Silverwood Properties is a Southern California based real estate firm located in the heart of Echo Park (voted as one of the top ten neighborhoods in the US by the American Planning Association).

We are a thriving boutique realty, consistently setting sales records in the exclusive communities we have been serving for years. Silverwood’s Owner/Broker Ken Shapiro, a veteran real estate professional and leading expert in both investment and residential real estate of the highly sought after communities of Echo Park, Silver Lake, Los Feliz, Highland Park, Angelino Heights, Mt. Washington, Eagle Rock and Glendale.

The dramatic increase in investment real estate activity in these communities in recent years has been due, in no small measure, to Ken’s diligence and expertise at uncovering the investment gems in the Northeast section of Los Angeles.

Through years of hands-on experience, continuing education and diligent market intelligence, Ken has become one of the most requested agents/brokers for homebuyers, sellers and real estate investors in what is referred to as the Northeast Corridor of Los Angeles, an area embracing the communities noted above. Ken is currently the number one agent in Echo Park and in the top 5 percentile of agents nationwide.
As a result, Silverwood Properties has achieved a reputation as the “go to” real estate firm for all things “Echo Park” and the adjacent Northeast Los Angeles areas. Buyers, sellers and investors all know they will receive honest and expert advice and guidance regarding any real estate related subject in these locales.

Accurate home valuations, market trends, available financing, the hottest investment properties, local schools, shopping and public services are all part of Ken’s knowledge base regarding these communities. Dedication and personal commitment to each and every client, realistic assessments of the of real estate values and close client communication are all hallmarks of Ken Shapiro’s Silverwood Properties.

Originally from New York, Laura went to the University of Michigan. After moving to LA and deciding on a career in Real Estate, Laura enrolled at UCLA and received her real estate Certificate and then her California Real Estate license in 2012. While studying at UCLA, Laura was working and interning in Silverwood Properties under Owner/Broker Ken Shapiro with whom she has gained invaluable, on-the-ground training. Learning all the ins and outs of the industry, she is now able to take the ‘LA Real Estate Bull’ by the horns!

Always aware of the latest trends in design and housing, she’s the perfect person to guide you through the streets of LA’s hippest real estate markets.

Tel: 213.359.4711 | lauraepsteinswp@gmail.com | DRE#: 01911503

The sales profession, in one capacity or another, has been Nick’s primary interest for his entire professional career. Nick has lived in Los Feliz and Silverlake for the past 20 years. His familiarity with LA’s “Eastside”, the love of it’s cultural diversity and the promise of a growing haven for artists and young professionals have served to inspire Nick to enter the world of Real Estate. Finding ‘dream houses’ for this demographic and others has become the game to play!

In less than a year, Nick has succeeded in establishing himself as an ‘in-the-know’ and ‘can do’ RE Agent serving buying and selling clients in and around Echo Park. In addition to the sought-after neighborhoods of Silver Lake and Echo Park, Nick has acquainted himself with the up and coming areas of Highland Park, Glassell Park and Mt. Washington.

Whether you are looking for a four bedroom house with views of the reservoir, a two bedroom house in an up and coming neighborhood or something else, Nick can help make your real estate dreams become a reality.

Tel: 213.250.4404 | Cell: 323.868.9553 | Fax: 213.250.4406 | nastrupgaard@gmail.com | DRE#: 01893466