This Women’s History month is marked by the timely closing of a classic Spanish-style fourplex in Echo Park formerly owned by Marie, a savvy single mother making bold moves. Purchased in 1977 for $50,000, the two-story residence is located on 1442 Laveta Terrace, a palm tree-lined street with a public staircase at the end of
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Modern 50s Ranch-style residence waiting to shine
The post-World War II housing boom changed the Valley “from ranchland to L.A.’s most emblematic suburb,” and this is where Sonia and Edward decided to raise their family. From George J. Heltzer’s Westridge Park Ranch Houses to Palmer and Krisel’s Corbin Palms in Woodland Hills and the Living-Conditioned Homes in Northridge, vast tracts of modern
Heart-eye inducing bungalow owned by founders of Hawkins New York
Claire and her fiancé Scott scored a light-filled residence in Highland Park owned by the founders of Hawkins, New York. The light was the first thing to grab Claire and Scott’s attention. Lined with original double-hung windows, the open living room, dining area, and kitchen face south, taking full advantage of the all-day sunshine and
Unique condo living in West Hollywood
We explored several neighborhoods in Los Angeles, but in the end, B.K., a Dean of College Counseling and English Instruction, was won over by a contemporary townhouse in West Hollywood. Measuring 1,700 square feet, the two-bedroom home holds a penthouse position in a condo collection located at 7133 Hawthorn Ave. Featuring high ceilings and natural
Remarkable Silver Lake compound
For Jim and Gwen, their short list of must-haves wasn’t that easy to come by. But as the saying goes, good things come to those who wait. Their search began a little over a year ago with their heart set on finding a home in a private setting with a large pool, within 10 minutes
Gorgeous TIC unit sells off market in Los Feliz
With house prices continuing to soar, TICs, or Tenants in Common, are growing in popularity among first-time homebuyers looking to own in pricey LA neighborhoods. Cat and Alex join the growing community of TIC homeowners by opting for a top-floor unit in a recently renovated 1940s building in Los Feliz. It’s a well-lit space measuring
Eagle Rock midcentury with seamless outdoor connection asks $1.3M
“I’d seen a ton of other homes. I just got this feeling from the bones of the house … I saw the shape, I saw the yard, and I saw what I could do with it, and I knew that it was the house to my son in and build from there.” This is how
Couple score a beautifully updated Craftsman in Park Hills Heights
Luke and Hans, the founders of a full-service creative and production agency, score a beautifully remodeled Craftsman with Tudor flair in Park Hills Heights. As the brains behind Fruit Stud, a certified LGBTBE design and production agency that “creates campaigns, content, and real-life experiences for brands that are allergic to the ordinary” they weren’t interested in
Adorable Spanish bungalow in Atwater hits the market asking $799K
Photographer Ciro Ferreira and educator/singer-songwriter Angela Roa moved to their cozy Spanish-style bungalow in Atwater in the late 1990s to live in a neighborhood where their daughter could freely ride her bike. After adding a spacious primary suite, the home now consists of three bedrooms, one and three-quarter bathrooms, and a backyard filled with fruit
Buyer wins bidding war for a character-filled home in Highland Park
When Katharine opened the door to a character-filled home with a detached studio in Highland Park, she immediately knew. We met at an open house for this stylish condo in Studio City. The minute she entered, there was a kindred connection, and we chatted about her home search and goals. It turns out she knows Quincy and John, hails