Coco 's LA Condo Lifestyle Blog

by Coco Clayman-Cook

It doesn't seem possible but fall is already upon us.  I love this time of year.  The students and faculty return full force to UCLA, my alma mater, and there is a special buzz in the air.  I consider myself lucky to work and live in close proximity to this world class university.  There is something about a college community that is unique and special.  Any time you get a group of adults together in one space who are dedicated to higher thinking something special is bound to be in the air.  UCLA is no exception, in fact I would argue that the feeling is even more powerful her. 

I love the cultural events that are so intrinsic to the UCLA campus.  There is always something to do, whether it is theatre or an art gallery opening.  This year I am actually teaching a class at extension something I consider a privilege and an honor.

The surrounding neighborhood shares in the unique flavor that is UCLA, from the shops and boutiques to the many cinemas that show a wide variety of films, to the eclectic restaurants the surround the entire area which is rich in culture and opportunity. Some of my favorites are Euro Chow, the new Blvd1g at the Palomar Hotel, Napa Valley Grille and The Gardens on Glendon. Worth mentioning if you don't know about it is the new restaurant on Westwood Blvd across from my favorite market Bristol Farms called Fresh Corn Grill - they make the best salads and soups and are perfect to call on your way home and grab something to go.

By Coco Clayman-Cook

Human Resources departments are often plagued with finding homes for new and incoming corporate heads and company figures. The last thing these HR resources need is to be troubled with potential leases containing ongoing clauses, real estate agents who insist on speaking directly to the client, or property management officers whose work often stops at the deed. This is where I can help!

I welcome the opportunity to work with H R from any company to help take their new or incoming personnel out of the hotel and into a luxury condo in a quick, hassle-free, satisfying transaction. I can take any list of requested amenities and turn it into a property or array of properties available for the client. I am happy to provide resource materials of all properties to assist Human Resources officials without wasting their valuable time. As an expert in Los Angeles luxury condos I am the perfect recourse for companies' corporate housing needs.

 by Coco Clayman-Cook

In the 1970's and 80's Baby Boomers were settling down with families of their own. Large homes were purchased on traditional estates, and children were raised. Now, however, these children have children of their own. They've moved on into homes of their own, leaving Baby Boomers to manage large luxury estates with even longer commutes. What's a parent to do? Luxury condos are the answer!

More and more Baby Boomers are downsizing to luxury condos, settling into in-the-city communities of high-rise estates and on-the-spot amenities. Maintenance is taken care of, and commutes are non-existent. With luxury condos large enough to have designated spaces for the grandchildren without impeding on the grandparents' private space is there any reason not to live in a luxury condo?. Indoor/outdoor areas are available in some of the projects, entertainment and play, and pools the rule and not the exception in most luxury condo homes.

Downsize to luxury to see what all of the fun is about

 By Coco Clayman-Cook

Summer is now over and soon the oppressive heat will finally begin to drop. As with every change in the season, it's time for re-organize. Fall is a great time to de-clutter your home and perform a deep clean.  I've compiled a working list for you and your cleaning staff to have your fall home sparkling and fresh in no time.

First, make sure you take advantage of the changing air. Opening windows while you are out for the day will allow new air to circulate through your home.

While the windows are open ask your cleaning staff to give them a focused deep clean. Dust and other unpleasant materials can collect in windows with even the best cleaning. With the windows open and the weather clear, now is the perfect time to give each window the detailed attention it deserves.

Your luxury condo's balcony will also appreciate a good fall clean.  I especially recommend getting all corners immaculately clean as this is a very important concept I Feng Shui. 

Inside and out make sure that all of your lighting fixtures sparkle and that all of your flooring is properly maintained. Fall cleaning may not get the same press as Spring cleaning but it is worth the while.

By Coco Clayman-Cook

Times are changing, and so are luxury condos. The days of women living in their parent's home, their sorority homes, and then their husbands' homes are thankfully long gone. It's the twenty-first century, and it's the age of independence. Single women are in a place of power, and they need the home to match. Look out luxury condos!

The great part about luxury condos is that each one comes with entertainment space, living space, and the amenities to accommodate a twenty-four lifestyle. Late night of work and craving the perfect meal? World class dining is mere steps from your home! Want to entertain for 300 of your business associates without having to work to secure a venue? Take advantage of the high quality entertainment space available in your luxury condo!

Location is another reason for single women to take advantage of the LA Condo Lifestyle. Why not be in the center of a cornucopia of entertainment, shopping and cultural events? Additionally in luxury condos maintenance is already taken care of, the high-tech, fully-staffed security comes with the residence! Luxury condos create a worry-free environment where a professional single woman can feel safe and enjoy a world of amenities.

The LA Condo Lifestyle allows women the ability to step into a new lifestyle of luxury and freedom.

by Coco Clayman-Cook

Los Angeles Luxury condos have made it to the east coast in a manner of speaking. Mireya Navarro wrote an article for the New York Times entitled "Downsizing in Los Angeles: From Mansion to $47 Million Condo." The article appears inspired by Candy Spelling's recent purchase of a luxury condo, but Navarro goes on to outline all of the wonderful attributes featured by a luxury condo.

Vertical expansion began in New York ages ago, but with Los Angeles comes a new level of luxury lifestyles. Luxury condos are built in small communities with restaurants, stores and services to meet a person's every need. Luxury condos also come with space for living, entertaining, servants, and guests with more leftover space than many single family homes provide.

Navarro explains that condos have accounted for 59% of new home sales in the past year. With a lifestyle not unlike making a home out of a hotel suite, luxury condos provide all the amenities of a vacation home for an everyday lifestyle of the rich and famous.

by Coco

Candy Spelling is the latest celebrity to invest in luxury condos. Aaron Spelling's widow became famous long ago for the level of luxury she enjoyed in her 56,500 square foot French Chateau-style mansion in Beverly Hills, and now she's moving "up". Spelling's upgrade from estate living to luxury condo is just another example of how anything is possible with a luxury condo.

When shopping for a luxury condo, Spelling knew she wanted a living space in a central location that would suit all her luxury needs. Her answer was to combine two luxury condos into one glamorous home. She maintained her famous wrapping room, special quarters for her grandchildren, and a master bedroom of over 4,000 square feet. She determined what she needed, and luxury condos provided the perfect answer!

As yet another celebrity to move into the paparazzi-free, security-covered, high-lifestyle world of luxury condos, Candy Spelling is the newest celebrity to realize country estates are not the only way to enjoy luxury on a grand scale. Luxury condos are the real estate investment of the rich and famous!

by Coco Clayman-Cook
Companies frequently spend hundreds of thousands of dollars every year renting out entertainment space and paying for hotel suites. A luxury condo provides all of these services and more, making it the perfect corporate asset. Whether you have a potential investor visiting or an awards dinner you need to host, a luxury condo is the answer for all your corporate needs.

A luxury condo comes equipped with concierge services, a private pool, an average of three thousand square feet indoors and out for entertaining, and onsite services for catering, cleanup, security and more. Your company will no longer have to worry about rental hall fees, service and equipment fees, and calling numerous separate companies in order to put together an event. A luxury condo comes pre-prepared for your entertaining needs!

A condo can also be decorated to the company's specifications. This allows the company to dress to impress from the inside out for potential employees, investors, and more. You can ensure the comfort and style that suits your company without having to pay inflated charges from local rental companies.

Whether you are looking to entertain, interview, or impress, a luxury condo provides all of the services for your corporate needs.

by Coco Clayman-Cook

I'm a big believer in having it all.  If you can have it all (without hurting anyone) why wouldn't you?  A colleague referred a client to me recently; the client was a young widow with grown children moving to the area for the first time.  She had originally come to my colleague looking for a house, but after listening to the clients wants and needs my colleague referred her to me for a luxury condo.  At first the client was extremely reticent.  She didn't think she wanted to live in a condo, because she hadn't seen what the LA Condo Lifestyle could be.

When I asked her what she was looking for she said, "I don't want to feel like I live in a city when I'm at home.  I want to feel like I live in a secluded garden, but I don't want to be so remote from things that I have to sit in my car for an hour to buy some decent shoes either.  I want to be safe.  I want to be able to entertain, and I want to be able to travel when I want to."  She said all this and then threw her hands up into the air as if it was all impossible.  I knew better.  This is why the colleague had referred her to me.

I told her that everything on her list was possible with a luxury condominium.  I told her, but I don't think she believed me, so then I showed her.  Now she is a believer. 

Having it all isn't hard; sometimes you just have to know who to ask.  I'm Coco Clayman-Cook if you are looking for a luxury condo on the Westside of Los Angeles, ask me.  I'll be happy to help you have it all.

by Coco Clayman-Cook

Judy had a great life.  She was happy, independent and active.  She owned her own home and ran a successful business.  The future was bright and her life made sense.  Then she got her diagnosis and in an instant everything changed.  The doctors were optimistic but they didn't pull any punches, she was in for a long fight.  Suddenly everything that had once made sense no longer fit.  The beautiful home with five bedrooms which had once been a joy and a comfort was now too far away from the hospital and too much space to manage. She needed to keep it simple. And simple included a one story condo instead of walking up stairs.  Simply walking upstairs to the master bedroom was now an endless trek that zapped her energy.  That's when Judy called me.  She knew she needed a luxury condominium and she didn't have the time or energy to waste.

I helped Judy moved to a fabulous light filled luxury condo where she was able to be close to UCLA and get her treatments and be in an environment that was easy to navigate. The building staff was able to help Judy with all of her needs, accepting deliveries, checking in therapists and even arranging taxi service. 

I am happy to report that Judy is once again healthy, happy and independent, but believe me now that she has it she will never want anything except the condo lifestyle and she is still living in her luxury condo and LOVES it.  

It turns out that she prefers to live closer to the LA nightlife and her new gym that she joined to get out and meet more people.  Congratulations Judy on a miraculous recovery and on your new life