I am a great believer in the principles of Feng Shui and the peace and harmony it can bring to your life and your home.  Now that we are in the summer months I thought it was an ideal time to talk about Feng Shui for the balcony.

The first order of business is cleanliness.  Feng Shui tells us that clutter, dirt and trash weigh down our energy and prevent chi from flowing into our lives and our homes.  Make sure that who ever cleans your home pays particular attention to your balcony, especially the corners, to make sure that there are no dead leaves or soil collecting there.

Feng Shui also teaches us that corners need to be softened. If your balcony sports sharp corners structurally you can balance them by placing tall healthy plants in the corners, or place a round table in the corner with a trailing plant with coin shape leaves on the table and allow the plant to trail over the corner of the balcony. 

Always make sure that your plants are healthy as a sick or dying plant is actually worse than no plant at all. Never place pointed leaf plants or spiky cactus plants on your balcony as they will not allow for good energy to flow into the home.  Plants with vibrant colors are always welcome. 

Make your balcony an inviting haven, you will attract good energy and it will help you to enjoy your home.
 

I love those wonderful opportunities that sprout up in your life, the kind that need to be grabbed a hold of before they slip through your fingers.  I have a property that is just such an opportunity.  Imagine luxury living, in the perfect location at a price that is life changing.  Where is this phenomenal property?  The Cove in Marina del Rey! 

Unit 1805 is a Junior Penthouse that has never been lived in; it has a spectacular open floor plan with a gourmet kitchen featuring all stainless appliances.  This resort living residence sports a huge master bedroom with its own private balcony, ultra luxury bathroom, dual sinks, spa tub, separate shower and two walk in closets.  The dinning area flows seamlessly into a large open living room, complete with a fireplace, and then out onto the tremendous balcony which boasts an expansive view of the city lights. Also included in the floor plan are a large guest bedroom with full bath, an office area, breakfast bar, powder room and a laundry room. 

This is a full service building and the residence comes with parking for three cars.  This fabulous Junior Penthouse is offered at $1,195,000.  On a per square foot basis, this is one of the best deals in the city!  It is also available for lease at $5,995.

Live in luxury, close to the Marina and in resort surroundings.  This listing won’t last, don’t let this opportunity pass you by.

I currently have an incredible unit for sale at Century Hill. It is an original unit one story and definately needs work. It features two big bedrooms, two and one half baths.  The unit was purchased when the complex first opened and is truly an oasis in the midst of a modern paradise . 

Century Hill resides on lush 20-acre grounds and provides its occupants with tree lined privacy mere steps from Century City’s renowned business and shopping district.  

There are 21 floor plans within Century Hill’s walls offering a wide variety of both townhomes and one-story residences.

Very few units come up for sale in this building. People love it here. This delightful luxury condominium offers the finest in amenities featuring five swimming pools, two tennis courts, a racquet ball court, and a well equipped gym. 

Within close proximity are world class shopping, dinning and golf courses.  For home buyers who want privacy and seclusion balanced with the advantages of urban living, Century Hill is a perfect blend. 

The price you ask? Priced to sell at $1,095,000. Call for an appointment.

Featured in these pictures is Century Towers; I just sold an incredible unit in this complex. It had a great northern exposure and dramatic city view and my client is SO happy.

Imagine your alarm going  off, you want to go to the gym so….you throw on work out clothes and head to the state-of-the-art gym, which is dowstairs.

You have a great work out and then take a refreshing turn in the heated lap pool.  Now you are ready to start your day.  

Back in your luxury condo you step out of the shower to change and then call the valet to bring up your car to go to work,  have a great lunch, a few meetings, more work, a little shopping and then a night out on the town. 

How much gas will all of that cost?  Nothing.  If you chose toyou are within walking distance of everything that you could possibly need. 

World class dining and shopping are within close proximity.   You are only moments away from work and a world of cultural events.  The world is your oyster and you are living in the pearl.  You come home at night to see the City of Angels sparkling and you love the LA Condo Lifestyle.

While no one is overjoyed with the current down turn in housing values there is a new positive note for some LA Condo owners. The Los Angeles County Assessor, Rick Auerbach, announced recently that a reassessment was done of a group of homes and condominiums purchased between July 1, 2004 and June 30, 2007.

The reassessed value of the homes will result in an average tax savings of $750 on October’s bill. Market Trends have shown us time and again that prices will fluctuate and then once again rally. While it is small comfort to have reduced taxes during a market lull, it is far better than paying inflated taxes during the same market lull.

In the beginning there were caves and huts.  As time went by there were log cabins and eventually brick homes. Housing developed and grew until finally it reached its highest design form - luxury condominiums.  With all the benefits of living in a luxury hotel plus all the comforts and privacy of “home”, living vertically in a luxury condominium is one of the ultimate gifts a person can bestow upon themselves.

Imagine being free of all gardening and maintenance tasks, while living in a lush beautifully maintained wonderland.  Visualize saying good bye to long commutes of bumper to bumper traffic in order to get to work or cultural events.  Picture yourself being able to take all that free time and to spend it meditating, getting exercise, being with your loved ones or growing your business. 

These are just some of the benefits of living vertically surrounded by modern luxury.  Isn’t it time you redesigned your life?  Take a look at what a luxury condo can do for your lifestyle.

As luxury condominiums grow in popularity we are seeing a surge in ultra-luxury condominium development. Designers and developers are vying for your attention offering a wide variety of amenities. The question is what luxury perk will you choose?

On the Wilshire Corridor, where luxury condos are beautifully showcased in a wide variety of packages, there are some amenities that are so prevalent that they are almost taken for granted. Full security buildings with doormen, 24 hour valet and concierge service are the order of the day on the Wilshire Corridor. Most of the buildings also offer sparkling swimming pools, luxurious Jacuzzis and spectacular sun decks all in sumptuous sculpted garden settings.

A smaller selection of buildings on the Corridor offer heated lap pools, tennis courts, temperature controlled wine storage, maid’s quarters and private elevator vestibules.

In the ultra-luxury development arena we are hearing rumors of penthouse infinity pools, private Jacuzzis, environmentally friendly construction, energy efficient buildings and state-of-the-art technology creating the ultimate media friendly home. How much luxury can you handle?

I am not a big fan of apathy. Life is better when enjoyed with passion. Apathy is for people who don’t feel empowered to design their own lives. That’s not for me.

I live in one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in one of the most culturally rich and diverse cities in the world. I am a short car ride away from snow capped mountains and close enough to the beach that I can feel fresh ocean breezes from my balcony.

My home literally nurtures my life style, providing me with valet parking and concierge services to see to my every need. I don’t need a gym membership as there is a state-of-the-art gym in my building.

I am within walking distance of world class shopping and dinning. I have a veritable smorgasbord of cultural events to choose from on a daily basis, all of it practically in my backyard. What is there to be apathetic about?

With summer quickly approaching it’s a great time to enjoy the benefits of luxury condo living in Los Angeles.  As cool ocean breezes waft over lush balconies with divine city nightscape views it’s great to acknowledge that all of those hours you spent in the state-of-the-art fitness room have left you bathing suit beach ready. 

While other people are sitting in traffic contemplating the rising price of gas and its effect on their vacation savings, you enjoy a leisurely stroll to work and mull over whether you will spend your vacation in Cannes or if Rio de Janeiro will be this year’s destination. 

Until your vacation you will enjoy regular trips to the beach and continue to enjoy the nightlife that is practically right outside your front door.  This is the LA Condo Summer Lifestyle.

One of the most comforting things about luxury vertical living is the ability to lock and leave.  I love my work and think nothing of putting in long hours, but when I have the opportunity to get away and take some time for myself, I take it.  I don’t have to worry about who will water my plants or if I will have a break in.  I don’t even have to wonder if I left my six burner gourmet stove on.  I can always call the concierge and ask him to check it.  I literally can lock my door and leave.

For me this is peace of mind.  For some of my clients it is a way to enjoy stability.  I have one client who conducts business in 5 major cities around the world.  He might spend a total of three months out of the year in Los Angeles, but when he is here he wants to enjoy the comforts of home while conducting light speed business deals.  A luxury condominium was the perfect answer for this global entrepreneur.  When he is in Los Angeles, he can entertain, work, dine and shop all within walking distance of his home and when he leaves he has no other responsibility than to walk out his door.