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Rodeo Realty agents named to top national real estate agents list by The Wall Street Journal and Real Trends
Rodeo Realty once again has a strong presence on The Wall Street Journal and Real Trends Top Real Estate Professionals list, a prestigious national awards ranking. These agents are in the top one half of 1 percent of the more than 1 million real estate agents in the country. The report ranks America’s top 250 residential real estate agents and teams based on 2013 annual sales volume and transaction sides
“On behalf of Rodeo Realty I wish to offer my congratulations and deepest admiration to Ben Bacal, Joe Babajian, Jordana Leigh, Peter Maurice and Tregg Rustad.”, said Rodeo Realty Founder and President Syd Leibovitch.
Rodeo Realty agents named to the Top Individual Agents by Sales Volume:
#35 – Ben Bacal – $152M+
#50 – Joe Babajian – $131M+
#60 – Jordana Leigh – $119M+
Rodeo Realty team named to the Top Teams by Sales Volume:
#173- Peter Maurice and Tregg Rustad – $90M+
The Wall Street Journal and REAL Trends also recently recognized Rodeo Realty as the 25th largest real estate company nationwide by volume. Making it, by far, the largest most productive independent in it’s marketplace!
The lists of The Thousand can be found at:
Peter Maurice of Rodeo Realty Helps Buyer Land Buzz Aldrin's Condo
Legendary astronaut Buzz Aldrin has sold his Wilshire Corridor condo. As reported by the Los Angeles Times, Rodeo Realty’s Peter Maurice represented the buyer. The three-bedroom condo has an open floor plan and floor-to-ceiling windows with fantastic views of the city, the Wilshire Country Club golf course, and beyond. Aldrin, who is now 84, was the second man to walk on the moon in 1969.
Rodeo Realty Agent Todd Jones Launches Real Estate Radio Show
Todd Jones, a Realtor with Rodeo Realty Studio City, recently launched a new radio show: Real Estate Radio LA. Todd’s show can be heard on AM1150 Sundays at noon. Todd interviews people about real-estate-related topics and has already had on a wide variety of guests including David Hatfield from CAST Locations to discuss how to make extra money by renting your home for films and commercials; Gary Morris, a Trust Attorney who discussed the importance of having a Living Trust; and Matt Moses to discuss the benefits of solar panels. His next broadcast will feature Charles Fleming, author of “Secret Stairs: A Walking Guide to the Historic Staircases of Los Angeles.” Mr. Fleming is also the entertainment industry business news editor at The Los Angeles Times.
For almost a decade Todd has been a top producing Realtor. From the beginning, his focus has been providing great customer service while informing and protecting his clients. Prior to selling Real Estate, Todd traveled the world working as a Producer of Television commercials for such clients as Home Depot, Chili’s, SONY, Chevrolet, and Jamaica Tourism to name only a few. Desiring to spend less time on the road and more time in Los Angeles with his family, Todd began working full time in his passion…real estate. Todd took to real estate immediately and was honored as Rookie of the Year for his first year, and he has continued as a top producer ever since.
For more info and to listen to past shows and view YouTube videos of the show please visit www.ToddJonesRadio.com.
Rodeo Realty Quoted In LA Times Article on Home Price Stablization
The real estate market is always changing. Right now the data seems to indicate that we are entering a time of market stablization (something Rodeo Realty president Syd Leibovitch began to predict late last year). The rapid growth of home prices has slowed and inventory still remains tight. Home sellers are testing the market and seeing multiple offers but the feeding frenzy of last year seems to have abated a bit. DataQuick’s latest numbers showed that the median price in Los Angeles County rose 10% in May to $450,000 from $410,000 a year earlier. This is significant but still lower than the big price jumps we were seeing last year.
In an article on this phenomenon, Los Angeles Times reporter Tim Logan interviewed Mona Cohen of Rodeo Realty Brentwood for her hands-on view of the local market. Mona explained that she often has to explain to sellers that they need to be realistic about pricing.
“They still think they’re in that little bubble of 2013, where you’d put it on the market and have 15 offers,” Mona told the Times. “That still happens in pockets. But buyers have become a lot more savvy.”
Rodeo Realty Sells Jayceon Taylor's Home
Rodeo Realty’s Ed Dolce and Kenneth Marker have sold the Glendale home of Jayceon Taylor, the rap musician and reality TV actor known as Game or the Game as reported by the LA Times. The home sold for $1.63 million.
The four-bedroom house was built in 1958 and has an open floor plan that includes a gourmet kitchen with maple cabinets. The master suite includes lots of closet space and an entertainment center. The family room has custom built-ins and there is also a game room. The entertainer’s backyard includes a pool and custom barbecue area. Congratulations to the new owner!
Rodeo Realty Local Market Report–San Fernando Valley–May 2014
Below is the local market report for the San Fernando Valley for May 2014. The report details real estate market statistics with year-over-year data on median price and days on market.
Rodeo Realty Conejo Valley Local Market Report–May 2014
Below is the Conejo Valley Market Report for May 2014 detailing local real estate market statistics and including year-over-year data:
Rodeo Realty Westside Los Angeles Local Market Report–May 2014
Below is the Los Angeles Westside Market Report for May 2014 detailing local real estate market statistics and including year-over-year data:
Rodeo Realty Lists Jack Black's Former House
This gorgeous architectural newly listed by Joe Babajian and Stephen Walton of Rodeo Realty has quite the celebrity history. As Zillow reports, the modern home on a private cul-de-sac in Los Feliz was previously owned by actor Jack Black and his wife Tanya Haden. Black bought in 2006 and he and Hayden did a major remodel. They sold the home once they had children.
The home has walls of glass, steel commercial beams, and concrete floors. The gourmet kitchen opens to the great room. The master suite includes a spa-like bath. Outside there is a large swimmer’s pool, water elements, and outdoor dining pavilions that are the perfect spot to entertain. It is listed for $2.899 million.