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I have sold a property at 211 3601 W. Hidden Lane

I have sold a property at 211 3601 W. Hidden Lane on Apr 12, 2024. See details here

Welcome to the light and bright second floor, 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo in resort-like setting "The Estates." Master bedroom and other bedroom have spacious walk-in closets. Both bathrooms have tubs and showers. There are granite countertops in the kitchen and plenty of cabinet space. Large balcony extends from both bedrooms and accessible from the living room. Estates community features a large club house with kitchen and living room areas and pin pong tables. The property also includes a sauna, lovely pool, BBQ areas, and landscaped pathways for your morning or evening strolls while viewing the peaceful streams. This community is located in the Palos Verdes Pennisula schools. The Estates is near many stores and restaurants, including Whole Foods, Trader Joes, Starbucks, Lowes, Honey Baked Ham, and Ralph is in walking distance.

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I have sold a property at 211 3601 W. Hidden Lane Lane in Rolling Hills Estate

I have sold a property at 211 3601 W. Hidden Lane Lane in Rolling Hills Estate on Apr 12, 2024. See details here

Welcome to light and bright 2nd floor condo in "The Estates" community. Master bedroom and 2nd bedroom have walk in closets. There are 2 full bahts. You will love the open dining/living room area with plenty of space for family gatherings and friends. Enjoy the balcony that is large enough for your patio furniture and plants. This community has all the amenities you could want, such as pool, tennis court, sauna, BBQ area, large club house with living room areas and ping pong tables. You will enjoy strolling through the pathways with the greenery thru-out the area. Contact me at (213) 878-1861 or via email at ruthahayles@gmail.com

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I have listed a new property at 1786 E. 110th Street 11010 Willowbrook Avenue East in Los Angeles. See details here

This property consists of two parcels, next to each other. Parcel 6069-012-006 includes two buildings at 1786 E. 110th St. units 1-4 (1 bedroom each) and two detached houses at 11008-11010 (2 bedrooms each). Lot size is 14019. Parcel 6069-012-007 includes two detached houses at 11012-10114 ( 1 large bedroom in front and 2 large bedrooms in rear. Lot size is 5131.12. These properties have a lot of potential and possibility of zoning changes for additional housing on these lots.

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New property listed in Rolling Hills Estates

I have listed a new property at 211 3601 W. Hidden Lane. See details here

Welcome to the light and bright second floor, 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo in resort-like setting "The Estates." Master bedroom and other bedroom have spacious walk-in closets. Both bathrooms have tubs and showers. There are granite countertops in the kitchen and plenty of cabinet space. Large balcony extends from both bedrooms and accessible from the living room. Estates community features a large club house with kitchen and living room areas and pin pong tables. The property also includes a sauna, lovely pool, BBQ areas, and landscaped pathways for your morning or evening strolls while viewing the peaceful streams. This community is located in the Palos Verdes Pennisula schools. The Estates is near many stores and restaurants, including Whole Foods, Trader Joes, Starbucks, Lowes, Honey Baked Ham, and Ralph is in walking distance.

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Condos and Townhouses:  The Basics

Condos and Townhouses:  Some of the Things You Need to Know

     Condo owners are responsible for what goes on within their individual units, including maintenance and repairs.  Beyond that, they're required to pay regular fees to an association.  Those fees contribute to the maintenance of the shared common areas, building amenities and the exterior of the complex.

 Should I Buy a Condo?  

     Condominiums and townhouses can be a good investment, especially if they allow you as a buyer to enter the real estate market.  Qualifying for financing is much the same as getting a mortgage for a single family house. 

     If you're thinking of buying a condo, it's important to undersand what your purchase includes.  No matter how big the building or property is, you own your individual unit.  You also own a prorata share of common areas and amenities of the community with your heighbors, which can include parks, pools, playgrounds, gyms, dog-walking areas and other public spaces.  

      In addition to your mortgage payment, property taxes and insurance costs, you will pay a condo fee that may also referred to as "homeowner association" (HOA) dues or fees. 

 Good News

     REALTORS expect this year's condo market to be healthy, with increased demand as first-time buyers get comfortable because more people have found that condos can be slightly lower priced than single family homes.  

MORE QUESTIONS?

     Contact your local REALTOR, Ruth A. Hayles, and I can provide you with more information about condo and townhouse living.  I have lived in a condo and townhouse and consider myself very knowledgeable about these types of properties.  Text or call me at (213)878-1862.

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I have sold a property at 1855 Fairfax Avenue S in Los Angeles

I have sold a property at 1855 Fairfax Avenue S in Los Angeles. See details here

This home is in a great residential area with lots of space for a large family or anyone who wants a spacious home. This home is located in the Picfair Village area, an appreciating community. It is a charming 3 bedroom, 3 bath with an additional (unpermitted 2 bedrooms and additional bath) approx. 500 more sq. ft. of living space. One of the bedrooms is used as a den. There is a charming kitchen with lots of cabinet space, cozy living room with fireplace, formal dining room adjacent to living room, and center hallway as you enter the home. There is also an attached garage. The back yard can host many guests or fantastic area for lounging on nice summer days. There is lots of potential for a serious home buyer. Lot size is 6644 sq ft. per assessor. This home is centrally located near Beverlywood, Culver City, Beverly Hills and close to the 10 freeway.

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I have sold a property at 871 Magnolia Avenue in Long Beach

I have sold a property at 871 Magnolia Avenue in Long Beach. See details here

Adorable gated end unit in the Drake Village homeowners association. This property is well-maintained with a gas fireplace in the living room and dining area near the powder room and kitchen, all located on the main level with beautiful laminated flooring. Kitchen cabinets are near new and spacious. Upstairs to the upper level is the ensuite with bathroom and modern sliding closet doors in the bedroom. There is a second bedroom and a bath off the hallway. The bottom level leads to the attached double car garage with a storage area and washer/dryer hookups. There is also a gated and private patio area in the front adjacent to the front porch, which is perfect for outside dining with family and friends. Lovely view of the well-manicured grounds. There is also a community room located on the beautiful grounds. In addition, this townhome is close to Ocean Blvd and other downtown Long Beach amenities, i.e., restaurants, Shoreline Village, Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach Convention Center, Queen Mary and the Civic Center. This property is steps away from major transportation and close to freeways. This is a must see!

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