FINALLY!! The Ralph's sign is Up!

Today, I drove by the much anticipated Ralph's and saw that the sign is up!!!  Hopefully the grand opening will be sooner than later.  

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Current Construction in Sherman Oaks: Ralphs Fresh Fare

View from Moorpark St and Hazeltine Ave

It's been a slow process but it's definitely worth the wait!! 

Last year in January, we saw the first sign of framing and hoped to see our new Ralphs up and running by Fall of 2013.  A few weeks ago, I was driving in the car with my husband on Moorpark St and saw construction is still going on strong. 

At this rate, perhaps a Fall of 2014 may be more of a realistic opening.  Personality, I don't mind.  It's a bigger improvement for Ventura Blvd and the community of Sherman Oaks. :) 

JUST SOLD - Renovated Condo in Sherman Oaks

 5003 TILDEN AVE                                                                                                              

Sherman Oaks, California
2 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 949 sqft

JUST SOLD! Closed in 27 days!

Move in ready condo with recent renovations.  Walking distance to beautiful Park and downtown Sherman Oaks! Successfully Represented Buyer.

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Sherman Oaks Street Fair This WEEKEND!!

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Entertainer's Delight Located South of the Blvd in Sherman Oaks!

                           

September 24, 2013 - Entertainer’s Delight Located South of the Blvd!

15101 Greenleaf Street

Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, California 91403

$840,000 | 3 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1,733 sf

You’ll enjoy an open floor plan decorated with wood beams and vaulted ceilings.  Beautiful granite fireplace right next to the family room which features marble floors.  All bedrooms have hardwood floors.

Courtesy of: Rashad Winston, Keller Williams Realty Encino Sherman Oaks, bre 01513525

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The Blue Dog Beer Tavern
4524 Saugus Ave, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

Featured in LA Weekly’s “30 Burgers in 30 Days.” Great atmosphere for good food and simple drinks! 

Crave Cafe 
14504 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

Open 24 hours! (expect on Sundays) Well known for their crepes! Great vibe! Located at The Village in Sherman Oaks on Ventura Blvd.

Casa Vega 
13301 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks CA 91403

Perfect for a date night! Dim, cozy and delicious food.  Daily lunch specials.  

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Prediction of Price Growth Will Slow Down

2013 has been a rollarcoast in home prices and setting breaking levels in certain areas.  Many buyers are asking if this new trend is a bubble and will it end?  Let's take a look.

Since June of last year, home prices have rose by 11.9%.  On a seasonally basis (real estate has seasons) there was a 0.6% from May (spring) to June (summer).

According to Wall Street Journal's Nick Timiraos, prices will still rise but not as fast as this previous year.  This could mean that the 'bubble' everyone was asking about...isn't a bubble that will burst.

WHY????

Economists from Goldman Sachs Group offered three reasons why home price gains will be moderate:

1) Housing is no longer that cheap.  Prices in relations to incomes and that relation to rents - home prices are no longer "undervalued" as they did two years ago.  Recent home prices gains have put home prices on a national basis back at "fair value."

2) Sharp spike in mortgage rates led buyers to pause. With the low historical interest rates created an urgency to jump into the market.  Since the 1% increase in June, buyers are stepping back and re-considering their options.

3) Biggest drivers of price gains are going to play a smaller role going forward.  Home price have increased in part of the decline in foreclosure and distressed homes.  Investors are slowing down their purchase because the bargains of last year has dried up.

So.... unit there is new construction which is gearing up to open by next year (go to NewHomeSource for upcoming development communities) - it looks like this upward trend will continue into 2014.

Source: The Wall Street Journal

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SUSHI + LOUNGE MUSIC + SPORTS BROADCASTING

By Yvette Betancourt

Looking for a great place to grab sushi? Try Sushi Mac at Sherman Oaks.  Prices are paid by the plate. Enjoy the bar seating while listening to lounge music and watching the latest sport broadcasting on the big screen tv.   Don't forget to bring CASH.  

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Great Places to Watch Super Bowl XLVII this sunday!

It's here!! Only a few days away and if you aren't catching the big game at friend's house or your place...try these great places. 

DOWNTOWN LA:

The Parish

840 S Spring St, Los Angeles CA 90015

(213) 225-2400

Cool foodie place where you can watch the game on a 80-inch flatscreen.  

Order the Gridiron Special ($40) - 20 stout-glazed chicken wings, half gallon jug of Noble ale, housemaid pork rinds and fried olives. 

The Mixing Room at JW Marriott - LA LIVE

The Ritz-Carlton Los Angeles

900 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, 90015

(213) 765-8800

$25 All-You-Can-Eat Buffet

Watch the game on 50 inch TV inside and outside.

BURBANK:

Tony's Dart Away

1710 Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA 91506

(818) 253-1710

Special: $20 All-You-Can-Drink Beer, complimentary light bar snacks. 

ECHO PARK:

Mohawk Bend 

All-You-Can-Drink-Beer (on tap) and All-You-Can-Eat-Pizza (three vegan and three non-vegan) for $30. 

SHERMAN OAKS:

Mad Bull's Tavern's

14649 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, 91403

(818) 379-9511

ENCINO:

El Mariachi Mexican Grill and Sports Cantina

15627 Ventura Blvd, Encino, 91436

(818) 380-0160

Let's Go Niners! 

Moderation Is Key

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So before you go all renovation crazy on your property, give me a call to help you determine which upgrades may help your property sell in less time.

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Ralph's Fresh Fare Framing is Up

by Yvette Betancourt

Signs of progress is very visible on Ventura blvd for Sherman Oaks' brand new Ralph's Fresh Fare.  If construction continues to go at this pace, hopefully we could see a grand opening by the end of this year.   

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Christmas Tree Lots in the San Fernando Valley

It's the time of year to bring out the Christmas decorations! I've noticed that this year, many people had their christmas decorations and trees up by Thanksgiving evening.   I guess, it's better early than later.  


Here is our top four places to buy a Christmas trees in and near Los Angeles.

Tina's Trees - I buy my trees from Tina's for the past four years.  I love their service and their fun activies for children.  They are no longer located at Moorpark St behind of Taco Bell due to the new construction that is being built.  They have a new location in Calabasas!  

4827 Sepulveda Blvd, Sherman Oaks (behind the Galleria)  + 23611 Calabasas Road, Calabasas (near the Country Inn & Suite) 
Open 9am to 9pm

Underwood Family Farm - Christmas Tree on the Farm
3370 Sunset Valley Road
Moorpark, CA  93021
Farm Center: (805) 529-3690

My son came with his school for their pumpkin patch event and he loved it! Tractor rides & the Animal Show are included with paid weekend admission.  Lot of fun while choosing a large range of trees. 

Christmas Ranch Tree Farms 
3800 Cochran St., Simi Valley, Ca

I heard about this place from a girlfriend before the Thanksgiving holiday.  I loved the idea of cutting your own tree with an axe or chainsaw.  they have a range of 6-12 feet tall.

Mr. Greentrees 
702 N Dohery Drive
West Hollywood, CA 

If you are in the westside of Los Angeles and have gone to the famous Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch, this is a great place to get your Christmas tree and decor. 


I hope this list helps.  Support your local tree lots! Happy Holidays!

Sherman Oaks' New Ralphs Fresh Fare to Open in 2013

by Yvette Betancourt

3D Rendering of Ralphs Fresh Fare with height dimensions.

When Ralphs (on the corner of Hazeltine Ave and Ventura Blvd) placed their banner of closing, I was shocked.  Ralphs was in the perfect location for my daily route when I picked up my son from preschool in the afternoons.  Not to mention the last minute trip to the grocery store for a last-mintue dinner meal.  

When the construction fence came up and a big 3D rendering of a Ralphs Fresh Fare, I got excited.  A new grocery store with more space and more parking. If the final construction mirrors the rendering, the new store will bring a new fresh perspective to the boulevard.  How? The addition of the trees to provide a main street feel and the wide walkways to increase pedestrian foot traffic, especially for the new mixed used construction near Taco Bell.   

Sherman Oaks Ralphs Fresh Fare will be the largest Ralphs to be constructed.  The development has described the project as a Fresh Fare with 65,600 square feet and two levels of parking for 316 spaces.  

Moorpark Street will be the entrance to the first level and Ventura will be the entrance to the second level. In addition, there will be 4,000 square feet of ground floor shops along Ventura Blvd.  

Source: shermanoaks.patch.com