Open Sunday 1-4 pm: 848 N. Avon St. in Burbank's Magnolia Park

Come visit us, rain or shine, at 848 N. Avon in Burbank! We'll be showing off this lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bath home, playing music, and talking up the terrific Magnolia Park neighborhood from 1 to 4 on Sunday.  The home is listed for $675,000; you can see more pictures on my site at JudyGraff.com under "Featured Properties." Yes, you'll have time to visit Porto's, do some shopping on Magnolia Blvd., view our house and still be home in time to watch the red carpet activity for the Oscars.

Need vintage clothes or goods? Burbank's Magnolia Park has you covered

I've posted before about the plethora of vintage clothing and merchandise shops on Burbank's Magnolia Blvd.  Today, the L.A. Times features an article about the Burbank treasure trove of vintage stores.  Click here to read.  The article focuses extensively on the gigantic Playclothes store (pictured above) and its services to the entertainment industry, but the whole area features lots of retro goods (check out The Blue Pig) and is a pretty fun walking area, too.

There are 3 gun stores in one mile on Magnolia Blvd. in Burbank

In light of recent current events, I'd like to point out: there are three gun stores on Magnolia Blvd. in Burbank between Buena Vista and Victory.  One is about 60 feet away from a children's daycare center.  In the same stretch of Magnolia, there are only two bars (both serve food), Tony's Darts Away and Tin Horn Flats.

BTW, on the morning after the Trevon Martin verdict, there was a line outside of one gun store at 10 a.m.  It was a Sunday.

I've blogged about this before.  What kind of businesses does Burbank really need? I know that it's tremendously difficult to open a restaurant or place like Luna Vine (wine bar) in Burbank. Was it difficult for the gun stores, too?  Shouldn't it be? And how many gun stores do we need in a one-mile stretch?

Coming soon: 5227 Denny #101, North Hollywood

This beautiful 3-bedroom (yes, 3) condo is coming back to market at the end of this week.  If you didn't see it when it was on the market in the spring, you owe it to yourself to see it now.  It's about 1300 square feet and was built in 2009.  It has a huge kitchen with stainless steel appliances including a wine refrigerator, two elegant full baths, in-unit laundry, front-facing balcony, 2 extra storage units in the garage, and a low hoa of $261!  It's in the up-and-coming North Hollywood Arts District and the city is busily working on widening and landscaping Magnolia Boulevard in the area. Perhaps best of all, it is listed for only $420,000.  The first open house will be July 21; call me for a showing before then.

Second chance at 1122 N. Cordova in Burbank is back on the market

Update 3/12: we're back in escrow with a cash buyer.Here's your chance to own a great 3+2 in Burbank's Magnolia Park now that the previous buyers have flaked out (yes, more dirt to come -- later).  No open houses are planned at this point, but call me or your own Realtor if you'd like to see.  The home is super-close to all of Magnolia Blvd's attractions and features a/c, hardwood floors, a huge backyard, huge master suite, all copper plumbing, new windows and more.  It's listed at $535,000 and I have a couple of non-scary inspection reports for serious buyers.  More pictures can be found at www.JudyGraff.com.

Kurt Cobain recorded at my new listing! Well, or close to...

Devonshire Sound Studios on Denny and Magnolia in North Hollywood was famous back in its day as one of the premiere recording studios in the Southland.  Alas, Devonshire is now Salami Studios, but its storied history lives on.  And you can live close to that history at 5227 Denny #101.  This chic condo will be listed for $420,000 in a few days, and features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, newer construction, a big kitchen, gorgeous bamboo floors and more.  As you may know, the Noho Arts District is undergoing a lot of rehabbing, including widening Magnolia and planting more trees.  I'll have the condo open on Sunday from 1 to 4; more pics tomorrow!  (And yes, I'm sure that Kurt is rolling in his grave.)

My new listing at 1106 N. Cordova, Burbank - gorgeous 2+1 for $459,000

Here's my gorgeous new listing at 1106 N. Cordova Street, right smack in the heart of Burbank's desirable Magnolia Park neighborhood. This home was professionally renovated and features a large kitchen with dining area, lots of cabinets and plenty of counter space.  Beautiful glass block tile adds a contemporary flavor.  The remodeled bathroom features subway tile, brushed nickel finishes, and all new fixtures.  A fireplace in the living room, gorgeous hardwood floors, and crown molding all add a warm feel.  Central A/C and heating were just installed, as were all the windows, the sliding door and all light fixtures.  Relax on the covered porch in the huge backyard yard – there's plenty of room for a pool or expansion. Both the exterior and interior have been freshly painted, and new landscaping has been added in front. This home is in a location that can’t be beat.  Very close to Porto’s, all the shops on Magnolia Boulevard, and the Burbank bike path.  Short distance to studios. Award-winning Roosevelt School nearby.  Don't miss out on this rare move-in ready gem. And it's a regular sale, not a short sale or REO!

Our first public open house will be on Sunday, June 5, from 2 to 5.  There will be broker caravans on Thursday, June 2, from 9:30 to 12 and Friday, June 3, from 11:30 to 1:30.  Please visit my website at www.judygraff.com for more info and pictures!

Burbank's Magnolia Blvd. now has three gun stores

How many gun stores does one Burbank street need? Lots, apparently. Magnolia Boulevard now has three gun stores within the mile between Victory and Buena Vista. Is there that much demand in that neighborhood? (I'd like to point out that there are only two bars in the same stretch of road. Probably a good thing, considered.) Is this what the Magnolia Park folks (the merchants association) had in mind? Is this what the city council had in mind? Is this the same city council that would not allow new restaurant establishments on the same stretch of road a few years back because patrons might park on surrounding residential streets? Um, priorities?

Burbank rocks L.A.'s vintage fashion and designer resale!

Forget Melrose and Silverlake.  If you’re looking for vintage clothing and designer resale clothing, Burbank is the place to be.  Magnolia Boulevard has finally become a seriously-great destination shopping experience with Magnolia Commons, the long-lived Hubba Hubba, always-busy It’s a Wrap, the formerly-in-Studio-City  Playclothes (it’s like a museum inside!) and Unique Vintage.  I’m sure I’m leaving some stores out, but since they’re all walking distance from each other, nobody should have a problem finding them.

If walking from store to store isn't your thing, please give online Vintage Friends a try.  Local proprietor Melinda has some amazing things -- and if you tell her that I sent you, she'll give you a discount!