Donald Barjas Realty

Living in Los Angeles offers so many perks, including proximity to the ocean. There’s nothing like ending a day watching the set sun into the waves. What’s your favorite thing about living in LA? Photo by @colleenallisonphotography ... . . #makinghomela #losangelesrealestate #kellerwilliams #larealestate #buyingahouse #heyneighbor #realestate #realtor #realestateagent #home #property #forsale #realtorlife #househunting #luxury #interiordesign #luxuryrealestate #house #homesweethome #architecture #luxuryhomes #realestateinvesting #realestatelife #realty #business #sunset #pacificocean #oceanview

: Mar Vista, Los Angeles : @alanascoffee Welcome back to Making Home LA’s weekly discovery series! This week, we take you to the town of Mar Vista, home of Alana’s coffee. I love so many things about this shop! The baristas are friendly and knowledgeable, their menu has all the favorites you love, like americanos or vanilla lattes (vanilla syrup made in house!) and it also features newer sensations, like the Chagaccino, a drink made with mushrooms that tastes like a mocha ...but is packed with antioxidants. Alana’s has free wi-fi, a parking lot, and an outdoor courtyard with decor to live for and ample power outlets for your marathon study or writing sessions. If it’s coffee beans you’re after, Alana’s doesn’t disappoint. You can read the stories behind the farms that grow the beans, which are brought to California and roasted right there in store. Mar Vista is a very walkable, family friendly neighborhood that’s close enough to the water that you still get that sweet ocean breeze. If you would like more information on the area or home buying in general, I’m always happy to help. DMs are open! . . . . #alanascoffee #marvista #makinghomela #losangelesrealestate #kellerwilliams #larealestate #buyingahouse #heyneighbor #realestate #realtor #realestateagent #home #property #forsale #realtorlife #househunting #luxury #interiordesign #luxuryrealestate #house #homesweethome #architecture #luxuryhomes #realestateinvesting #realestatelife #realty #business

New rental listing! This beauty in Sherman Oaks has 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms all on one story. (No stairs to go up and down everyday!) All 5 bedrooms have a private bath and the home has a gated brick courtyard entry. Other features include powder room, dining room, den with wet bar, multiple skylights, french doors, and hardwood floors. Many of the rooms open to large low maintenance bricked back yard with solar heated pool and spa. Storage space and closets abound in this pr...operty there is room for everything! Two bedrooms share access to a grassy private retreat. The monthly rent is $9,900 grab a few friends and make this your sanctuary! Perfect for a house of creatives as there’s plenty of space for inspiration. DM me if you’re interested in this property or in getting in a rental in general and I can give you more information! . . . #makinghomela #losangelesrealestate #kellerwilliams #larealestate #buyingahouse #heyneighbor #realestate #realtor #realestateagent #home #property #forsale #realtorlife #househunting #luxury #interiordesign #luxuryrealestate #house #homesweethome #architecture #luxuryhomes #realestateinvesting #realestatelife #realty #business #sold #realestateinvestor #forrent #rental

Preapproval is the process of determining how much money you can borrow to buy a home. Lenders determine how much you can borrow and what your interest rate might be by looking at many things including income, assets and credit score. This is helpful for house hunting because it keeps you on track for budget and lets sellers know you’re serious. Pre-approval does pull your credit so your score may take a slight ding. If you’re shopping for rates, make sure to apply in a same... time period subsequent inquiries from mortgage companies won’t affect your credit further. The best time to get pre-approved is at the beginning of your home buying journey. Send me a DM and I’ll help you start the process! . . #makinghomela #losangelesrealestate #kellerwilliams #larealestate #buyingahouse #heyneighbor #realestate #realtor #realestateagent #home #property #forsale #realtorlife #househunting #luxury #interiordesign #luxuryrealestate #house #homesweethome #architecture #luxuryhomes #realestateinvesting #realestatelife #realty #business #sold #realestateinvestor #preapproval

Do you have dreams of home buying with less restriction on location due to the new work from home culture? If so, do I have the deal for you! Bellflower, located in Southern California just south of Downey, has launched the Homeowner’s Assistance Program to help people purchase a home in their city. It assists qualified households with 80% of the lender required down payment and 100% of customary closing costs associated with the purchase of a home. The borrower may receive ...up to $50,000 in the form of a deferred second mortgage at 0% simple interest. Payments are deferred until sale or transfer of the property but in order to foster community and long term homeownership in Bellflower, the principal is forgiven after you’ve lived there 30 years. It must be your primary residence and purchase price cannot exceed $456,000 which is the Area Median Value. Bellflower is named after the bellflower apple, which was grown in local orchards in the early 1900s, and its motto is Growing Together. It’s very House Tyrell, and I love it. (Game of Thrones fans will get this reference ) There are so many ways to make your dream of home ownership come true. Let me know if I can help! . . . . #bellflower #cityofbellflower #makinghomela #losangelesrealestate #kellerwilliams #larealestate #buyingahouse #heyneighbor #realestate #realtor #realestateagent #home #property #forsale #realtorlife #househunting #luxury #interiordesign #luxuryrealestate #house #homesweethome #architecture #luxuryhomes #realestateinvesting #realestatelife #realty #business #sold #realestateinvestor

Have you seen or been inside of a container home? An offshoot of the tiny house movement, container homes are usually chosen for their cost effectiveness, speedy construction, and mobility. They can also be eco-friendly if you use a refurbished container, essentially recycling the steel and using less wood and masonry. They are very durable, but also relatively new, so many municipalities do not have permits and building codes reflecting this medium. Another pro: creative fr...eedom, exemplified here, in what is being called ‘The Starburst Container House’ designed by James Whitaker. It’s located on 22.5 acres of breath-taking landscape right outside of Joshua Tree National Park and is currently listed for $3.5 million dollars. There’s a catch though. Fabrication on the property hasn’t started. Luckily, the speedy construction listed as a pro above will certainly help it come together quickly. The renderings are compelling, and aesthetics are king in the exploding design, seemingly impossible until you see it with your own eyes. What do you think? Would you like to live in a space optimized for views and creativity? Would you buy a property not yet built based on renderings alone? Let me know in the comments and as always, if you’re interested in purchasing your own personal sanctuary, drop into the DMs and let’s talk. I’d love to make your dreams come true! . . . . #makinghomela #losangelesrealestate #kellerwilliams #larealestate #buyingahouse #heyneighbor #realestate #realtor #realestateagent #home #property #forsale #realtorlife #househunting #luxury #interiordesign #luxuryrealestate #house #homesweethome #architecture #luxuryhomes #realestateinvesting #realestatelife #realty #business #sold #realestateinvestor #containerhome #starbursthome #aesthetic

: Santa Monica, Los Angeles : @sidecardonuts Today on Making Home LA, we take you to Sidecar Donuts, home of the freshest donuts in Santa Monica! When you walk up, you can see the donuts as they’re being made fresh and smell the artisan ingredients they use in each of their donuts. It’s heavenly! With a parking lot conveniently located behind the building, it makes for a easy, stress free experience. The only hard time you’ll have is deciding which donut to get! The signat...ure butter and salt is a great place to start. For more information on the neighborhood or any real estate questions, feel free to dive into the DMs. Happy to help! . . . . #sidecardonuts #freshestdonutsinla #sidecar #makinghomela #losangelesrealestate #kellerwilliams #larealestate #buyingahouse #heyneighbor #realestate #realtor #realestateagent #home #property #forsale #realtorlife #househunting #luxury #interiordesign #luxuryrealestate #house #homesweethome #architecture #luxuryhomes #realestateinvesting #realestatelife #realty #business #sold #realestateinvestor