an incorporated city, with its own government, police, school district, etc. The city has some of the largest homes in the country. With approximately 35,000 residents, Beverly Hills boasts world-class shopping, hotels and restaurants. North of Sunset Boulevard into the hills are the more expensive properties. South... [Read more...]
One Warm Coat
December 9, 2009 by Jane Peters · Leave a Comment
In the spirit of the season One Warm Coat is a worthy cause. The local donation center is the Los Angeles Mission. ... [Read more...]
Buying a Home
December 5, 2009 by Jane Peters · Leave a Comment
Now is the time to buy a home. There has never been a better one. All the stars areas aligned: Interest rates are among the historically lowest. House Prices Will Rise House prices are at the bottom Home buyer tax credits are in place until April 30. Are you worried that house prices are going to drop further? Are you going to live in your home for a while? If so, think of it like this: when you buy are car, the minute you take it off the lot... [Read more...]
