Rodeo Realty Agent Helps Star Trek Actor Sell Family Home

la-fi-hotprop-anton-yelchin-20130904-001Rodeo Realty agent Gus Bolona was the listing agent of choice when it was time for Anton Yelchin, who plays Pavel Chekov in the popular rebooted Star Trek movie franchise, to sell his Tarzana home. The LA Times Hot Property section reported that the home, which was first listed in May, sold for $900,000.

The home was built in 1975 and features a stained-glass entry, a remodeled kitchen, four bedrooms and four bathrooms. The property also includes a swimming pool, spa, patio and lawn. Congratulations Gus, on another incredible sale!

Rodeo Realty Agent Tai Savet Fights Bullying In Local Schools

taisavetOur agents don’t just sell houses, they do good work in the community. Rock Life has appointed Rodeo Realty Calabasas agent Tai Savet as an Ambassador for Strategic Community Partnerships in Calabasas. Rock Life is dedicated to bringing awareness to the seriousness of bullying and related issues like depression, eating disorders, obesity, self-mutilation and suicide.

The group hosts awareness events including celebrity basketball games and offers support for local youth.  Mitch “The Rock” Richmond, a 14-year veteran of the NBA including seven seasons with the Sacramento Kings and an owner of the franchise  is the Founding Ambassador of Rock Life,. The work this group does was recently featured in The Acorn in advance of  the Anti- Bullying Celebrity Basketball Game at the Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center Sat., Sept. 7.

Luxury Beverly Hills Listing Highlighted On Patch

b_414_Tower_front_gates_webThis week the Beverly Hills Patch put the spotlight on 1146 Tower Road, a beautiful property listed with Joe Babajian. The landmark Spanish Colonial Revival estate was originally built in 1927 by architect Harry E. Werner for George and Freda Kolb and later owned by the actor James Coburn and also by a relative of the Sultan of Brunei.  

The property has undergone a painstaking restoration and remodel by the legendary architects/designers Tim Morrison and Tom Proctor.  It is ideally located north of Sunset Blvd. and the famed Beverly Hills Hotel and is sited on close to 1 3/4 acres on an extraordinary promontory with wonderful views of the City.  The rare combination of this prime location, the architectural integrity, the immense flat pad and the remarkable views make this one of the most distinctive properties in Beverly Hills. Visit Joe’s website for all the details on this striking property.

Rodeo Realty Agent Helps Wayne Brady Find His Next Great Deal

la-fi-hotprop-wayne-brady-20130903-001Rodeo Realty agent Laura Piller helped comedy improv star Wayne Brady sell his home in Sherman Oaks earlier this year and now she’s introduced him to the new home of his dreams. As Lauren Beale of the LA Times put it Brady, “who hosts ‘Let’s Make a Deal,’ has made one himself with the purchase of a condominium in Pacific Palisades for $1.75 million.” The contemporary three-bedroom unit makes the most of the sea air and ocean views with French doors opening to the terrace and floor-to-ceiling windows.

 

Newly Listed: A Private Retreat In Calabasas

This amazing property was featured in the LA Times magazine and is located  the quiet secluded “Monte Nido” neighborhood of Calabasas. It features authentic styling with rustico Mexican tile, custom dual-paned doors made in Placitias, New Mexico and sa tacked vintage tile roof from San Gabriel Mission School. This residency represents Old California Revival styling.

It is extremely private and gated with a separate tack or workshop and a covered corral at the end of the property. Relax on your front porch facing a beautiful Spanish fountain or on your back porch in a swing overlooking a huge flat lawn with massive trees and a meandering creek. Unlimited potential for the discerning buyer located on a private street (Malibu Oaks) with riding trails throughout. Minutes from the 101 freeway and Malibu. Check out the complete listing here.

The Spiga Estate On The Woodland Hills Patch

The estate of Maestro Carlo Spiga in Woodland Hills was recently listed by Matt Schroeder. Spiga was the founder of the Los Angeles Pops and was one of the first Pop orchestras in the country.  It was recently featured in the Woodland Hills Patch.

Spiga toured around the world conducting orchestras but made his home in Los Angeles. His house was designed for entertaining and he built the villa to accommodate private concerts and rehearsals.  The spectacular Spanish/Med private gated compound is on an over 30,000 square foot lot and has views the valley and the Santa Monica Mountains.

The property includes a second detached 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with balconies, granite counters, marble floors, central air and heat, gas fireplace and an attached two- car garage. Attached to this home is a 1 bed/1bath private cottage with a brick patio, BBQ, wood fireplace, ceramic floors and private garden.

The four-bedroom main house has a great room with a cathedral ceiling, wet bar, marble fireplace, family room, dining room, central air, Italian ceramic tiles &and marble floors. Outside there is a stamped concrete patio, pool and spa with waterfall, built-in BBQ with refrigerator and a covered breezeway which leads to a 880 sq. ft. tiled floor cabana with central heat/air, maple cabinets and granite counters in the kitchen and a full bath.  Check out the complete listing here.

Rodeo Realty's Syd Leibovitch On Winning The Bidding Wars

Right now it’s tough for home buyers. Inventory continues to be low, prices are escalating and worries about interest rates are causing many people to worry if their window is closing. Recently the Wall Street Journal ran a story on how home buyers can compete in the bidding wars that are becoming common for major properties.

Lowball offers are a thing of the past. Syd Leibovitch, the president of Rodeo Realty was quoted in the article and told the reporter that he advises clients to make their first offer “as high as you can possibly go.” He finds that because it’s difficult to predict how high the other offers will be it’s important to come in stronger rather than risk losing a house to someone else for a price you would have been willing to pay.  It’s important also not to get carried away in a bidding war. Find your maximum and stick to it. Check out the complete article at the Wall Street Journal.