This is a big weekend for #religion.  #Passover begins on April 3rd and ends at sunset on April  11th.  This Sunday is #Easter.  More about these two #Holidays thanks to our friends at the Huffington Post.

Passover 2015  http://www.evernote.com/l/ABwpiO-Rx2NHtpz9LqaXXaJLMOw5t0kFHBs/

Easter 2015 http://www.evernote.com/l/ABx-bcR0EHdNXasYSlBP8ihuXrz7eCbKcJM/

Opening in theaters this weekend:

• Furious 7 http://www.furious7.com/trailer
• It Follows http://itfollowsfilm.com/
• Can't Stand Losing You: Surviving the Police http://andysummers.com/2015/02/25/cant-stand-losing-you-surviving-the-police-theatrical-trailer/

The #Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival begins April 10th.  You can enjoy some of the acts in LA per Ben Harper of Visit #WestHollywood  http://www.visitwesthollywood.com/blog/coachella-in-la/

3260 Hillock Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90068 will be open Sunday, April 5th from 2 to 5 PM  http://www.lawhatnext.net/jim-shogrens-real-estate-and-more-blog/3260-hillock-drive-los-angeles-ca-90068  

Features:

• 4 bedrooms
• 3 bathrooms
• Wide plank French Oak Floors
• Home Automation by DAS Solutions
• Stainless Steel Jenn-Air kitfchen appliances
• Six burner Jenn-Air stove
• "French" door Jenn-Air refrigerator
• Updated HVAC
• Two separate levels with separate entrances
• Multiple outdoor spaces including a roof top deck 

MLS 15-891489  Offered at $1,400,000

Friday, March 27, 2015 7:30 PM Free Screening:  A Tribute to Mad Men: Part Two at the LACMa Bing Theater http://www.lacma.org/event/tribute-mad-men-0 

Saturday,  March 28, 2015 Noon to 5:00 PM Grand Park Downtown Bookfest  http://grandparkla.org/ai1ec_event/grand-parks-downtown-bookfest/

Sunday, March 29, 2015 2:00 to 5:00 PM sneak peak of our new listing at 3260 Hillock Drive in the Hollywood Hills.  Will be introduced to the Real Estate Community on Tuesday, March 31st.

Carol and Jim Shogren recently closed escrow on 1690 Mandeville Canyon Road in Los Angeles, CA.  This classic home with over 3,100 square feet on a 14,244 square foot lot  now in the process of being updated for the new owners who are turning it into their dream home in Brentwood.

In the 1920's Mandeville Canyon was a research botanical garden for UCLA.  http://www.mandevillecanyonassociation.com/index.html  Today residents enjoy hiking trails, mountain bike paths and equestrian facilities.
Previous owners of the property were the Victor Family known for Victor Gasket in Chicago, one of the premier automotive gasket companies in the United States.  More recently they were involved with classic cars.  One of the last, a classic MG, was stored in a special viewing room off the main house.  It is now in the collection of a new owner.

Introducing an exciting, Silverlake, feature packed hi-tech design residence by DAS Solutions. As you drive through the private gate, the first  element of this home starts with the outdoor theatre.  There are five large outdoor entertaining areas on this over half acre double lot.  The  2,259 sq foot house has been beautifully updated with intelligent lighting,  thermostats, indoor/outdoor sound systems, all controllable from the homes in-wall touchscreens, smartphone, or tablet. This 4 bedroom, 3 bath home has custom dark French Oak floors, stainless steel appliances and Restoration Hardware baths.  This is a must see home!

MLS 14-773041  Copyright  © 2014 Jim & Carol Shogren Inc.

Fall in love with this Classic Hollywood Bungalow, an oasis in the middle of the city. As you walk into the backyard it takes your breath away. Wonderful floor plan.   This home is flooded with light.  As Hollywood just gets better every day, it feels like you are on vacation as soon as you open the door. The living room has a wood burning fireplace and hardwood floors.  A guest house that can be used as a music studio, art studio or simply as an extra bedroom.  There are 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in the main house. The kitchen has French doors that open onto the garden and pool area. This is one of coolest pools in the area, great for entertaining or just relaxing! Studios, entertainment and shopping are nearby.  Amazing tree lined street with California Craftsman and Bungalows.  MLS 14-746109

A California Bungalow reimagined in one of the hottest LA neighborhoods!

Welcome to this Solar Powered, Eco-friendly, Water Conscious Smart Home designed by DAS Solutions. The latest in efficiency and technology beyond  your imagination. Doors unlock without a key, lights go on automatically when you walk into a room or closet. The house can also learn habits and can adjust your lighting and AC to your favorite settings.  Even the least tech savvy will enjoy the Away Button at the front door which turns all the lights in the house off, leaving this over 2,000 square foot beautiful home with a single press of a button.  The space has been reinvented to today's lifestyle, wide plank wood floors, updated kitchen and baths. The modern dual master baths are large and just another extra feature. This is a real treat for the eyes. Located on an oversized lot mostly flat almost 10,000 square foot lot with fruit trees and  an herb garden! Enjoy the view.

Carol and Jim Shogren with Syd Leibovitch at the Top Producers Awards Meeting for 2013 Achievements.  Syd is the owner and President of Rodeo Realty, one of the largest independent real estate firm in California.  With annual sales volume of nearly $2 billion dollars and more than 1,000 agents, it is an honor to be included in the ranks of Rodeo Realty's top producers. 

In 2011 American Stationery Designer, Marc Friedland was named designer and producer of Oscar® Envelopes and Announcement Cards.  Carol and I were invited to the press reception introducing this years envelopes and announcements.


We were joined by Jimmy Coco, Celebrity Tanner.  We understand the Academy has extended Marc’s contract for the envelopes and announcements for another three years.  http://www.marcfriedlandinc.com/       

Thanks to our friend, Barak Lurie, Carol and I tried Crosroads for lunch.  We will be going back.  Crossroads offers a Vegan menu with many Gluten Free choices.  I borrowed a few phots from their web site http://www.crossroadskitchen.com/ .  Many choices of wines and spirits (we had only ice tea and water with our lunch since we were heading back to the office) displayed on the wall of the lunch room.  The main dining room has a bar running along one wall. ).  Soon we will try their dinner menu.  Located at 8284 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90046  323.782.9245