Walt Disney’s Custom Estate for Sale, Best Sindy

 Did you know the Walt Disney, got the idee to do Disneyland after a visit to Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen ??
I guess most people don't,, maybe only when you grew up with the beautiful place right in the middle of your city... :-))
Have a great day, Sindy

While it’s easy to imagine Walt Disney simply living in Disneyland, perhaps in one of the houses that dot Disneyland’s Main Street, the man behind Mickey Mouse actually built a custom estate in Los Angeles, about a half-hour drive from the “Happiest Place on Earth.”
Walt Disney’s home is listed for sale for $3,650,000. The French-Mediterranean style house was built in 1932 on a double lot in prestigious Los Feliz. Median Los Feliz home values are currently $835,900. “Wizard of Oz” actress Judy Garland once called Los Feliz home and currently, Natalie Portman as well as Jack Black. also reside there.  According to property records, the home was last sold in 1977 for $207,002.
A gifted cartoonist and entrepreneur, Disney moved to Hollywood in 1923 to start a Hollywood studio with his brother. Within 10 years, Disney was famous for the creation of his new character, Mickey Mouse, and was working on a full-length animated film called “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.” He was also beginning to dream up an elaborate amusement park.
Disney’s gated home in Los Feliz was home to the cartoonist, his wife, Lillian, and two daughters Diane and Sharon until 1945, when he moved into another home in Holmby Hills. The home features a Mediterranean-style entry in a circular rotunda and painted ceilings in the foyer and dining room as well as vaulted beamed ceilings throughout the rest of the house. According to a listing photo, the Disney home was featured in the January 1940 issue of Better Homes and Gardens.
Additionally, the 4-bedroom, 5-bath home has 6,388 square feet of living space with views of downtown L.A. throughout. Other original aspects of the home include stained leaded glass windows, a Juliet balcony, billiards room with sleeping porch, and a projection and screening room where Disney used to watch productions. Outside, the property still has the playhouse built for Disney’s daughters.
The listing is held by Patricia Ruben of Sotheby’s International Realty.

Open House Today Saturday, 2-5pm, Come by and check it out !!

Hi,
I'm doing open house today Saturday, 2-5pm,
Come by and check it out, it is 3bedrooms, 3 1/2 bath, beautiful redone.
offered at $ 1,599,000

This extensively upgraded character English home offers old-world charm incorporating modern amenities. The home sits under a soaring pine tree. A brick path leads you to a formal turreted entry. Dramatic living room w/ 14.5 foot ceilings & fireplace. It has been restored from the ground up by a noted LA designer. The master suite includes spacious custom closets & en-suite bath w/Ann Sacks tile, steam shower & dual sinks. Period details throughout include coved ceilings & lighting. A new cook's kitchen with Carrara marble countertops, pot-filler, Viking appls, 48” range & hood, built-in fridge, microwave & wine cooler. An entertainer's dream, this home features an integrated sound system, including ext. speakers, Ipod integration with CAT-6 wiring. An expansive pool-sized yard includes a garage that has been finished w/sea grass flooring and would be perfect as a studio or office. Other upgrades include: New plumbing, electrical, chimney, dual-paned windows & video intercom system.

1015 North Orlando, LA CA 90069
pic on my Facebook page.. Take a look !!!
Hope to see you there.. Have a great day, Sindy

Happy 4th !!! Celebrating America's History of Home Ownership , Best Sindy

Happy 4th !!!!

Celebrating America's History of Home Ownership
The ability to buy, sell and own property has defined our nation throughout its history, and as the U.S. prepares to celebrate its 235 birthday, Americans continue to reaffirm their support of and aspirations toward home ownership.

“For over 100 years, REALTORS® have helped bring families home,” said NAR President Ron Phipps, broker-president of Phipps Realty in Warwick, R.I. “There’s a reason why home ownership is called the American Dream – it’s part of our collective history and an essential part of building our nation’s future, as well.”

Numerous studies have shown the value Americans place in home ownership. According to the 2010 NAR Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, first-time buyers most often cite the desire to own a home as the primary reason for their recent home purchase. Eighty-five percent of all recent home buyers consider a home purchase a solid investment, and 76 percent of them believe owning a home is as good as or better than an investment in stocks.

Earlier this week, a New York Times/CBS News poll reported that nearly nine in 10 Americans say home ownership is an important part of the American Dream. In a recent National Association of Home Builders survey, 73 percent of respondents said they believe the federal government should provide tax incentives to promote home ownership.

“Owning a home has long-standing government support in this country,” said Phipps. “Historically, lawmakers have understood the value of homeownership in fostering communities, creating social stability, and building wealth over the long term. In fact, Franklin Delano Roosevelt said, ‘A nation of home owners is unconquerable.’

“The mortgage interest deduction was introduced as part of the federal tax code nearly a century ago, and the Federal Housing Administration, Federal Home Loan Banks, and Fannie Mae were all created during the worst economic crisis our country ever faced in the Great Depression.”

Studies also demonstrate tangible social benefits to home ownership. The NAR report, Social Benefits of Homeownership and Stable Housing, showed that home owners are more active in their communities, benefit from improved education opportunities, and report higher levels of self-esteem and happiness when compared to renters. The U.S. Census Bureau reports that owners do not move as frequently as renters, providing more neighborhood stability. In turn, involvement in community quality-of-life issues helps prevent crime, improve childhood education and support neighborhood upkeep.

“As families across the country gather this weekend to celebrate our nation’s birthday, REALTORS® will continue to work to insure that this and future generations have the opportunity to pursue their dreams of owning a home,” said Phipps.

Source: NAR