This is the 20th anniversary of the Stamp Out Hunger program. This program is sponsored in part by the US Post Office letter carriers. They collect food for the less fortunate and deliver it to local food banks. You can participate in the program by putting some food items (non-perishable) in a bag and leave the bag by your postbox on Saturday May 12th. You can also donate, at any time of year, directly to your local food bank.
Square tiles in an offset pattern.
Traditionally, 12 inch square tiles are set in a grid pattern. It is also common to see rectangular tiles in a brick, or offset, pattern. A design that is becoming more common, and a nice diversion from the traditional, is using square tiles in an offset pattern.
We used this offset pattern in the Northridge remodel we are working on. It turned out very nice and, I think, provides a more interesting look than the traditional square tile in a grid pattern. This image shows the offset tile and the replacement sliding window in the background. More about the replacing windows later.
Northridge is a great community that has many large employers, especially Cal State Northridge (CSUN). The
Low priced home in Northridge
lowest priced single family home in Northridge, as of January 30th, 2012, is on Malden just west of Reseda. This 2 bedroom/1 bathroom home is available for only $250,000, but there is a garage conversion, according to the listing.
In some cases these types of garage conversions can be unpermitted and may make financing difficult. Some Building departments have issues with garage conversions and require work to be “un-done” to return the property back to its original state. In other cases they require plans and issue permits if everything is up to code. However, in most cases it is not that easy. Therefore it is critical for buyers to consider the potential costs and check with the building and safety department to get details on whether something is permitted or not. You can get details about properties in Los Angeles through the online activity reports provided by LA Building and Safety, but you should still go down to the LADBS office and confirm everything.
The lowest priced house in Granada Hills, as of Jan. 17, 2012, is listed by Keller Williams and is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom on Lahey. It’s a short sale with a pool that looks like it needs a bit of love. This could be a nice first home or a great investment property.
Great priced SFR in Granada Hills
The list price is $219,000, but we will have to watch it to see what the short sale gets approved at.
