Hi, Karla: We have some beautiful areas here in the Valley with easy access to the West Side through the canyons or by freeway.

You can find very nice condos in Studio City, Toluca Lake, Valley Village, Encino and Sherman Oaks in your price range.

Happy House Hunting!

Dot Chance
The Chance Team
Keller Williams Realty Studio City

Mon Mar 17 2008, 18:58

Hello Karla,

If you are considering a small condo, I assume we are talking 1 bedrooms. There are a lot of options in Encino, North Hollywood, Culver City and Studio City. If you are looking for a 2 bedroom then there are fewer options unless you go out further. North Hollywood has some great options and you have the Metrorail that will take you to Hollywood close by. Encino, Sherman Oaks and Studio City can get to Westwood quite easly via the bus that goes over the Sepulveda pass. Culver City also has a bus up Sepulveda so you could get to Westwood from all those locations within 45 minutes.


Best,

Monique

Mon Mar 17 2008, 18:02

Hi Karla,

You could look in Culver City or in the valley, Sherman Oaks, Tarzana, Encino, and Valley Village. I just did a quick search of those areas and found 39 listings below $340,000, 24 below $300,000. Those areas came immediately to mind...but there may be other locations as well...feel free to seach on my website, or contact me if you would like more information!

Good Luck!

Jodie
ps that was pulled from the westside mls, there will be more listings in the valley mls for the valley locations...just didn't have time to pull them all right now.

Sun Mar 9 2008, 12:45

here is what you can do:
1. go tohttp:// www.city-data.com to check out crime rate
2. then go to http://www.dqnews.com/ZIPLAT.shtm to get a rough idea of the price range and price change in the neighborhood.
3. go to realtor.com and pick the cities nearby Westwood and set the price under $300k and only pick the cities that fits your criteria.

Happy hunting,

Rick

Sun Mar 9 2008, 11:26

45 minutes from Westwood could actually put you in the Valley area, where home prices are much lower than West Los Angeles Area. Rush Hour traffic would take you longer and is frustrating to UCLA from the valley, but the lower prices are there.

Sat Mar 8 2008, 08:56

Good morning Karla!

You are absolutely in luck...I specialize in affordable, very nice and close to the beach properties in Long Beach, California. We have public transportation and the quality of life here is superb. In fact, I relocated to Long Beach myself from the South Bay because I enjoy the great people, food and activities of Long Beach. I'd be very pleased to show you Long Beach and invite you for a visit!

I can sign you up on a terrific system to find you the right home, right price here in Long Beach. You will have plenty of choice and great savings! I specialize as a buyer's agent and negotiate to save you thousands of dollars.

Sat Mar 8 2008, 07:14

Karla, I should also mention that the Blue Line runs through Long Beach to Ocean Blvd, and connects to the Red and Green Lines in downtown L.A. as well as extensions to LAX. Other public transportation also connects throughout Long Beach neighborhoods and downtown.

Sat Mar 8 2008, 06:06

Karla, Long Beach might qualify for you in terms of your commute time, and is lower priced than Westwood or West L.A. areas. There are indeed, in my opinion, good areas with condos under $300,000, and many are 2 bedroom units. Part of your expenses will include your homeowner association dues, and parking spaces will vary according to the age and type of building, but in this area you will most certainly find choices. The next question is, have you been pre-approved for a loan? Lending guidelines have been in a state of change for many months now, loan limits are up, but other changes have been made as well, so if you haven't done so already, you should begin your quest for the loan officer that you want to be on your team. I can be reached for further assistance at 562-896-2609.
http://www.longbeachrealestate.blogspot.com

Sat Mar 8 2008, 06:02