Have a Safe and Happy 2007!

Area Housing Experts Remain Optimistic for '07

Our local paper the Acorn, ran a very positive story about the future of the housing market for 2007. Check outthe article here.

Good News From Wall Street Helps Housing

The latest news from Wall Street, where the Dow has reached a new high, suggest the robust return of new housing sales.

This spring is looking to be a strong market, while now is actually the best time to buy as seller's are getting impatient.

Call me for more info.
(818)620-3133

Merry Christmas-Peace on Earth

Sellers Decorate for Christmas!

The debate continues..... Do sellers decorate for the holidays when trying to sell their home, or do they 'depersonalize' as much as possible? Interesting read in the LA Times.

Mulholland Highwy Gets Beautified!

Mulholland Highway was officially dedicated as a part of the Los Angeles County Scenic Corrider. Rightly so, as it is one of the most beautiful areas of Los Angeles!Click Here for the entire story in the Acorn.

Good News-Rates Stay the Same

The feds today announced no new rate hike in the month of December.Good news, but a lower rate would help the housing market IMO.

CELEBRITY ESTATE IN SEDONA!

This lovely home in the Village of Oak Creek was the former vacation getaway for song and dance legend, Donald O'Connor and his wife Gloria. Sitting on a spawling 1/2 acre overlooking the majestic Bell Rock, one of the healing vortex powers in Sedona, this home is magnificent.

Four bedroom, 4 baths, huge open kitchen, beautiful tile flooring, windows galore to enjoy the view, decks and viewing areas, 3 car garage, romantic master suite and bath, with walk in closet, and more!

To view this property log on to TERI OCONNOR.COM and scroll down to SEDONA Property.

Cost vs. Value

Great article regarding the cost vs. value of different types of remodeling projects.

Pending Home Sales Indicate Market Stabilization

Good news for the housing market.Pending home sales index is stabilizing accroding to the National Association of Realtors.

The On-Line Market Place For People to People Lending

This is revolutionary. A new way of lending and borrowing money. Search listings and bid to help fund people at varying interest rates. Or borrow money and have people bid down your interest rate.

Sound interesting? Check out PROSPER.COM a site featured in Money Magazine and an idea whose time has come!

Most Expensive Zips

Great story in Forbes. The most expensive Zip Codes in the country, with Rancho Santa Fe at #2, making it the highest priced in California. Calabasas comes in a #93. Very interesting stuff.

After Hours Open Houses

I think this is a great idea. Open House after hours can actually be fun. Not everyone has time to view a home on Sunday afternoon between 1-5 PM. I like after school or before pick up OPEN HOUSES. Time to think outside of the box! Check out the full LA Times story here.

Ground Breaking in Calabasas Coming Soon!

The Calabasas City Council, after 10 years of squabbles has finally agreed to a bid by a company to start work on the new Calabasas Town Center. When complete, this fabulous complex near the Commons will only add to the property values and quality lifestyle of Calabasas! Good job Council.Read the entire article here.

ONE WORD-VOTE!

It's your right and your duty.

More Good News....It's Not All Gloom and Doom Out There

Real Estate Priceswill level off in the first quarter of 2007 making what industry insiders have been saying will be a 'soft landing'.

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1-4PM 22148 Jennifer WAY

Come join the fun at an OPEN HOUSE in WEST HILLS! Yes, Open Houses can be fun! Food, drinks, music and a chance to win $25.00 Starbucks Card. Can't beat it.

For more info on the Lovely home on Jennifer Way, click HERE.Price Reduced to $649,500

The Feds Keep the Federal Fund Rate at 5.25%

The Feds didn't change the rate used to lend money to banks any higher or lower. For consumers this means mortgage rates are still at record lows. With home prices coming down, and possible at their bottom, it's a good time to think about buying.

REALTORS® Taking the Lead on Green Building

Interesting article about the difference Realtors can make when trying to lead the way on building "green".

Valley Housing Prices Stabilizing.

According to the latest news from Southland Association of Realtors, the San Fernando Valley prices are stabilizing as the pace of home sales moderates. It's a great read. Click HERE for the entire article.

NEW LISTING IN THE BIRD STREETS! $999,500

This lovely 3 bedroom/2 bath home located in the fabled "Bird Streets" of Calabasas has just been listed at $999,500.The home features a huge 13K square foot lot, spacious gated entry, room for RV and more. This single story Rancho beauty has a updated cook's kitchen, with custom floors, counters and cabinets. Everything has been re-done to perfection. Enjoy nature in the back pation facing beautiful open space and lush trees and land! Truly one of a kind in the Birds Streets, voted on of LA's Best Neighborhoods by Los Angeles Magazine!

For info contact me ASAP as this price is one of the best in Calabasas and won't last!

Create Your Own!

Its All About the Pumpkin!

This weekend is one of the highlights of Calabasas. The Pumpkin Festival is back and bigger than ever! Join the fun this Sunday from 10-5 at Juan Baptista Park in Calabasas.

Walk for Paws This Saturday at Pierce College

This is such a fun event for dog lovers. All sorts of canines and their companions show upt to help raise funds for New Leash On Life's education, rehabilitation and adoption programs, including Lend a Paw. Lend a Paw builds on the legacy created by New Leash On Life by rescuing animals, facilitating their rehabilitation and training and using the rescued animals as Social/Therapy dogs for children with Autism. Helpping kids and pups sounds like the perfect way to spend a Saturdya.

Click on Walk for Paws for more times,registration info and ways to help. woof!

I'm off to the REALTOR EXPO in beautiful Long Beach California today. I'll report back on all the great info!

Biggest RE Deal In Modern Times Finalized in NYC!

Wow!! And you think Los Angeles real estate prices has boomed! A building site in set along the East River in Manhattan just sold for $5.4 Billion yes BILLION!

That is some commission!

Top 15 Home Updates

BEFORE & AFTER....GREAT site on HGTV give you info on the best home updates. It looks like the minor bathroom update will bring you the most money when you sell.

I guess it's time for me to update my 70's style bathroom now!CLICK THE HGTV SITE HERE.

Baby Boomers Study Shows Changing Housing Needs

An interesting new study released by NAR, reveals a lot about baby boomers and their current and future housing trends.

Jennifer Way Slide Show! REDUCED to $640,000

Create Your Own!

Calabasas High Takes Home the Blue Ribbon

Congrats to all the teachers, administrators, parents and students for the fabulous achievement of becoming a National Blue Ribbon School. Well done!

This is also GREAT for property values, so if you're interested in selling or purchasing in the LAS VIRGENES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, please give me a call. I've had three kids in the system and it works!

What Do Agents Really Bring to the Table?

Great piece by M. Anthony Carr regarding why consumers should use a REALTOR. Check it our HERE. Very informative.

Adopt a Pet in the Valley

I've added this link to my website in hopes of helping some of these adorable guys find a loving home. Clink the link and see photos of your future pet!

This is an 8 year old German Shepard available at the Agoura Hills Animal Shelter.

For info and directions to the Agoura Hills Animal Shelter click here!

What's Been Happening in the Los Angeles Market

Yes, its' a dry title, but check out these and from the National Association of Realtors and you'll see its not all doom and gloom, but actually a very good thing.stats

Pending Home Sales Index Shows Market Stabilizing

Good news. According to the National Association of Realtors,pending sales are up. The market is stabilizing which is great for buyers and sellers.

For Lease in the Hills of Burbank $3250.00 Per Month

This adorable house in the hillside of Burbank is available for lease.

The home is 3 bedrooms/ 2 baths, with a formal dining foom, a two car garage and a sparkling pool and spa. A steal at $3250.00 per month.
Call Me at 818 620-3133 for more info.

The "Shed" Style of Architecture

I have finally found the name of the style or architecture commonly used in the Mullwood area of Calabasas and a great number of homes in Woodland Hills. I always called it the Brady Bunch style, but in fact the style is known as Shed. Below is a complete definition:

Shed--A subset of the Modern style, including Ranch, Split Level, and Contemporary, Shed homes were particular favorites of architects in the 1960s and 1970s. They feature multiple roofs sloping in different directions, which creates multigeometric shapes; wood shingle, board, or brick exterior cladding; recessed and downplayed front doorways; and small windows. There's virtually no symmetry to the style.

Out and About in the Valley

Taste of Encino TODAY!

Submissions are not open for the 2007 San Fernando Valley Internation Film Festival.

Next weekend check out the 16th annual Sherman Oaks Street Fair.

NEW OFFICE!!!

ERA has a new beautiful office in Woodland Hills. Located at 22041 Clarendon Way, it's a great new location and we're all very excited about the move.

LVUSD Board Meeting Webcasts Available ONLINE

If you don't have time to attend LVUSD school board meetings, but you would like to know what it happening in the district, check out this link
LVUSD Webcasts and you'll be able to view past meetings at your convenience.

The Valley at 60

A great site brought to you buy the LA Daily News, The Valley at 60. Brings back a lot of memories to this Valley Girl!

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