17th Street Cafe: 
    1610 Montana Ave.
     310-453-2771
Le Marmiton:
     1327 Montana Ave.
     310-393-7716
Patty's Presto Pizza:
     625 Montana Ave.
     310-576-6616
Wolfgang Puck Cafe:
     1323 Montana Ave.
     310-393-0290
Babalu:
     1002 Montana Ave.
     310-395-2500
Locanda Portofino:
     1110 Montana Ave.
     310-394-2070
Pradeep's Indian Cuisine:
     1405 Montana Ave.
     310-393-1467
Blue Plate:
     1415 Montana Ave.
     310-260-8877
Louise's Trattoria:
     1008 Montana Ave.
     310-394-8888
Provence Cafe:
     151 Montana Ave.
     310-656-6880
Cafe Dana:
     1211 Montana Ave.
     310-394-0815
Cafe Le Piew:
     1518 Montana Ave.
     310-656-6880
Rosti:
     931 Montana Ave.
     310-393-3236
Cafe Montana:
     1534 Montana Ave.
     310-829-3990
Marmalade:
     710 Montana Ave.
     310-395-9196
Spumoni:
     713 Montana Ave.
     310-393-2944
Il Dolce:
     1023 Montana Ave.
     310-458-4880
Noah's Bagels:
     1426 Montana Ave.
     310-587-9103
TCBY Frozen Yogurt:
     715 Montana Ave.
     310-395-8388
Panda Express:
     804 - 7th Street
     310-576-0798
Vincenzo Ristorende:
     714 Montana Ave.
     310-395-6619
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf:
     1426 Montana Ave.
     310-453-2093
Diedrich Coffee:
     732 Montana Ave.
     310-658-6838
Peets Coffee & Tea:
     1401 Montana Ave.
     310-394-8555
Seattle's Best Coffee:
     1015 Montana Ave.
     310-451-8095
Starbuck's Coffee:
     1426 Montana Ave.
     310-394-3449
Starbuck's Coffee:
     701 Montana Ave.
     310-394-8020
Divine Pasta Company:
     1303 Montana Ave.
     310-394-7930
Via Dolce:
     1627 Montana Ave.
     310-458-1562
Sushi Gallery:
     1301 Montana Ave.
     310-451-6000
Sushi Sho:
     1303 Montana Ave.
     310-393-0035
Father's Office:
     1018 Montana Ave.
     310-393-2337
Yu Restaurant:
     1323 Montana Ave.
     310-395-4727
Di Dio's Italian Ices:
     1305 Montana Ave.
     310-393-2788

There are a lot of "diamonds in the rough" for sale. A property with incredible potential may be in a great location, have large sunny rooms and a big yard, but it may also have dated wall paper, worn carpeting, and uninspired bathrooms. If you can look beyond the surface, you may see a house that could be transformed by a little "elbow grease", paint, and new carpets.

A house that is structurally sound with all the systems in good condition may be only a few cosmetic repairs away from being fantastic! A home that does not show well is usually priced accordingly. If the price doesn't reflect the condition of the house, the seller may be more willing to negotiate than a seller who has made a considerable investment in preparing a home for the market.

Bring your imagination with you on your next house hunting trip! You may be pleasantly surprised to find a diamond in the rough.

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