Atwater Village (Los Angeles, CA)
By Jenny Durling, For Los Angeles real estate help 213-215-4758
(L.A. Property Solutions)
Atwater Avenue Elementary School was the first elementary school in Atwater Village, founded in September 1922. Today the school is one of 554 LAUSD elementary schools with a student body of around 320 Atwater Village children from kindergarten through sixth grade. Parental involvement is extremely important, as is making sure the school has sufficient funds. Friends of Atwater Elementary is a non-profit group run by parents and neighbors in Atwater Village who are committed to helping the school, and its students through targeted fundraising.Coming up on Saturday, March 24, 2012, the Friends of Atwater Elementary present “Electric Blue”, a celebrity auction and charity fundraising event to raise funds for Atwater Avenue Elementary School’s new technology program. The school’s new compu...
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By Jenny Durling, For Los Angeles real estate help 213-215-4758
(L.A. Property Solutions)
The Tam O’Shanter is Los Angeles’ oldest restaurant operated by the same family in the same location. ‘The Tam’ as it’s known by locals, is celebrating its 90th birthday! Lawrence Frank and Walter Van De Kamp, founders of the Lawry’s Prime Rib chain, opened the Tam O’Shanter on a dusty dirt road between Hollywood and Glendale in 1922. This historic restaurant and tavern in Atwater Village has become a bit of a Los Angeles Icon.  Near the early movie studios of the area, the restaurant was frequented by many stars including Fatty Arbuckle, Mary Pickford and John Wayne. Walt Disney and his staff were such regulars there that the Tam was coined “The Disney Studio Commissary”! The Disney connection is obvious by a look around the restaurant interior where you’ll find sketches of Mickey Mous...
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By Jenny Durling, For Los Angeles real estate help 213-215-4758
(L.A. Property Solutions)
Kitten Rescue was founded in the spring of 1997. This is a private, non-profit rescue group in Los Angeles run totally by volunteers. Kitten Rescue is devoted to finding loving new homes for unwanted and abandoned cats and kittens.  They are also dedicated to providing information to the public on responsible pet ownership, how to care for their pets and the importance of spaying and neutering to manage overpopulation problems. Since 2006, Kitten Rescue has operated the Casitas Hotel for Cats, a private, no-kill shelter and boarding facility in Atwater Village. Kitten Rescue purchased the facility in March 2006 and it houses approximately 150 cats at any given time.  Many are adoptable and waiting for good homes. Others may have chronic illnesses, or are elderly and less likely to be ad...
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By Lisa Delzompo 951-704-4559, Experienced, Trusted, & On Your Mission: Home
(Sand to Sea Properties, Inc.)
Market Report for Homes for Sale in Los Angeles - Atwater Village This market report for homes for sale in Los Angeles' Atwater Village, gives us a snapshot indicating market activity. This market data for Atwater Village in turn tells us whether a buyer of homes for sale in Atwater Village will be competing with other buyers in a multiple-offer situation (benefitting sellers, or a "Seller's Market") or whether the buyer will be negotiating directly, one-on-one with a seller. The latter situation is a Buyer's Market, where a skilled buyer agent negotiator can save a buyer thousands of dollars on the purchase price, on closing costs and even in how smooth and how long or short the transaction will be.     The market report for homes for sale in Atwater Village shows 29 homes for sale, wi...
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By Jenny Durling, For Los Angeles real estate help 213-215-4758
(L.A. Property Solutions)
The Los Angeles River and Songs of the L.A. River Project An appropriate song for the Los Angeles River might be "Cry Me a River," given its unfortunate history, but by the end of this month L.A.'s cement channel will be singing a new song. Young musicians between the ages of 6 and 18 can grab a chance at creating that new anthem by entering the Songs of the L.A. River Project competition. Songs must be submitted by April 22. Get more information or enter the Songs of the L.A. River Project competition online here . The top selected artists will perform their songs live with Ozomatli, L.A.'s homegrown band, at the L.A. River Day of Service River Jamz Concert.Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa and the Friends of the Los Angeles River   (FoLAR), will celebrate Ozomatli Day  celebrating and rec...
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Eastsider Series in Atwater today and we're checking out this cutie 3 bedroom, 2 bath Spanish charmer off of Hollydale. Awesome curb appeal, great entertaining backyard, and a great layout, this home is perfect for those looking for some privacy, but looking to stay close to everything by trendy Glendale Blvd. At 1596 sq feet, this home affords a spacious layout, complete with new appliances, cabinets, countertops, and flooring. Priced at 569,900, this home is a great option for those looking to live in Atwater. www.CarolineSellsTheCity.com
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It's the Eastsider Series and we're in Atwater Village in this great 2 bedroom, 1 bath Craftsman off of La Clede. Built in 1923, this home has been completely remodeled -- complete with granite countertops, cabinets, tiled living room and kitchen, new electrical, and recessed lighting. A detached garage can serve nicely as a storage space, studio, detached office, or workshop. With a 5400 sf lot, there's always the option of expanding the home out if you so desire in the future. Priced at 449,000, this home is perfect for a starter home. www.CarolineSellsTheCity.com
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