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Urban Hillsides Real Estate: Community and Lifestyle

Often these days our first interactions with new people are not in person - it’s typically through email or a phone call. With this in mind, our video is our way of revealing a little more about who we are and our approach to real estate.

Documenting the philosophy came easy compared to the fear of being in front the camera reciting it. I practiced and told myself to relax, to act natural, but my mind and body did not listen. It was challenging and I was nervous. Thankfully we had a creative team of people who coached me through the process and had excellent editing skills.

I was clearly outside of my comfort zone. I challenged myself to get in front of the camera, and to push my business to new levels this year. I have built a great team to help me grow and deliver the same quality of service as I always strive to deliver. Kelly is a social activist who has dedicated her free time to neighborhood issues through both grassroots organizing and city government. Joe has extensive experience in local media and marketing, and continues to support this vibrant, creative community. Together we have an intimate knowledge of what it’s like to live in, grow and connect to the communities of Northeast Los Angeles.

For those of you who have personally never met me, we hope this gives you an idea of who we are so that when we do finally meet - whether it be by email or a phone call - you know who we are.

Helping clients achieve their goals is what we do, and I hope you can help us achieve ours! Please share this video with your social network and let people know that you recommend our services.

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Welcome to the neighborhood, Calvin & Jennifer

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Making sacrifices is necessary for most aspiring homeowners. Our clients Calvin and Jennifer are no strangers to the effort it takes to save money for the future. They were motivated by homeownership and all the benefits that come with it.

Our clients decided to purchase multi-units, giving them homeownership as well as financial benefits. They also genuinely value the property; evidenced by their desire to be a good landlord, to soon improve the curb appeal and units, and to maintain quality tenants. Calvin and Jennifer’s smart investment is improving the value of the property, the street it’s on, and the community it’s in.

We celebrate and share in Calvin and Jennifer's success. We'd love to be part of your success. Let us know how we can help you sell or buy a property.

Learn more about the Urban Hillsides team

Weekend calendar: Featured open houses in Northeast Los Angeles

This weekend is full of some great open houses in Northeast Los Angeles - and the neighborhoods of Glassell Park, Echo Park, Highland Park and Eagle Rock are especially buzzing with activity. Check out these great open houses on Sunday, January 26 from 1-4:00 pm.

Want a private showing? Call (323) 300-1186 today!

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Glassell Park

1312 El Paso Drive | 3 BR, 2.5 BA | $549,000

Listing agent: Tracy Do

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Echo Park

1428 Laveta Terrace | 3 BR, 1.75 BA | $739,000

Listing agent: Christina Capra

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Highland Park

201 N Avenue 52 | 2 BR, 1 BA | $499,000

Listing agent: Robert Alan Hanson

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Eagle Rock

1406 Hepner Avenue | 3 BR, 2 BA | $689,000

Listing agent: Sky Minor

Want a private showing? Call (323) 300-1186 today!

Weekend calendar: Featured open houses in Northeast Los Angeles

This weekend is full of some great open houses in Northeast Los Angeles - and the neighborhoods of Echo Park, Los Feliz and Highland Park are especially buzzing with activity. Check out these great open houses on Sunday, January 19 from 1-4:00 pm.

Want a private showing? Call (323) 300-1186 today!

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Echo Park

1460 Morton Place | 3 BR, 2 BA, 1,716 sq ft | $764,000

Listing agent: Judy Oroshnik

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Highland Park

1497 Glen Ellen Pl | 2 BR, 1 BA | $399,000

Listing agent: Shirma Corella

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Los Feliz

4153 Cromwell Avenue | 3 BR, 4 BA, 2,784 sq ft | $2,229,000

Listing agent: Richard Wilkinson

Want a private showing? Call (323) 300-1186 today!

Weekly numbers show a healthy market

There are two significant observations this week, primarily with new listings and price reductions. New listings are up 23 from the previous week, the highest since December 9, 2013. Price reductions were also up significantly to 17, last reaching this number November 21, 2013. This shows a strong market with indications of perhaps a plateau with the larger number of price reductions.

Couple these indicators with the surprise of lower mortgage rates and we have a positive, healthy market.

January 13, 2014

  • New listings: 40+
  • Back on Market: 7-
  • Price Reductions: 17+
  • Pending/Back up: 27+
  • Sold: 27+
  • Total available inventory: 196+
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 Want to see how these compare? View our past weekly real estate market reports!

Weekly market report for Northeast Los Angeles

The market has awakened slightly from it's holiday slumber! We are seeing slight increases in new listings, houses that are back on market, price reductions, and solds. Total inventory and pending/backups remained steady. January 6, 2013

  • New listings: 23
  • Back on Market: 9
  • Price Reductions: 7
  • Pending/Back up: 21
  • Sold: 27
  • Total available inventory: 189
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See the December stats after the jump .

December 30, 2013

  • New listings: 15
  • Back on Market: 5
  • Price Reductions: 5
  • Pending/Back up: 22
  • Sold: 18
  • Total available inventory: 193

December 23, 2013

  • New listings: 21
  • Back on Market: 6
  • Price Reductions: 15
  • Pending/Back up: 40
  • Sold: 37
  • Total available inventory: 228

December 16, 2013

  • New listings: 22
  • Back on Market: 7
  • Price Reductions: 10
  • Pending/ Back up: 31
  • Sold: 39
  • Total available inventory: 242

December 9, 2013

  • New listings: 46
  • Back on Market: 12
  • Price Reductions: 12
  • Pending/ Back up: 38
  • Sold: 38
  • Total available inventory: 244

Click on the map below to search active listings in Northeast Los Angeles:

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Looking to buy or sell? As a 30+ year resident of Echo Park, I know the area! Contact me today!

Areas in Northeast Los Angeles/the Urban Hillsides I serve include: Atwater Village, Echo Park, Eagle Rock, Glassell Park, Highland Park, Lincoln Heights, Los Feliz, Mt. Washington, Silver Lake, and Montecito Heights.

Weekly market report for Northeast Los Angeles

In our final full week of 2013, the market is appearing steady despite slight market resistance due to price reductions. A healthier economy is keeping the real estate market strong; we see an increase in pending and backup sales. December 23, 2013

  • New listings: 21
  • Back on Market: 6
  • Price Reductions: 15
  • Pending/Back up: 40
  • Sold: 37
  • Total available inventory: 228

Happy Holidays!

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See the stats from previous December dates after the jump.

December 16, 2013

  • New listings: 22
  • Back on Market: 7
  • Price Reductions: 10
  • Pending/ Back up: 31
  • Sold: 39
  • Total available inventory: 242

December 9, 2013

  • New listings: 46
  • Back on Market: 12
  • Price Reductions: 12
  • Pending/ Back up: 38
  • Sold: 38
  • Total available inventory: 244

Click on the map below to search active listings in Northeast Los Angeles:

NortheastLosAngeles

NortheastLosAngeles

Looking to buy or sell? As a 30+ year resident of Echo Park, I know the area! Contact me today!

Areas in Northeast Los Angeles/the Urban Hillsides I serve include: Atwater Village, Echo Park, Eagle Rock, Glassell Park, Highland Park, Lincoln Heights, Los Feliz, Mt. Washington, Silver Lake, and Montecito Heights.