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NEW LISTING! Enchanting Northridge Chateau with guest quarters on quiet cul-de-sac!

4/29/2019

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OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE
Tuesday May 7th, 11-2pm
Saturday May 11th, 12-3pm
Sunday May 12th, 2-5pm

16736 RAYEN STREET
NORTHRIDGE 91343
LIST PRICE: $925,000


​Enchanting Northridge Chateau with guest quarters on quiet cul-de-sac!
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Your feeling of pride swells as you drive through the tall gates and into your motor court on this sprawling corner lot. 
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As you enter your home the abundant natural light greets you and fills the vaulted ceiling in your living room that’s accentuated with exposed beam trusses. Eat-in kitchen includes high-end appliances and built-in BBQ. Stained glass accentuates the beauty of spacious family room. 
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Luxurious master suite includes huge walk-in closet, steam shower with double shower heads and don’t miss the extra bonus retreat that can be used as a nursery/exercise/yoga room. ​
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Mature orange tree and formal rose garden create a special ambiance for the private rear yard that has plenty of room for a pool. Special features throughout include 3 fireplaces a custom-carved fireplace mantle and if that’s not enough, there’s more! Say “Hello” to your totally private guest unit! This amazing “Sherwood Forest” adjacent home is amazing!
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Property Details
4-Bedrooms + 4-Bathrooms
Total Living Space: 3,457sqft (measured)
Main House: 3-bedroom + 3-bathroom 

(3,060sqft measured living)
Guest Quarters: 1-bedroom + 1-bathroom

 (397sqft measured living)
Oversized Garage: 756sqft 
includes storage area & potting room
Lot: 12,297sqft
Year Built: 1996
 Zone: RA-1
  APN: 2688-031-051
  Automatic Gates
 Motor Court
Massive Corner Lot
 Abundant Natural Light

Vaulted Ceilings accentuated with exposed beam trusses
Eat-In Kitchen includes high-end appliances and built-in BBQ
Stained Glass accentuates the beauty of the spacious family room
Luxurious Master Suite includes huge walk-in closet, steam shower with double-shower heads
Bonus Master Retreat that can be used as a nursery or exercise or yoga room.
Mature Orange Tree and Formal Rose Garden create a special ambiance for the private rear yard
Automatic Sprinklers
Plenty of room for a pool
Central Vacuum
3 fireplaces & a custom-carved fireplace mantle
Guest Quarters totally private and great for rental income or guests
Great Location near CSUN, Northridge Fashion Center, Trader Joe’s, Target and Lake Balboa
Adjacent to Sherwood Forest
RV Parking with separate street entrance
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www.16736Rayen.com
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OPEN HOUSE: CASH COW IN HIGHLAND PARK! OXY HOUSING!

4/25/2019

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OPEN HOUSE!
Sunday May 5th, 2-5pm


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1432 Armadale Ave.
Highland Park 90042
List Price: $1,050,000
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CASH-COW!  OXY STUDENT HOUSING!!

This 6-bedroom home with converted garage has room for 7 people
Location, Location, Location! 

A mere 210 yards from the Occidental College campus makes this home perfect for Oxy student housing!
Today's market rent is $1,000 per bedroom so what does that mean? 

It means that this cash-cow could bring the lucky new owner $7k per month (=$84,000 per year)!
GRM = 14.29 and delivered VACANT at COE.

Not only is this home super close to the Oxy campus, it is also super-close  from the epicenter of all that is "hot and happening" in Highland Park

Only 4-1/2 blocks from "York Park" and the intersection of Avenue 50 & York Blvd- you can't beat that!

​Don't miss this incredible opportunity in red-hot NELA near the Oxy campus!
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www.1432Armadale.com
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6 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
2,710sqft of living space
BONUS: Garage converted into additional living space
LOT: 7,176sqft
Year Built: 1925
Spanish Style
APN: 5476-020-030
Zone: Single Family Residential (R1-1)
Occidental College Adjacent (a mere 210 yards from the Oxy campus)
Only 4-1/2 short blocks from "York Park" and Avenue 50 & York Blvd- the epicenter of all that is hot and happening in Highland Park
DELIVERED VACANT
AMAZING cash-flow opportunity
PERFECT housing for Oxy students


www.1432Armadale.com
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Homes Fur All Spotlight Rescue Pet of the Week: Benny

4/24/2019

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Facts About Me​
Chihuahua & Italian Greyhound Mix  Covina, CA
Young, Male, Small
House-trained
Vaccinations up to date, spayed / neutered
Good in home with other dogs and children
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Benny just wants to give hugs and kisses and be held with love. This 1.5 year old pup has so much love to give. Benny is a great apartment dog! He is potty pad trained, loves to lounge, chew on stuffies and toys and take walks to go play catch in the park.
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New Listing! Enchanting Northridge Chateau with a formal rose garden and guest unit!

4/24/2019

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Enchanting Northridge Chateau with guest quarters on quiet cul-de-sac. Your feeling of pride swells as you drive through the tall gates and into your motor court on this sprawling corner lot. ​
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As you enter your home the abundant natural light greets you and fills the vaulted ceiling in your living room that’s accentuated with exposed beam trusses. Eat-in kitchen includes high-end appliances and built-in BBQ. Stained glass accentuates the beauty of spacious family room. 
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Luxurious master suite includes huge walk-in closet, steam shower with double shower heads and don’t miss the extra bonus retreat that can be used as a nursery/exercise/yoga room. 
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Mature orange tree and formal rose garden create a special ambiance for the private rear yard that has plenty of room for a pool. Special features throughout include 3 fireplaces a custom-carved fireplace mantle and if that’s not enough, there’s more! Say “Hello” to your totally private guest unit! This amazing “Sherwood Forest” adjacent home is amazing!
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​Real Estate Broker / Animal Lover
818-571-9712
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Coming Soon Listing in Atwater Village! Lowest Price Per Sqft With A Newer Kitchen And Guest Quarters!

4/18/2019

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COMING SOON!
3326 Larga Avenue
Atwater Village 90039
3 beds 2 baths 1,766 sqft

LOWEST PRICE PER SQUARE FOOT
Newer kitchen and delightful guest quarters!
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Homes Fur All Rescue Pet Spotlight: Ashley

4/17/2019

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Ashley
 Russian Blue Mix
Young   Female   Small   Gray / Blue / Silver
HOUSE-TRAINED: Yes
HEALTH: Vaccinations up to date, spayed / neutered.
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Ashley is a 12 week old Russian Blue mix. She came to us in pretty bad shape about a month ago. Barely breathing and hanging on for dear. But we knew she was a fighter. She spent a couple days in the hospital receiving iv fluids, antibiotics and breathing treatments at our vet. She had a severe upper respiratory infection and the vet noticed her belly was super hard and full and she didn't want to eat. So he ran a barium test and found a huge nest of worms blocking her bowel. After an intense deworming she was able to go to a foster home to continue meds and recover. She is doing amazing and is ready to start her search for a new home. She is spayed, microchipped, dewormed again and vaccinated for rabies. She still needs her other vaccines which will be done very soon. She is litterbox trained, loves to play with her toys and other cats. She isn't bothered by dogs unless they are aggressive toward her but she is still young and can learn to be playful with dogs. If you would like to make Ashley a part of your family please fill out an application at www.heartandhomerescue.org to meet and adopt this beautiful girl.
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LA Animal Services and The Pet Care Foundation to Host Chi-Pitty-Kitty this April 20 & 21!

4/17/2019

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Los Angeles, April 16, 2019 - This Saturday and Sunday, April 20th and 21st, you can find a new furry family member to bring home! The Pet Care Foundation is making it easier to adopt a new pet this weekend with the return of the Chi-Pitty-Kitty event. Dog and cat adoptions will be reduced during the Chi-Pitty-Kitty event at all six LA City Animal Services Centers - locations can be found at www.laanimalservices.com.
"This event is meant to connect people with adoptable chihuahuas, pit bull terriers and cats, and to celebrate how pets can also take care of their owners, providing both physical and mental health benefits." said Bill Crowe, director of the Pet Care Foundation.
"This is a great time to add a cat or dog to your family," said Brenda Barnette, LA Animal Services General Manager, "Regardless of whether you live in an apartment or house, you'll be able to find many wonderful dogs and cats of all ages and sizes and meet the one that's right for you."
Our adoption rates during the Chi-Pitty-Kitty event will be discounted to $52 for dogs, $100 for puppies and free for kittens. Cats will also have adoption fees waived through a generous grant provided by the ASPCA.
All animals come vaccinated, spayed or neutered, and with a microchip. A $20 license fee will apply to all LA City residents who adopt dogs four months and older.


Los Angeles Department of Animal Services is one of the largest municipal shelter systems in the United States with six services centers serving approximately 60,000 animals annually and responding to 20,000 emergency calls involving an animal or person in danger. LA Animal Services promotes and protects the health, safety and welfare of animals and people.

The Pet Care Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of homeless pets in the Los Angeles area. For more information contact: bill@petcarefoundation.org, www.petcarefoundation.org, or call 310-247-8469.
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LA Animal Services  |  888-452-7381  |   LAAnimalServices.com ​​​
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Fitzburgh Realty: Thank you for the FIVE STAR Zillow Review! <3

4/15/2019

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Brian and his team are super knowledgeable, very responsive, and friendly. They helped me buy my first home and negotiated to get me a good deal. When we checked out homes, Brian was able to spot problems and quickly point out the pros and cons of each home. In addition, he kept in contact during  the entire process and kept me in the know.

April 12, 2019
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BUILD VS. BUY - BLOG SERIES: FINAL STEP #5 PERMANENT FINANCING AND MOVING INTO YOUR DREAM HOME!

4/11/2019

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BUILD VS. BUY - BLOG SERIES
Since so many of our readers ask us about this topic, ​we decided to write a blog series!
Step #1 - Buying a Good Lot! (Click to read)
Step #2 - Getting Your Permits (Click to read)

Step #3 - Part A: Contractors (Click to read)
Step #3 - Part B: Financing (Click to read)
Step #4 Let the Building Begin (Click to read)

Final Step #5 - Permanent Financing and Moving into your Dream Home
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Here you are!  Almost at the end of what was certainly an epic journey that challenged your patience, endurance, imagination, creativity AND your finances!

Yes, there were lots of twists and turns and a number of times when the frustration level was at a very high level but you persevered and got through the tough times.
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Don't forget these milestones!
While there were plenty of challenges along the way, there were also some amazing highs in the process too.
  • When your permits were finally issued!
  • When the bulldozers and bobcats started digging!
  • When the rough framing was complete and you could walk through your future home and things started to feel REAL!
  • When you finally decided which kitchen cabinets to go with and which tile to use in the master bathroom!
  • When you passed FINAL INSPECTION!
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NOW THAT YOU PASSED YOUR FINAL INSPECTION that also means that you are done spending money on what seemed like an endless spending spree on contractors and materials you are DONE requesting another "draw" from your construction lender.
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PERMANENT FINANCING
Did you go the route of a construction loan with an automatic roll-over into permanent financing? If you went that route, then you are pretty much done! Congratulations!

If your construction loan does not automatically "roll-over" into permanent financing you will need to obtain an new loan so that you can pay off the amount you owe to your construction lender.

Hopefully, interest rates did not rise too much from when you started this journey. In any case, you really don't have any option other than to obtain permanent financing because construction loans are "short term" and most likely you are just about  "out of time". 

The good news is that it's likely that the value of your new home will significantly exceed the amount that you have spent so far. 

For example, maybe you paid $250k for the land + $100k to get your permits (soft costs) + $700k for the build (hard costs) so you are "all in" for about $1,050,000.  In order to get approved for your new loan you will need to find out the appraised value of your new home.

In all likelihood, your home will be worth much more than you have spent.

  Using this example, it's likely that your new home could be worth about $1.4M so that means that you have earned about $350,000 in equity.

It's only appropriate that you are rewarded with some equity because this long process was NOT EASY! So if you are applying for a loan with a 20% equity position, and your new home is appraised for $1.4M that means that your lender could lend you $1,120,000 which is actually MORE than your total "all in" costs.

Keep in mind, that unless you want to finance the maximum amount possible, you can always elect to request to borrow a lower principal amount and thereby lower your monthly loan payment, that decision is totally up to you.

The good thing, though, is that you have great options and have earned equity through the process of building your own home.

NEWS FLASH! 

YOU ARE LIKELY TO SAVE $$$$$ EVERY MONTH ON YOUR PROPERTY TAXES.

For those that were not brave enough build their own home, in Los Angeles County, you can expect to pay annual property taxes that are 1.25% of the purchase price. So if you had purchased a $1.4M home that means that your property taxes would be about $1.4M x 1.25% = $17,500/year (= ~$1,458/month)
 
What will likely be a very pleasant surprise is that even though you new home might be worth $1.4M your property taxes will be MUCH less than expected! In fact, with this example, you might save about $1,000 per month on your average property taxes. 


I had no idea about this "silver lining" when I built my home and when I received my first property tax bill I thought there must be some sort of mistake. I actually contacted the tax assessor to see if indeed there was a mistake and to my pleasant surprise there was NOT A MISTAKE. 

I was told that the assessor goes through a process using their internal "cost books" and come up with a tax basis that does not take into account "the builder's profit".

So the result is that your "tax basis" is considerably lower than the market value of your new home. This is the gift that keeps on giving for all the years that you own your custom-built home. ​
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MOVING IN!
Okay, at the beginning of this week’s article there were some milestones listed but I left out the biggest one.
There is a final milestone that is very difficult to forget.


THE FIRST NIGHT YOU SPEND IN YOUR NEW HOME!

What a feeling it is to spend your first night- you are so proud, so much more knowledgeable about things you never knew before and you get the best night's sleep because...
YOU ARE EXHAUSTED - YOU BUILT YOUR DREAM HOME!

CONGRATULATIONS!
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Homes Fur All Rescue Pet Spotlight: Scotty

4/9/2019

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Facts About Me
BREED: Poodle
Senior   Male   Small   White / Cream
HOUSE-TRAINED: Yes
HEALTH: 
Vaccinations up to date, spayed / neutered
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GOOD IN A HOME WITH: 
Other dogs and children
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​Seniors need love too!

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Scotty is a young at heart 9-year old miniature poodle, weighing 10 lbs, that is friendly to human and dogs. 
He recently had eye surgery for cataract removal which improved his eyesight. He will need eye drops for the rest of his life to help maintain his eyesight (cost for drops is minimal).

Scotty loves to cuddle, gives kisses, plays with squeaky toys, and sit right next to you on the couch where he'll fall asleep in 10 seconds. 


His foster is currently working on potty training him on pads. He's about 90% there. He is one of the sweetest dogs, who still likes to play with other dogs. He just needs someone to love him and give him a safe and happy home. Senior dogs are great!
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NELA Community Group Spotlight - Eagle Rock High School Key Club

4/8/2019

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In this spotlight, we would like to recognize the hard work and dedication of the Eagle Rock High School Key Club. They are a group of selfless students who volunteer their time helping members of the community.

We are so grateful for their contributions over the years with helping Homes Fur All during our community events in Glassell Park and Eagle Rock. Without their help, Glassell Bark and Eagle Rock Bark wouldn't have been able to reach as many families who needed the free or low cost pet services.
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Pictured Key Club Presidents From Top to Bottom: 
​Emily Chan (Key Club President 2017-2018)
Athicha Dechawatana (Key Club President 2018-2019)
​Alan Cisneros (Key Club President 2019-2020)
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They also have helped jump start the T-Shirt Doggie Toy mission where they upcycled t-shirts into toys for rescue doggies in our community!
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​They had their first ever Award Banquet Dinner and recognized some outstanding members. It was held at the Eagle Rock 20th Century Woman’s Club!
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THANK YOU EAGLE ROCK HIGH SCHOOL KEY CLUB FOR YOUR OUTSTANDING WORK IN OUR COMMUNITY!
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BUILD VS. BUY - BLOG SERIES: STEP #4 LET THE BUILDING BEGIN!

4/5/2019

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BUILD VS. BUY - BLOG SERIES
Since so many of our readers ask us about this topic, ​we decided to write a blog series!
Step #1 - Buying a Good Lot! (Click to read)
Step #2 - Getting Your Permits (Click to read)

Step #3 - Part A: Contractors (Click to read)
Step #3 - Part B: Financing (Click to read)
Step #4 Let the Building Begin
Step #5 - Permanent Financing and Moving into your Dream Home
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Let The Building Begin!
This is the moment you've been waiting for.
So much hard work, so much money, so much time.
Now it's time to make it REAL!


If you thought it was a challenge to get to this point of having all of your entitlements and permits get ready to raise it up a notch.

If you did all of your research and hired a great general contractor (which I didn't do) then your experience will be quite a bit different as compared to if you decided to not only "build" but also "be the builder".

If you hired a great contractor then you hired someone that is responsible to bring a result and that means do whatever needs to be done to deliver the home that is specified in the approved and permitted plans.

But, even if you hired a great general contractor, it's unlikely that you will be able to completely step away from the process and that you will still need to invest quite a bit of time visiting the site, going over details and MAKING LOTS OF DECISIONS.

In all likelihood, even if you have very detailed plans, there will be some details that were left out and/or situations that arise where you feel that going in a different direction or making a change is the best way to go.

Clear your schedule for the 12 to 24 months it will take to complete the build of your home. If you are not readily available when situations arise then you might be disappointed with the result.

If you decided that you want to take this project on as an "owner builder" and NOT hire a general contractor then get ready for the adventure and challenge of a lifetime!

THERE ARE SO MANY SITUATIONS that will come at you in rapid-fire and that means that you will need to make SO many decisions with so little time.

If you aren't available or can't make decisions quickly then the timeline of your construction project will suffer delays.
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Here is a short-list of some of the steps in the building process:

1) Bring in temporary services that will be needed such as: chain-link fencing, Porta-potty, water service, temporary electric power. NOTE: be sure to find the best porta-potty service provider.  Look for the business that's "#1 in a #2 business!!"  LOL:))

2) Grading & hauling/import - bring in the bulldozers, bobcats and drill rigs. You are going to move the dirt around and dig some trenches and deep holes for your foundation!

3) Foundation - This takes the hillside out of your lot. After the grading, you are going to need to fill the trenches and deep holes with re-bar and concrete

4) Underground Infrastructure - plumbing, natural gas pipes, sewer lines & drainage.

5) Framing & Structural Earthquake Measures

6) Getting “weathered in” means that when/if it rains the outer shell of your home is water-tight. This means that the roof has been installed, the windows and doors have been installed and the plywood siding and building paper are covering all the exterior walls. NOTE: at this point it might seem like you are almost done but it is pretty much the mid-point of your building project. Visually, it seems like you've already done most of the work but the rest of what needs to be done TAKES TIME!

7) “Roughing In” - this is all the "stuff" that's "in the walls" and not visible after the home is done. We are talking about the rough-plumbing, fire-sprinkler system (if required/desired), electrical, drains and vents, HVAC, communication lines (cable/phone/internet/etc), central vacuum(?).
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​8) Site Security? This is something to consider. Vandalism and theft can cost both time and money and set you back. Depending on where you are building your home you might want to consider your security options so as to minimize potential problems.

9) City Inspections - with each milestone of construction there is a corresponding city inspection to make sure that the approved and permitted plans are being adhered to and followed.

10) Neighbors - keeping good relations with your neighbors is very important. Try to imagine what they are going through with all of your mess, noise, dust and dirt, contractors parking their cars on the street, and more. Respect the rules and only work on your build during approved hours/days and maybe consider getting gift cards to a nearby car-wash so that your neighbors feel that you care. If your neighbors are against you, it will be a real uphill battle. Be nice. Be respectful. Be grateful:)

11) Public Works/ Street Services/ Utilities - basically, there are two worlds- the world of "private property" and the world of "public property" and the two worlds are very, very different. If your project approval included requirements to provide some sort of "public works" to be completed as a condition of your permit approval you might want to get ahead of these requirements. It takes much longer than you could ever imagine to complete public improvements so unless you want to have the entire home built and be waiting months and months for your CofO (certificate of occupancy) it's best to try to complete any public works requirements asap and not to wait until the end.
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GOOD LUCK with however you decide to move forward- either with a general contractor or on your own.
GET READY FOR AN ADVENTURE!


STAY TUNED NEXT WEEK FOR
Step #5 - Permanent Financing and Moving into your Dream Home
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Homes Fur All Rescue Pet Spotlight: Bon Jovi

4/4/2019

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Spotlight Rescue Pet of the Week:
Bon Jovi
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Facts About Me
Staffordshire Bull TerrierAdult
Male
Large
Black/Brindle
COAT LENGTH: Short
HOUSE-TRAINED: Yes
HEALTH: 
​Vaccinations up to date, spayed / neutered.

Prefers a home without cats​
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Bon Jovi is such a smart good boy and loves the affection his human foster brother gives him. His dream home consists of a big backyard with lots of bones, toys and loving humans! He very much enjoys his humans 8 years and older that are home a good majority of the day and love to go walking, running or hiking. We do not recommend any smaller dogs or cats but he is currently getting along with his regular foster brothers that are medium to large sized dogs.
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LA Animal Services Is Offering FREE Cat Spay/Neuter Certificates To All LA City Residents From April 1 - April 30, 2019

4/2/2019

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Free Spay/Neuter Services for Cats During April!
LA Animal Services is offering free pet cat Spay/Neuter Certificates to all LA City residents from April 1 - April 30, 2019
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Los Angeles, April 1, 2019 - During  April, LA Animal Services will be offering free Cat Spay/Neuter Certificates to all LA City residents (three pet cats per household), regardless of income, to encourage our community to get their cats spayed or neutered before they have unwanted litters. 

Kitten season is starting early again this year and LA Animal Services is seeing an increase in cat and kitten impounds citywide. By taking advantage of these Free Spay/Neuter Certificates, you can help prevent unwanted kitten births. 

To get your Free Certificate immediately, visit the nearest LA City Animal Services Center, or apply online for a print-at-home Free Certificate at https://www.lacityvet.com/onlinevoucher/.

"By spaying or neutering your cat or kitten, you are helping LA Animal Services get one step closer to reducing unwanted kitten births and helping LA Animal Services place more animals in homes of their own," said Brenda Barnette, LA Animal Services General Manager. "With our new print-at-home system, it's never been easier to spay or neuter your pet!"

This program is available for residents of the City of Los Angeles who are 18 years of age or older. Each household is eligible for Free Spay/Neuter Certificates for up to three cats. Free spay or neuter surgeries are for companion cats only, and stray animals are excluded. Once a Free Certificate is received, it must be redeemed at a participating veterinary hospital within 10 days of issuance.
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To learn more about how to apply for a Free Spay/Neuter Certificate and to find participating veterinary hospitals, spay/neuter clinics and mobile spay/neuter clinics in your area, please visit: http://www.laanimalservices.com/general-information/spay-neuter/.
 
To locate your nearest services center, visit: http://www.laanimalservices.com/shelter-locator/
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