By now, the term "short sale" is part of the common vocabulary, but if you're not sure exactly what that means, please read the post:
What buyers and sellers should know about Los Angeles short sales. Â If you have been asking 'Can I sell my Silver Lake home as a short sale", read on!
If you're upside down, you're not alone...
| Most homeowners who purchased in Silver Lake during the height of the market now owe more on their mortgage than the house will bring in today's market. In many cases, the difference is dramatic. But simply owing more than your Silver Lake  home is worth today doesn't qualify you for a short sale.Each lender has its own standards for determining whether or not they'll approve you... |
Who doesn’t like Dwell Magazine and the style it shares with us all? I love to see all the latest in greatest architecture and home furnishings - maybe that's why I enjoy real estate so much!  For those of us lucky enough to live in Los Angeles, Dwell on Design will be at the L.A. Convention Center June 22-24
th. Â Dwell on Design is the largest design event on the West Coast and it is being curated by none other than the editors of Dwell Magazine.
The three day extravaganza showcases the best and brightest products and services plus leaders in modern design. Not only will there be more than 350 exhibitors on the showroom floor, there will also be 150 presentations...
In 1978 a small group of people recognized that life was becoming increasingly international. Because they wanted their children to be prepared to function well in that environment, they wanted a school that would provide the necessary education.
Thus, the Lycee International de Los Angeles was founded. 
It opened in a small house in Van Nuys with only seven students. Now the school has grown to five campuses with more than 900 students with the main campus in the Franklin Hills area of Los Feliz. It has also earned an enviable reputation. Graduates are readily accepted in both American and French universities – and at universities around the world. Children can begin...
William Kesling’s Skinner House at 1530 Easterly Terrace., inÂ
Silver Lake is a prime example of Streamline Moderne   architecture.
This 1930’s architecture is a late version of the Art Deco style with its curving forms and long horizontal lines. The 1937 Skinner house is a 3 bedroom 2 bath home on a a 4,999sf lot in the Hills of Silver Lake South of the Reservoir. The living space is just over 2,000sf and displays many of the classic StreamlineModernearchitectural features.  Interestingly, it is mirrored by the Vanderpool House next door...
Comedians may joke about neighbors getting together for coffee and gossip after the kids are off to school in the morning, but one such gathering back in 2004 led to an innovative charter school that now offers "whole-child" education to over 500 children in grades K through 6.
It all started with a shared dream, vocalized by one parent, Marta Alcumbrac. Marta boldly said "Let's build that school!"
Before long the group consisted of 28 Founding Families who, along with individual volunteers, contributed professional services, organizational skills, and hard work.
Non-traditional classrooms
In 2006, the Los Angeles Unified School District officially...
So I ventured out of Silver Lake for lunch in Highland Park with a friend recently. If you have not yet been to HPK (Highland Park Kitchen), I highly recommend you give it a try.
The place was less than packed when we arrived, but then we were having lunch on the late side. What a clean, cool vibe this place has. It’s light a bright inside and we were immediately greeted by a our pleasant hostess who also turned out to be our waitress. HPK offers a full bar, though drinks were not on the agenda as we both had to get back to work.
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