Mary Cummins, Real Estate Appraiser, Real Estate Appraisal, Los Angeles, California, Mary Cummins.

Mary Cummins is a real estate appraiser in Los Angeles, California with 38+ years of experience. Cummins provides real estate appraisals for banks, lenders, mortgage brokers, Appraisal Management Companies (AMCs), lawyers, Courts, factors and private parties for lending, lawsuits, probate, estate planning, divorce and all types of litigation. Cummins provides 1004, 1073, 1025 and other form reports, narrative reports and historical appraisals besides real estate research and appraisal advice.

Saturday, May 28, 2016

Jennifer Lopez buying Sela Ward Bel Air home at 1492 Stone Canyon Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90077

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Jennifer Lopez is supposedly in escrow to buy Sela Ward's renovated mansion at 1492 Stone Canyon Rd, Los Angeles, California. The property is currently listed at $39,995,000. It has seven bedrooms, 13 bathrooms in 13,932 sf

From the broker. Yes, he wrote the description in all caps :-(

"SPRAWLING BEL-AIR ESTATE ON 8 AWE-INSPIRING ACRES. ORIGINAL DESIGN BY ICONIC ARCHITECT SAMUEL MARX & CONVERTED INTO FRENCH COUNTRY REFUGE. MAIN LEVEL - LIVING RM W/VAULTED CEILINGS, STEEL WINDOWS/DOORS, DINING RM, LRG KITCHEN W/STONE WALL DETAILS, SITTING AREA & BREAKFAST NOOK. LRG FAMILY RM, GAME RM W/BAR OPENS TO TERRACE W/3-SIDED INFINITY EDGE POOL. DOWNSTAIRS-PUB & 30 SEAT SCR RM PERFECT FOR MOVIE NIGHTS. UPSTAIRS-3 OFFICES, MASSAGE & GUEST RM, LIBRARY ABOVE LIVING RM LEADS TO MSTR STE W/PATIO ACCESS, FP, AND H/H'S DRESSING RMS. OUTSIDE-GROUNDS STRETCH THROUGH ART STUDIO/GUESTHOUSE, 100 SEAT AMPHITHEATRE, PAGODA W/FIRE PIT, ORGANIC VEG GARDEN, VINEYARD, ENTERTAINING PAVILION (W/ FULL KITCHEN, BBQ, FIRE PIT), SWIMMING POND W/SANDY BEACH & OUTDOOR SHOWER. PROPERTY WATERED WITH OWN WELL. 3 CITY VIEWBUILDABLE PADS ON SUMMIT, MAID'S RM W/SEPARATE ENTRANCE. THIS ISN'T SIMPLY A HOME - IT'S A LIFESTYLE."

The broker is Rayni Williams, Branden Williams of Hilton and Hyland and Jade Mills of Coldwell Banker.

Tax square footage is listed at 5,436 sf which makes you wonder what is permitted as living space and what is not. The site is 102,452 sf or 2.3 acres.It was built in 1940 but was renovated around 2007. It last sold in 2003 for $3.8M. It sold previously for $4.1M in 2002. There is a $6M loan on it as of 2015. It's been on the market 257 days which is typical for a home like this.

There are four complaints about construction without permits.

1/15/2003 CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS WITHOUT PERMITS OR INSPECTIONS CLOSED
10/30/2003 OPEN EXCAVATIONS ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC CLOSED
11/18/2008 TRASH OR DEBRIS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY CLOSED
3/10/2012 CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS WITHOUT PERMITS OR INSPECTIONS CLOSED

Mary Cummins of Animal Advocates is a wildlife rehabilitator licensed by the
Mary Cummins of Animal Advocates is a wildlife rehabilitator licensed by the California Department of Fish and Game and the USDA. Mary Cummins is also a licensed real estate appraiser in Los Angeles, California.

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Mary Cummins

Mary Cummins of Cummins Real Estate Services has been in real estate since 1983, over 35 years. She is licensed by the Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers. Mary Cummins was an agent and broker licensed with the California Department of Real Estate selling residential income, commercial buildings, raw land and homes for Merrill Lynch Realty in Beverly Hills and Westside Properties in Los Angeles before concentrating on appraisals. Mary Cummins currently provides real estate appraisals, expert witness testimony, historical research, legal real estate research for mortgage brokers, banks, lawyers, factors, insurance companies, financial consultants and private individuals. Mary Cummins was born and raised in Southern California. Cummins attended Beverly Hills Good Shepherd Catholic School and Beverly Hills High School. Besides being on the Dean's list, Mary Cummins was a top ten national swimmer and competed on the men's water polo team. Mary Cummins began college at the age of 15 attending the University of Southern California on scholarship, majoring in Psychology/Sociology. http://www.animaladvocates.us http://www.facebook.com/AnimalAdvocatesUSA

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Los Angeles Building & Safety add Soft-story category to building info - Mary Cummins real estate appraiser Los Angeles

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I was looking for permits and this just popped up. First time I have seen it. They added another box on the bottom which has soft story retrofit information.

Mandatory Soft-Story Retrofit Program

The City of Los Angeles recently passed Ordinance 183893, which requires the retrofit of pre-1978 wood-frame Soft-Story buildings and non-ductile concrete buildings. The goal of the mandatory retrofit programs, under the ordinance, is to reduce these structural deficiencies and improve the performance of these buildings during earthquakes. Without proper strengthening, these vulnerable buildings may be subjected to structural failure during and/or after an earthquake.

The inventory list will not be available through Custodian of Records until April 2016. The list will not be posted online.

http://ladbs.org/our-organization/messaging/news/2015/10/13/mandatory-soft-story-retrofit-program

Mary Cummins

Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Our homeowner association sent a memoriam for Nancy Reagan who lived here since 1989 - Mary Cummins, Real Estate Appraiser

Nancy Reagan, Ronald Reagan, Bel Air, California, 668 Saint Cloud, Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, California

In Memoriam

NANCY D. REAGAN

July 6, 1921 - March 6, 2016

A resident of Bel-Air since 1989, Nancy Reagan will always be remembered for her strength of character – as an actress, as First Lady of the United States, and as an advocate for numerous causes, including drug abuse prevention and breast cancer awareness.

On behalf of the Bel-Air Association, we offer our deepest sympathy to her family, friends, and all of those who have been impacted by her life.

The Bel-Air Association Board of Directors and Staff

http://www.belaironline.org/2016/03/in-memoriam-nancy-reagan-1921-2016.html

Mary Cummins of Animal Advocates is a wildlife rehabilitator licensed by the
Mary Cummins of Animal Advocates is a wildlife rehabilitator licensed by the California Department of Fish and Game and the USDA. Mary Cummins is also a licensed real estate appraiser in Los Angeles, California.

Mary Cummins

Sunday, March 6, 2016

Ronald Reagan, Nancy Reagan's home at 668 St Cloud, Bel Air, Los Angeles, California - Mary Cummins real estate appraiser

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UPDATE: Seems they released news that she died before they removed her body from the home. I would have thought they would have removed her before they unleashed the media and fans. That was another cause for the huge traffic over here. It was gridlock. I couldn't leave the house all day because of this. From TMZ. This area is legally Los Angeles so LAPD is in charge. The officers gave her one final salute as she left her home. There are two hearses. The second is in case the first breaks down. They also will probably use it as a decoy so the mortuary doesn't get mobbed. She'll be buried with her husband at the Reagan library.

There is no street parking in this area. Don't drive over here. There's now a huge traffic jam with tour buses and Reagan fans. The streets in this area are very narrow. You can only see the front gate or side fences from the street. You can't see anything else. It's not worth the trip. Just look at the photos here instead. To my neighbors, don't even think of leaving the house today. It's total traffic at Beverly Glen, Sunset and Bel Air Rd. People are using Beverly Glen entrance instead of Bel Air Rd.

The last time I saw Ronald Reagan was years ago on the driving range at the Los Angeles Country Club. He had Alzheimer's but he could still walk around and hit the ball. Obviously he had security with him so he didn't get lost. He could still recognize Nancy at that time. Eventually he couldn't. Nancy then wrote one of the saddest articles in the local Beverly Hills paper about what it's like when her husband didn't recognize her or his children anymore. Alzheimer's is a horrifying disease. When the person loses memory and brain function they get confused and frightened.
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Ronald Reagan and his wife Nancy Reagan bought their home at 668 St Cloud (Saint Cloud) in Bel Air, California in 1989 for $3,000,000 after Reagan left office. Ronald Reagan lived there until his death in June 2004 from Alzheimer. Nancy Reagan lived there until her death this morning March 6, 2016.

The remodeled Reagan house is 7,192 sf with three bedrooms, six baths, plus a guest bedroom with a bath behind the living room. It was built in 1954 on 1.29 acres. There are also servants' quarters above the garage, and a swimming pool.

"The Reagans' immediate neighbor on one side is Jerrold Perrenchio, a movie producer, who bought the large Kirkeby Estate, once the setting for the ''Beverly Hillbillies'' television show, for $13.5 million in 1986."

Previously the Reagans were renting the home for $15,000/month from their friends who bought it in 1986. Their previous home in the Palisdes was given to them from General Electric. Nancy Reagan gave an interview to Vanity Fair after her husband Ronald passed away.

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Below is a photo of their previous home in the Palisades. Here is a list of all of their homes.

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CONSPIRACY THEORY: Some say the original address was 666 St Cloud. It was not. That address never existed. Because President Reagan lived there the Department of Building and safety removed the original home permits. That permit only gave dimensions but it was still removed for security reasons.

There are a few recent permits in 2013 for plumbing, electrical. The only other permits which show are for a 4' x 4' guard house which is next to the front gate. They also converted the garage into a home for security officers. They changed the zoning to R3 to allow for multiple residences. Below are the permits.

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Mary Cummins

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Mary Cummins, Real Estate Appraiser, Animal Advocates, Los Angeles, California

Mary Cummins, real estate appraiser, Animal Advocates, Los Angeles, California

Mary Cummins

Mary Cummins was born December 1965 in Long Beach, California. Cummins is a real estate expert, freedom of speech advocate, animal rights activist and a licensed wildlife rehabilitator.

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Early life and education

Cummins was born in Long Beach, California. The family soon after moved to Beverly Hills, California. She was raised mainly by her grandmother Mary R. Cummins also known as Maria Rivera. Her grandmother was born in Tacubaya in the Federal District of Mexico in 1899. Her grandfather is Robert Cummins who died in WWII. She has an older sister who is an actress named Juliette Cummins who is most well known for acting in horror movies.

She attended St. Victor's Catholic School then Beverly Hills Catholic School now called Good Shepherd Catholic School in Beverly Hills. She then attended El Rodeo public school in Beverly Hills for 7th and 8th grades and Beverly Hills High School. She later attended the University of Southern California on scholarship as a biology/psychology major. She was on the Dean's list in high school and college. Cummins alsovolunteered with her church, school, local hospital, YMCA, projects for the elderly and disabled.

Growing up she was on the Beverly Hills YMCA swim team with swimmerDara Torres, Culver City Roadrunners Swim Team with swimmer Tiffany Cohen, Beverly Hills High School swim and water polo teams and University of Southern California swim team. She was a top ten AAU swimmer in the United States and completed the first precursor to the modern day triathlon. Cummins worked out with the Soviet Union swim coach Boris Zenov and Gold and Silver medalists Marina Yarchenia, Marina Koshevaya at the UCLA pool in 1976 as featured in the LA Times.

Real Estate

Cummins received her California real estate sales license in 1984. She became a full broker in 1986. She received her California real estate appraiser licensein 1994 when they were first mandatory. Cummins has been a real estate expert in both civil and criminal trial cases in California. She was one of the appraisers of the Ambassador Hotel in the eminent domain case in the 1990's. She's also done appraisals for eminent domain cases for the Los Angeles Metro and pro bono work for local non-profits. Besides teaching real estate appraisal theory classes she's also written many articles on all aspects of real estate appraisal and sales. To date she has done over 20,000 real estate appraisals for AMC's, brokers, lawyers, accountants, government agencies and private individuals. She has worked for Merrill Lynch, Westside Properties, the Apartment Owners Association (AOA) and Forensis Group.

Freedom of Speech

Cummins is an advocate on freedom of speech issues. In the past 20 years she has written reports on securities fraud and animal cruelty cases. In two of these cases she was sued for defamation in retaliation for posting her reports on the Internet and filing complaints with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)and authorities.

"Fredric Rittereiser, Ashton Technology vs Mary Cummins", 2000. In this case the CEO of Ashton Technology Fredric Rittereiser and the company sued Cummins for defamation and tortious interference. Cummins represented herself pro se and won this case in November 2001.

"Kathy Knight-McConnell vs Mary Cummins", July 2003. In this case company paid stock promoter Kathy Knight-McConnell sued Cummins for defamation, trademark infringement and securities claims. Cummins represented herself pro se and won in 2004. This case set case law precedence as this was the beginning of internet law.

Animal Activism

Cummins has always been a strong proponent for animal rights. She has rescued animals since she was a small child rescuing a fawn, bunny and squirrels at the age of six. Cummins started her own non-profit Animal Advocates in 2002. She is licensed with the California Department of Fish & Game and the USDA to rescue and rehabilitate wildlife including coyotes, bobcats, foxes, raccoons, skunks, opossums, squirrels, all the way down to bats. Mary Cummins speaks to local community groups and students about respecting wildlife and humane wildlife control. Mary Cummins is also a Wildlife Control Operator. Mary Cummins has written manuals on small mammal rehabilitation besides numerous articles. Cummins is also on the Humane Society of the United States' animal rescue team. Cummins helped with a cock fighting raid in California in 2010. Cummins also assisted in a hoarder intervention in Lucerne Valley which was featured on Animal Planets show "Confessions, Animal Hoarding" in 2012.

Cummins also lobbies and speaks out for animal rights. She worked with other animal rights groups to help pass the West Hollywood fur ban. She also worked with Dr. Jennifer Conrad of the Paw Project to help ban the declawing of domestic cats, large cats and wild animals. In 2004 she was able to change the wildlife policy for the City of Los Angeles. She also made an amendment to zoning in Los Angeles County to allow wildlife rehabilitation. She's also lobbied for many new bills such as SB 1229. Cummins went through the Rio Hondo Police Academy and the Humane Academy to become a Humane Officer. Cummins also worked for American Humane and the Found Animals Foundation. She was also outspoken about the tainted and rancid puppy and kitten formulas made by Petag.

Personal life

Cummins currently lives in Bel Air, California which is also home to her wildlife sanctuary and wildlife rehabilitation facility. Her hobbies are motorcycling, skiing, scuba diving, hiking, cooking and reading. She is a "green" Vegan doing what she can to help the environment, people and animals.

Awards and Honors

Member of the California Council for Wildlife Rehabilitators
Member of the National Wildlife Rehabilitation Association
Member of the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council
Member of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) National Disaster Animal Rescue Team (NDART)
Certificate of appreciation from the City of Los Angeles for many years of service in 2003
Certificate of appreciation from EARS for assisting with wildlife in the California fires
Certificate of appreciation from the Los Angeles Department of Animal Services 2009
Los Angeles Business Journal Top Non-profit award for Animal Advocates 2013
Los Angeles Business Journal Latino Business awards for Cummins Real Estate 2014

External Links

Publications and Articles

Animals

2002 "What to do when you find a baby squirrel"
2002 "What to do when you find an injured squirrel"
2003 "How to reunite squirrels babies with their mothers"
2003 "How to trim trees with wildlife in mind"
2003 "How to properly care for un-releasable squirrels"
2003 "How to build proper caging for wildlife"
2003 Cat Fancy Magazine, "Mama Mia"
2003 "How to humanely deal with coyotes"
2004 "Rehabilitation of tree squirrels" manual.
2004 "Rehabilitation of ground squirrels" manual.
2004 "Rehabilitation of skunks" manual.
2004 "Treatment of Malocclusion in Squirrels," Co-author Dr. Bill Ridgeway
2004 "How to trim rodent teeth"
2004 "How to make pet squirrels wild again"
2004 "How to set up a wildlife referral system in animal shelters"
2005 IWRC, "Journal of Wildlife Rehabilitation," "Raising baby tree squirrels from weaning to release"

Selected Media

Animals

2003 Animal Planet "Beverly Hills Vet, Squirrel Rehabilitation"
2003 CADFG "Scrawl of the Wild"
2003 LA Times "Rodent poisoning project angers animal activists"
2004 Cable television show "Wildlife Rescue," six episodes, Doggy TV
2004 Gardena Valley News "Helping furry friends survive urban jungle"
2004 KROQ radio interview with Scott Mason
2005 Discovery Channel "The Undetectables, Squirrel Care"
2005 LA Weekly "A Billionaire's Bark"
2005 KROQ radio interview with Scott Mason
2005 Thousand Oaks Acorn "Public outcry over slain tiger loud but not universal"
2005 LA Times "Urban remedies: Dealing with new arrivals"
2005 Thousand Oaks Acorn "Public outcry over slain tiger loud but not universal"
2005 LA City Beat "Welcome to the jungle"
2006 Daily News "Stuckey stays on as $50,000 City consultant"
2006 Book "Squirrels: The Animal Answer Guide"
2006 Daily News "County relaxes restrictions on llamas, animal rehab"
2006 Daily News "Council hears Stuckey critics"
2006 LA Times "Fired City Official's appeal in limbo"
2007 LA Times "Opossums: your garden's evening clean-up crew"
2009 LA Times "Your morning adorable, baby skunks and the handstand dance"
2010 Martha Stewart "A gopher named Charlie"
2010 Martha Stewart "A second chance for Charlie"
2010 LA Times "Your morning adorable: rescued rabbit enjoys a meal"
2010 LA Times "Your morning adorable: rub a dub dub, raccoons in a tub"
2010 Top YouTube pets video channel in March
2011 Ventura County Star "City says bats remain at Moorpark home"
2011 CBS Los Angeles "Moorpark Says Homeowners Not Doing Enough To Fight Bats"
2011 NBC "WeHo one step closer to fur ban"
2012 Santa Monica Patch "Wild Animal in Town? Call on Us, Vet Says"
2012 Santa Monica Daily Press "Groups want policy change after mountain lion death"
2012 ABC "IDA Rally held in Santa Monica in protest of fatal shooting of mountain lion"
2012 NBC "Animal-Rights Group Protests Santa Monica Mountain Lion Shooting"

Real Estate

1985 LA Times "People in Westside Real Estate" Cummins joins Merrill Lynch
1990 LA Times "People in Westside Real Estate" Cummins joins Westside Properties
2002 LA Times "Suggestions for the bidder whose offers are rejected"
2007 LA Times "Historical homes, not for everyone"
2009 LA Weekly "Jimmy Nasralla finds a lawyer"
2009 LA Weekly "Is LA City Attorney Trutanich screwing over the little guy?"
2009 LA Weekly "Jimmy on the edge of town"

Categories: [Category:Living people] [Category:Beverly Hills High School Alumni] [Category:University of Southern California Alumni] [Category:1965 births]

Mary Cummins, 645 W 9th St #110-140, Los Angeles, California, USA

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Michael Smith, James Costos to host President Barack Obama at their home at 595 S Mapleton, Los Angeles, California -Mary Cummins

HBO Executive and Ambassador to Spain James Costos and his partner White House designer Michael Smith to host a democratic fundraiser dinner for President Barack Obama October 10, 2015 at their home at 595 S Mapleton, Los Angeles, CA 90077 which they purchased in 2010 for $10,000,000.

REMARKS: Located in one of the most exclusive streets in Holmby Hills, this one-of-a-kind modern residence, designed by Timothy Morgan Steele, is not only a work of art but designed w/ the art connoisseur in mind.Flowing interiors & linear wall space beckon collector’s greatest acquisitions.Nestled on a lushly manicured green acre & overlooking Holmby Park, this home boasts a sumptuous master suite w/ priv LR & his/hers, staff & guest ste, full gallery, state-of-the-art security system & gourmet kitchen.

ROOMS: Bar,Breakfast,Dining Area,Living,Office,Pantry,Powder

EQUIP: Built-Ins,Central Vacuum,Dishwasher,Dryer,Freezer,Garbage Disposal,Hood Fan,Phone System,Range/Oven,Refrigerator

James Costos Michael Smith President Barack Obama home, house October 2015 fundraiser 595 Mapleton, Los Angeles, CA 90077

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Mary Cummins, Real Estate Appraiser, Animal Advocates, Los Angeles, California

Saturday, May 28, 2016

Jennifer Lopez buying Sela Ward Bel Air home at 1492 Stone Canyon Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90077

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Los Angeles Building & Safety add Soft-story category to building info - Mary Cummins real estate appraiser Los Angeles

Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Our homeowner association sent a memoriam for Nancy Reagan who lived here since 1989 - Mary Cummins, Real Estate Appraiser

Sunday, March 6, 2016

Ronald Reagan, Nancy Reagan's home at 668 St Cloud, Bel Air, Los Angeles, California - Mary Cummins real estate appraiser

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Mary Cummins, Real Estate Appraiser, Animal Advocates, Los Angeles, California

Mary Cummins, real estate appraiser, Animal Advocates, Los Angeles, California

Mary Cummins

Contents

Early life and education

Real Estate

Freedom of Speech

Animal Activism

Personal life

Awards and Honors

External Links

Publications and Articles

Selected Media

Michael Smith, James Costos to host President Barack Obama at their home at 595 S Mapleton, Los Angeles, California -Mary Cummins