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Steve Oliveau <oliveau@netcom.com> wrote:

>I would also advise against Mar Vista.  It has a reputation as gang 
>territory.  I don't know much about Culver City, but it also wouldn't be 
>up there on the list for 300K.  Try looking in the area bounded by 
>Pico, Overland, Santa Monica and Beverly Glen Boulevards.  This area is 
>sometimes called Westwood or Beverlywood.  Do note that these houses are
>not terribly big (1400-1600 sqft), but the *location* is good.

I agree.  I'd also add that portions of Westchester are nice and
family-oriented.  I mean the area around Loyola-Marymount.

If you'd consider condos, I know prices have really dropped in
the Palisades Highlands to the affordable high 200s - low 300s.
The Highlands is very nice with a resort feel (but it may be a
bit snobby -- 15 years ago I enjoyed renting there but could not
afford to buy).  This area is located about a half mile up Sunset
Blvd. from the ocean, then about 2 miles back through a canyon.
(I suppose the area, with limited access, would be susceptible
to brush fires, tho it hasn't happened yet.)

Good luck.

Pat
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     Pat(ricia) Boren
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