California: Behind the Scenes..How to Make a Rose Parade Float - 12/31/07 06:54 PM
Float Decorating for the 119th Tournment of Roses Parade January 1, 2008This year marks 119th year of the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena. If you have only seen the parade it's hard to realize just how spectacular the floats are or how much work goes into them...My sister is here from Colorado with my nieces...so we decided to go see the Rose Parade floats being decorated. About 10 years ago I got to work on a float and it was so much fun. My family loved getting to see how the floats come together. If you have never gone I … (7 comments)

Manhattan Beach- Beach Cities: Christmas Eve Thoughts - 12/24/07 11:28 PM
If you've been following the financial news the last few days... amid all the Holiday hoopla... the financial pages have been running articles pointing the finger of blame about the real estate crisis, continuing credit liquidity issues, plans for government bailouts for some homeowners, and today the plight of credit card companies who are seeing some major delinquencies by customers.Now as I've noted before...I'm not a certified financial planner or an economist from a prestigious east coast university. But I do know a thing or two about the Southern California South Bay-Beach Cities real estate market and life in general.It seems … (14 comments)

South Bay-Beach Cities: November SOLD 2007 - 12/21/07 01:50 AM
Walk Street Hermosa BeachOnly 11 more days until the end of the year. Inventory is down in most of the beach cities. Much of that is due to the time of year. Many builders have taken homes off the market until after the first of the year in hopes buyers will be more receptive. Rates are bouncing around with jumbo loans still priced well above rates for conforming loans. But even at that rates are still at historic lows.The market is slow.. not dead. Price doesn't seem to be as big a factor as perceived value. There are a number of … (10 comments)

Arm Rate Freeze: Smoke and Mirrors? - 12/11/07 10:55 AM

 Last week I went to a Christmas party that featured a Magician. The gentleman was a close up illusionist. I was in the front row and was determined not to be tricked by his sleight of hand... not a chance. This guy was so good I didn't have a prayer. I thought I was following his every move but he was misdirecting my attention the entire time. It's one thing to see a little misdirection at a show that is supposed to be entertaining.. it's quite another to have the government try to pass it off as a solution to a … (37 comments)

New Listing: 3511 Bayview Manhattan Beach, CA - 12/02/07 09:27 PM
3511 Bayview...Manhattan Beach, CA... White Water Ocean ViewsNew listing in the Sand section of Manhattan Beach.. This charming duplex has unblockable whitewater views from the upper level. The property is on the west side of the street. The lot is 1747 sqft and the building has 1281 square feet.The upper unit is a 2 bedroom 1 bath with a fireplace and absolutely stunning views from interior and deck. The lower unit is a studio with a full kitchen and 1 bath with nice views. There is a small deck and yard area. The building has three garage spaces and a laundry … (15 comments)

 
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