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ocean view condominiums: Marina Del Rey, CA Condominium Market Report for the month of December 2011 - 01/07/12 08:35 PM
Marina Del Rey, CA Condominium Market Report for the month of December 2011
As we closed this challenging year in Real Estate and in the overall Economy, I am truly glad we can start a New Year. So let’s review, we had the fear of a double dip recession, European crisis in Italy, Greece, Portugal to name a few. Then we had the Japanese Tsunami and the various other catastrophes around the world. All this has impacted the housing market. Let’s keep in mind that the debt crisis at home and in Europe will continue to linger on in 2012. Ironically … (14 comments)

ocean view condominiums: There will be a Fireworks Extravaganza in Marina Del Rey, CA. - 12/29/11 04:19 AM
There will be a Fireworks Extravaganz in Marina Del Rey, CA this year.The New Year's Eve Fireworks Spectacular in Marina Del Rey, CA will begin at the 30 Second countdown to midnight to bring in the New Year. I am so excited, since sadly we did not have fireworks at the Fourth of July, this year. Not only will we have Fireworks but more importantly it will be will be presented by the Zambelli Fireworks International. They are the world famous Fireworks producers.  http://www.zambellifireworks.com)

If you remember the 200th year birthday celebration of our nation on the Fourth of July … (14 comments)

ocean view condominiums: Marina Del Rey Condominium Market Report for the month of November 2011 - 12/05/11 07:57 PM
Marina Del Rey Condominium Market Report for the month of November 2011
Here we are, the last month of the year is just buzzing by. So let’s look how the November real estate activity fared comparatively.  The month has been quite mixed with good news and bad news. Every time I looked on the internet I either saw that there was bad economic news in Italy, Spain, Ireland and Portugal or there was good news that Germany will help out the European Financial Crisis. This roller coaster good news, bad news in my opinion is manipulating the World Economy… Sadly not … (3 comments)

ocean view condominiums: The Playa Del Rey Condominium Market Report for the Month of October 2011 - 11/06/11 06:58 PM
The Playa Del Rey Condominium Market Report for the Month of October 2011
The Global Economic volatility continues and Europe’s problems are visiting every part of the world. The roller coaster ride of will China bail out Europe or not and will Greece take the offer of saving their as well as the rest of the Global economies or will they turn it down? It was a busy month for all. Hence if you are an investor would you want to invest in Europe and specifically Greece? The answer is clear to me, if you are an investor you need to … (4 comments)

ocean view condominiums: The Marina Del Rey Condominium Market Report for the Month of October 2011 - 11/06/11 06:06 PM
The Marina Del Rey Condominium Market Report for the Month of October 2011
The Global Economic volatility continues and Europe’s problems are visiting every part of the world. The roller coaster ride of will China bail out Europe or not and will Greece take the offer of saving their as well as the rest of the Global economies or will they turn it down? It was a busy month for all. Hence if you are an investor would you want to invest in Europe and specifically Greece? The answer is clear to me, if you are an investor you need to … (2 comments)

ocean view condominiums: Warning Real Estate Political Humor: This housing market is booming! - 10/22/11 04:07 PM
Warning Real Estate Political Humor: This housing market is booming!
I was in the middle of responding to my international buyer’s questions and I received this e-mail. I had to stop and share it with everyone. Normally you do not see me post cartoons or jokes, but I had to make an exception. Tell me if you agree.
 
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 … (9 comments)

ocean view condominiums: The Pirates Have Landed at King Harbor in Redondo Beach, CA - 10/18/11 08:04 PM
The Pirates Have Landed at King Harbor in Redondo Beach, CA
If you thought that Pirates only existed in the 1800’s, or in books, or on the big screen, well I am here to disprove that Theory. Diane and I were walking around the Pier at King Harbor this past Sunday and we were totally amazed. Yes there really are pirates. They say a picture is worth a 1000 words, well check these pictures out.

As a Realtor I am wondering what  this will  do to the Ocean View Condominiums and Ocean view Homes values nearby, if word gets … (21 comments)

ocean view condominiums: King Harbor, Redondo Beach, CA a seafood lover’s Destination place! - 10/18/11 06:33 PM
King Harbor, Redondo Beach, CA a seafood lover’s Destination place!

As some of you know I have written about Redondo Beach, CA. before.  Since it is National Seafood Month in October, we had to visit and indulge in the fresh seafood King Harbor has to offer.

 The Redondo beach community consists of is somewhere around 60,000 plus depending which Census Statistics you read. The recreation is so abundant here, the Harbor and the Pier take up about 150 acres of land, and so fishing and boating of all types take up a large part of the recreation. I … (0 comments)

ocean view condominiums: The Playa Del Rey Condominium Market Report for the month of September 2011 - 10/02/11 06:55 PM
The Playa Del Rey Condominium Market Report for the month of September 2011
Every month as I am about to write my Condominium Market Reports, I am a bit nervous and wondering how the particular pocket of the  area fared, since I am unable to gage the activity based on the news media’ s observations. I am confident based on the activities of the past couple of months that we are heading in the right direction.
Interest rates are at an all time low and the Stock Market has been a Roller Coaster Ride, hence a perfect recipe to go to … (3 comments)

ocean view condominiums: The 22nd annual Coastal Cleanup Day will be Saturday September 17, 2011 - 09/13/11 04:03 AM
The 22nd annual Coastal Cleanup Day will be Saturday September 17, 2011
On Coastal Cleanup Day everyone in Los Angeles gets a chance to clear their streets and neighborhoods of debris. Let’s be realistic whatever people pickup anywhere, they will not end up in the ocean.

According to Heal the Bay, Coastal Cleanup Day volunteers around the world have collected more than 166 million pieces of debris over the past 27 years. On the one hand this is very commendable. Than on the other hand I cannot believe that people would throw that much debris just on the ground or … (12 comments)

ocean view condominiums: Marina Del Rey, CA Condominium Market Report for the month of July, 2011 - 08/06/11 11:18 AM
Marina Del Rey, CA Condominium Market Report for the month of July, 2011Finally the Debt Ceiling cloud is resolved for now and buyers and sellers of luxury Condominium in Marina Del Rey can return to what we call the ‘normal real estate market’. When I say ‘normal’, I am referring to the new “normal” in today’s turbulent economic times.
The long term ramifications are unknown at this time. Once thing is clear there will be an economic slowdown for a number of reasons. One important reason is the Economic uncertainties in Europe, particularly Greece, Spain and Italy. You might be wondering, … (7 comments)

ocean view condominiums: Marina Del Rey Condominium Market Report for May 2011 - 06/08/11 11:44 PM
Marina Del Rey Condominium Market Report for May 2011

As most of you who read my post consistently, know I am a firm believer that you have to look at a Real Estate Market Report not just as a snap shot of the previous months activities, but rather as what the Trend is. If we observe and monitor the trend, than we can make educated predictions of activity for the near future of the Real Estate activity in a particular pocket.
Unfortunately there are events that are beyond our control that will impact the local Real Estate activity. Last month … (7 comments)

ocean view condominiums: Pepperdine University, Malibu CA.,90263 - 05/22/11 07:52 PM
Pepperdine University, Malibu CA

Pepperdine University (http://www.pepperdine.edu) was founded in 1937. It is situated on 830 acres of the most picturesque location at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) and Malibu Canyon Rd. in Malibu CA. This is a private Christian University where you often see celebrities from Malibu making guest visits to the likes of Pamela Anderson to name a few on a regular basis.

Their Business & Management curriculum at  The Graziadio School of Business & Management (http://bschool.pepperdine.edu)  is not only it well known in the country more so it is international reputation is almost unparalleled. … (9 comments)

ocean view condominiums: Marina Del Rey Condominium Market Report for April 2011 - 05/09/11 10:10 PM
Marina Del Rey Condominium Market Report for April 2011

As you know I have been blogging for years about the benefits of living in Marina Del Rey. Those of you who know me are aware I live here and I am a bit biased. So for some of you who are not familiar with Marina Del Rey, it has a population of approximately 8200 people with about 19 marinas that have a capacity for about 5300 boats. The entire Marina Del Rey consists of only 1.5 square miles of which only .9miles is land and .6 is water. So if … (4 comments)

ocean view condominiums: Playa Del Rey Condominium Market Report for April 2011 - 05/08/11 09:25 PM
Playa Del Rey Condominium Market Report for April 2011

 Playa del Rey immage from unknown source. Looking at Playa del Rey from the Ballona Creek
The Playa Del Rey Condominium Market Report for April 2011 confirms what people in the Real Estate Community have been chattering about. The Real Estate Market has picked up in various pockets.
To some of you who are not familiar with Playa Del Rey, this community is on the Beach.  The northern border is Marina Del Rey connected by a foot bridge; the southern border is El Segundo & Manhattan Beach. It is surrounded by … (2 comments)

ocean view condominiums: Manhattan Beach: Do you know the history of this great beach city? - 04/27/11 07:36 PM
Manhattan Beach: Do you know the history of this great beach city? The Population of this city is about 34,000 people. I love this great beach city with its Ocean View Properties and keep visiting it over and over, when I have some free time. I have blogged about its Shops, Stores and I keep getting drawn to it, like a magnet draws metal to it.

 John Merrill bought the south portion of Rancho Sausal Redondo and called his new acquisition Manhattan, named after his previous home of Manhattan of New York City. It is 3 miles south of Los … (21 comments)

ocean view condominiums: Playa Vista Condominium Market Report for March 2011 - 04/07/11 04:01 PM
Playa Vista Condominium Market Report for March 2011
Here is the latest data on the Condominium Market in Playa Vista, CA.
As I mentioned last month that Credit has loosened up a bit and consumer confidence is on the road to recovery. Keep in mind it is still a very fragile confidence and as long as there are factors which create fear, these factors can derail this recovery. Some of these are the Middle East, the after effects of the Japanese Tsunami and I could go on and on. Although I mentioned that existing home sales have improved due to Lenders … (6 comments)

ocean view condominiums: Playa Del Rey Condominium Market Report for March 2011 - 04/05/11 08:22 PM
Playa Del Rey Condominium Market Report for March 2011
 As I mentioned last month that Credit has loosened up a bit and consumer confidence is on the road to recovery. Keep in mind it is still a very fragile confidence and as long as there are factors which create fear, these factors can derail this recovery. Some of these are the Middle East, the after effects of the Japanese Tsunami and I could go on and on. Although I mentioned that existing home sales have improved due to Lenders loosening up the Credit a bit, keep in mind that over 30% … (2 comments)

ocean view condominiums: Marina Del Rey, CA Condominium Market Report for February 2011 - 03/05/11 08:18 PM
Marina Del Rey, CA Condominium Market Report for February 2011
Most of you, who read my Market Reports know that I am a big proponent of the Theory that Real Estate is local, Not only local and more so there are Micro Markets within the local areas. At the same time you have to look at the Housing Trends not only for the local but the larger picture as well.
If you take all that into consideration the probability is very likely that you will make the right decision about buying or selling.
Now with that said let us look at … (20 comments)

ocean view condominiums: The Marina Del Rey, CA Condominium Market Report for January 2011 & Economic Commentary by Endre Barath, Jr. - 02/04/11 10:31 PM
The Marina Del Rey, CA Condominium Market Report for January 2011 & Economic Commentary by Endre Barath, Jr.
The Marina Del Rey, CA Condominium Market Report for January 2011.
Before I go and give you this market report I would like to let you know, just in case you have not been keeping up with the news. Two of the nation's largest mortgage lenders have raised their minimum required credit score by approximately 20 points.
What does this mean to you? The answer is as follows: 1. it will be harder to get a loan, 2. it will be more expensive … (3 comments)