california: Playa Vista,CA Midyear Market Report - 07/05/09 05:45 PM
As we look at month over month we have seen life come into the Real Estate market. Now let us review and see what the true numbers are vs. the perception.
January February March April May June
Active: 51 55 60 58 50 42
Pending: 3 … (0 comments)
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california: Midyear Assessment of the Condominium Sales in Marina Del Rey,CA - 07/05/09 05:10 PM
Well here we are and it is the 5th of July, 2009, I have been busy showing homes, condominiums as well as even land.
It is the half way mark for the calendar year, so let us review the numbers and analyze the statistics.
January February March April May June
Active: … (2 comments)
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california: Playa Vista,CA Market Report for April 2009 - 05/05/09 03:14 AM
Playa Vista,CA Market Report for April 2009
Here we are April has come and gone. Let's look at the statistics. I have a little gait in my step, since this is the third area which I have been monitoring very closely and I have good news to report.
Since January every … (4 comments)
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california: Troubadour, A Legendary Club in West Hollywood California - 04/17/09 03:12 AM
Troubadour
As you drive east on Santa Monica Boulevard from Beverly Hills to West Hollywood. The first building you see on the north side of the street has this large script written on it
Troubadour
First thing you start wondering what the definition is. Then you wonder why are there so … (14 comments)
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california: Marina Del Rey Condominium Market Report for March 2009 - 04/06/09 05:16 PM
Marina Del Rey Condominium Market Report for March 2009
I am very excited to report to the readers, the Month of March had a lot of positive activity. This trend is confirmed in the surrounding areas as well.
The inventory has increased to 191 Active Listings in Marina Del Rey. The good … (0 comments)
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california: Playa Vista, CA Market Report for March 2009 - 04/01/09 06:18 PM
Even though it is April 1st, 2009, this is not an April Fools Joke. These are the actual numbers for the Month of March 2009.
As I reported last month there has been an increase of Active Listings compared to the January numbers. The trend continues. Currently there are now … (0 comments)
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california: Breaking News: Free Home Mortgage Protection Program from C.A.R. - 03/31/09 09:15 PM
Breaking News: C.A.R. is launching a Home Mortgage Protection Program! The Best part it is Free.
James Liptak, the 2009 President of C.A.R (California Association of Realtors) has sent out an e-mail blast, notifying the membership. Effective this Thursday April 2,2009 C.A.R. will launch a new program designed to give peace … (7 comments)
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california: Why do you need Title Insurance? Here are 10 Reasons - 03/30/09 02:49 AM
Many first time buyers ask, why do we need Title Insurance? What are the benefits? In California it is customary that the seller pays the Title Insurance and if the buyer has a loan, all the buyer has to do is to pay the Loan Tie-in fee's portions. Here are ten … (12 comments)
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california: Have you heard of the UNICEF's Tap Water Project? Are you aware it is "World Water Week"? - 03/25/09 09:06 PM
In case you did not know this, I would like to share this with you. I just found out last night. UNICEF is having what is called the Tap Project. Many local restaurants are participating in this event. This has started on March 22nd and it is continuing until March 28th … (6 comments)
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california: Playa Vista, CA Market Report for February 2009 - 03/02/09 02:50 AM
Well here we are February 2009 is in the history books. So let's see how it fared compared to January as well as last year.
The Active inventory has had a slight up tick, compared to the previous month. Currently there are 55 Active Listings compared to 51 Active Listings … (4 comments)
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california: Clarifying the $8000 Tax Credit for First Time Home Buyers - 03/01/09 03:36 AM
I feel the need to try to clarify the new $8000 Tax Credit for First Time home buyers. As I was chatting with my Accountant today we started talking about the New and Exiting incentive to get first time buyers into the real estate market.
As we were discussing the benefits … (4 comments)
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california: The Getty Villa in Malibu a Must See Destination! It's Free! - 02/19/09 03:36 AM
As If you are driving on the Pacific Coast Highway from Santa Monica heading north the first prominent Landmark you see is this great Villa on a high promontory. Oil magnate J. Paul Getty had his ranch house on this bluff overlooking the Pacific. This Malibu Villa was modeled after Villa … (10 comments)
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california: Playa Vista, CA Market Report, for January 2009 - 02/05/09 03:08 AM
One of my clients asked why I have not been providing Market Reports for the Playa Vista community. I explained that there has been another agent who has been doing that. My client informed me that this person has not done it in three months or longer. Hence, since there is … (12 comments)
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california: Has anyone heard of Private National Mortgage Acceptance Company, LLC (PNMAC) also known as "Penny Mac"? - 02/04/09 03:21 AM
Has anyone heard or seen this new Mortgage Company called Penny Mac? Well interestingly enough it was formed by the ex-Countrywide CEO Stanford L. Kurland. If you think that is interesting, it is even more interesting the company is based in Calabasas, CA. Countrywide's old headquarters was in Calabasas, CA as … (16 comments)
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california: Century City Condominium Market Report for January 2009 - 02/01/09 04:18 AM
I have been monitoring the Century City Condominium Sales activity for quite some time, but I chose not to publish it previously. I have been receiving requests from buyers and sellers to give these statistics. Here is a New Year, a new President, so here we go this is my first … (2 comments)
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california: Best Friends Animal Society spreading the word on Venice & Marina Del Rey Beaches. - 01/22/09 02:11 AM
I wrote this post last year. Then I notice today's Featured Group on Active Rain, wow did not even know this group existed. So I am reposting this word for word with adding this introduction as well as a picture of Best Friends Animal Society's advertisement.
The housing slump hurts more than … (12 comments)
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california: A January day at the Beach! An 80 Degree day in Marina Del Rey, CA. - 01/13/09 03:31 AM
Well here it is beginning of January, 2009; I have seen the weather reports on the East Coast, freezing, wind chill -10 degrees. Yes, I remember those days, since I lived in Connecticut, New York and Massachusetts. People ask me what is the attraction to Southern California? Why do people gravitate … (6 comments)
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california: Marina Del Rey Real Estate Market Report #5 (December2008) - 01/02/09 12:52 AM
Well here we are 2008 is in the history books now. Last night as I stopped in to visit one of my clients to wish them a prosperous New Year, they informed me, that we even "added an extra second" to 2008. I am sure it did not help with last … (0 comments)
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california: Breaking News: Buyers can afford Real Estate in Southern California again! - 12/26/08 02:31 PM
As the year is coming to a close, we need to reflect of what is going on currently in the Real Estate market in Southern California.
Looking at the current state, price of homes are down anywhere from 20% to 45% depending which Micro Market area you are looking at … (18 comments)
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california: Finding a Superior Home Inspector, what should his/her qualification be? - 12/08/08 04:22 PM
As I was reading the LA time Sunday Business Section/Real Estate Section. One question was raised in the Ask the Inspector section C (Dec 7th,'08) as to what are the qualification to find a Superior Home Inspector?
Overall the "answer man" gave a ‘poor' response. Not a "great answer". He went on to … (0 comments)
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