L.A.’s historic core appeals to young industryites
June 18, 2008—Despite Los Angeles’ residential real estate market downturn, it’s still not a slam-dunk for young Hollywood’s prospective first-time homebuyers. Prices are indeed lower, but that’s a relative figure: $400,000 to $600,000 is the buy-in range for starter homes in what are termed “edgier” areas requiring a “pioneer spirit” — often the option for first-timers.
Neighborhoods that are rough around the edges, particularly those in Los Angeles’ historic core, have character homes and rough-cut architectural gems that appeal to
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