The Hollywood Lofts - 6735 Yucca St - Modern Luxury Condo - 2 Units For Sale!

The Hollywood Lofts is the clean and contemporary creation of award-winning architect, Stephen Kanner, previous president of the AIA - the American Institute of Architects of Los Angeles.

It is a modern luxury condo located in the heart of Hollywood at 6735 Yucca St, just a few minutes walk to all the restaurants, entertainment, shopping, music, clubs, and more!

Each unit features:

• Open floor plans
• Dual master bedrooms
• 9 ft plus ceilings
• Private balcony
• Large gourmet kitchen
• Caesar-stone counter tops
• European Terrazzo Tile
• Hardwood flooring
• Designer lighting and plumbing fixtures

The building offers amenities such as:

• Fitness center w/ sports lounge (pool table, flat screens)
• 24 hour concierge services
• Gated parking garage with secured entry

There are currently two units for sale in the building and no units available for lease at this time:

• 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1410 sq ft - $638,000
• 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1130 sq ft - $632,000

Please feel free to contact me directly at (310) 717-1321 or JamieTian@RodeoRE.com if you would like me to send you an updated list of available listings at the Hollywood Lofts or if you would like to schedule a viewing for one of the units. If you are interested in selling your unit at the Hollywood Lofts or another building in Los Angeles,  I would be happy to provide a free professional estimate of your home value and answer any questions you might have.

655 Hope - High Rise Luxury Condos in Downtown Los Angeles - 3 Units For Sale & 1 Unit For Lease

655 Hope is an adaptive reuse high-rise residential building in downtown LA with 80 luxurious units.

The full service building features amenities such as:

• Valet parking
• Doorman service
• On-site restaurants
• Fitness center
• Business Center
• Rooftop deck

Each unit features:

• Single floor and two story "townhouse" style units
• Amazing views through floor-to-ceiling windows
• 9 to 11 foot ceilings in each unit
• 8 ft solid core doors
• Double wall insulation
• Dark hardwood floors
• Granite counters
• Modern darkwood cabinetry
• Stainless steel appliances
• Walk-in closets
• Smart-wired: DSL, cable and fiber optic ready

There are currently 3 units available for sale and 1 unit available for lease in the building.

For Sale:

• 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1170 sq ft, 17th floor - $813,300
• 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1001 sq ft, 17th floor - $674,200
• 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1190 sq ft, 16th floor - $673,000

For Lease:

• 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1080 sq ft, 7th floor - $2500/month

Please contact me directly at (310) 717-1321 or JamieTian@RodeoRE.com for an updated list of available units at 655 Hope, or another building in Los Angeles. I would be happy to set up a showing for you at your convenience. If you are interested in selling your unit at 655 Hope, I would be happy to provide a free professional estimate of your home value and answer any questions you might have.

The SkyLofts of South Park, Downtown Los Angeles - Luxury Condo - 2 Units For Sale & 2 Units For Lease

The SkyLofts is one of the first luxury residential condo buildings in the up and coming South Park district of downtown LA.

Shopping and dining can be found on the street level, with class A commercial office spaces on the lower floors. The upper 11 floors consist of 132 exclusive loft units with amazing panoramic views that span the mountains to the oceans.

Averaging 1495 sq ft, each of the 1-2 bedroom Sky lofts is designed for the needs and desires of the urban dweller

• 10 ft floor to ceiling windows
• No exposed pipes
• Hardwood Floors
• Gourmet Kitchen w/ Italian cabinets, stone counters, stainless steel appliances
• Ceramic-tiled shower, stone vanity countertops, seamless mirror
• Walk-in closet

Building amenities include:

• Sky Lobby 
• Sky Lounge
• Sky Theater
• Sky Fitness Center

There are currently 2 units available for sale and 2 units available for lease in the SkyLofts:

For Sale:

• 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1930 sq ft, 17th floor - $988,000
• 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1460 sq ft, 19th floor - $798,000

For Rent:

• 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1440 sq ft, 15th floor - $3400/month
• 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1200 sq ft, 13th floor - $4000/month

Please contact me directly at (310) 717-1321 or JamieTian@RodeoRE.com for an updated list of available units in the Skylofts, or another building in Los Angeles. I would be happy to set up a showing for you at your convenience. If you are interested in selling your unit at the Skylofts, I would be happy to provide a free professional estimate of your home value and answer any questions you might have.

The VERO Lofts/Condos of Downtown Los Angeles on Wilshire Blvd - 9 Units for Sale!

The Vero is a sleep and contemporary 6-story building on Wilshire Blvd, built in 2006. There are 197 one, two, and three bedrooms units. Some of the features include: 9 to 12 foot ceilings, CaesarStone counters, hardwood floors, modern/European cabinetry, and sliding glass bedroom doors.

The building offers various amenities such as a pool, fitness center/gym, lounge area, club room w/ wet bar, mini spa/sauna, and 24 hour security.

The building is minutes from USC and downtown.

There are currently 9 units for sale in the building:

• 1 bedroom/1 bathroom, 690 SF, 3rd floor - $399,000
• 1 bedroom/1 bathroom, 680 SF, 5th floor - $399,500
• 1 bedroom/1 bathroom, 680 SF, 6th floor (top floor) - $404,900
• 1 bedroom/1 bathroom, 700 SF, 5th floor - $410,000
• 1 bedroom/1 bathroom, 790 SF, 3rd floor - $419,900
• 1 bedroom/1 bathroom, 960 SF, 1st floor - $420,000
• 1 bedroom/1 bathroom, 830 SF, 4th floor - $429,900
• 1 bedroom/1 bathroom, 830 SF, 2nd floor - $459,000
• 2 bedroom/2 bathrooms, 1140 SF, 6th floor (top floor) - $595,000

Please feel free to contact me at (310) 717-1321 or JamieTian@RodeoRE.com for an updated list of units that are available in the Vero or another building. If you are looking to sell your unit at the Vero, I would be happy to provide a professional estimate of your home value.

Beverly West Condos - Exclusive Luxury Residential Building Overlooking LA Country Club - 4 Units For Sale!

The Beverly West is an exclusive luxury residential building built in 2009, overlooks the LA Country Club and has amazing panoramic views of Los Angeles. Located in the prestigious Wilshire Corridor, the property is just minutes from Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Westwood, and Hollywood.

The building is 21 stories and there are 35 two to four bedroom units. It is located at the end of the Wilshire Corridor just minutes from Beverly Hills.

There are currently 4 units available for sale in the building:

• 3 bedrooms/3.5 bathrooms, 3813 sq ft, 10th floor, North facing - $5,125,000
• 2 bedrooms/2.5 bathrooms, 3813 sq ft, 12th floor, North facing - $5,552,000
• 2 bedrooms/3.5 bathrooms, 3813 sq ft, 14th floor, North facing - $5,765,000
• 2 bedrooms/2.5 bathrooms, 4158 sq ft, 12th floor, South facing - $6,170,000

Please contact me directly at (310) 717-1321 or JamieTian@RodeoRE.com for an updated list of properties that are available in the building or another building in the Wilshire Corridor. I would also be happy to schedule a viewing if you are interested in one of the units.

The Importance Of Social Video In Real Estate - YouTube, Instagram, Twitter/Vine

Social media users have been buzzing over the recent introduction of Instagram video. The new addition to the popular photo-sharing network allows people to record 15 seconds of video and share it through their existing Instagram account. You can also add a choice of 13 filters built specifically for video, as well as select a favorite scene to choose as the cover image when sharing video.

The new service is a direct response to Twitter’s Vine app, a program that debuted in January 2013 and records six seconds of video that can be shared socially and play in a loop. The number of links to Vine videos fell dramatically after the new video feature was launched on Instagram.

Both of these services show the importance of video as a method of communication online. Although both services have received a strong response, they pale in comparison to the power of YouTube. Statistics from YouTube show that they receive more than 1 billion unique visitors each month and over 6 billion hours of videos are watched (50% more than last year).

Video is an important part of selling real estate, bringing the pictures to life and sharing that experience on YouTube is one of the things that makes Rodeo Realty properties stand out among the rest.

Our dedicated property websites and our videos on YouTube give potential buyers a chance to see the property in a shareable and immersive experience before they ever walk through the door of a home.

Please feel free to contact me at (310) 717-1321 or JamieTian@RodeoRE.com with any concerns regarding the home selling process. I would be happy to answer any questions you might have or provide a free professional estimate/comparative market analysis of your property value.

OPEN HOUSE Sunday (6/30/13) 2-5PM at 3031 VALEVISTA TRAIL, Los Angeles, CA 90068 - Hollywood Hills!

Come join me at an OPEN HOUSE Sunday 6/30/13 from 2:00 to 5:00 PM in the Hollywood Hills at 3031 VALEVISTA TRAIL, Los Angeles, CA 90068! 

This beautiful home has 3 bedrooms strategically placed to offer spectacular views of the city and mountaintops and offers the latest energy conservation technologies such as L.E.D. lighting, nest wireless thermostat, tankless water heater, and skylights for natural sunlight! 

Some other amenities include a cook's kitchen with granite counters and custom cabinetry, a spacious living room with floor to ceiling windows, a cozy gas fireplace, and 10-foot ceilings. The home also features an amazingly tranquil landscape with a large koi pond, relaxing waterfall, mature trees, outdoor fireplace, a small treehouse, and meticulously maintained gardens.

This home is priced to sell at an amazing $899,900! 

Please contact me at (310) 717-1321 or JamieTian@RodeoRE.com for more information about this property or other properties in Los Angeles. Hope to see you at the open house!

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Average Down Payments Are Decreasing! The Return of 10% Down Payments!

(Credit: LendingTree)

Around the country, the average down payment amount is decreasing and have dropped an average of about 9.2%. 

Many lenders are allowing homebuyers to put 10% down or less! This can actually be advantageous to homebuyers who are trying to save to reach 20% down payment because while they are saving, interest rates and home prices are going up.

Consider this hypothetical situation:

If you put 10% down on a house that costs $200,000 now and secure a 4% interest rate, then you will pay $384,365.11 over the life of the loan.

However, if you wait a few years to save to put 20% down on the same house, which we project to be now worth $225,000, and secure a 7% interest rate, you will end up paying $455,613.79 over the life of the loan. This is an additional $200 per month for 30 years, a total of $70,000 more.

(See Zillow for more information: http://homes.yahoo.com/blogs/spaces/puts-20-down-house-not-nearly-many-might-175056896.html#more-id)

If you are considering purchasing a home and have not saved up 20% for your down payment yet, don't hesitate to talk to some mortgage brokers, lenders, and real estate agents about your options! You may be closer to getting your dream home than you think.

Feel free to contact me directly at (310) 717-1321 or JamieTian@RodeoRE.com with any questions or concerns. I would be happy to recommend to you a few lenders, or send you a list of available properties that fit your search criteria.

Property Value Wizard - Use This Tool To Find Out the Value of Your Property!

Use this tool to find out the value of your Los Angeles home!

http://www.rodeore.com/selling-a-home-in-los-angeles/whats-your-los-angeles-property-wort/

Please feel free to contact me at (310) 717-1321 or JamieTian@RodeoRE.com with any questions regarding the home selling process or for a detailed comparative market analysis of your property to determine your home worth at no charge!

5 NEW IRVINE NEIGHBORHOODS GRAND OPEN THIS SATURDAY 6/29/13!

5 NEW IRVINE NEIGHBORHOODS GRAND OPEN THIS SATURDAY 6/29/13!

The Villages of Irvine

• Agave by William Lyon Homes

• Townhomes

• Approx 1,355 to 1,810 Sq Ft

• 2 to 3 bedrooms

• 2 to 3 bathrooms

• Anticipated from the High $400,000s
  

• Colibri by Ryland Homes

• Single Family Homes

• Approx 1,875 to 2,323 Sq Ft

• 3 to 5 bedrooms

• 2.5 to 4 bathrooms

• Anticipated from the Mid $700,000s
  

• Quinterra by Taylor Morrison

• Single Family Homes

• Approx 2,764 to 3,231 Sq Ft

• 2 to 4 bedrooms

• 3 to 3.5 bathrooms

• Anticipated from the Low $1 Millions
  

• Arcadia by Tri Pointe Homes

• Single Family Homes

• Approx 2,909 to 3,202 Sq Ft

• 4 bedrooms

• 4 bathrooms

• Anticipated from the Low $1 Millions
  

• La Cresta by Brookfield Residential

• Single Family Homes
  
• Approx 3,622 to 4,098 Sq Ft

• 4 to 6 bedrooms

• 4.5 to 5.5 bathrooms

• Anticipated from the Mid $1 Millions
  

Contact me directly at (310) 717-1321 or JamieTian@RodeoRE.com for more information! I would also be happy to send you a list of available properties for sale in the Irvine area.