Hello Friends and Future Clients,

Here is our Real Estate Tidbit #18 "Common Closing Costs for a Buyer". We hope this is helpful to you. 

Please give us a call if you have any questions and/or know of anyone who is looking to buy or sell. We are here to be of service.

Best wishes,

David Hitt, Broker Associate Lic #01210537

Josephine Rossi, Broker Associate Lic #00627090

Chairman's Circle Gold-Top 2% Nationwide

#7 in the Encino office 2010

Fine Homes International Specialist

Prudential California Realty Encino

(818)422-1702 David cell (818)486-3983 Jo cell

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Dear Friends,

Here is our Real Estate Tidbit #17 "Duty to Disclose" and the Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Encino Local Market Update 5/1/2011-5/16/2011

Please keep us in mind if you know of anyone who needs to buy or sell. We really appreciate it.

We are here to help.

Best wishes,

David Hitt, Broker Associate Lic #01210537

Josephine Rossi, Broker Associate Lic #00627090

Chairman's Circle Gold-Top 2% of Agents

#7 in the Encino office 2010

Fine Homes International Specialist

Prudential California Realty Encino 

(818)422-1702 David cell (818)486-3983 Jo cell

www.HomesInTheValley.info 

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www.5407Lemona.com $559,000 Charming Traditional in sought after Magnolia Woods pocket of Sherman Oaks! 3 bedrooms 1.5 1350 sf apx (per assr) baths on desirable street near Award-winning Kester Elementary. Beautiful living room with fireplace and dining area look out to large grassy yard with covered patio, barbecue and fruit trees(grapefruit, lemon & orange). Large Galley kitchen and breakfast area with tile floor. Spacious hall bath with separate shower and tub, tile flooring and counter top. Bonus room can be terrific office for someone who wants to work from home. This is a terrific home that will not last so hurry! 

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www.8651Olympic.com $499,000 2 bedroom 4 bath, 1475 sf apx(per assr). Large, light & bright, rear unit in immaculate Beverly Hills adjacent building. Enter from a lushly landscaped courtyard and walk into a sun-filled spacious living room with tall ceilings & sliding doors to a balcony with views of city lights and the hills. The main level also features a modern kitchen & powder bathroom. Travel downstairs where you'll find 2 bedrooms and indoor laundry. A master suite features a private bath and balcony and large walk-in closet. The second bedroom includes private outdoor access, walk-in closet plus en-suite bathroom. The top interior floor is a loft space perfect for an office/den or a potential guest bedroom. Custom cabinets create ample storage and ease of use for an office. Upstairs from the loft is a private rooftop deck with views from Century City to the Hollywood Hills and downtown. With Northern exposure, this home has the perfect blend of sun-filled days as well as a quiet location within the building. Close proximity to parks and houses of worship.

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We want to thank the people who participated in our Neighborhood Garage Sale today! It was a big success and quite popular. We had 46 homes participate. Best of all, it was a lot of fun and we felt a terrific sense of community. Happy Easter!

Best wishes, 

David, Josephine and Joe

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David Hitt, Broker Associate Lic #01210537 

Josephine Rossi, Broker Associate Lic #00627090

Chairman's Circle Gold-Top 2% Nationwide

#7 in the Encino office 2010

Fine Homes International Specialist

Prudential California Realty Encino

(818)422-1702 David cell (818)486-3983 Jo cell

www.HomesInTheValley.info

Dear Friends,

We want to keep you informed as to what is selling in our area.

Here are the Residential Real Estate Sales in Sherman Oaks, Studio City and Encino 3/28/2011-4/11/2011. 

If you have any questions or need any assistance please give us a call! We are here to help.

Best wishes,

David Hitt, Broker Associate Lic #01210537

Josephine Rossi, Broker Associate Lic #00627090 

Chairman's Circle Gold-Top 2% of Agents

#7 in Encino office 2010

Fine Homes International Specialist

Prudential California Realty Encino

(818)422-1702 David cell (818)486-3983 Jo cell

www.HomesInTheValley.info

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CLOSED RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE SALES IN SHERMAN OAKS, STUDIO CITY AND ENCINO 3/28/2011-4/11/2011. SINGLE FAMILY ONLY. 72-Sherman Oaks 62-Encino 73-Studio City 

PH S AR ADDRESS LP BR BA SF LSZ YB MAP LD ST DATE SP MLS DOC(S) LCD CHANGETYPE

1 S 62 5944 LINDLEY Avenue 249,950 2 2.00 1012 6,120 1949 561/A1 10/19/10 04/05/11 225,000 F1859438CN 04/05/11 Sold

10 S 72 5532 WOODMAN Avenue 279,000 2 2.00 1044 2,750 2005 562/C2 12/04/10 04/03/11 275,000 F1863174CN 04/03/11 Sold

1 S 72 13380 INWOOD 360,000 1 1.00 1030 5,870 1950 562/D6 07/02/10 03/31/11 360,000 F1849564CN 04/06/11 Sold

9 S 62 5752 NEWCASTLE Avenue 400,000 3 2.00 1287 5,497 1949 561/A1 11/01/10 03/29/11 400,000 F1860524CN 03/30/11 Sold

12 S 72 5851 SALOMA Avenue 419,000 3 2.00 1274 6,751 1950 561/J1 11/28/10 03/29/11 389,000 F1862669CN 03/29/11 Sold

15 S 62 18043 MARTHA ST 419,000 3 2.00 1166 5,741 1949 561/A1 01/02/11 04/01/11 415,000 11-497537 04/01/11 Sold

1 S 72 15107 Otsego Street 423,810 3 2.00 1077 5,400 1953 561/H3 02/22/11 04/08/11 423,810 F11022782CN 04/08/11 Sold

12 S 73 4452 BELLINGHAM AVE 448,000 2 1.00 1268 5,479 1938 562/G4 11/18/10 03/29/11 415,000 10-492119 03/30/11 Sold

6 S 72 5801 Vesper Avenue 449,900 3 2.00 1102 6,682 1942 561/J1 01/27/11 04/01/11 445,000 F11011432CN 04/06/11 Sold

7 S 72 5652 NORWICH Avenue 459,000 3 2.00 1266 6,886 1950 561/H1 07/09/10 03/30/11 447,000 F1849304CN 04/05/11 Sold

6 S 72 5751 Tobias Avenue 465,000 2 1.00 1190 6,731 1941 02/14/11 03/31/11 470,000 F11019163CN 04/01/11 Sold

2 S 72 4217 BEVERLY GLEN Boulevard 469,000 3 1.00 1215 6,208 1924 562/A5 09/21/10 03/29/11 445,000 F1856728CN 03/30/11 Pending

4 S 72 15225 CAMARILLO Street 489,000 3 2.00 2276 5,940 1958 561/H4 05/12/10 04/01/11 400,000 F1843583CN 04/05/11 Sold

16 S 62 6200 Yarmouth Ave 499,900 3 2.00 1593 6,000 1951 531/B7 08/12/10 04/01/11 480,000 10013763VC 04/01/11 Sold

1 S 72 5349 Allott Avenue 500,000 3 2.00 2164 6,534 1950 01/25/11 04/01/11 480,000 F11010040CN 04/01/11 Sold

3 S 72 4954 Mammoth Avenue 537,500 4 3.00 1985 7,758 1946 01/22/11 04/06/11 475,000 F11033221CN 04/12/11 Sold

8 S 72 5500 Saloma Avenue 549,000 3 3.00 1716 5,580 1957 02/05/11 03/30/11 525,000 F11015190CN 03/30/11 Sold

16 S 73 3835 LAUREL CANYON 549,000 2 2.00 1355 5,000 1936 562/H7 03/29/10 04/01/11 525,000 10-438537 04/04/11 Sold

7 S 72 4739 ALLOTT Avenue 549,999 3 2.00 1377 7,280 1947 562/C4 09/16/10 03/31/11 510,000 F1856398CN 04/06/11 Sold

1 S 72 14837 Hesby Street 569,900 3 2.00 1508 6,750 1947 561/J3 12/02/10 04/07/11 500,000 12146185IT 04/07/11 Sold

9 S 73 11326 DONA LOLA Drive 575,000 3 3.00 1998 9,800 1964 562/J7 12/20/10 03/31/11 655,000 F1864603CN 04/06/11 Sold

15 S 72 4948 Fulton Avenue 599,900 3 2.00 1804 11,475 1955 01/28/11 04/01/11 550,000 F11011437CN 04/01/11 Sold

1 S 72 5516 SUNNYSLOPE AVE 610,000 3 2.00 1987 8,640 1946 562/C2 01/11/11 04/01/11 595,000 11-500005 04/04/11 Sold

9 S 72 13039 OTSEGO ST 619,000 2 2.00 1424 6,750 1951 562/D3 01/12/11 04/11/11 610,000 11-500257 04/11/11 Sold

12 S 72 4908 NAGLE Avenue 624,500 3 3.00 1656 6,939 1950 562/D3 10/09/10 03/29/11 609,000 F1858542CN 03/30/11 Sold

1 S 72 13939 BRANTON Place 625,000 4 4.00 3045 4,896 1989 562/B3 04/30/10 04/01/11 625,000 F1842030CN 04/07/11 Sold

25 S 62 17926 SANTA RITA 649,000 3 2.00 1821 6,460 1950 561/A3 10/05/10 03/28/11 620,000 F1857957CN 03/28/11 Sold

30 S 62 4941 VALJEAN AVE 649,000 3 2.00 2264 8,877 1954 561/F3 08/09/10 03/29/11 649,000 10-470405 03/29/11 Sold

18 S 72 3852 WOODCLIFF Road 649,900 3 3.00 1769 12,800 1954 561/H6 06/09/10 04/06/11 650,000 F1846536CN 04/07/11 Sold

21 S 72 4115 KNOBHILL Drive 675,000 3 2.00 1699 6,978 1958 562/A5 07/12/10 03/31/11 685,000 F1849605CN 03/31/11 Sold

23 S 62 15511 HUSTON Street 679,000 3 2.00 1658 6,000 1956 561/G3 10/18/10 04/05/11 615,000 F1859278CN 04/11/11 Sold

17 S 73 4559 BEN Avenue 695,000 3 3.00 1680 6,669 1939 562/G4 01/05/11 03/31/11 695,000 F1865287CN 04/06/11 Sold

4 S 72 3946 DIXIE CANYON AVE 695,000 2 2.00 1599 5,250 1948 562/D6 02/08/11 04/01/11 715,000 11-506191 04/01/11 Sold

13 S 72 4954 Ranchito Avenue 699,000 4 2.00 1894 6,760 1948 02/11/11 04/07/11 705,000 F11018027CN 04/10/11 Sold

1 S 73 4205 Farmdale Avenue 699,000 2 2.00 1637 6,750 1943 02/26/11 03/31/11 600,000 F11024916CN 03/31/11 Sold

18 S 72 15127 DEL GADO Drive 699,900 3 2.00 2504 8,390 1933 561/H5 11/15/10 04/08/11 660,000 F1861896CN 04/09/11 Sold

1 S 73 4318 GENTRY Avenue 699,995 3 2.00 1968 6,917 1940 562/G5 11/08/10 03/31/11 0 F1861176CN 04/06/11 Sold

1 S 72 5512 LEGHORN Avenue 705,000 4 5.00 4162 7,544 1951 562/E2 12/27/10 03/30/11 575,000 F1864669CN 04/05/11 Sold

11 S 62 17101 Escalon Drive 749,900 3 3.00 2030 18,900 1966 02/16/11 04/01/11 725,000 F11020309CN 04/01/11 Sold

9 S 72 3534 Scadlock Lane 749,900 3 2.00 1835 16,450 1958 01/19/11 03/30/11 760,000 F11007292CN 04/01/11 Sold

8 S 72 4613 Atoll Ave 750,000 3 2.00 1662 6,750 1928 562/D4 06/10/10 04/08/11 725,000 S621004SC 04/11/11 Sold

27 S 73 13082 Blairwood Drive 789,000 2 2.00 1956 17,420 1974 02/05/11 04/08/11 760,000 F11015764CN 04/08/11 Sold

12 S 62 15935 MEADOWCREST RD 859,000 3 3.00 1981 12,789 1956 561/F6 12/01/10 04/01/11 805,000 10-493811 04/01/11 Sold

15 S 72 3734 WHITESPEAK DR 899,000 3 2.00 1942 19,846 1959 561/H6 02/10/11 04/01/11 871,000 11-506625 04/01/11 Sold

21 S 72 14878 ROUND VALLEY Drive 999,000 3 2.00 2004 13,410 1941 561/J5 09/29/10 03/30/11 977,500 F1857543CN 04/01/11 Sold

24 S 72 14638 DEERVALE PL 1,149,000 3 2.50 2184 16,600 1964 561/J6 01/20/11 04/07/11 1,000,000 11-501647 04/07/11 Sold

26 S 72 15448 Sutton Street 1,149,000 4 3.00 2112 11,220 1951 02/20/11 04/01/11 1,100,000 F11023034CN 04/07/11 Sold

20 S 62 3656 Dellvale Place 1,199,000 5 4.00 3231 16,470 1973 02/03/11 03/31/11 1,192,000 F11015264CN 03/31/11 Sold

11 S 62 17137 Escalon Drive 1,199,000 5 3.00 3362 30,928 1966 561/D7 06/08/10 04/08/11 910,000 22139907IT 04/11/11 Sold

16 S 62 17357 Quesan Place 1,200,000 3 3.00 3075 17,600 1974 561/C4 02/20/11 03/29/11 1,210,000 F11022485CN 03/29/11 Sold

20 S 62 16220 Meadowridge Road 1,249,000 4 4.00 2770 14,753 1958 02/25/11 03/31/11 1,200,000 F11024407CN 03/31/11 Sold

29 S 73 3671 BUENA PARK DR 1,399,000 4 6.00 4067 5,800 1991 562/H6 02/23/11 03/30/11 1,334,000 11-509311 03/30/11 Sold

18 S 62 16665 OLDHAM ST 1,449,000 5 4.50 3776 14,750 1957 561/D6 02/16/11 04/08/11 1,425,000 11-508155 04/08/11 Sold

10 S 72 13839 WEDDINGTON Street 1,495,000 4 3.00 2520 27,577 1941 562/B2 02/03/09 03/29/11 1,320,000 F1798088CN 03/29/11 Sold

18 S 62 3441 CARIBETH Drive 1,545,000 5 6.00 4282 19,998 1987 561/E7 12/10/10 03/29/11 1,500,000 F1863509CN 03/29/11 Sold

12 S 72 14619 VALLEY VISTA Boulevard 1,995,000 6 8.00 6070 33,060 1998 561/J5 12/08/10 04/01/11 1,625,000 F1863484CN 04/07/11 Sold

14 S 62 5111 Densmore Avenue 2,295,000 7 8.00 5795 24,746 2003 01/25/11 04/11/11 2,125,000 F11009832CN 04/12/11 Sold

10 S 73 3171 BROOKDALE RD 5,900,000 5 7.00 7953 160,300 1949 592/G1 08/09/10 04/01/11 5,000,000 10-470587 04/01/11 Sold

Based on information from the CLAW-MLS Combined LA/Westside MLS as of 4/13/2011. Display of MLS data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS. The Broker/Agent providing the information contained herein may or may not have been the Listing and/or Selling Agent

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We want to thank our manager Kathy King and the Vice President & General Sales Manager Tom Dunlap for recognizing us for our 2010 production! We are grateful that we made Prudential Chairman's Circle Gold-Top 2% of Agents Nationwide and we are #7 in the Encino office for 2010.

Best wishes, David & Josephine

It's that time again!!! For our Neighborhood Garage/Yard Sale in Sherman Oaks

Date:  Saturday, April 23rd, 2011

Time:  8am-1pm

Location:  Many (40+) homes will be selling items located between

Neighborhood #1 - Sepulveda, Magnolia, Kester, Burbank

Neighborhood #2 - Kester, Magnolia, Van Nuys, Burbank

Neighborhood #3 - Kester, 101 freeway, Van Nuys, Magnolia

RSVP:  by email david@HomesInTheValley.info or jj.rossi@yahoo.com 

(818)422-1702 or (818)486-3983

If you live in one of the areas above and want to participate please provide: Your address, email and phone number. All you have to do is display items for sale on your front lawn for everyone to see! 

We take care of advertising and signs for you! Courtesy of David Hitt/Josephine Rossi with Prudential California Realty Encino http://www.HomesInTheValley.info and Joe Tishkoff with Skyline Financial http://www.HomeLoansbyJoe.com  

Your Unwanted Items May Be Someone Else's Treasure!

All are invited! If you don't have items to sell, you may go around and take a look at your what your neighbors are selling. It is a wonderful opportunity to meet and greet your neighbors and experience a sense of community!

 

You can download and print the list of homes below that are participating:

(PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR PRINTED LISTS WERE DONE 4/20/2011 & FOUR HOMES HAVE BEEN ADDED THAT DIDN'T MAKE IT TO THE DOWNLOADABLE LIST. THEY ARE 14725 KILLION AVE, 5514 NORWICH AVE, 14738 HESBY ST & 4912 VISTA DEL MONTE AVE):

14657 Addison St Household items, furniture, antiques, clothing

14752 Addison St Household items

14716 Albers Ave Household items

5420 Bevis Ave Mostly household things:  Clothing, books, kitchenwares

5508 Bevis St Household items, Large side by side refrigerator, some old wood furniture.                                                                                                                                                    

5521 Bevis Ave women's and children's clothing, baby toys and accessories, furniture and household items

5417 Burnet Ave Electronics: 27" TV, DVD player, cables/wires, router, cable box, etc. Toys & Boardgames, Household: (Large) Artificial Xmas tree, pots & pans, iron, coffee maker, decorations, accessories, etc. Books, Furniture: Entertainment Center (Oak) *The 27" TV and Entertainment Ctr is on Craigslist, but no calls yet. Tools, Misc: Bicycles, skateboards, razor scooter

5430 Burnet Ave one big entertainment center, some polk bookshelf speakers/ dvd player, a square table with a glass top, and wooden carved legs, A radiator space heater, clothes...kid stuff, kid books, odds and ends....

5517 Burnet Ave household items

14757 Clark St Dark wood console table, Baby Play yard gate with extension,

Large Dog carrier, Girls Baby clothes 9 months - 24 months (shoes too!), Misc baby books and toys

VHS tapes, Books, Misc Mens/Womens clothes, Bric-a-brac

5460 Columbus Ave household items

5500 Columbus Ave have a bedroom dresser, 2 amps (for electric guitars), a few clothers, CD's, a few toys (small cars and trucks)

14734 Cumpston St women's and men's designer clothing men's suits shirts and ties, and assorted women's, we will have many books, toys and assorted household items, 12 string guitar with case.

5434 Halbrent Ave furniture, clothes, 2-3 dining room tables, baby toys, kids stuff 4 yr old, 2 bed sets frames and night stands. Baby changing table, kids hutch with changer on top, huge play set/swings & slide. 

14620 Hesby St Little Tikes slide set, a secretary desk, toys, girls' clothes size 6x-8, and household decor.

14738 Hesby St Household items

14833 Hesby St furniture cabinets, chairs, dishware, clothing women's shoes size 61/2 and 7, clothing size small (4) and medium (6), jeans and various household items

14621 Huston St tv, lamps, clothes, bedding, vacuum, decor, etc.

14718 Huston St clothes, books, kids toys, kids bed, kids stuff-girls

14535 Killion St Wheel Chair, Power Chair (Jet-3), Ornamental Iron pieces, Furniture, Old records and tapes, Some power tools

14725 Killion St Household items Lots of collectible and/or antique items like Kitchen-ware (Cast-iron Skillets, Cooking Utensils,, Mixing Bowls), Pottery, Ceramics, Glassware, Dolls, some Furniture (including a Toy Baby Changing Table!)...  Also old Matchbox Cars, vintage McDonald's Happy Meal Toys, Celebrity Dolls, many Kitcsh Items, Jewelry and some Mens Clothing.

 15059 Killion St household items, hose reels, mugs, books, vinyl, cassettes, CDs, rocking horse, knick-knacks.

5357 Lemona Ave household items

5411 Lemona Ave infant and toddler clothes and toys, household items, adult clothes and shoes, and some furniture. 

14638 McCormick St new Casio keyboard/stand/microphone, rod iron table & 2 chairs, throw pillows, exercise equipment, old time radio, vacuum, books, tapes, upside down recline

14723 McCormick St toys, furniture, dishes, books and antiques 

14753 McCormick Street just about everything...electronics, clothing, DVDs, houseware, toys

14703 Morrison St Household items

14709 Morrison St household items

14832 Morrison St Household items

5406 Noble Ave household items

5440 Noble Ave Household items, Outdoor play equipment

5506 Noble Ave baby items, children's clothes, toys, etc.

5219 Norwich Ave household items

5351 Norwich Ave Household items, tools, Christmas decorations, knick knacks etc. 

5352 Norwich Ave Small electronics, lamps, baskets, Books/assorted clothing,yard items, fine art pieces, rugs, kitchen goods & more

5400 Norwich Ave household items

5406 Norwich Ave Household items

5450 Norwich Ave household items

5514 Norwich Ave Baby clothes, books, toys, housewares etc

14652 Otsego St household items, tools, furniture

5411 Saloma Ave Household items

5524 Saloma Ave Household items, books:adults and children, toys and games, clothing items, jewelry, stationery and more

5106 Tobias Ave Household items

4912 Vista Del Monte Ave baby stuff - strollers, high chairs, baby backpacks etc.

14800 Weddington St Household items, children's books, classroom supplies, educational toys, also woman's plus-sized clothes, handbags

15148 Weddington Ave much everything - small items to furniture.

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Please help us to congratulate another set of sellers who recently closed escrow on the sale of their home! 

You may watch the video to hear about their experience. 

Best wishes,

David Hitt, Broker Associate Lic #01210537

Josephine Rossi, Broker Associate Lic #00627090 

Chairman's Circle Gold-Top 2% of Agents

Fine Homes International Specialist

Prudential California Realty Encino

(818)422-1702 David cell (818)486-3983 Jo cell

www.HomesInTheValley.info

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We want to congratulate another terrific buyer of ours on his closing escrow on his first property.

Please watch the video to hear about his experience.

Best wishes,

David Hitt, Broker Associate Lic #01210537

Josephine Rossi, Broker Associate Lic #00627090 

Chairman's Circle Gold-Top 2% of Agents

Fine Homes International Specialist

Prudential California Realty Encino

(818)422-1702 David cell (818)486-3983 Jo cell

www.HomesInTheValley.info

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