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Urban Wellness: You Only Have Moments to Live - 05/25/10 10:17 AM
I'd be lying if I told you I wasn't prone to moodiness, volatility, and bouts of eccentric behavior. But then again, who among us isn't? The truth of the matter is that the source of our wavering and fluctuating attitudes is primarily due to our inability to live in the present moment and perceive our reality for what it truly is. Our minds are brilliantly adept at wandering. When we should be concerned with making a left hand turn at a busy intersection, we drift away from the present moment; worrying about what we are going to have for dinner, what … (3 comments)
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Urban L.A.: Hungover & Hoodwinked in Hollywood - 05/23/10 11:21 PM
A few new updates around town...The new Hollywood Trader Joe's on Selma and Vine St. just opened its doors! Upon my inaugural visit after a particularly self-indulgent evening the night before, the coffee sample guy took one look at me and proclaimed, 'Wow! You look like you need coffee more than anyone I've seen all day!' Thanks, buddy, I needed that, and the coffee too. Nevertheless, the specialty market is a much needed anchor in the area and should do wonders to support the urban growth of the neighborhood.Meanwhile, the L.A. City Council is searching for ways to increase revenue (surprise, … (0 comments)
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Urban L.A.: I Like to Bike! - 05/18/10 10:25 PM
I hope you've been frequenting spin class at the gym because this week is Bike Week LA- time to hit the streets! In honor of Bike-to-Work Day, the L.A. Metro Transportation Authority will be offering free bus and train rides to bikers on Thursday. Metro has also announced that they are removing the ban that prevents bikers from bringing their two wheelers on Metro trains during rush hours. The Metro will also be conducting a survey of bike commuters over the next three weeks to gain insight on the impact of public transit on bike commuters. The survey should help the … (3 comments)
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Urban L.A.: It's Time to Get Real - 05/14/10 08:25 PM
I'm probably overdue for a meaty, real estate related post, but the last week seems to be a carbon copy of the week before: local and national consumer confidence is gradually returning (despite last week's stock market glitch), unemployment numbers are still high, and consumers still aren't spending money. Despite this news, investors, buyers, and sellers are returning to the bargaining table, but no one is showing their cards just yet. Sales are happening, but we're all still waiting for an influx of distressed inventory to hit the market place, providing new opportunity for eager buyers. Real Estate values … (0 comments)
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Urban Love: One Man's Trash is Another Man's Treasure! - 05/09/10 05:58 PM
You'll have to forgive me...I've had to surrender to my inner Carrie Bradshaw for the purpose of this blog post...I recently read an article in the L.A. Times that made me breathe a sigh of relief about being a single, taller-than-average gal in L.A. According to the article, Tall Girls, More Cattle, if I get too hard up for companionship, I'm only a plane flight away from a sea full of eager Sudanese suitors, ready to honor, adore, and capitalize off of prospective young brides whose height beats the bell curve.It seems that "tall girls fetch more cattle because their daughters … (5 comments)
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Urban L.A.: This Just In! Equity in Home Affects Net Worth (well, duh.) - 05/06/10 08:07 PM
Unless you've been living under a rock, it likely won't come as a shock to you that the National Association of Realtors has recently published a report showing that the loss in equity of Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Orange County homes has had a direct affect on the net worth of homeowners.The net worth of an individual is measured by their total assets, like homes and bank accounts, minus total liabilities, such as mortgages, car loans, credit cards, and other debt. Over sixty-two percent of homeowners in the southern California area also have direct or indirect stock holdings that have … (3 comments)
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Urban Escape: There's No Place Like Home - 05/04/10 07:27 PM
Spring is in the air and I don't know about you, but I've been bitten by the travel bug once again. Now I know that many of us are trying to be prudent and mindful of our wallets, but you'd be surprised how many bargain get-a-ways are right outside of our front doors as so. Cal residents. The mild and warm weather is often noted as one of the top reasons that bring people to southern California and the reason why they stay. I think that many of us take for granted the fact that we live within two hours of … (3 comments)
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