My Buyers just closed on this home in the Ivanhoe School District!

2451 LANTERMAN TER , LOS ANGELES ,CA 90039


Located on a gorgeous street with great curb appeal on a large lot with terrific backyard and great views from most rooms. 2 car attached garage with direct entrance. Entryway into spacious living room with fireplace very bright and sunny with great views and wood type floors.Separate room great for formal dining room or den plus dining area near kitchen with french doors that lead directly out to fantastic huge patio great for outdoor romantic dinners with amazing views. Laundry off kitchen and access to garage. Romantic master bedroom with beautiful view and French Doors that lead out to picnic balcony and out to large backyard with separate patio and landscaped areas. Large basement great for extra storage off side walkway. Excluded dining room chandelier.

I was excited to see this house and know the street well. I had a feeling that because of the list price, $ 762,000 that it would garner lots of attention. Other homes on the street recently sold for much higher With 3br, 1.5 ba and almost 1700 sqft I was right. What I didn't expect to find was a charming home with lots of character, light and so well maintained. The two terraced yard was perfect for children and outdoor entertaining. In addition there was room to make the home even better which is going to be done my the new owners (my clients) I helped them get this Silver Lake traditional home in only two weeks amidst 3 competitive offers before it even had the first Pubic Open House! And this was my 2nd sale on the street this year, can you tell I like Lanterman?
It's so important that your agent have relationships with listing agents in the Ivanhoe district and my Buyers we're thrilled that they had an inside track and I'm glad to have gotten them this house! If you would like to discuss how I can help you buy or sell in the Ivanhoe School district and surrounding areas of Silver Lake please contact me at mrivangoespecialist@gmail.com or call 323-839-3936. You can also go to www.silverlakelife.com for a complete list of homes currently on the market.

As always thanks for checking in and I look forward to hearing from you!

Mr. Ivanhoe

This newest listing in the Ivanhoe school district!

2086 BALMER DR , LOS ANGELES ,CA 90039

$1,299,000

This Prime Silver Lake 1938 Spanish sited on street to street lot is completely walled and gated. Living rm/wood burning frpl and bay window overlook backyard w/pool and spa. Formal dining opens to private front courtyard. The kitchen offers stainless steel counters, recessed lighting, and Thermador appliances. Three family bdrms, two baths on first flr. Lower level offers den w/built-in sleeping nook, faux fireplace,full bath. An add'l bonus room is a plus for added work space. Ivanhoe Elementary.

I love this street and anytime there's a home for sale on Balmer I'm excited! I helped my clients Brook and Jamie purchase the home across the street! This home has a great flow, it feels warm and the light is really nice as it comes in through the rooms. There aren't many homes in Silver Lake with a pool, this one is nice for entertaining and a good size as well. The downstairs bonus room could be an office, or a family room as it's being used now. With 3br and 3ba around 2400 sqft, close to the reservoir and in the Ivanhoe School district I know this will get allot of attention. If you would like to view this home or have questions just contact me. If you would like to discuss how I can help you buy or sell in the Ivanhoe School district and surrounding areas of Silver Lake please contact me at mrivangoespecialist@gmail.com or call 323-839-3936. You can also go to www.silverlakelife.com for a complete list of homes currently on the market.

As always thanks for checking in and I look forward to hearing from you!

Mr. Ivanhoe

Real Estate 2.0 Podcast - Happy Holidays

Real Estate 2.0 Podcast - Happy Holidays 2010 (CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD)

Topics:
Silver Lake Market Update
Holidays
California Escrows
Title in California
Holiday Party 2010
Cookie Party

Is this great Silver Lake home finally in escrow?

2479 Lanterman Terrace $1,200,000

The Koepke House, completed in 1958 is a lovely post and beam home designed by arch. E. Ralph McSwan. Beautifully sited high atop a hill in Silver Lake, the home offers an upper level with large open living spaces, vaulted ceilings and commanding views of downtown Los Angeles and Griffith Park Observatory. The living room with free-standing fossil stone fireplace flows seamlessly to the dining area, huge outdoor balconies and sleek freshly renovated modern kitchen. The master suite beckons with a bathroom worthy of a five-star hotel. An original fireplace tops off this lovely suite. The lower level houses the private sleeping quarters as well as an impressive den/media area with its own fireplace and another large outdoor deck that spans the entire width of the house. The studio level, accessed through a separate entrance immed. below the lower level of the house features a kitchen area, full bath and its own private deck.

Those in the know have had their eyes on this home when it was listed back in 2008 for $1,850,000 and as we've seen all to often, timing is everything. Unfortunately they didn't get their price and chased the market, never really understanding that the bubble had burst. By Feb of 2009 they were down $1,425,000 and that was more reasonable. This year it came on as a Sale Short sale at $1.3K and they had lots of interest, after all this is a wonderful home with Killer views and a true Mid-Century aesthetic, good floor plan and one of the best bonus/studios we've ever seen. Trouble was the first buyers changed their mind, it happens. When we were contacted by our clients that were looking for a home like this we showed them this house and through negotiations and patience we are now in escrow directly with the owner and it's no longer a short sale. I'm thrilled and we're looking to close before Christmas! If you would like to discuss how we can help you buy or sell in the Ivanhoe School district and surrounding areas of Silver Lake please contact me at mrivanhoespecialist@gmail.com or call me at 323-839-3936. If you would like to be on my mailing list of homes in Silver Lake and surrounding areas please send me an e-mail. You can also go to www.silverlakelife.com for a list of homes currently on the market.

As always, thanks and I look forward to hearing from you!
Mr. Ivanhoe

Real Estate 2.0 Podcast - Stats! (Yawn)

Real Estate 2.0 Podcast - Stats! (Yawn) (CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD) Topics: Dan's Trip to Mexico Buying in Silver Lake under $300,000 Buying in Los Angeles under $300,000 $300,000 up to $500,000 New Prius Office Party Johnny and Vic

Here's a new listing across from the reservoir in the Ivanhoe school district of Silver Lake

2171 W SILVER LAKE DR , LOS ANGELES ,CA $1,169,000

TempleHome presents their latest work, proudly sited above W Silver Lake Drive. Designed around fantastic reservoir views, this character home has been transformed into an entertaining showplace. Easy indr/outdr flow w/ French-doors out living room to expansive patio w/ panoramic views + out bedrooms to flat rear-yard. Many updates + upgrades. Idyllic writer’s studio w/ Juliet balconies overlooking water + ½ ba above 2-car garage. Close to retail districts, dog park + reservoir meadow. Ivanhoe.

The last home that came on the the market on W Silver Lake Dr across from the lake is still on the market? It started higher and with another Real Estate firm. And while that one's on a corner which can be more desirable it doesn't have any real grassy area and is a unique modern. We watched this one being worked on this Summer and were curious to see what they had created for this Country English with good curb appeal. It has a nice floor plan, and the wood floors are in great shape, we like the doors that open to the grassy back yard area as well as the french doors that open to the the deck facing the lake. They've added a nice studio above the garage wich is a perfect for a home office since it has it's own seperate entrance.

This 3br, 2.5ba around 2100 sqft has a allot going for it and the views of the reservoir are really worth taking a look at from this home. It's in Ivanhoe and walking distance to shops, stores ect... If you would like more information about this home please contact me at mrivanhoespecialist@gmail.com or call me at 323-839-3936. If you would like to be on my mailing list of homes in Silver Lake and surrounding areas please send me an e-mail. You can also go to www.silverlakelife.com for a list of homes currently on the market. I've worked with Andrew Morrison the listing agent and know him well.

As always thanks and your comments and thoughts are appreciated.

Mr. Ivanhoe

Stop the Presses! Why is this home in the Ivanhoe school district of Silver Lake listed for $499,900?

2137 Redrock Ct , Los Angeles ,CA 90039

LP: $499,900

Very private house built in 1951 with fabulous views and an incredible garden with every kind of fruit tree that you can imagine. Fireplace in LR and Family room. Open kitchen with views, some hardwood flrs & tile. Stainless appliances, Lrg terrace on garden level. Great location, small cul-de-sac near restaurants and shopping on Hyperion. Ivanhoe School..

Ok, so do you have a minute? The Seller of this home had it on the market back in 07 at $1,295,000 but it never sold. The bank just bought it back last week for $842,000 so why is it now on the market for $499,900?
A couple of factors may come into play one, it could be that too much was borrowed against the home when values were up. Two, it shows as a 2br 2ba per the city records but I saw a 3 bedroom 3ba when I was there this week? There's it's current condition which for most people it would seem that it needs a cosmetic changes and maybe more. That's probably why its priced below market for the area, size and being in Ivanhoe. If all this is concern for bank maybe they figure " Lets price it to move and let the Buyer deal with these issues". Which isn't a bad thing, because it looks like these issues are worth taking on at this price! There are some good things about the home as well. Like the views which are fantastic, its a street to street lot and it's on a cul-da-sac. The back yard is terraced but huge and very private. Homes in the area sell for allot more and even in its current condition this home will sell and will go over asking! If you would like more information about this home please contact me at mrivanhoespecialist@gmail.com or call me at 323-839-3936. If you would like to be on my mailing list of homes in Silver Lake and surrounding areas please send me an e-mail. You can also go to www.silverlakelife.com for a list of homes currently on the market.

As always, thanks and I look forward to hearing from you!
Mr. Ivanhoe