Check out our Art Galleries! Blythe Projects5797 Washington BoulevardCulver City, CA 90232310.990.3501www.blytheprojects.netCardwell Jimmerson Contemporary Art8568 Washington BoulevardCulver City, CA 90232310.815.1100www.cardwelljimmerson.com Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art5795 Washington BoulevardCulver City, CA 90232323.969.0600www.carmichaelgallery.comCorey Helford Gallery8522 Washington BoulevardCulver City, CA 90232310.287.2340www.coreyhelfordgallery.com Fresh Paint Art Advisors9355 Culver Boulevard, Suite BCulver City, CA 90232310.558.9355www.freshpaintart.com ECF Gallery8740 Washington BoulevardCulver City, CA  90232310.204-3300www.ecf.net Faraci Art + Design at Thos. Moser8705 Washingon BoulevardCulver City, CA  90232424.603.4970www.faraciart.com Gallery 96101 Washington ... 11/06/2010

2010 Annual Downtown Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration Thursday December 2, 2010 at 6pm Town Plaza(Next To The Culver Hotel and Pacific Theatres)Light the Holiday Tree; with Linwood Howe Elementary School Choir and Culver City High School AVPA Chamber Singers*Hot Cider and Cocoa and Other Festive Goodies To Be Served*Special Guests:  Mayor Armenta and Members of City Council*SPECIAL APPEARANCE BY SANTA CLAUS! Enjoy one of Culver City's exciting Restaurants for Dinner Presented by: the Downtown Business Association, City of Culver City and Culver City Redevelopment Agency Free Parking 11/06/2010

Homes In Los Angeles For Sale- Culver City Villa-SOLD TODAY-All Cash Buyerr-Closed in 10 Days! Overview Maps Photos Description Market Stats $879,000 Single Family Home Main Features 3 Bedrooms4 BathroomsInterior: 2320 sqft Location 4128 LINCOLN AVECulver City, CA 90232USA To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the "Like" button below: Stephen Munson (877) 636-0444getinthehouse@gmail.comhttp://www.getinthehouse.com Listed by: Listings are current and those of this and other brokers Our recent listings Homes For Sale Pasadena Ca-Bungalow-Wood Floors,Fire Place-Fixer- 3% Down HomePath ProperyHomes In Los Angeles For Sale- 3 Bed & 2 Bath-Hardwood Floors, Beautiful Landscaping -FHAHomes For Sale Pasadena Ca- Updated Spanish Style With Original CharmHomes ... 11/05/2010

The Culver City Symphony Orchestra starts its 48th Season with a concert, Veterans Day Remembrance-Remembering Heroes,  on Saturday, November 13, 2010, 8:00P.M., at Veteran's Memorial Auditorium, 4117 Overland Avenue, at Veterans Park. This concert is under the direction of the orchestra's Conductor-Frank Fetta.   Program:Frank Fetta - ConductorMedley of Themes for the United States Armed ForcesStravinsky: Pulcinella Suite, Excerpts (1920)Schumann: Cello Concerto, (1850), Peter Myers-CelloBeethoven: Symphony No. 3, "Eroica" (1803)Conductor Fetta worked with Igor Stravinsky.  We perform Stravinsky's popular Pulcinella Suite, to continue our ongoing relationship with this titan of 20th Century Music.While there is no admission charge to attend this concert, and donations and membership to... 11/04/2010

November 6th, 2010Time 10 am to 4 pmLocation: La Ballona Elementary,1014 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA. 90232(Festival is at the back of the school on the playground, off Matteson Ave. & College Ave.)All proceeds benefit the La Ballona School. This event is especially fun for 4 to 13 year olds .... Festival will include Games, inflatables, Food, Live music, This is sponsored by by La Ballona Educational Partners and La Ballona PTA. 11/04/2010

The Metro Café in Culver City (Los Angeles) CA  Our visit to the Metro Café the other night was a complete surprise. In a good way, or I wouldn't take time to chat about it.  You sort of hate to spread the good word about some places, because then they might become too popular and crowded. That's the risk, I suppose, with the Metro Café.  The Metro Café, as it's called (the red neon sign outside declares it the Metro Diner), is rather non-descript, located on the first floor of the Travel Lodge. Not the sort of place lots of people would gravitate towards for a good dining experience.  They'd be wrong.  Our daughter and her husband had been a number of times and raved about it, so it was time to check it out - I'm glad we did.  The Metro Café is small, holding less than 40 or so I'd say... 11/03/2010

Bistro Laurent in Culver City, CA (Los Angeles) This guy greeted us at the door at Bistro Laurent where we went to brunch this morning. It was a very suitable beginning to this Halloween Day. HAPPY HALLOWEEN, by the way. Even though it's about over. Bistro Laurent is the second restaurant by the same owner, Cafe Laurent being a long-time favorite on Overland in LA. Seems we hardly ever leave LA without having brunch there. Their pastries are amazing, and brunch is always good, no matter what we order. Bistro Laurent, at 3936 Sepulveda, has only been open a couple of months, following a lenghty period of bureaucracy with Culver City around their licensing. But thankfully they are past that and starting to see their business growing. There was a minor goof in an order for one of our group... 10/31/2010

  What's Going on With Ballona Creek? Propositions 12 and 13 (park bonds and water quality measures) in 2000 granted state funds to improve environmental, aesthetic, and recreational aspects of Ballona Creek. This is great news to all of us who live and work in Culver City! Areas of Interest are Ecosystem restoration (wildlife habitat and native vegetation); Landscaping to make the bikepath more inviting; Interpretative Walking Paths Handicapped Access Improved access Improvement of water quality Improvements to the Bikepath Maintenance amenities such as cafes, bike repair shops and restrooms. Maximizing the educational potential of the Creek Creating connections to other bike trails and facilities along the length of the trail 10/30/2010

  Architectural Terms Abacus The uppermost portion of a capital directly below the entablature or the arch spring. Usually these are just plain square slabs, but sometimes they are molded or decorated.     Accolade Two ogee curves meeting in the middle to form a decorative treatment, used over an arch, door, or window.     Acropodium An elevated plinth or pedestal bearing a statue, generally raised above the substructure.     Architectural Styles Cape Cod (1600s - 1950s) The first Cape Cod style homes were built by English colonists who came to America in the late 17th century. They modeled their homes after the half-timbered houses of England, but adapted the style to the stormy New England weather. Read More       Georgian Colonial (1690s - 1830s) Georgian Colonial became the rave in... 10/15/2010

                Some things a Buyer Agent will do for you Leave no "stone unturned" -A Buyer Agent will look at every possible avenue for listings that meet your criteria.Including FSBO, unlisted and Pocket listing property. Use their industry connections - A Buyer Agent often has builder connections as well as connections with other professionals who have unlisted property for sale, to help you achieve your home purchase goals Use their background to your advantage- Some Buyer Agents have business or commercial background that can be advantageous to you. Obtain a Property Disclosure- Find out everything the seller knows about the condition of the property. Maker sure you review it and understand it. Recommend Inspections- Make suggestions on licensed inspection companies,in order to pr... 10/07/2010

 Bring your Wheel Barrows and shovels and get Organic Compost FREE!  Culver City Public Works Environmental Programs and Operations along with Culver City Linwood Howe Booster Club is happy to be part of the gardening revolution here in Culver City.   10 tons of organic compost will be made available to residents for self hauling. First come, first serve until 1pm or until it's gone. Bring a truck, bag or wheelbarrow and self haul as much as you need for your garden. Some rakes and shovels will be available for use, bring yours if you have them.   Where: Linwood Howe School Teacher Parking Lot 4100 Irving Place, Culver City   When: October 2, 2010 9am-1pm   For more information: Public Works Environmental Programs And Operations 310.253.6411 or greenteam@linhoweboosters.com 09/28/2010

  Culver High School Football Schedule 　 　 09/03 at 7 p.m. Football 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final           Lost River (W) @ - - - -   24           Culver (L) - - - -   2           Box Score                   　 09/10 at 7 p.m. Football 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final           Culver (W) @ - - - -   19           Heppner (L) - - - -   14           Box Score                   　 09/17 at 7 p.m. Football 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final           Vernonia (L) @ - - - -   0           Culver (W) - - - -   34           Box Score                   　 09/24 at 7 p.m. Football 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final           Culver (W) @ - - - -   12           Grant Union (L) - - - -   6           Box Score                   　 10/08 at 7 p.m. Football Time   Culver @ 7 p.m.   Santiam     Box Score   　 10/15 at 7 p.m. Football Time   Culver @ ... 09/27/2010

  Staging Works - A Case Study 09-14-10Annie Pinsker-Brown | Stage to Sell, Los Angeles Home Stager e-mail me view my blog Office: (310) 384-1084   Last month we were asked to preview a beautiful but vacant modern loft in Playa Vista. The Realtor had recommended that the property be staged as soon as she got the listing, but the owner didn't want to spend the money - and he wanted to price it for what he paid for it, not what it was worth in today's market. So after 3 months of sitting on the market and $100,000 in price reductions, the seller finally agreed to stage it. One of the issues with showing this home empty was that the second bedroom was directly across from the dining room and had no door. Click here to see how we solved this staging dilemma and what happened next! 09/27/2010

2010 IndieCade Festival John Derevlany's Culverland will be installed on the south side of Culver Blvd, on the sidewalk just east of the historic Culver Hotel, on On September 30, 2010. Culverland is a temporary artwork of inspired by the work of early 20th Century Dutch painter Piet Mondrian. It is also a giant board game, accessible to the general public, inspired by a popular Milton Bradley game entitled Candyland. The game is open to the public and players are invited to play through November 1, 2010 when the game will be removed. The 2010 IndieCade Festival is the only stand-alone international festival of independent games open to the public in the United States .The Culver City Cultural Affairs Commission acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council on matters pertaining to ... 09/27/2010

          6 REASONS TO BUY A HOME 　   1. YOU CAN GET A GOOD PRICE ON A HOME, IN A BETTER NEIGHBORHOOD THEN YOU MIGHT HAVE LOOKED A IN THE PAST . We're five years into the biggest housing bust in history. Home prices are down - about 30% from their peak, (according to Standard & Poor) Will prices fall further? Sure, they might but you'll never catch the bottom. It doesn't really matter if you get the home you want for a great price. 2. THERE ARE TAX ADVANTAGES You can deduct the mortgage interest from your income taxes. You can deduct your real estate taxes. 3. IT'S A FORCED SAVINGS PLAN If you can an apartment for $3,000 month instead of buying one for $3,400 a month, renting may make sense. But will you save that $400 for your future? Most people will not. 4. MORTGAGE RATES ARE DOWN Fo... 09/27/2010

  10 Mistakes Home Sellers Make Setting the Price too High     Trust your agent when it comes to property pricing your home. An agent that works with buyers, as well as sellers will have a balanced idea of pricing, having been in "the trenches" so to speak, and knowing what buyers are willing to pay in any given market. Waiting for the Market to come back     No one knows when home prices will will return - and don't expect values to return to 2005-06 levels soon. But that doesn't mean you should wait until then to sell your home. In fact, waiting could cost you thousands of dollars in home value, in a down market. Also, listing in a traditionally slow time, will limit your buyer pool Skimping on Listing Photos     Nothing turns off buyers, and even buyer agents then one blurry picture!... 09/15/2010

The Culver City housing market is healthy, especially considering current market conditions.  The median price has remained steady, days on the market are low, and the sales vs list price percentage is extremely high.  With the months supply of inventory around 4.5 this is a strong market for sellers. Culver City Real Estate Market Sales Trend 12 Month Sales Low Median High Avg DOM % Sold vs List Price Active Listings Single Family 145 $370,000 $650,000 $1,120,000 42 99.10 51 Condos 193 $155,000 $367,500 $865,000 47 97.99 83 6 Month Sales Low Median High Avg DOM %Sold vs List Price Single Family 71 $370,000 $660,000 $1,120,833 37 99.35 Condos 112 $155,000 $369,500 $865,000 47 97.41 3 Month Sales Low Median High Avg DOM %Sold vs List Price Months Inventory Single Family 35 $405,000 $660,... 09/09/2010

  EXPO LINE (edit/delete)         Expo Line , Possible April 2011 Opening A construction update was held in downtown Culver City regarding the much anticipated Expo Line Expansion.           The Downtown Culver City station is called the "super station" by the Expo Authority, due to size and scope of the project. London-based Balfour Beatty, began building it in June, and it will probably open in 2012, but possibly Spring 2011 Sound walls and the bikeway will it open when the line does. Elevated stations are coating with anti graffiti covering that allow most graffiti to be washed off. The station will have canopies that will protect people from rain. A small portion of the bikeway will be completely separated from traffic The line is about 75 percent done, and we were told a portion of... 08/28/2010

Our Annual Fiesta La Ballona  Will be held on August 27, 28 and 29 at Veteran's Park  music, carnival rides, lots of food and FiestaPalooza.  A new feature this year is Senior (60 and over) Early Bird Specials at selected food booths, from 4:30-6:00 p.m. Entertainment Pancake Breakfast Acrobats Culver City All Star Jazz Jam Band Is always a Summer Family Favorite Fiesta La Ballona HoursFriday 4:30pm - 10pmSaturday 11am - 10pmSunday 11am - 9pmFor more details on the weekend, check  out  www.fiestalaballona.org. 08/22/2010

  REALTOR® MAGAZINE'S TOP COMPANIES 　 1 COLDWELL BANKER NRT LLC Parsippany, N.J. 2 HomeServices of America Inc. Minneapolis     3 Long & Foster Real Estate Inc. Chantilly, Va. 4 Howard Hanna Co. Pittsburgh 5 ZipRealty Inc. Emeryville, Calif. 6 Crye-Leike, REALTORS® Memphis, Tenn 7 Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS® Bryan, Texas   　 08/09/2010