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Resources specific to purchasing and selling homes in Northeast Los Angeles are now available exclusively on the Tracy King real estate website. Los Angeles, CA – January 10, 2018– Distinguished Northeast Los Angeles real estate specialist Tracy King has announced publication of comprehensive resources to her award-winning website. The Tracy King Team, in association with Compass, represents homebuyers and sellers, specializing in characterhomes in Highland Parkand Eagle Rock, as well ashomes in Glassell Park, Mt. Washington and neighboring regions. The resources include over 30 original articles and were developed specifically for buyers and sellers of real estate in Northeast Los Angeles. “The substantive and comprehensive information we’ve assembled cannot be found anywhere else,” stated Senior Partner and Marketing Coordinator Keely Myres. “The information, advice and guidelines were developed in our office and based on over 50 collective years of experience representing buyers and sellers in the Northeast.” According to Myres, the purpose of the homebuyer resources is to allow access to relevant, cutting edge and easy-to-understand information specific to local communities like Glendale, Hermon, Garvanza, Pasadena and Altadena. “Our firm establishes with our clients their role in achieving a successful purchase or sale of a home, “ said Myres. “Our resources will allow homebuyers to become stronger partners in the goal of achieving the American dream of home ownership.” “For home sellers, the more they understand the specific information available to them, the more prepared they will be and the easier it will be to maximize their proceeds.” For over twenty-seven years, Tracy King has been recognized as a top selling real estate agent, earning President’s Circle, Elite and Premier honors in the industry. A boutique real estate agency based in Eagle Rock, CA, the Tracy King Team has distinguished itself by providing an unprecedented level of personal service paired with expertise in advanced technology and online marketing techniques. “Our new, exclusive resources reflect our overall approach to real estate, which is highly personal, original and creative,” said Myres. The Northeast Los Angeles homebuyer and seller resources can be accessed at www.TracyKing.com. ...read more
By Tracy King Realty January 27, 2019
To bring vintage Northeast Los Angeles homes back to their original beauty, professionals salvage parts from homes that were demolished elsewhere. Hot real estate markets in Northeast Los Angeles (NELA) have been driven by the demand for period, character homes.Homes for sale in Glassell Park, Hermon and Garvanza, for instance, have put these up-to-now little known regions on the map. Younger homebuyers are snapping up these homes quickly and quietly in the hopes of restoring these homes to their original grandeur. Vintage homes tell stories, particularly in NELA. Just talk to some of the handful of multi-generational owners of fine old California Bungalows or sweet Victorians in places like Pasadena, Mt. Washington, Hermon or Eagle Rock. They will have tales to tell. For newer owners of vintage homes in NELA, their first story is usually about the challenges of renovation and restoration. Regardless of whether they foundhomes for sale in Garvanzaor Highland Park or Glendale most appealing, the problems for the fixer-upper is the missing parts of those old-homes. There might have been an unfortunate door replacement in 1962, with nary an original hinge or doorknob in sight. Perhaps the built in cabinetry of a dining room was inexplicably discarded, or a HVAC grate was replaced with a sad, old-timey-looking reproduction purchased at the big box hardware store in 1997. How does a home restorer make up for the tragedy of missing pieces? Vintage homes are bit analogous to the kidney patient who needs a transplant. For every beautiful Tudor Revival, Art Deco, or Mission Revival home that is being restored, there is a similar home somewhere that is, sadly, being demolished. But very often the doorknobs, fireplace surrounds, built-in cabinetry, leaded glass windows, or Spanish tiles are spared from going to a landfill and instead warehoused for resale to the restorers. The “transplant doctors” are architectural salvage companies, professionals who collect useful items from buildings that have suffered a fire, neglect, or are in the way of development that doesn’t honor historic homes. When one of those places go, it’s akin to when a car accident victim doesn’t survive: his or her heart, kidneys, corneas and liver will live on – in another person. The historic architectural salvage companies tend to be regional, due to the physical nature of the industry and the costs of transporting such things as fireplace surrounds and chandeliers. And it takes work to ply through their inventory. To be certain of what you are getting – to match colors, or to check the item’s quality and functionality, for example – you probably should check out the merchandise in person. Be sure to budget at least an hour or two, possibly more, for the excursion. For the fan of vintage homes it’s possible to get lost in the treasure trove of these typically warehouse-size operations. To find salvagers near you, do an internet search for terms such as “Los Angeles architectural salvage” or “Los Angeles antique door” or “Los Angeles vintage architectural restoration parts.” There are several near NELA. In your search you might also find furniture, rugs, and other items that are from the period home you are restoring. Which is another reason why going to these stores and websites will be beneficial – and time consuming, and perhaps put a divot into your credit card balance. But isn’t that the fun of restoring an old home – giving it new stories to tell? Northeast Los Angeles is rich with vintage homes and their histories. Realtor Tracy King has assisted buyers, sellers, and restorers of homes with real estate transactions in this area for a quarter century. Call her to discuss the type of home you want to make beautiful and authentic again: 323-243-1234. ...read more
By Tracy King Realty December 28, 2018
Northeast Los Angeles is rich in Spanish Colonial Mission Style homes. But because many are older than 100 years, so restoration efforts may be necessary. Among the most common and revered residential architectural styles throughout the southwest – including homes of Northeast Los Angeles (NELA) – is the Mission Revival style. Rich desert hues typically highlight the exterior stucco cladding, topped by red clay tiles with very often one or two chimneys on homes that are interchangeably called Mediterranean, Pueblo, and Spanish Colonial revival styles (there are differences, a topic for another day). In NELA, the Center for the Arts Eagle Rock (2225 Colorado Boulevard) is a stellar, large-scale example of the Mission Revival/Spanish Colonial Revival style. It is a Historic-Cultural Monument and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Among thehomes for sale in Highland Park(in 2012, for $450,000) was the Murdock House, also in the Mission Revival style on a four-square plan. Mixed within the Mid-Century Modern homes in Mt. Washington is the Mission Revival Self-Realization Fellowship headquarters, which prior to 1925 had been a hotel (designed by Chinese Theater architects Meyer and Holler in 1910). Elsewhere in Southern California – including the residentialreal estate in Glassell Park, Garvanza, and Hermon – are examples of this style in railroad train depots, schools, and homes both grand and humble. The nature of their construction – with thick massing that carries daytime warmth into night and nighttime coolness into day, exterior arcades that celebrate California’s mild climate, and overhangs that shade structures in summer’s heat – is part of why they endure. The solid construction nonetheless needs attention, particularly when a new owner determines to update and upgrade. The elements needing attention most often are the stucco walls and red clay tiles: Stucco restoration.The enemy of stucco is water, which can enter by all sorts of means: leaky gutters, poor seals around doors and windows, and perhaps from inside the structure through furnace, kitchen and bathroom vents. The first step to restoration is to find out where the water is coming from and stop it at that source. The task is not unlike roof leaks that lead to ceiling problems: it’s not always directly below where the problem begins so some sleuthing by a building professional is likely necessary. Replacement of sections of stucco facings is aided by its textured, irregular nature. It may be possible to do this in sections rather than redoing an entire wall, but that depends on how visible the differences between old and new may be. Of course a full repainting or whitewashing will help with this. Tile roof restoration.Around the turn of the last century (1900) clay roofing tiles transitioned from hand-made to machine made. With both types, a fastening system involved brass or copper wires that held the tiles in place and which were anchored by wooden pegs. When these pegs rotted, the tiles could work themselves loose. Those tiles are not lightweight, therefore the supporting structure holding them up needs to be strong. Any such compromise would also lead to the collapse of roof tiles. As with stucco, the root cause of loose tiles has to be identified at the source. Moving about a roof also requires special care because the tiles can break under the weight of a single person (plywood sheets help distribute the weight). Importantly, if a spot replacement is possible it is essential to get the colors of the tiles to match almost exactly. Sometimes the homeowner may relocate tiles from a less visible side of the house to the front-facing roof to achieve the color match; alternatively, an architectural salvaging company might have replacements. Mission Revival homes are part of the NELA lifestyle well known to Realtor Tracy King. Contact her to find out what is currently listed at (323-243-1234). ...read more
By Tracy King Realty December 28, 2018
The key roles of individuals who serve in construction management project positions include project management planning, cost management, contract administration, CM professional practice, and time management. If you are seeking a career in this field, keep in mind that there are several ways to train... ...read more
Construction managers are responsible for dealing with the various design, planning and execution of construction projects. In most situations hands-on experience is the best precursor for this position, however, a degree in construction management can greatly enhance your work performance. ...read more