A Great Deal On A House In Beachwood Canyon – or Not? You Decide!

6216 Primrose Ave in Beachwood Canyon is listed as bank owed

6216 Primrose Ave Hollywood Hills, CA There is a new listing in Beachwood Canyon and on the surface, it’s a steal!  In January of 2007, the house at 6216 Primrose Ave. sold for a cool $1,165,000. It was quite a lovely home in a nice location with 4 bedrooms and 2 baths. What you might expect for that price of a home in the Hollywood Hills. Apparently the most recent owners had their own idea of what the place should look like and … [Read more...]

Bank owned Steven Hill architectural for sale in Silver Lake

Bank owned Steven Hill architectural for sale in Silver Lake If you have been hoping to find a distressed property in a great area of Silver Lake, this bank owned Steven Hill architectural at 1700 Redcliff should be a pleasant surprise. Unfortunately it is not in the Ivanhoe school district but it’s still in a terrific Silver Lake neighbor with close access to all  Silver Lake has to offer. Steven Hill was one of the most prolific … [Read more...]

Looking for a great deal? A bank owned property may not be what you had in mind

Looking for a great deal? A bank owned property may not be what you had in mind In the current Los Angeles real estate market, buyers are hearing a lot about the great deals to be had with so many properties going into foreclosure.  Don’t get me wrong, there are some very good deals out there, but buyers need to be clear on what truly constitutes a "good deal."  Buyers need to be prepared for the realities of Los Angeles bank owned … [Read more...]

CONGRATULATIONS, this is not an acceptance! What?!

CONGRATULATIONS, this is not an acceptance! What?! Some REO agents have really automated their processes. I recently wrote an offer for some clients on a duplex in the hills of Echo Park. It's a great property: updated kitchens, separate parking, separate yards, view from both units and both units being delivered vacant. This is especially terrific since Los Angeles has some pretty heavy-duty rent control law and being able to set market … [Read more...]

What is the REAL price of that bank owned Silver Lake home?

I have a client who would like to buy a foreclosed property in Silver Lake.  When he sees listings come on the market that seem like they are too good to be true, his first question to me is always" is that the real price or a fake price?" For anyone who has been looking to buy a property in Silver Lake California lately, you are probably starting to wonder when you can and cannot ‘believe' the list price of a property.  Many agents … [Read more...]