ALL SENIOR HOMEOWNERS!         Get Free Exterior Home Repairs from Habitat for Humanity Can you home use a brush with kindness?   Habitat for Humanity is accepting applications in the Westside Area must have proof of ownership and residency      2.   must meet income guidelines   apply by may 31,2010 CALL (310)323-4663 EXT 118 Habitat For Humanity 17700 S.Figueroa Street Gardena, CA 90240 www.habitatla.org 05/08/2010

  Saturday, May 8, 20109AM-3PM --> Food, Music, Vendors & More! Sponsored by theExchange Club of Culver City   Proceeds benefit local kids' charities   Come to Downtown Culver City for the Seventh Annual Cruisin' Back to Culver City Car Show on May 8, 2010! 100's of classic cars and hot rods from all across California will be on display, as well as great exhibitors and vendors. George Barris, car customizer extraordinaire, creator of the Batmobile, the Munsters' Koach, the Beverly Hillbillies' jalopy and so many more great vehicles from the Movies & TV, is coming back to his roots in Culver City! Some of his great creations will be on display alongside great classic cars & hot rods from all across California! GREAT FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! On Culver & Washington between Duquesne & Ince... 05/08/2010

Single Family Open Houses in Culver City,  Sunday, May 9th - 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Search Culver City homes for sale 05/08/2010

  ALL SENIOR HOMEOWNERS!     Get Free Exterior Home Repairs from Habitat for Humanity Can you home use a brush with kindness?   Habitat for Humanity is accepting applications in the Westside Area must have proof of ownership and residency   must meet income guidelines   apply by may 31,2010 CALL (310)323-4663 EXT 118 Habitat For Humanity 17700 S.Figueroa Street Gardena, CA 90240 www.habitatla.org 05/07/2010

         List View Program   View All Arts & Culture Associations & Clubs Entertainment Environment Government Government Meetings Health Kids & Family Neighborhood Special Events   << May 2010 >> SunMonTueWedThuFriSat             1 2 Big Sunday Interpretive Walk and Clean-up at Ballona Creek for Children and Adults 3 Joint City Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting 4 Parks & Recreation Community Service Commission Storytime at Culver City Julian Dixon Library 5 Rotary Club of Culver City Committee on Permits & Licenses Civil Service Commission Sister City Committee Arthritis: Here Today, Gone Tomorrow 6 Police/Juvenile Diversion 7 City Hall Closed CCEF / CCUSD Tribute to the Stars 8 Annual Fire Service Day Cinco de Mayo at Culver City Julian Dixon Library Cinco de Mayo at Culver... 05/06/2010

The Culver City Market statistics below are taken from the MLS CLAW and are for single family homes only.  They do not include condos, income property or private sales. April was a mixed month for Culver City home sales.   The number of homes sold was up significantly but homes going into contract was down, strange considering that the federal home-buyers tax credit was ending at the end of the month.  The median price was down as was the sales price received against the listed price. Days on the market was up and number of homes for sale down.  The months supply of inventory remained the same. Search Culver City homes for sale 05/05/2010

After a trip to Paris last year, I marveled at how the City has embraced its Velib bike system. Introduced in July 2007, it is a short-term bike rental program. Designed and created by outdoor advertising giant JCDecaux, the program includes 20,600 rental bikes at 1,451 stations throughout the city, providing an inexpensive, convenient way for people to use bikes for short trips. I don't know if this program is coming to a city near you, but included in this program is an extensive segment of bike lanes. One could learn from the Parisians. In an effort to make the Los Angeles area more bicycle friendly, especially with the Expo line running through Culver City, the line will include a bike lane from Culver City to Downtown.  This master plan is still in its infancy. They are proposing a... 05/05/2010

New Listings: 52 Average Listing Price: $ 5174334 Listings  Under Contract: 16 Average Listing Price $ 602,806 Listings Sold: 9Average Selling Price: $ 579,222 % Diference Between Listing Price versus Selling Price: 97.21 %% Sales Price Versus Old Listing Price: 97.31 % Average Days on The Market: 85 05/04/2010

New Listings: 37 Average Listing Price: $ 479,856 Listings  Under Contract: 15 Average Listing Price $ 374.980 Listings Sold: 4Average Selling Price: $ 427,750 % Diference Between Listing Price versus Selling Price: 105.55 %% Sales Price Versus Old Listing Price: 105.55 % Average Days on The Market: 126 05/04/2010

New Listings: 62 Average Listing Price: $ 603,079 Listings  Under Contract: 14 Average Listing Price $ 562.503 Listings Sold: 10Average Selling Price: $480,325 % Diference Between Listing Price versus Selling Price: 97.68 %% Sales Price Versus Old Listing Price: 96.11 % Average Days on The Market: 43 05/04/2010

A couple of weeks ago I received a call from a repeat client who had a new listing on Wagner St. I commented on the fact that I myself live on Wagner St, but didn’t think it was the SAME Wagner St. I mean this is Los Angeles after all. There must be at least 4 or 5 different Wagner Streets within 10 miles of here. But this one turned out to be MY Wagner Street, right here in Culver City. As any professional Home Stager will tell you, we spend probably a quarter of our work week in the car, driving all over town from one listing to another, and back and forth to our storage facilities. So I was incredibly psyched to be able to Stage a  home right down the block. I even gave this client a really good deal on the price for the convenience factor. Budget was an issue for her, but for my ow... 04/22/2010

The Culver City Redevelopment Agency and The Music Center of Los Angeles County will present Ballet Folclórico do Brasil, at The Help Group on Saturday, April 10, 2010 at 11am as part of the Rainbow Day family program. This event is presented on the west side of Culver City which is experiencing a time of revitalization. The Help Group is located at 12101 West Washington Boulevard An exaltation of Brazil's diverse values, customs and culture, Ballet Folclórico do Brasil shares exuberant dances and music that express the rich blend of African, Portuguese and indigenous influences that shaped this country. The dancers, who have performed in Brazil's leading national dance companies, foster multicultural awareness in young people through dances such as the inspiring candomble, the excitin... 04/09/2010

List View Program   View All Arts & Culture Associations & Clubs Education Entertainment Environment Government Government Meetings Kids & Family Neighborhood Special Events Sports & Recreation   << April 2010 >> SunMonTueWedThuFriSat         1 April is Earthquake Preparedness Month Police/Juvenile Diversion 2 3 "Aprilfest Comedy Marathon" Kick-off 4 5 Joint City Council/Redevelopment Agency RSVP Advisory Council 6 Parks & Recreation Community Service Commission 7 Committee on Permits & Licenses Civil Service Commission Sister City Committee 8 Police/Juvenile Diversion 9 City Hall Closed 10 Musical Adventures with the Definiens Project Democratic Primary Forum Rainbow Day - Ballet Folclorico do Brasil 11 The Great Culver City Scavenger Hunt 12 13 Bedtime Stories at Culver City ... 04/09/2010

Culver City, California, was the dream of Harry Culver who in 1913 envisaged a balanced city.  The city was incorporated in 1917.  The studios formed the economic base followed by industries such as Helms Bakery and Western Stove.  In the 1920s and 30s, during prohibition, the city was filled with nightclubs and bootleggers, followed by car dealerships during the War years of the 40s.                     Over the years Culver City,  has grown in size to 5 square miles, with its own school district, and in 2000 it had 40,000 residents. In the 1990s there was a rebirth of downtown with one of the highest concentrations of fine art galleries in Southern California.  This and the vairety of dining led the New York Times in 2007 to call it a "nascent Chelsea." Culver City has an Historic Pre... 04/04/2010

  First Time Homebuyer Seminar Learn about the First Time Home Owner's tax credits Also about  financing options, FHA, REO, and everything you need to know about home ownership. Whether you are already a home owner, or thinking about purchasing a home, this event is for you! Learn the fundamentals in easy-to-understand terms; learn from experts in the real estate industry, including representatives from Title, Escrow and Lending companies. This seminar offers a truly great opportunity to answer your questions and to address your concerns about buying a home in the current environment. Continental Breakfast will be served. Door Prizes. Information Brochures. DATE: Saturday March 27, 2010 TIME: 11:00am - 12:30pm Santa Monica Public Library 601 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401 Sa... 03/24/2010

  Mezza Mediterranean Grill     Sahteyn' - it means 'twice your health' - a form of welcome to join a family and share delicious food.This is some of the most exquisite food in the world. Light and fresh Lebanese food is perfect for those concerned about healthful eating. The age-old tradition of Lebanese hospitality says - your host will never believe you don't have just a bit more room for something delicious prepared with love.In a Lebanese household, food is life and sharing it is one of the great joys of being alive. And even for simple dinners at home, there You will find a wide variety of dishes available, the meal starting with small portions known as mezza which centres around dips and salads.As well as having great variety, Lebanese food is one of the freshest and most delicio... 03/19/2010

  5 Homebuyer Mistakes 1. Not keeping your emotions in check   While a home purchase can have it's shares of up's and down's for all concerned, you will be in a better negotiating possition of you think of your purchase, as a future investment. Evaluate it based upon that fact..and you will make a better decision. 2.Not using a Realtor   Why would you not want to be represented by a professional during this process? It's well worth every penny you might spend, and it will help you make a better decision and save money in the long run. 3.Not taking your Realtors advice   We have been trained to see "red flags" and we are a neutral third party. If we see things that look suspect, take it seriously. A home with major flaws can become a money pit. 4.Unrealistic expectations   No home is per... 02/24/2010

            The Southern California Homebuyer's Fair     　 　 • How to Find and Qualify for a Home Loan • Keeping Score: How to Monitor and Fix Your Credit • What to Know Before You Buy • How to Buy a Short Sale, REO, or Foreclosure • How to Save for a Home of Your Own • Finding and Working with a REALTOR®, and more!   WHERE: The Los Angeles Convention Center in Downtown Los Angeles, 1201 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015. WHEN: Saturday, March 13, 2010, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, March 14, 2010, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.   WHY: This two-day event is free to the public and will include educational "how-to" seminars designed to help home buyers navigate today's real estate market with confidence and peace of mind. EXHIBITORS: The Southern California Home Buyer's Fair also wi... 02/24/2010

The statistics below cover home sales in Culver City, California and are for single family homes.  They do not include condos, income property and private sales. There were 6 sales in January, down from 14 in December, '09.  The highest price sold was $788,000 and the lowest $475,000. The median prices was $650,000, up from $542,500 in December. Sales price received vs. listing prices was $97.6%, almost the same as December which was 98%. Average days on the market was 39, exactly the same as in December. Below is a breakdown of last month's housing sales in Culver City.         02/21/2010

SPRING IS ALMOST HERE!! A lovely time of year, and also one of the best  times to start thinking about getting your home ready for prospective buyers.  What can you do to make your home ready for sale? Hire A Listing Agent from a Reputable Firm to evaluate a maketing strategy. Wash Window and Screens Use groundcover and Mulch around flower beds and plant seasonal flowers Repaint front door.Clean front porch and mailboxes Replace Old Doormats Clean Outdoor light fixtures Powerwash exterior of house or paint Powerwash driveway Clean Carpets   I hope this will get you off to a good start!  For more ideas and suggestions specific to your home, please contact me for a consultation. 02/07/2010