Houses Local+Global: House 39 by Alex Plana

Occasionally we’ll post houses that inspire us, either from our local neighborhoods or from around the world. These are the residences that make us love our work all the more, and remind us that connecting our clients to their ideal living environment is what real estate is all about.

This simple, clean-lined modern in Curicó, VII Región del Maule, Chile was designed by Alex Plana. Courtesy of the Arch Daily, with more photos here.

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3535 Multiview Drive 90068

3535 Multiview Drive 90068

Contemporary Mediterranean in the Hollywood Hills!
Offered at: $1,699,000

Status: Sold
Type: Single Family / Bedrooms: 5 / Baths: 4.5
Living Area: 4555 Square Ft. / Lot Size: 8262 Square Ft.

Design+build firm Re-Inhabit presents their latest exceptional living environment, a 3-level Contemporary Mediterranean with panoramic views. Featuring 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, large kitchen, media room and an array of outdoor spaces, it’s 4,500+ sq ft of luxurious, fully-appointed living space. A short hop from the Cahuenga Pass, the private, gated home brings to mind the hillsides of Spain or Italy. An oversized 2-car garage offers the choice of direct passage to the kitchen, or use the beautiful, wood-columned front entryway. Inside, the sounds of the city fade but twinkling lights remain, seen from patios, balconies and large picture windows that seem to greet every gaze. Effortless indoor-outdoor flow + French doors create even more chances to take in the amazing, unobstructed views. True to their name and reputation, Re-Inhabit has restored this contemporary home and maximized its potential, for those seeking a living environment with substance, scale and views to the horizon.

 

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FYI Quick Read…

From the LA Times real estate reporter Alejandro Lazo: “Southern California’s housing market is headed toward the spring shopping season with strong price gains and a steady improvement in sales.” Full story here.

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Classic Mediterranean in Los Feliz

List Price $2,585,000

4 bedrooms • 4.5 bathrooms

3,805 sf • 14,700 sf lot

This estate-like 1922 home on a 1/3 acre lot adjoins Laughlin Park in prime Los Feliz.So many images to choose from. Suffice it to say that the recent extensive renovation by our friend, the highly talented architect Barbara Bestor, has made a great house even better. Beautifully understated, filled with light, it’s a showpiece that is also a comfortable and functional family home.There’s a lagoon style pool & spa and a detached 700 sq ft space that could be your guest suite, workspace or gym. All systems are newer and upgraded and there’s an electric gate on the driveway. For a private tour of this magnificent property, contact Tracy Do Real Estate.

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Listing courtesy of Jeffrey Young, Sotheby’s Int’l Realty.

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Exactly as We Called It: Inventory Rising

It was exactly a month ago that Tracy Do was invited to take reader questions as part of Curbed LA’s “University” series. When asked about the lack of local homes for sale, she responded, “I do predict a brightening picture in regard to inventory.”

 

Tracy called it, and now it’s come true. Real estate website Housingwire, citing just-released analysis by Realtor.com, says that the number of homes for sale nationwide is up 2.36% from February to March. Combine that with still-low interest rates (see post below), it all adds up to good news for buyers — and a great reason to contact Tracy Do Real Estate; your expert and leader in LA-area home sales.

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FYI Quick Read…

The Wall Street Journal’s Nick Timiraos examines some issues percolating in the housing market, including rising prices, lack of inventory and speculation about which way interest rates might be heading. One thing that’s clear, says Timiraos, is that “buyers face a dilemma: paying more for a home today, compared with a year ago, or paying even more tomorrow at a time when interest rates might also be higher.” It’s a good quick read and can be found here (for Wall Street Journal subscribers).

UPDATE: Since most of our readers are not WSJ subscribers, we have provided the bulk of the article after the break, reprinted courtesy of the Wall Street Journal.

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