Visionary Realty News » Los Angeles County California

L.A. County home sales up during November compared to last year #realestate

Carlo Capomazza — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 10:51:20 +0000

The median home price of an existing, single-family home rose 5.8 percent in November compared with a year ago, the first time the median home price has increased in year-to-year comparisons since August 2007.

“Le Dome” Villa for sale Listing Price: $6,995,000 (USD) #realestate

Carlo Capomazza — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 02:09:27 +0000

Real Estate: Located in the exclusive Los Angeles celebrity enclave known as the Hollywood Hills, the "Le Dome" Villa is an impressive Italian-style castle complete with a signature 4-story bell tower and its own private park and is now for sale.

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ennis House For Sale #realestate

Carlo Capomazza — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 02:09:26 +0000

Historical Celebrity Real Estate: Whether this is an example of art imitating life or vice versa, the Ennis House is among the most eclectic and grandiose houses ever raised. The work of one of the world's most acclaimed architects, the Frank Lloyd...

Saving for your first home? Choose low-risk investments

Carlo Capomazza — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:00:00 +0000

Image via Wikipedia Shun investments promising high rates of return -- more return means more risk of losing your money. Instead, stash your cash in a savings account, money market mutual fund, self-directed IRA or certificates of deposit. Dear Liz: I am 27 and make a great salary and commission for my age. I [...]

A Malibu modern that lets in the sky

Carlo Capomazza — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 07:00:00 +0000

A 5,000-square-foot contemporary built for an artist is restored to its 1960s condition. Poured-concrete walls, skylights and automated clerestory windows give an atrium feel to this restored contemporary in Malibu. Read more...

Mortgage problems are walloping Americans’ credit scores

Carlo Capomazza — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 07:00:00 +0000

Image via Wikipedia Late payments, delinquencies, short sales and foreclosures are on the rise -- and so are the number of borrowers seeing their credit scores plummet, according to scoring company VantageScore Solutions When you do a short sale of a house, or modify the mortgage, is there much of an effect on your credit score? What [...]

Government’s Consumer Action Handbook tells how to pursue complaints

Carlo Capomazza — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 07:00:00 +0000

Image by Randy Son Of Robert via Flickr This free guide shows you where to turn and whom to contact if you have a problem with a product or service. The statement "I'm from the government, and I'm here to help you" is considered one of the great lies of our time. But if you've [...]

Ben Stiller selling 11-bathroom estate #realestate

Carlo Capomazza — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 00:30:00 +0000

Comic actor Ben Stiller and his actress wife, Christine Taylor, have listed their Hollywood Hills property at $12.5 million. The site includes two houses and a one-bedroom guesthouse for a total of 10 bedrooms and 11 bathrooms on nearly an acre. A gated 1929 Spanish-style house of 5,334 square feet has been restored [...]

Cheviot Hills contemporary home emphasizes the outdoors #realestate

Carlo Capomazza — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 07:00:00 +0000

The new home features sliding glass floor-to-ceiling pocket doors, a wraparound deck on the second floor and an outdoor living area.

Beware of foreclosure prevention scams in #realestate

Carlo Capomazza — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 07:00:00 +0000

How's this for a business plan? A company buys or rents lists of recent default filings from across the country -- thousands of people who have been notified by lenders that if they don't get their mortgage payments back on track, the next step will be foreclosure.