JUST SOLD: 1862 LAUREL CANYON BLVD.

It has really been a wild ride coming to this place. This property was so unique and special that it took awhile to find the exact right buyer for it. The property will be making history soon I hope as the new buyers are planning to tear it down and put a beautiful architectural home on it. Thank you Brian V. for all your assistance and of course Matthew Sweeney who was an incredible mentor and co-listing agent through the whole experience. Keep your eyes peeled for what's coming next!

New Listing for Rich Kids Real Estate! 1618 Mountcrest Ave, Hollywood Hills Home Listed at $1.29 Million

I will be hosting an open house this Sunday 1-4pm. Come check out the property. Call me at 323-404-7005 if you get lost!

Description 

Sexy, stunning Hollywood Hills hideaway off of prime Queens Rd showcasing unobstructed panoramic views of Downtown LA, Century City, and the entire Los Angeles basin below. Presented over 3 stories built to maximize dramatic city views from every room, those looking for the ultimate in hillside living will not be disappointed. Newer kitchen, appliances, brand new fridge & washer/dryer create the perfect juxtaposition between style, comfort, and utility. Expansive balconies float above the city on the first and second floors with a private bedroom or office inhabiting the bottom third floor. Large master bedroom with balcony complete with sumptuous spa tub and spacious second bedroom with ensuite bath round out the property. An additional side deck perfect for BBQ's is not to be missed. Killer views in a fantastic location priced to sell is beckoning. This is where the night begins and the after party ends with the best of the Sunset Strip to enjoy in between.

Reduce Your Property Tax & Save Money

Did you know that…


In 2011 the Assessor’s office reviewed 305,000 properties and adjusted the value of 177,000 properties that were eligible for a tax value reduction.


- Orange County Association of REALTORS®


So make sure you get your property reassessed this year so you can save money on your property taxes!


Monica Der, Realtor



Don't you want to save some dough so you can have Surf AND Turf?

Kathy Hilton’s Collection preview Cocktail Party in Bel Air

Last night my favorite fashion blogger Dulce Candy attended an exclusive event at Kathy Hilton’s Bel Air residence for a preview of her clothing line. She says "The dresses were gorgeous and very whimsical, every detail was thought out and not to mention the beautiful Spring color palette.


Enjoy the pictures! Let me know which dress was your favorite one!"- DulceCandy87 Fashion & Beauty Blog

2BD/2BA West Hollywood Earthy Condo $450,000

BEAUTIFULLY APPOINTED 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH CONDO OVER LOOKING SPARKLING POOL, GARDENS, TREE TOP VIEWS AND IS DESIGNER PERFECT! ENTER INTO A MODERN FLOOR PLAN WITH AN OPEN KITCHEN, DINING AND LIVING ROOM. LIVING ROOM FIREPLACE AND KITCHEN COUNTERS HAVE MAGNIFICENT BLACK CAESARSTONE MANTLE AND SURFACES. KITCHEN HAS ALL STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES AND OPENS TO LIVING AND DINING ROOM. BEDROOMS AND STUNNING BATHS FOR EACH ARE ON EITHER SIDE OF THE LIVING AREA TO INSURE TOTAL PRIVACY. THIS CONDO IS STUNNING AND WAITING FOR YOUR MOST DISCRIMINATING CLIENT!!!

HAUTE AND REBELLIOUS: BEST OF THE RUNWAY FALL 2012 REPORT: HERVE LEGER

My Favorite Fashion blogger was kind enough to create this amazing picture of the Fall 2012 Herve Leger Fashion show

HAUTE AND REBELLIOUS: BEST OF THE RUNWAY FALL 2012 REPORT: HERVE LEGER: In love with this collection, I love the fringe, the dimensional lines, the tribal feel, the leather accessories. I could wear every piece! I especially love the leather pants~ I must have them. Maybe my first Herve L. piece



So What's your favorite outfit?

FOR SALE Christina Aguilera's $13.5 Million Pink Palace!

Ever want to live like a diva? Now you can! Chrsitina Aguilera's huge Beverly Hills estate is on the market ... for a cool $13.5 million!I personally love Christina A's taste from head to toe. She probably had an interior designer help her but so what? It is gorgeous in every single space. For that price it definitely sets itself apart from other homes in the area that are in that price range. As I've said many times before, the above 10 million dollar homes can almost be cookie cutter, from the furniture to the architecture. This is unique!

All I can say is that the lucky buyer who gets this must ask Her to leave the furniture. She is gifted in style.

Decked out in pink and red, the 6 bedroom, 9 bathroom pad has a slightly gothic and tantalizing flair -- apropros for someone who starred in a film called "Burlesque," no? -- and features everything a true diva could need ... gym, gift-wrapping room, game room, movie room, and a salon area in the giant walk-in closet.

There's also an adorable children's room where little Max surely had fun, a pool with water slide and grotto spa, a huge outdoor courtyard area and even a guest house with a recording studio! Perfect for laying down some tracks after a long day of judging on "The Voice."

 

This beautiful abode has been on the market for almost a year, but some new photos were just released to generate interest.  In Real Estate if any property is on the market for longer than a few months, even the high priced ones, the price is just WAAAAYY too High. If I was the agent and I could convince Miss. A to price it to sell I would definitely have it below $10 Million.

 Love this Grotto...Hugh Hefner inspired..

If you are wondering, can I live like this for LESS than $13 Million? YES! You can. Interior-wise there are a lot of great affordable options and if you are willing to compromise on size but not location there are a lot of great properties in Los Angeles, even 90210 that make this statement. Call me or email me for a great list of properties like this one.

For the Entire Article and Full Slideshow of 31 Photos Click Here

PEACE and CALM IN THIS REAL ESTATE MARKET WITH GOOD REPRESENTATION

peace. It means to be in a real estate market where home prices have declined and foreclosures are up. Yet, in spite of being in the midst of those things, you are still calm in your heart knowing that you listed your home or are buying your home with Monica Der (424) 235-0512

LA Opera is Going to have a Fabulous 2012-2013 Line Up in Downtown LA!

 

(Pic from the ARIA Young Professionals After Party)

Los Angeles Opera will continue its recent scaled-back approach to programming with a new season featuring six productions with 37 total performances -- the same tally as the current season. Among the highlights will be the company premiere of Verdi's early opera "The Two Foscari," starring Plácido Domingo, and a joint recital performance by Renée Fleming and Susan Graham.

Some of the ones I am looking forward to are Don Giovanni with Rodarte designing the costuming and Madame Butterfly. I never saw it before but I was intrigued by the storyline.

Here is a Link to the List of Shows 

Small Price Reductions in the Solair on Wilshire in Koreatown

UNITS AVAILABLE NOW!!! CALL MONICA (424) 235-0512 For Showings

3785 Wilshire, Unit 803, 8th Floor $513,000
3785 Wilshire, Unit 1909, 19th Floor $621,000
3785 Wilshire, Unit 1506, 15th Floor $633,000
3785 Wilshire, Unit 705, 7th Floor $653,000

I love the Solair on Wilshire. I am so glad that the Solair had a slight price reduction recently. I do not know the exact unit locations that have been put up for sale but I can find that information. I have walked the Solair and find that the units all have bedrooms on the small side for the prices that they have, but the views are spectacular as well as the balcony.

It is definitely the place to have "breakfast on the veranda" feel on a Sunday morning. Furthermore, if you are a total stickler for privacy take note that each person can only access their own floor with their key fob. That means if your friend lives on the 5th floor you can't just go knock on their door, they have to buzz you there, even if you are a resident.

 

If you are looking for a central location to make your new home that is close to Downtown LA and close enough to Beverly Hills and you like the idea of having the train footsteps from your door this place is a bargain. The HOA used to be $800+ but they have slightly reduced it to the $700's. I also think that since they will not negotiate on the price like the Gallery Lofts in Marina Del Rey, you will find me a great asset as I can negotiate other terms of the deal for you like add ons to the interior and one more trick up my sleeve! Call me now to view the units available for sale.

Best Lingerie in LA and Beverly Hills

For anyone who really knows me they know I'm a lingerie freak. My two faves are La Perla in Beverly Hills and AP on Melrose. I loved that Racked LA took the time to really diagnose the addiction by posting the top lingerie lairs in Los Angeles.

#1) Trashy Lingerie - What do Paris Hilton, Britney Spears and Glenn Danzig have in common? They all shop at Trashy. These guys were way ahead of the sexy "fill in the blank" Halloween costume trend. Besides a lavish assortment of underthings, they also have unique party dresses, and they'll even let you custom order gowns and underpinnings, too.

#8) Kiki De Montparnasse - Go here for ultra-feminine, fancy lingerie and sex toys...and for the gorgeous, shady courtyard tucked off the street.

#15) La Perla - What would a lingerie map be without a mention of La Perla? It's beautiful, it's elegant, it's made to last forever and...it's very, very expensive.

For Full List Click Here

If SEXY is your middle name you may want to purchase a bachelor pad in the Hollywood Hills like this one located on the Sunset Strip listed for $6,250,000

 

But you don't have to drop seven figures to get sexy. Let me find you that dream boudoir all your own. Call me 424.235.0512 Monica Der

 

Help Save Molly! She has a Screw in Her Tummy!

Having trouble viewing this email? Click here

Please help Animal Advocates Alliance to save Mollie! I have a WHAT in my tummy? Mollie is an 11 year old dog rescued from a lazy, selfish, ignorant man who basically left her in his backyard to die. He claims to love her but look at these photos and ask yourself, how is that possible? How can a human cause an animal so much pain, watch her suffer and wither away to a skeleton and still claim to love her? Mollie's companion, a young male pit, was so hungry that he wouldn't let Mollie eat. On the rare occasion that food was thrown out for them he would attack her to keep her away from the food. Her head and face are covered in bite wounds and scars and a chunk of her ear is missing! She's so sweet, she never fought back.... Four months ago Mollie, a frail and sick senior dog, gave birth to a litter of puppies because her "owner" never bothered to have her spayed. How could someone let this old, sick dog get pregnant and give birth to puppies? Kept in a filthy, disgusting backyard her whole life. Garbage, debris and feces everywhere. A small crumbling tool shed was her only shelter. She's never seen grass, never been out for a walk, she's never been for a joyride or a romp at the park. Mollie is covered in sores and calluses from laying her boney body on dirt and concrete her whole life. She's tough to look at.. but she's got a beautiful spirit! After everything that Mollie has been through you'd think she would be withdrawn, distrustful of humans and emotionally scarred. Not this gal! Mollie is a lovely, outgoing, friendly dog! She wants nothing more than to give you kisses, lay in your lap, get belly rubs and snuggle. She craves love and affection and she graciously gives it in return! X-rays show that Mollie has a loose SCREW in her stomach! She was so hungry that she ate a screw. If that screw moves it could tear her up inside. Mollie needs a very delicate procedure to remove the screw. Please help us save Mollie!  No donation is too small.  Click on the PayPal button or mail a check to: Animal Advocates Alliance 137 North Larchmont Blvd. #708  Los Angeles, California 90004

Forward this email This email was sent to monica.der@gmail.com by info@animaladvocatesalliance.org |   Update Profile/Email Address | Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe™ | Privacy Policy. Animal Advocates Alliance | Animal Advocates Alliance | 137 N. Larchmont Blvd. #708 | Los Angeles | CA | 90004

In Wonderland Exhibit at the LACMA is Enchanting

Today I went to the LACMA to experience the In Wonderland exhibit. LA is a place with a lot to offer. I was in an "Artsy Fartsy" mood. Not since Alice lost her way down the rabbit hole have we seen a wonderland so strange and delightful. In the first ever survey of women surrealists in North America, 'In Wonderland' presents women not as 'other' but as otherworldly.
 
This painting below is my absolute favorite because it was painted by a woman who was left by her husband and it displays the pain and agony she felt. The clock on the bottom right represents her "fleeting youth"

Surrealism was the movement that left reason for the dream, chose symbols and surprises over logic and embraced the sexual and the bizarre. Although the movement is radical in its subject matter, much of its treatment of women has been unfortunately traditional, and the genre is decidedly male-dominated. (One can blame Freud, if one were so inclined.) Though the only female surrealist you might know off the tip of your tongue is Frida Kahlo (perhaps more for her life story than her work), be prepared to be swept up into the wild imaginations of these 47 artists.

 

In the exhibition, it's possible that women could play it even odder than the hallowed Men of Surrealism. We see breasts served on a platter, severed baby heads, a fuzzy sofa made of ripped torsos ... The collection is not just surrealism by females, but female surrealism. The 175 piece exhibition will show how gender and geography affected the surrealism movement as a whole, and how our perception of the genre should widen to encompass it.

To Read More Click Here

If you love a home with Art already that comes with it I have those kinds of homes available to show. Here is one that had a gallery like feel. Check out this listing in Laurel Canyon I recently did an open house where the art was included! Listed for Just under $2 Million in Studio City.

 

CALL MONICA DER FOR SHOWINGS (424) 235-0512

Diane von Furstenberg’s Fashionable Manhattan Penthouse

The architects of WORKac build the designer and philanthropist an unconventional live/work space next to the High Line—the city oasis she helped create

One of the great luxuries of life is a getaway that keeps clamor and chaos at a distance. Fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg’s live/work space in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District—a glass-and-steel aerie the occupant calls her “tree house”—appears to be just that. But the isolation of the lofty perch is deceiving. Just beyond its transparent walls the city’s icons, old and new, shout for attention: to the northeast the majestic Empire State Building, and to the west the High Line, a mile-and-a-half-long park built atop abandoned elevated train tracks and of which Von Furstenberg was an early champion. And all around is an edgy, effervescent quarter exuding equal parts glamour and grit.

Read more: http://www.architecturaldigest.com/homes/homes/2012/03/diane-von-furstenberg-new-york-apartment-article#ixzz1lfh7pvt4

I absolutely LOVE the view. Too bad we can't find these kind of views in LA. If you like this view maybe you might want to purchase a live work loft in Downtown Los Angeles. Call me if you would like me to show you some of the top ones in the City. (424) 235-0512 - Monica