January 28, 2008

Just Added To The Inventory (And All About Soundproofing)

Is anyone out there shopping for a condo or townhome? Well, I’m going to have to assume some of you are since they are still selling in this market. I have a list of some of the newbies so you can check them out. I’m going to concentrate on Playa del Rey and Playa Vista, since those areas tend to have “more appeal” when it comes to the condo market.

Take a look.

Playa del Rey

8765 Falmouth Ave., #215/1bd, 1bth/Second Floor/$400,000

8600 Tuscany Dr., #316/2bd, 2bth/End Unit/$545,000

8711 Falmouth Ave., #109/2bd, 2.5bth/Townhome/$545,000

Playa Vista

5935 Playa Vista Dr., #205/2bd, 2bth/Corner Unit/$760,000

You’ll note that the Falmouth property has had LAX soundproofing done. I can tell you from personal experience that this makes a big difference. Yes, you’ll still be able hear the planes (though very quietly). But it’s the difference between windows rattling your nerves and a sweet semi-silence.

For those of you who don’t know, there is a residential soundproofing program run by the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA). They’ll come in and put double-paned glass on your windows, glass fireplace doors, new heavy-duty exterior doors, and insulation in your attic. You’ll have everything you need to make you feel nice and cozy - and sound-insulated. It’s all free. The actual construction process takes about two weeks (if you make sure they finish everything the first time around). But you could be on the waiting list for months or a year for the actual construction to take place. For more info, you can contact the LAWA-Soundproofing Office at 310.646.7444.

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