Tuesday, November 20, 2012

OK Turkey - Let's go for a Run!

Looking to work up an appetite before the big meal on Thursday?  In the Los Angles, CA for Thanksgiving?  If so - come on down to beautiful downtown Burbank Thursday morning for the 3rd annual Run for Your Life Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, and Kiddie 1K for children 7 and under.

 Early registration is happening now, but one can still show up on the day of the event to secure a spot between 6:30 and 7:30am at the downtown Burbank YMCA.

Want more Information? Click this link below:
 RUN FOR YOUR LIFE

Have a great Holiday!

Philip Keppel
REALTOR®
DRE#01875431
Media West Realty
4105 W. Magnolia Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91505
818.845.9703 Fax
818.516.7387 Cell








Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Holiday in the Park - Magnolia Park - Burbank, CA Friday November 16th 5:00 -9:00PM

Come join Jill and I as we kick off the Holiday season with our Magnolia Park neighbors this coming Friday 5:00-9:00PM! 
 
For more information click the link: Holiday in the Park
 

Friday, October 26, 2012

Open House - 432 Glenwood Place Burbank, CA 91506 - Sunday 10/28/12 1-4pm

You may recognize this home since Jill and I listed and sold it a couple of months ago.  Well, the investors have worked their magic and it is now ready for  the next lucky house hunter!  Join us this coming Sunday 1-4pm for its first public open  house!  Hope to see you there!

Monday, June 18, 2012

FREE Home Buyer Workshop - Saturday June 23rd 10:30-11:30AM - Burbank, CA

***The market has been drastically changing due to our low inventory.  The result has been sellers receiving multiple offers on their properties - making it difficult for many to compete for the homes they want.  Invest an hour this Saturday and come to our workshop to learn how to make clean offers and put yourself in the best position to get that home you desire!  Don't just hope for the best, get the info you need to beat the competition!***

Friday, May 25, 2012

Memorial Day Weekend = Great Time to Buy!


Before embarking on your extended holiday weekend, Jill and I have one message to prospective home buyers - holidays are a great time to purchase your new home! This is especially true for those who have been having problems getting their offers accepted due to the increased competition! Decreased buyer activity during holidays can be a God send to many who have been losing out, so if you have been experiencing this problem... it may be your best time to act!

Jill and I plan to keep close to home for the weekend and will be at the ready for anyone out there with the desire to act. Just let us know. Have a happy and safe weekend folks!

Philip Keppel
REALTOR®
DRE#01875431
Media West Realty
4105 W. Magnolia Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91505
www.philandjill.com
philipkeppel@yahoo.com
818.845.9700 Office
818.845.9703 Fax
818.516.7387 Cell

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

National Open House Event - Burbank, CA

Come join Jill and I, along with the rest of our Media West Realty office Thursday night 4:30 - 7:30pm at the Burbank Association of REALTORS® - 2006 W. Magnolia Blvd. Burbank, CA 91506.  Jill and I will be manning the information table and giving out our swag so arrive early to score our best stuff! 
In addition to an association full of REALTORS, there will be food trucks on hand for your dining pleasure!  Don't forget to visit all the homes on the tour for your chance to win the iPad being given out by the Association!  Hope to see you there!

Philip Keppel
REALTOR®
DRE#01875431
Media West Realty
4105 W. Magnolia Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91505
818.845.9700 Office
818.845.9703 Fax
818.516.7387 Cell
The accuracy of all information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed.

Friday, April 13, 2012

Burbank, CA on Parade - April 14th - 11am


Come join our Media West Realty office, and a good portion of the City of Burbank for, "Burbank on Parade" tomorrow morning Saturday April 14, 2012 at 11 am.  This year's theme is the world of aviation and its heroes so one should expect to see some great costumes and floats!

The parade route will be on Olive Ave. and run between Keystone and Lomita.  Parking can be easily found on side streets but do arrive early since good spots go quickly.


We hope to see you there!

Philip Keppel
REALTOR®
DRE#01875431
Media West Realty
4105 W. Magnolia Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91505
818.516.7387 Cell

The accuracy of all information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Burbank Hills Opportunity! OPEN HOUSE - Sunday 04/15/2012 1-4PM


Join us for another Phil and Jill Keppel hosted Open House this Sunday in the Hills of Burbank, CA as we celebrate 1906 Karen Street!  This 4 bedroom, 3 bath home proudly boast 2,662 sq ft (per owner) of living space on a 6,986 sq ft lot! 

If great schools are on your wish list, look no further!  This home feeds into the highly desirable Burbank Unified School District  - Thomas Jefferson Elementary, John Muir Middle, and Burbank High School. 

Great curb appeal and open floor plan awaits potential buyers looking for a property to put their own stamp on!  All this plus Burbank amenities - Police, Fire, utilities, and lifestyle!   

Can't wait until the weekend, dislike open houses or just prefer a private showing?  No problem, call, text or email me and I will arrange a viewing appointment.  Otherwise, come on out this Sunday and explore the possibilities!  Hope to see you this Sunday 1-4pm!


Philip Keppel
REALTOR®
DRE#01875431
Media West Realty
4105 W. Magnolia Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91505
818.516.7387 Cell

The accuracy of all information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed.


Monday, March 19, 2012

Burbank, CA Inventory is Down - It May Be Time To List Your Home!


If you live in Burbank, CA and have been wondering if it is a good time to list your home.  You may want to consider the following information. For the past few weeks, we've been noticing a decrease in the amount of new listings coming to the Burbank market.  To see how much, I put together a snapshot of available homes for sale in Burbank, CA that covers the past two years - February 2010 to February 2012. These numbers represent all single family, town homes, and condos  currently for sale in the city of Burbank, CA.  Even though the overall numbers have fluctuated, the chart shows that inventory is at its lowest amount in two years with February 2012 being 60% lower than February 2010!



Ah, but what about demand?  One may assume inventory is down because demand is down as well?  To answer this question, lets look at the amount of sales over the same period.  If sales have dropped, then demand surely has dropped as well?


As one can see, overall sales per month has hovered in the thirty to sixty properties per month range over the past two years - never dropping below thirty. And sales for February 2012 are actually up 9% from February 2010. With demand holding steady and inventory being low, it may be a great time to take advantage of the drop in supply and sell your home while at an advantage.

Call today and we can investigate if the time is right for you to sell. We'll investigate what your home is worth in today's market and see what your net profit is after paying off.

Philip Keppel
REALTOR®
DRE#01875431
Media West Realty
4105 W. Magnolia Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91505
818.845.9700 Office
818.845.9703 Fax
818.516.7387 Cell

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Good News for Potential Buyers and Sellers in Burbank, CA


The Burbank City Council decided last night - Tuesday February 21, 2012 to extend the wood shingle and wood shake replacement Ordinance #3296 that was set for enforcement August 12 2012. The City Council extended the deadline to the following:
  • 2 years for exposed wood shake
  • 8 years for wood shingle covered with composite materials.
In a time where the housing industry is still in a state of recovery, we applaud the Burbank City Council for providing this relief for buyers and sellers!

Philip Keppel
REALTOR®
DRE#01875431
Media West Realty
4105 W. Magnolia Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91505
818.516.7387 Cell

Monday, January 30, 2012

City of Burbank - Beware of Wood Shake Roof Ordinance No.3296


Burbank, CA homeowners, potential buyers, and sellers need to be aware of local ordinance No. 3296  enacted in 1992 which requires all Burbank, CA homes to be free of wood shake or shingle material by August 14, 2012. This rule applies to both exposed wood shake, and roofs with wood shake material as an underlayment. Also, physical condition or age is not a consideration. If the law is left unchanged, a mandate will place a restriction/encumbrance on the title of all homes that are out of compliance. The encumbrance would then need to be cleared in order to refinance, transfer, or sell one's property.

Due to the difficult economic times, and state of the current real estate market, the Burbank Board of REALTORS has been trying to have a review of the ordinance by City Council at the Tuesday February 21st, 2012 6:00PM meeting. We are told that the city may consider three options:

1. Leave the current law unchanged.

2. Provide a 5 year extension for composition over wood shake roofs and continue the mandate to replace all exposed wood shake roofs by August 2012

3. Provide a ten year extension for all wood shake roofs.


The Burbank Association of REALTORS is asking Burbank homeowners to voice their opinions by either contacting their local Burbank REALTOR,  the Burbank Association of REALTORS (818-845-7643), or their local city council representative. Local council representatives can be reached by email at citycouncil@ci.burbank.ca.us

The current version of the ordinance will surely present some difficulties as buyers and sellers negotiate wood shake roof issues before the close of escrow. Be sure to investigate if the home you plan to purchase has exposed wood shake or shingle underlayment and how/if the seller intends to bring the home into compliance before making your offer. Feel free to contact me with questions or if you would like more information.

Best,

Philip Keppel
REALTOR®
DRE#01875431
Media West Realty
4105 W. Magnolia Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91505
818.516.7387 Cell