Just listed: adorable "Snow White" cottage in Burbank for $759,000

Judy Graff Properties' agent Dayna Cussler has just listed this cutie at 313 N. Hollywood Way, in the middle of Burbank's media district. Rumor has it that this home, and the several other "Snow White" cottages like it on the block, were designed and built by Disney artists.  It has been repurposed for today's standards with an open beam ceiling, big open kitchen with all-new counter tops and appliances, redone bath and two bedrooms.  Of course, there is HVAC, swanky light fixtures, a fireplace, and brand new wood floors.  There's a sunny backyard and a parking pad from the alley as well.  The location is stellar too -- it's close to one of the outstanding Burbank public schools and is a short distance to both the studios and Toluca Lake.  The property specs are: built in 1950, 840 sf, 2500+ sf lot, and a list price of $759,000. For a private showing, please call or text Dayna at 818-590-5944.

Buy Egbert and Oliver's house in Burbank

This is Egbert and Oliver, and their home in Burbank will be available for sale soon.  It's located at 2112 Hilton Dr., in the Burbank foothills, and features 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 1308 square feet, a 7401 square foot lot (perfect for dogs) and a quiet, lovely neighborhood.  The house is in mint condition and the kitchen has been remodeled along with the bathrooms.  It also has gorgeous hardwood floors, a fireplace, and a two car garage.  For those dogs who prefer to escort their human children to school, Jefferson Elementary is a quick walk along with Muir Junior High.  Burbank has everything dogs and their humans need and is freeway-close to the remainder of the north-central L.A. area.  The list price is $825,000 and we'll have more pics soon.  If you'd like to see this before it goes on the market, call me at 818-370-4837 or email me at judy@judygraff.com.

Wish you were here? You can be. 500 Amherst Drive in Burbank is on the market.

Here's the unicorn house that I've been promising.  This is 500 Amherst Dr. in Burbank, the land of quiet neighborhoods and excellent schools. Check out more pics at 500Amherst.com.  This beauty will be open on Saturday, May 4, from 2 to 5.  Features include 4 bedrooms, including both an upstairs and downstairs master suite, 5 bathrooms, an open plan kitchen-den-dining area (the kitchen has everything you could want), a formal living room, built-ins, office, bonus/exercise room, mud room, huge garage and all upgraded systems.  Outside, a big, green backyard leads to a 20x40 saltwater pool and entertainers' patio.  I could go on and on, but perhaps you'll come see for yourself?

House of the week! 3510 Chandler, Burbank

I'm going to start picking a "house of the week" to feature in this blog (don't hold me to this weekly timetable, though).  The home will be in the L.A. area, and will hopefully be unique in one or more ways.  To start--

This one is for every buyer who believes that there is no such thing as a home for sale in Burbank under $700,000 anymore.  You're right.  But the exception proves the rule, and 3510 W. Chandler in Burbank is a great exception for the right buyer.  It is listed (not by me) for $584,500.  That's less expensive than many condos and townhomes in similar areas these days.

Chandler has a lot more to offer than meets the eye budget.  Yes, the house is small -- 809 sf., 2 beds and 1 bath.  And it's on a small lot -- 2,589 sf.  That's bigger than a lot of townhomes and condos, though.  It has a one-car garage (there is lots of street parking around here too), wood-burning fireplace, a/c, laundry room and little yard.  These homes on this stretch of Chandler are little gems.  They were built along the railroad tracks as starter homes back in the 1940's.  The railroad tracks are long gone, and a gorgeous -- and famous -- bike/walking path has replaced it.  The home is also walking distance to all of Magnolia Park's attractions.  Did I mention the great schools in Burbank?  

Of course, buyers, call me if you would like to tour this home.  It's going to be a terrific choice for buyers who are looking for a condo-alternative, or investors who want those hard-to-find, relatively inexpensive rental properties in great areas.  

Brian and Lisa buy a Burbank home

Clients Brian and Lisa have just closed escrow on this redone Burbank home, adjacent to the Chandler bike path.  The transaction was amazingly smooth.  I originally began working with Lisa in 2008! Just shows that the right house is out there if you're willing to be patient.  

629 N. Keystone, Burbank is open Thursday from 9:30 to noon and this weekend, too!

Looking for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with an open floor plan, killer kitchen, pool and aesthetic flair? Come see my 629 N. Keystone on Thursday, the 11th, from 9:30 to noon or on Sunday, the 14th, from 2:00 to 5:00.  It is listed for $779,000 and is in a great Magnolia Park neighborhood with outstanding Burbank public schools. Other showings by pre-arrangement.

629 N. Keystone, Burbank - great indoor-outdoor flow and 3 beds, 2 baths!

Interactive FloorPlan Presentation

This amazing Magnolia Park home will be on the market tomorrow for $779,000.  Everything you could want is here: cool aesthetic vibe, great indoor-outdoor flow, big rooms, open floor plan, huge pool, beautiful xeriscape with fountains, big 2-car garage, chefs' kitchen and stellar location.  Call me for more details or if you'd like to view it.

New 5-star Yelp review from my seller of a Burbank home

It was my privilege and honor to help Laura when she transitioned from working to being retired.  She sold her home in north Burbank and here is her Yelp review of me.

After retiring at the end of 2013, I decided to sell my Burbank home of 28 years.  Luckily, after some diligent Yelp and Zillow research, I found Judy Graff.  Judy is a fantastic real estate agent and a consummate professional.  Judy made some suggestions that helped me prepare the house for sale, and once the house was listed, she was on top of every detail so that all phases of escrow proceeded smoothly.  Judy listed my home on 03/31, and it was sold at the open house which followed on 4/7.  And, it also sold for 10,000 over list!  Who can ask for more than that!!  It is obvious that Judy loves her work because she does it so well.  Besides helping me through every step, she was even of service to the buyers of the property.  I had to leave the property before escrow closed and Judy oversaw an emergency repair to a gas pipe I discovered the night before I left.  I simply cannot say enough good things about Judy.  She is courteous, professional, wise, and the perfect person to advise you about buying or selling real estate.  I would definitely use Judy again, and I would recommend her to my friends and relatives without hesitation.  Judy exceeded my expectations in every area.  She also has some excellent references for professionals you might need during the process, i.e. plumber, electrician, and even a rubbish guy.  5 stars for Judy for sure!

Listing next week: Lovely 3 bedroom, 1 bath in North Burbank

I will be listing this lovely home early next week and the open house for it will be Sunday, April 6.  It has been wonderfully maintained and upgraded and features a brand new kitchen (see above).  It will be on the market for $505,000.  I will have more info soon but feel free to contact me with any questions.

Record-breaking turnout at my open house today in Burbank's Magnolia Park

I held 848 N. Avon in Burbank open today, and it was the busiest open house I've ever had.  We had 213 people through.  My previous record was 198, last year on Cordova.  I think this is due to the low level of house-for-sale inventory -- many, many qualified buyers, not so many sellers.

Why was the price on this Burbank home so low?

I sold 2112 N. Brighton in Burbank sold in early October for its list price, $430,000.  That price seems low for a Burbank home these days, yes? What happened here?

One word, three times: location, location, location.  This home is located 1 block from the freeway, one block on two sides from industrial property, and six blocks from the airport.  All of these elements -- known as "incurable defects" -- served to keep the price below average.

Plus, the house itself was not large -- it was a 2+1 with a den.  There was no air conditioning.  It needed a lot of updates. The sellers let the yard go.  The only exciting feature was a new garage at the back of the property.

And we asked potential buyers to forego pest work of about $6000.  (Yes, pest work is negotiable.) Plus, the sellers had just purchased another home, so they weren't inclined to wait for a higher offer. We had it in escrow within five days of listing and a fair price was had by both sellers and buyers.

1034 N. Evergreen in Burbank has closed and I'm sorry to see it go.

1034 N. Evergreen in Burbank has closed at $650,000.  It was listed at $630,000 and we received eleven offers (see Allegra the potty-trained cat below).  The seller did NOT take the highest offer or the all cash offer because she wanted a real family in the place.

I will really miss this house.  The seller and I are friendly and I've been to many parties and gatherings there over the past ten years.  I watched the seller's daughter grow up, got sunburned in the pool, and had lots of nice meals there.  I'll miss hanging out there with the seller.  Sigh.  We Realtors get sentimental about homes, too.

Happy one year anniversary to Amy and Jorge on their Burbank home!

This is Amy, Jorge and baby Charlotte in front of their Burbank home.  They closed and moved in just at this time last year.  It was a horrible transaction, but these buyers hung in there, closed and are busy doing fix ups and enjoying their new baby.  What a difference a year makes -- congrats, guys!

Using Blockshopper for home research? You might want to think about using another source too.

I just checked out a particular street in Burbank on Blockshopper.com.  The data was incorrect on at least two homes that I know of, because I sold them.  BS had not updated its info on these two houses in over a year and still had the old owner info.  It's an otherwise great site, but I just don't know where they're getting their data.

Trulia scam for rentals with two extra-creepy bonus details!

1034 N. Evergreen in Burbank got a lot of activity this week and not all of it was good.  I began to get calls from people looking to rent the property, which was for sale.  They all told me they'd seen rental info on the internet, specifically mega real estate listings site Trulia.  And the property was going for $1,100 a month.  That's so low I'd rent it myself.

The folks who responded on line then got an email back from somebody purporting to be the owner, in Africa, along with a rental application.  Yup, typical phishing scam.

I called Trulia, and they were most helpful in taking down the rental listing.  I also wrote back to the fake owner and told him/her that if they didn't stop, I'd report them to the FBI.  It appears that it's down as I haven't gotten any calls lately.

Extra-creepy detail #1: during this, the owners woke up at 7:30 to a woman poking around their backyard.  Yes, she was a prospective tenant.

Extra-creepy detail #2: The name of the supposed landlord was the name of my seller's ex-husband.  She hasn't spoken with him in many years and he was never on title.  How did the scam artists get his name and use it in an email? Ewwww.

Yes...1034 N. Evergreen, Burbank is open tomorrow, Sunday, 2-5!

I have run out of adjectives for this (except this adjective) incredible house.  So you'll just have to come see for yourselves.  We'll be there from 2 to 5, tomorrow, the 22nd.  Three beds, 2 baths, bonus room, and huge pool. All for $630,000.

1034 N. Evergreen, Burbank is on the market

This is 1034 N. Evergreen, Burbank CA 91505 and it's a GLAMOROUS 3+2 with a huge pool and separate office. It's truly one of the loveliest homes I've listed recently and features lots of gorgeous decorator details. See more pictures at JudyGraff.com under "Featured Properties." It is listed for $630,000 and will be available to show Monday, 9/16.

This kitty leads an oh-so-glamorous life ...in Burbank

You can tell from his Hollywood bed that this kitty leads a pampered life in a beautiful crib. Now you, too, can lead this kind of glamorous existence! This guy's digs will be on the market next week.  The home has 3 beds, 2 baths, a bonus office, a huge pool, and lots of the luxe decorator details that any cat or human could wish for.  It comes with a petpedigree, too -- it was the childhood home of a famous movie star. The house will list for $630,000 -- call me for more details or stay tuned.

What does Debbie Reynolds have to do with Burbank real estate?

For those of us born, um,  a little while ago, Debbie Reynolds is one of the iconic stars of the 1950s and 1960s. What does she have to do with Burbank homes for sale? Well, I will be putting her childhood home in Burbank on the market in a week or so.  You'll be happy to hear that it has been significantly updated since Debbie lived there.

For Burbank parents re Jefferson Elementary

Here's from friend and former client Barbara Wise: "Jefferson Elementary has a new principal with great ideas. She worked with our computer specialist to put a long-awaited Amazon.com link on the school website - if you use the link, a portion of your purchase is donated to the school Booster Association. I love the school and am excited to see how things will evolve with new leadership. Great selling point for this area."

If you already shop at Amazon.com, a portion of your purchases will automatically go to Jefferson Elementary Booster Association if you simply paste this link into your browser and access www.amazon.com through this link:

http://www.amazon.com/?tag=jeffersonburbank-20

Thanks, Barbara! Barbara has twins in second grade at Jefferson and had an older son there as well.