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The Reel Real Estate News | Culture | Design | Lifestyle August 4, 2021 |
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“Breathe the sweetness that hovers in August." – Denise Levertov August brings us those last hot days of summer, the joy of sipping spicy margaritas with friends and/or family alfresco, while watching the kids run amok ... For us parents with school aged kids, we are closer than ever to actually having a normal school year, which our children desperately need. Which WE desperately need! Although we (LAUSD) do have another week or so of freedom from the start of school, we also need to re-establish a routine to get our kids back on schedule. You know that twinge of guilt you have for letting them stay up extra late (and I mean bags-under-your-12-year-old-child's-eyes-late)...so that you can soak up some needed "me" time with your significant other, and catch up on all the binge worthy streaming shows... oh sorry, maybe that's just me!? If we survived the Pandemic, I have total faith we can get our kids ready for school AND enjoy what's left of our summer ... before our sun-kissed days turn to Groundhog Days again! |
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Architectural Listing |
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Frank Lloyd Wright’s Freeman House Is Listed in Hollywood Hills for $4.25M 2 Bed | 1 Bath | 2884 Sqft | 6802 Lot A sparkling example of Frank Lloyd Wright’s textile-block design has landed on the market in the Hollywood Hills. It’s one of four such Wright designs in the L.A. area—the others are Ennis House, Millard House and Storer House. But each home in this quartet features a unique design stamped within its textile blocks, similar to Wright’s custom stained-glass windows. The Samuel & Harriet Freeman House by Frank Lloyd Wright (1923-25) with additions and furniture by Rudolf Schindler and subsequent minor improvements by John Lautner, Gregory Ain, and Robert Clark. Crowning the hill above Highland and Franklin with 270-degree views of Hollywood and the LA Basin, the Freeman House was originally designed as a salon space with a focal hearth, quasi-open kitchen, two bedrooms, and various terraces and roof decks. The concrete knit blocks provide structure and organic decoration, embodying the very concept of architecture as art.Awaiting restoration. The price of $4,250,000 includes many of the original furnishings designed for the house. Interested parties are encouraged to consult images, plans, and source materials on the property website. Listing by Mike Deasy of Deasy Penner & PartnersContact me for More Info |
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Featured Listing |
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Reduced! BHPO Charmer. 2289 Betty Lane 3 bed | 2.75 bath | 2,943 sf | 21,281 sf lot$2,895,000 Sited at the end of a cul de sac and behind gates, this beautiful traditional home is just moments from the Beverly Hills Hotel and Rodeo Drive. The property is on almost 1/2 an acre with the majority of the home being on a single level. A large great room with floor-to-ceiling glass creates a seamless blend with the outdoors making the most of California living. Private yard features a swimmers pool and plenty of room for seating, dining, and entertaining. Inside there is a cozy den, a large primary suite with a bathroom, and a large walk-in closet; a private entrance leads to the third bedroom suite which can double as an office. Beamed ceilings, stone and hardwood floors, leaded glass windows all add to the charm of the home. First time on the market in 25 years, move right in or add your personal touches to make this unique estate your own. Listed by Jacqui Bell of Compass and Stephen Apelian of Coldwell Banker |
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Real Estate in the News |
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Why You Need To Know About ‘Pocket Listings’ in an Increasingly Competitive Real Estate Market Some of the most exclusive real estate properties never hit the open market. Instead, sellers will only solicit offers from a select group of buyers through what’s known as a “pocket listing.” This practice is nothing new. But in a super-competitive real estate market, it’s not just luxury homes that are being sold this way. Here’s what you need to know about pocket listings — and how you can find out about them if you’re in the market for a new home. Read more on Yahoo Finance |
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Film & TV |
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Are the Coen Brothers Done as a Directing Duo? The brothers have written several unproduced scripts, but a close collaborator says Ethan simply doesn’t want to make movies anymore. It seems Ethan Coen’s “rest” from making movies may be more permanent than previously thought. More from LA Mag |
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The DUDE Abides in Los Angeles Coen Bros continued...The Big Lebowski is, through and through, a Los Angeles cult classic. A Lebowski Tour of Los Angeles includes public and private locations (please be mindful around the latter), and also places that have vanished even in the last 20 years. Read more from DiscoverLA |
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Rumors Swirl About Arclight Hollywood and Cinerama Dome Reopening Oh please say it's so, I haven't cut up my Arclight card yet and had hoped not to! Rumors are swirling about the return of The Arclight... Twitter sleuths have noticed that the Hollywood location is no longer boarded up as of this week. |
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Osama Bin Laden’s Brother Asks $28 Million for Long-Vacant Bel Air Mansion This may be a hard sell...The Bel Air mansion owned by Osama Bin Laden’s half-brother, Ibrahim Bin Laden, has been listed for $28,000,000. The property has sat vacant for 20 years, since the September 11 attacks, and was listed last Wednesday. More from Dirt |
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The Best Memes of 2021 (So Far) The best way many web denizens have come up with to cope with how simply TERRIBLE this past year-and-counting has been is, well, to meme about it. We've had more than enough time to make jokes about pretty much anything that crossed our paths. More from Thrillist |
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12 Great Happy Hour Deals In LA. Because it’s Happy Hour somewhere, right? What makes a good Happy Hour? Well, without getting too philosophical over the concept of “happiness” (is it a state of being? Whatever eudaemonia is?), there’s usually a combination of good drinks, good food, and good deals. See more from The Infatuation |
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Some of the Best Things to Do in L.A. This August August may signal summer’s home stretch, but that doesn’t mean the seasonal vibes need to end. Grab an ice cream cone, splash around in a swimming hole or dine outside—and make sure to follow our August events calendar: Timeout |
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Design & Lifestyle |
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Step Inside Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo’s Soulful Pacific Palisades Home The 1930's ranch-style house was designed by Cliff May. Previous owners of the property, which is nestled far off the street and opens out to spectacular views stretching to the ocean, included Gregory Peck, producer Brian Grazer, and Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner. More from AD |
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This Italian Village Is Giving Away Free Vacations to Kickstart Tourism San Giovanni in Galdo, located in the Molise region's Campobasso hills, is about two hours from Rome, and has a rather humble population of 553 residents. Looking to expand its tourism horizons, it is offering free trips to bring in visitors. More from Thrillist |
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5 Reasons Why American Modernist Paul McCobb’s Designs Are Relevant Once Again Simple and lithe in spirit, the midcentury legend’s most popular designs are back—and they pack the same revelatory punch today. Thankfully CB2’s plan to bring some of McCobb’s most popular pieces from the 1950s and ’60s will make them more attainable. More from Dwell |
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