Support Children through a Night of Tennis Stars at the Vijay Amritraj Foundation Charity Event in Calabasas
September 7, 2010 by Philippe Rodrigue · 2 Comments
It has been over six years now since I met Vijay Amritraj for the first time and had the chance to play a few times with him on the tennis court.
I have to say Vijay is a true gentleman. For those of you that have never heard of him, Vijay was a famous tennis player in the 1970s and through out the ’80s.
He was ranked in the top ten in the world and played all the top players such as Jimmy Connors and John McEnroe. In fact, I remember seeing him play against my favorite player as a kid — a famous Swedish player named Bjorn Borg. Gosh, at the time I was probably only five years old. I also remember Vijay being in the James Bond movie Octopussy with Roger Moore.
Now, if you have never seen Vijay or Jimmy Connors in action, you definitely need to save this upcoming weekend for this fun event: the 5th annual Vijay Amritraj Foundation Charity Weekend in October.
This year the event will have a tennis day on October 29th which will feature a variety of exhibition matches, including pro singles, pro doubles and pro celebrity matches. The evening will also provide an opportunity to socialize and network with food and wine from five o’clock onwards.
On October 30th the evening will begin at six with a reception and dinner followed at eight with a unique opportunity to see a live, 90-minute performance by the incredible The Beach Boys! Yes, those Beach Boys! The opening act will also feature a comedian.
The Vijay Amritraj Foundation (VAF) has been proud to serve some of the most needy charities in India over the past four years. They had the opportunity to visit the causes they have supported and see the difference the contributions have made.
The mission of VAF is to provide assistance to the forgotten; the charities without a voice. These are often the smaller charities of India, who do not have the ability to raise money or awareness for their causes. To name a few, they are charities rescuing children from prostitution, taking care of the destitute elderly, providing healthcare for villagers and educating slum children.
So come and join the event for the weekend and help support the work that the foundation does in India. General admission for the tennis day is $20 and VIP is $100. For the concert General Admission is $50 and VIP $250. They are offering a special VIP Weekend Pass for $300 which includes a reception and dinner both days.
For $3,000, your company will have the opportunity to have ten tickets to the tennis day with food and wine and a table of ten for the reception, dinner and ten seats for The Beach Boys concert.
To purchase a ticket for the event, you can click on this link:
http://www.vijayamritrajfoundation.org/tickets.aspx
For more information about the foundation, you can visit the website at:
www.vijayamritrajfoundation.org or http://www.thevaf.com/
Real Estate: Great Deal for First Time Home Buyer and for Investors
September 2, 2010 by Philippe Rodrigue · 1 Comment
If you are an investor looking for a positive cash flow or a first time home buyer…this is it! This is a fantastic Tri Level Town-home built in 2005. This lovely unit has 2 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Exclusive use Roof Deck overlooking at the city and mountain. Granite Kitchen open to the dining area and also offers Inside laundry on the top floor. 2 tandem parking spot in the gated garage. This amazing townhouse looks and feels like a private house. This is not a short sale or a foreclosure! Asking price: $219,000.
Philippe Rodrigue is a Real Estate professional with Partners Trust and specializes in Pacific Palisades and other westside L.A. communities. Outside of the office you might find Philippe at the Braemar Country Club located in tarzana hitting some tennis balls or climbing a mountain in the Yosemite National Park. You can connect with Philippe on his Facebook page, Philippe Rodrigue, MBA and on http://twitter.com/philrodrigue.
Great Remodeled Property for Sale on Dalkeith Ave, Westwood Hills
August 24, 2010 by Philippe Rodrigue · Leave a Comment
Impeccably rebuilt to exacting standards in 2008, this gracious 3 bed, 2.5 bath Plus convertible Den/Office is truly in move-in condition. Wonderful Master retreat with fireplace & French doors to the backyard. Outstanding gourmet kitchen opens to the family room and the secluded grassy backyard allowing for a graceful flow when dining outside, or entertaining. Rarely does a home with the original charm and warmth retained also have the upgrades that allow it to function now and into the future. This is that home. A detailed list of the upgrades performed is posted with the photos. Asking Price: $1,924,500.
Los Angeles Real Estate: Comparing the numbers
August 24, 2010 by Philippe Rodrigue · Leave a Comment
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To get a sense of the real estate market, it’s best to narrow it down to smaller areas within Los Angeles. Let’s take a look at some of the cities located south of Ventura Blvd in the valley, for example, Tarzana, Encino, Sherman Oaks and Studio City. By living in those cities, you can actually make it to the Westside within 20 minutes.
If we observe the real estate market in those four cities within certain criteria, such as houses between two to five bedrooms and two to four bathrooms, and only mapping houses located south of Ventura Boulevard, we currently have 187 homes active and 236 homes sold in the last 3 months or currently in Escrow. Wow! That’s huge. The median price for those homes is around $910,000 with an average of 2,635 square feet which brings us to about $365 per square foot.
Now, if we look at the closest four cities on the Westside such as: The Pacific Palisades, Brentwood, Bel-Air and Beverly Hills with similar criteria, we have 221 homes currently active on the market and 216 homes sold in the last 3 months or currently in escrow. The median price is $1,475,000 with an average home size similar to the Valley of 2,561 square feet. The overall average price per square foot in those four cities is around $670.
So basically, for half the price, you can get the same-sized home with similar lot size; but, that is if you are prepared to drive an extra 20 minutes to get to the Westside from the Valley.
Philippe Rodrigue is a Real Estate professional with Partners Trust and specializes in Pacific Palisades and other westside L.A. communities. Outside of the office you might find Philippe at the Braemar Country Club located in Tarzana hitting some tennis balls or climbing a mountain in the Yosemite National Park. You can connect with Philippe on his Facebook page, Philippe Rodrigue, MBA and on http://twitter.com/philrodrigue.
Pacific Palisades: Real Estate Market Update
August 16, 2010 by Philippe Rodrigue · Leave a Comment
If we look at the single family homes in the Palisades. We notice that there is currently 138 homes active, 34 are in escrow and 87 sold in the last 3 months. The median price is $2,495,000 with an average of 132 days on the market. The average price per square foot is in the $880 range depending on the exact location of the property in the Palisades.
Philippe Rodrigue is a Real Estate professional with Partners Trust and specializes in Pacific Palisades and other westside L.A. communities. Outside of the office you might find Philippe at the Braemar Country Club located in tarzana hitting some tennis balls or climbing a mountain in the Yosemite National Park. You can connect with Philippe on his Facebook page, Philippe Rodrigue, MBA and on http://twitter.com/philrodrigue.
Big Event Coming Up: Braemar Country Club NTRP Adult Tennis Tournament
July 28, 2010 by Philippe Rodrigue · 3 Comments
Here it is once again, Braemar Country Club is proud to host its 12th Annual Fall Adult NTRP Tennis Tournament which will take place on September 3rd, 4th, 5th. This is a SCTA (Southern California Tennis Association) sanctioned tournament welcoming over 100 tennis players from USTA rating 3.0 up to 5.5 Men’s and Women’s divisions, in Singles, Doubles and Mixed Doubles. This is a great opportunity to see some great matches. There will also be a BBQ on the main deck on Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm. The entry deadline is September 1st. If you’ve never been to a NTRP adult tournament, this is your opportunity to participate in a fun event that will take place up in the hills of Tarzana. The club is located at 4001 Reseda Blvd, Tarzana CA 91356.
If you are interested in entering this event: Click on the following link:
http://tennislink.usta.com/tournaments/TournamentHome/Tournament.aspx?T=82845
Online entry instructions:
1) Click on red writing that says: Click here to register online
2) Enter your USTA # and you’re on your way.
Friday matches will not start until 5:30 pm with some matches starting at 8:00 PM
You may not have to start play on Friday, depending on how many entries there are in your division.
Divisions: Men’s & Women’s Singles, Doubles and Mixed.
Level: 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0 and 5.5
Times: Saturday & Sunday matches start as early as 11:00 AM
Matches may be scheduled as late as 6:00 PM
Entry Fee: $41.35 per player per Singles, $28.00 per player per doubles
Philippe Rodrigue is a Real Estate professional with Partners Trust and specializes in Pacific Palisades and other westside L.A. communities. Outside of the office you might find Philippe at the Braemar Country Club located in tarzana hitting some tennis balls or climbing a mountain in the Yosemite National Park. You can connect with Philippe on his Facebook page, Philippe Rodrigue, MBA and on http://twitter.com/philrodrigue.
Le Sanglier Restaurant: Great French Restaurant in the Los Angeles Area
July 19, 2010 by Philippe Rodrigue · Leave a Comment
When I moved to Tarzana, I knew that the restaurants that were offered along Ventura Boulevard would bear some fruit (despite the sneers of some Westsiders). But I had no clue about the many options available for every type of palate. It was above all a pleasure to discover a lovely French restaurant that has been based in Tarzana for almost 40 years.
We learned about it through word of mouth – the location is quiet and unassuming. Upon entering the restaurant, you will encounter a long interesting menu of specials and a soothing dark sumptuous décor. Some of the entrees can sound a bit intimidating (beef cheeks, for example – yes, the actual cheek) but are ultimately delicious. My personal favorite is a dish of venison chops served with a Bordelaise berry sauce. The wine selection is mostly French, of course, and reasonably priced (for us winos, allowing an opportunity to broaden knowledge of non-California wines). One Wednesday a month there is a multiple-course wine tasting dinner, with the bonus that if you love a wine they will keep pouring it for you.
But the real appeal of this place is the fact that the owner, Gilles, and his attentive staff will remember your name every time you come, as well as your preferences. This is one of those intimate restaurants where you receive individualized attention that can be so rare, especially in these days of chain restaurants. There was one dinner we attended where one of our party asked for French Onion Soup – with no onions and no cheese (she was serious about this). We burst out laughing when Gilles took down the order without even blinking. At times, Gilles will sit down with you and chat, and will often offer you a bit of Porteau at the end of the evening. Watch out, though, if he breaks out the Armagnac!
Le Sanglier offers an authentic French dining experience that is unforgettable! Visit it online at http://www.lesanglierrestaurant.com/ and Bon Appetit!
Here’s a video of Le Sanglier celebrating their 40th anniversary:
Pacific Palisades: Beautiful Will Rogers State Park, California
July 8, 2010 by Philippe Rodrigue · Leave a Comment
Have you ever been to the Will Rogers State Historic Park? This was my first time at the park and I had no idea how beautiful it was. Will Rogers was the most popular and highest paid actor in Hollywood in the early 1930’s and he owned over 186 acres in what is now known as the Pacific Palisades. Rogers’ property included a golf course, hiking trails, and a beautiful stable with 31 room ranch house. The actor died in an airplane crash in 1935, and the ranch later became a state park in 1944.
The ranch is extremely relaxing and peaceful This park has so much to offer, including horseback riding lessons, ranch house tours, guided trail rides and an amazing moderate 3-mile hike to Inspiration Point where you can enjoy a full view of the ocean.
Take a quick look at the video bellow and feel free to leave any comments.
Philippe Rodrigue is a Real Estate professional with Partners Trust and specializes in Pacific Palisades and other westside L.A. communities. Outside of the office you might find Philippe at the Braemar Country Club located in tarzana hitting some tennis balls or climbing a mountain in the Yosemite National Park. You can connect with Philippe on his Facebook page, Philippe Rodrigue, MBA and on http://twitter.com/philrodrigue.
Palm-Mar Vista: Great Opportunity for First Time Home Buyer
July 2, 2010 by Philippe Rodrigue · Leave a Comment
3756 Moore Street, Mar Vista offered at $825,000. IF YOU DESIRE…The original architectural details of a 1930’s Spanish style home but want all the upgrades of a newer home. You will love this modernized property that has successfully combined and integrated the old with the new. Cement counters, warm hardwoods, barreled ceilings, spa like master suite and private garden. The formal living room has a large arched window, two bay windows, hardwood floors and a lovely fireplace. The master suite with plenty of closet space and special bathroom overlook the backyard. If you’ve been looking for a home that’s dramatically different from the ordinary homes you’ve been seeing then this house is the one you’ve been waiting for.
Great opportunity for First Time Home Buyer in Rancho Park
June 30, 2010 by Philippe Rodrigue · Leave a Comment
10540 Ayres Ave, $879,000. Redone & remodeled 2 bed 1.75 bath Traditional in Rancho Park. Perfectly captivating with multiple gardens, dining patios and decks bringing the outdoors and sunlight inside while creating a most comfortable lifestyle. Formal living, dining & Sun Rooms, remodeled kitchen and baths, sumptuous master suite with direct outside access to fabulous deck overlooking the very private gardens. Upgraded roof, plumbing, electrical & heat. Overland Elementary School.
