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ca presented by endre barath: Scott Weaver’s rolling through the Bay! - 09/15/11 03:55 AM
Scott Weaver’s rolling through the Bay!
If you have been to San Francisco and love the city, than you must watch this video, it takes about 4 and half minutes.  The video will make you want to go back for a visit.
As a Realtor, I loved how the balls were looking for Code Violations as they went thru the buildings.
http://player.vimeo.com/video/22461692?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0
Just for the fun of it I had to enclose a few pictures of one of my favorite cities.

Coit Tower in San Francisco


If you are a consumer who is considering buying or selling a … (8 comments)

ca presented by endre barath: Sequoia National Park in California is a must visit destination! - 09/15/11 03:15 AM
Sequoia National Park in California is a must visit destination! My father loved nature and wanted to see as much of it as he could. On one of their visits, he insisted on visiting the Sequoia National Park. Diane and I were not too excited, once we got there we were very glad he insisted. So I wanted to share some of these pictures with you and recommend you visit this wonderful National Park with friends or family. It will be memorable and you will thank me for it.

After leaving Moro Rock on the way to Crescent Meadow we … (4 comments)

ca presented by endre barath: The End is near! Armageddon! Carmageddon! Now have fun and Relax! - 07/12/11 04:07 PM
The End is near! Armageddon!  Carmageddon! Now have fun and Relax!

The End is near! Armageddon! Carmageddon! Ok, let's be real, everyone is on the hype that Carmageddon in Los Angeles, CA will create havoc and destruction. We are a society of let's be herded i.e.: the herd mentality. We like to be lead. I beg you, Please do not buy into the doomsday scenario.

The definition of Armageddon is the world's end scenario, the place of the final battle to end the world. More generically we have been using the term for the end of the world scenario. … (25 comments)

ca presented by endre barath: The Playa Vista Condominium Market Report for the month of February 2011 - 03/04/11 05:47 PM
The Play Vista Condominium Market Report for the month of February 2011 is here.
I am here to present you with the numbers as well as some commentary.  There were 32 Active Condominiums on the Market. This is an 8.3% drop of the previous month. Generally in this "New Economy" the fewer Listings that are on the market impede the activity. Nowadays buyers are accustomed to a better selection in the inventory and then they can choose. It is best to have a larger inventory then prices remain more realistic. When there are fewer properties to choose from, this situation can … (0 comments)

ca presented by endre barath: Food Trucks, what's the Buzz? Comfort Food or Gourmet Food? - 02/21/11 11:17 PM
Food Trucks, what's the Buzz? It was not that many years ago when you wanted to eat from a Food Truck it was considered "not cool", "gross", "tacky" and many other negative descriptions that were correlated to eating from a Food Truck.
Wow, we have a come a long way in a short amount of time. Now food trucks a Tricked-out, colorful Marketing Billboards and mobile source of good food. The Trendiest Restaurants have caught on to this new way to capture the Cool, Trendy and Hungry citizenry. Now there is Quality, variety and limitless choices.
New York City lists their … (26 comments)

ca presented by endre barath: In Case you have not heard Borders is Reorganizing via Chapter 11! - 02/16/11 09:04 PM
In Case you have not heard Borders is Reorganizing via Chapter 11!
In Case you have not heard Borders is Reorganizing via Chapter 11. I just received an email from Mike Edwards, President and CEO of Borders Inc. (www.borders.com) He blames or should I say references the ongoing impact of the difficult US economy in conjunction with the rapidly changing book selling environment.
As some of you know I am an avid book reader as well as book collector. Two weeks ago one of my all time favorite independent bookstores closed their doors forever (The Mystery Book Store in Westwood outside … (24 comments)

ca presented by endre barath: Pink's Hot Dogs a Hollywood Destination Place! - 02/02/11 07:27 PM
Pink's Hot Dogs a Hollywood Destination Place!
Pink's Hot Dogs a Hollywood Destination Place! Pink's is not just a hot dog shack. This is a Los Angeles Landmark. If it is not a historic landmark it should be. This non typical hot dog place has been featured on the News, and many Cooking Shows as well as movies.

At this hot dog place you can run into the ‘who is who' of Hollywood.  From A-list stars to supporting staff of the Hollywood elite. The beauty of it is, you will even have time to chat. The lines are always long, … (11 comments)

ca presented by endre barath: Why Do I need to be Pre-Approved before you start showing me homes? - 01/25/11 06:37 PM
Why Do I need to be Pre-Approved before you start showing me homes?
There are many first time buyers out there who have asked me this question. I constantly have to educate them about this question. My answer is very clear to the buyers:
•1.       The issue is I want them to be sure, that they are in a position to 'buy' the particular home they found and like.
•2.       I want to be sure that they are searching in the price point they can actually buy.
•3.       I do not want them to miss out on a home they loved, … (11 comments)

ca presented by endre barath: The Broker's Open House After-action Report on 5330 Yamouth Ave Unit 111, Encino, CA - 01/25/11 05:55 PM
The Broker's Open House After-action Report on 5330 Yamouth Ave Unit 111, Encino, CA
We had an Open House for Brokers on Friday, 1/21/2011 at the condo and we served lunch as always. There were about fourteen to sixteen people that came through the property. The majority of the visitors were principals. Buyers who wanted to see the property. A couple of neighbors came in as well. One agent had her two clients with her and I believe there were two other agents looking for themselves as well.
 
I find it very encouraging sign to see that the buyers are … (24 comments)

ca presented by endre barath: Did you know that the Tax Deadline has been extended? - 01/11/11 09:19 PM
Did you know that the Tax Deadline has been extended? For some of the procrastinators, who like to file in the last minute? This year instead of the mad rush to the post office on April 15th 2011, you can take your time and drop the Tax Return in the mail on Monday, April 18th, 2011. This great news of the additional three days comes due to the fact that Emancipation Day, which is a Washington, D.C. holiday that celebrates the freeing of the slaves in the District Columbia will be observed on Friday, April 15th, hence the IRS pushed the … (5 comments)

ca presented by endre barath: Plaza El Segundo your Stereo Typical Southern California Mall! Palm Trees & Sunshine! - 01/10/11 06:49 PM
Plaza El Segundo is your stereo typical Southern California Mall (http://www.plazaelsegundo.com/index.htm ), Palm Trees & Sunshine and ofcourse  Eye Candy Buildings, sprawling parking space and I mean plenty of parking.

 Where else can you have shopping for everything from books at Borders (http://www.borders.com/online/store/Home )   to sporting goods at Dicks Sporting Goods or Appliances at Best Buy ( http://www.bestbuy.com/ ) and have a great lunch while you take a break from shopping.

When I say lunch, I mean LA's Trendiest mall eating places such as The Veggie Grill( http://www.veggiegrill.com/ )for the Vegetarian Pallet, California Fish and Grill (   http://www.cafishgrill.com ), … (3 comments)

ca presented by endre barath: Marina Del Rey, Condominium Market Report for December 2010 - 01/08/11 06:52 PM
Marina Del Rey, Condominium Market Report for December 2010. Well here we are and 2010 is in the history books and we are well on our way into 2011. So let us look how last year fared with an expanded explanation.
There were 155 Condominiums listed for Sale this is almost identical to the numbers in December 2009 it was an increase of 2 % which is very interesting. On the other hand expired listings increased by 29%. What this tells us is that it takes a lot longer for a Condominium to sell compared to a year ago. This is … (2 comments)

ca presented by endre barath: Playa Vista Condominium Activity Report for December 2010 - 01/08/11 04:56 PM
Playa Vista Condominium Activity Report for December 2010. It is hard to believe, but the New Year is upon us. As we move forward, it is important that we should reflect of how the Real Estate activity was for 2010 in the Playa Vista Market. So let us look at the December statistics in a broader sense.
There were 29 Active Condominium Listings for Sale; this is an 18 per cent increase by month over the December 2009 figures. Generally speaking, I find it when there is a larger selection of listings, then buyers have better choices and they tend to … (4 comments)

ca presented by endre barath: Fantastic Views of Downtown Los Angeles & Century City SOLD!!!! - 01/07/11 09:29 PM
This Sale is going to be memorable to me. As some of you know I was in Europe for about 25 days and this 15 day all cash Escrow became a bit challenging and took about 45 days to close. Title Issues, ownership issues, sellers requests a bit unusual etc. you get the picture. The good news the Escrow Officer and her Staff were out of this world and Buyer & Seller worked it out and were very understanding of my personal issues. Hence 90 per cent was done via e-mail and text.:

 If you are a consumer  who is … (5 comments)

ca presented by endre barath: Wonderful Encino Spa Two Bedroom Two Bath Condominium - 01/06/11 11:23 PM
 
If you are a consumer  who is considering buying  or selling  a home, investment real estate, vacation homes, or beach properties in Southern California, Los Angeles, Century City, Westwood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Culver City, Marina Del Rey, Venice or Malibu. Feel Free to give me a call at 310.486.1002 (USA) or email me at homes@endrebarath.com  or visit one of my websites at http://www.endrebarath.com  Your Pet Friendly Realtor. I contribute a portion of my commission to Local Animal Rescue Organizations
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ca presented by endre barath: Playa Vista Condominium Market Report for November 2010 - 12/13/10 09:12 AM
 Playa Vista Condominium Market Report for November 2010
The long awaited November Condominium Market Report for Playa Vista, CA is finally here. As some of you know I have and am out of the country as this is being written. I have noticed there was a drop from the Active Listings from the Previous Month.  We went from 33 to 31 this has been a downward trend as in Century City Real Estate Activity. Part of it is cyclical due to the winter sales cycle, fewer sellers place their homes on the market, part of it due to the home that … (3 comments)

ca presented by endre barath: Marina Del Rey,CA Condominium Market Report for the month of November 2010 - 12/13/10 09:00 AM
Marina Del Rey,CA Condominium Market Report for the month of November 2010
 The long awaited November Condominium Market Report for Marina Del Rey, CA is finally here. As some of you know I have and am out of the country as this is being written. I have noticed there was a drop from the Active Listings from the Previous Month.  We went from 169 to 156 this has been not been a downward trend as in Century City Real Estate Activity, quite different it is more like a roller coaster, up the previous month and down the month prior. Part of … (0 comments)

ca presented by endre barath: Century City Condominium Market Report for the Month of November 2010 - 12/13/10 08:31 AM
Century City Condominium Market Report for the MOnth of November 2010.
The long awaited November Condominium Market Report for Century City, CA is finally here. As some of you know I have and am out of the country as this is being written. I have noticed there was a huge drop from the Active Listings from the Previous Month. I was quite surprised we went from 291 to 249 this has been a downward trend for the past two months. Part of it is cyclical due to the winter sales cycle, fewer sellers place their homes on the market, part of … (0 comments)

ca presented by endre barath: How could we conduct business without the Internet in today's Global Society? - 12/13/10 07:57 AM
How could we conduct business without the Internet in today's Global Society? I was contemplating this question after I lost my Blackberry this past Friday morning in Hungary.
 I had a lot on my mind and the belt holster with said Smartphone fell off my belt without me noticing it. (In all fairness I have an excuse: Living in Southern California, I have been spoiled by wearing a shirt and Dockers, or Blue Jeans for years and was not used to a bulky sweater, Dow-winter coat and Isotoner gloves)
 After I retraced the two places where it could have fallen, I … (8 comments)

ca presented by endre barath: This is Personal update about me - 12/10/10 10:34 AM
This is Personal update about me; customarily I do not focus, nor write a great deal about me. I just wanted to share with all my readers a few notes why you have not seen my Blog Posts. I am sure many of you were wondering what happened.
I had a family emergency and had to fly to Hungary, hence no December Condominium Market Reports for the three areas I always write about. I will make a concentrated effort about working on them quickly from internet hotspots, as I am sending this post in the next two days. Again I am … (14 comments)