Joseph Treves, Real Estate Solutions, Los Angeles, CA http://www.josephtreves.com Realtor with Deasy Penner, Serving Westside of Los Angeles Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:13:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Our Meet Mike Bonin for City Council Fundraising Event Was Hugely Successful http://www.josephtreves.com/?p=739 http://www.josephtreves.com/?p=739#comments Thu, 22 Nov 2012 01:29:53 +0000 admin http://www.josephtreves.com/?p=739 Our fundraising event at the home of Jeff Weiss and Chris Sorgi was a huge success.  Mike Bonin is the Chief of Staff or City Councilman Bill Rosendahl who is stepping aside this next election in order to devote his energy to healing from a recent bout with cancer.   We had a wonderful turnout and everyone I spoke with after the event mentioned how educational and insightful meeting the candidate was.  “All politics is local”, and what can be more local that meeting your candidate for city council.  Thanks you Jeff, Chris and Barbara for working together and making this event a great one.

Mike Bonin For City Counil Fundraiser

 

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]]> http://www.josephtreves.com/?feed=rss2&p=730 0 One Man, 500 square feet … http://www.josephtreves.com/?p=719 http://www.josephtreves.com/?p=719#comments Wed, 31 Oct 2012 04:05:20 +0000 admin http://www.josephtreves.com/?p=719  I find the interplay between good design and functionality highly stimulating.  This interaction satisfies my need for the practical while uplifting the senses. This is especially challenging in a small space where there is little room for anything but the essential. A skillful designer must be a master of refinement in order to realize a successful outcome. Willie Thoms is just such a master. Click here or on the photo above to check out a short video I’ve produced about how Willie transformed a 560 square foot home into a thoughtful and expressive experience. Perhaps it will inspire you as it has me.

]]> http://www.josephtreves.com/?feed=rss2&p=719 0 JUST SOLD in West LA … Here’s the Story http://www.josephtreves.com/?p=696 http://www.josephtreves.com/?p=696#comments Thu, 19 Jul 2012 19:31:07 +0000 admin http://www.josephtreves.com/?p=696 With home values falling to prices not seen in years and interest rates at all time lows, many savvy individuals realize that now is the time to buy.  Hard to imagine that conditions such as these could create a nightmarish situation for many potential buyers; but they have.  It comes down to the basic economic principal of supply and demand – there are simply not enough homes on the market to satisfy current demand.

Historically, increasing property values have given home owners the financial incentive to sell their homes for a variety of reasons.   Perhaps it’s a re-location to a better neighborhood or to take that new, out of town job.  With the kids grown and gone,  perhaps it’s time to downsize and take advantage of the increased equity to help support an early retirement.  Under the current financial climate, this mobility has been stymied.  A number of home owners continue to remain upside down on their mortgages and there are many more with little to no equity in their homes.   All are less motivated to sell.

As a consequence we are witnessing a feeding frenzy for any reasonably priced good home that does make it to market. Multiple offers have become common place and it is those buyers with all cash or large down payments who typically prevail.  That’s not to say that a buyer who is financing a purchase is without opportunity.  It does mean however that it has become even more important to have an experienced, knowledgeable realtor by your side.

I have had the good fortune recently of representing a lovely family that prevailed in a bidding war for their new home.  It was the second occasion I was working with them having sold them a condominium several years earlier.  Though their offer was not the highest, they had enough cash on hand to make it a strong one.   I pointed out to the listing agent that the property would not appraise at the high asking price and that my clients offer, though not the highest was strong enough to overcome a lower appraisal which could derail a higher offer.  In the end the seller realized the risks in accepting any of the higher offers and, not want to go through having to sell the home twice, accepted our offer.

If you know anyone looking to sell or purchase a home, please recommend my services to them.  My many years of experience as well as the network of resources I’ve developed are regularly utilized and are an invaluable asset to any transaction.

]]> http://www.josephtreves.com/?feed=rss2&p=696 0 Santa Monica Latest Home Sales Report http://www.josephtreves.com/?p=374 http://www.josephtreves.com/?p=374#comments Wed, 11 Jul 2012 01:00:24 +0000 admin http://www.josephtreves.com/?p=374 West L.A. Single Family Home Sales
June 2012
Total Sold Dollar Volume: $ 3,856,700
Average Selling Price: $ 550,957
Average List Price: $ 574,100
Avg Sales Price/Avg. List Price: 96.0%
Median Price: $ 530,000
Average Days on Market: 78
Number of Listings Sold: 7

 Sold Listings:

1. 2480 AMHERST AVE $ 424,700
2. 11712 TENNESSEE AVE $ 450,000
3. 2489 ARMACOST AVE $ 500,000
4. 2436 COLBY AVE $ 530,000
5. 2710 BURKSHIRE AVE $ 537,000
6. 1623 S CARMELINA AVE $ 660,000
7. 2713 GRANVILLE AVE $ 755,000
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June 2012
Total Sold Dollar Volume: $ 33,220,051
Average Selling Price: $ 874,211
Average List Price: $ 860,663
Avg Sales Price/Avg. List Price: 101.6%
Median Price: $ 811,000
Average Days on Market: 20
Number of Listings Sold: 38

 Sold Listings:

1. 2034 WALGROVE AVE $ 460,000
2. 12721 GILMORE AVE $ 485,000
3. 4980 S CENTINELA AVE $ 525,000
4. 11316 CHARNOCK RD $ 575,000
5. 13212 ZANJA ST $ 590,000
6. 11408 MATTESON AVE $ 627,000
7. 12228 MALONE ST $ 650,000
8. 3376 COLONIAL AVE $ 650,000
9. 12926 GREENE AVE $ 655,000
10. 3916 BLEDSOE AVE $ 688,000
11. 12431 BARBARA AVE $ 710,000
12. 12657 DEWEY ST $ 710,000
13. 3477 STEWART AVE $ 737,000
14. 12553 WOODGREEN ST $ 740,000
15. 3572 INGLEWOOD $ 760,000
16. 3112 S BENTLEY AVE $ 770,000
17. 3401 CORINTH AVE $ 785,000
18. 12050 CLOVER AVE $ 800,000
19. 3664 BOISE AVE $ 805,000
20. 11914 WINDWARD AVE $ 817,000
21. 4315 LYCEUM AVE $ 820,000
22. 4310 ALLA RD $ 825,000
23. 4307 LYCEUM AVE $ 832,500
24. 4151 MARCASEL AVE $ 840,000
25. 12425 INDIANAPOLIS ST $ 845,000
26. 3117 GRANVILLE AVE $ 981,000
27. 12512 PRESTON WAY $ 995,000
28. 12936 WALSH AVE $ 1,007,000
29. 12426 STANWOOD PL $ 1,029,000
30. 3552 GREENFIELD AVE $ 1,065,000
31. 3631 BARRY AVE $ 1,090,000
32. 3534 MOUNTAIN VIEW AVE $ 1,135,000
33. 3530 MEIER ST $ 1,175,000
34. 12624 INDIANAPOLIS ST $ 1,200,551
35. 3437 HALDERMAN ST $ 1,241,000
36. 3565 COLONIAL AVE $ 1,375,000
37. 11410 VICTORIA AVE $ 1,500,000
38. 3286 KEESHEN DR $ 1,725,000
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June 2012
Total Sold Dollar Volume: $ 3,856,700
Average Selling Price: $ 550,957
Average List Price: $ 574,100
Avg Sales Price/Avg. List Price: 96.0%
Median Price: $ 530,000
Average Days on Market: 78
Number of Listings Sold: 7

 Sold Listings:

1. 2480 AMHERST AVE $ 424,700
2. 11712 TENNESSEE AVE $ 450,000
3. 2489 ARMACOST AVE $ 500,000
4. 2436 COLBY AVE $ 530,000
5. 2710 BURKSHIRE AVE $ 537,000
6. 1623 S CARMELINA AVE $ 660,000
7. 2713 GRANVILLE AVE $ 755,000
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June 2012
Total Sold Dollar Volume: $ 23,202,500
Average Selling Price: $ 1,364,852
Average List Price: $ 1,393,558
Avg Sales Price/Avg. List Price: 97.9%
Median Price: $ 1,330,000
Average Days on Market: 51
Number of Listings Sold: 17

 Sold Listings:

1. 807 COMMONWEALTH AVE $ 620,000
2. 306 WINDWARD AVE $ 795,000
3. 811 ANGELUS PL $ 850,000
4. 707 FLOWER AVE $ 965,000
5. 644 BROOKS AVE $ 1,000,000
6. 973 LAKE ST $ 1,075,000
7. 414 PACIFIC AVE $ 1,200,000
8. 2603 BEACH AVE $ 1,305,000
9. 2320 GLYNDON AVE $ 1,330,000
10. 43 OZONE AVE #A $ 1,335,000
11. 23 24TH AVE $ 1,350,000
12. 2808 CLUNE AVE $ 1,482,500
13. 713 PALMS $ 1,575,000
14. 2111 GLENCOE AVE $ 1,700,000
15. 554 GRAND $ 1,720,000
16. 234 GRAND BLVD $ 2,250,000
17. 33 26TH AVE $ 2,650,000
]]> http://www.josephtreves.com/?feed=rss2&p=62 0 Spacious West Hollywood Architectural Townhome http://www.josephtreves.com/?p=680 http://www.josephtreves.com/?p=680#comments Thu, 21 Jun 2012 03:42:43 +0000 admin http://www.josephtreves.com/?p=680 Spacious and light-filled, this architecturally designed townhouse is located in the heart of vibrant, West Hollywood.  One of only six units in this tasteful complex, the open floor plan features soaring two story high ceilings, an extra large master bedroom suite with an immense walk-in closet, a cooks dream kitchen with Viking appliances as well as a ground level private back yard and roof top terrace with stunning views of the surrounding Hollywood Hills. Enter the town home via your own private garage located within the secure subterranean parking structure.  Once home, you can hang up the car keys as it’s a short walk along your quiet residential street to shopping, restaurants and theaters – all the conveniences that city living offers.  All of this combined with low HOD’s make this a very attractive opportunity not to be missed.

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ONE OF LA’S BEST GARDEN TOURS

The community of Mar Vista has done it once again! Now in its fourth year and back by very popular demand, the Mar Vista Green Garden Showcase is just a few weeks away! On Saturday, APRIL 21st from 10 am to 4 pm,  over 90 Mar Vista residents will open up their gardens for viewing and this year we have added 50 NEW gardens that we know will inspire and delight.

The self-guided tour is organized into 6 geographic areas, each of which can be easily walked or biked.   On display will be intimate views of drought-resistant landscapes, edible gardens, and sustainable features from composting techniques to water capture practices. Urban farming takes on a new meaning with the addition of an aquaponic farm, something I encourage you to see, and there will be chicken coops galore!

With so many gardens to choose from, it’s recommended that you personalize your tour in order to get the most out of your day.   Each garden has beenphotographed and detailed as to style and/or sustainability topic as well as geographic area on the well organized website.   From the website you can select the gardens you wish to visit, then pin on the website’s online map for easy organization.

No time to plan? Then you may simply pick up a map on the day of the tour at Showcase Central located at 3635 Grand View Blvd.

This event is FREE and is part of a nation wide celebration of Earth Day.   The tour also emphasizes ocean friendly gardens and habitats that support much needed pollinators such as honeybees and monarch butterflies. As a member of the Mar Vista Green Committee that is organizing the event, I’ll be stationed at Showcase Central on Grand View from 10 ‘til noon.   Please stop by and say hello! I’m hoping you’ll be able to make time and attend the event, find inspiration and come away with some great ideas for your home.

Top photo by: Michael Moran, Tim Constantine, Steve Lacap

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