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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
There are a lot of things going on in the world and in our lives as well. I had to share my thoughts with you tonight. I have three Escrows, that I am trying to keep together and as you know there are challenges to deal with and at the same time trying to list new properties and market twelve other listings can be challenging at times. Then to boot, there are many distractions going on in the US as well as in the world. Just to name a few, an Ex President who is fighting a lot of legal issues. This made me think, how insignificant my issues are compared to his.As, I read the headlines about potential Nuclear Wars, thanks to things going on in Ukraine & Russia as well as in the Middle East as in Israel and Iran.Putting all this in perspective, made me think that I do not really have any ...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Wordless Wednesdays:  Easy dinner, easy clean up... all baked. I have my latest cookbook and have not used it... it was all about baking and keeping dinner easy.Well, if you are wondering this was an easy dinner as well as an easy clean up:)If you are wondering, fingerling potatoes with parmesan cheese.Purple Asparagus with lemon zest, lemon juice and parmesan cheese.Salmon with balsamic   vinegar with a fig reduction.425% in the oven for 30 minutes and you are done. Easy dinner! Bon Appetite. Wishing you a safe and healthy life and I look forward to your comments. If you are looking for a knowledgeable, focused and goal-oriented Realtor in the Beverly Hills area who will help you achieve your Real Estate goals, please reach out to me directly! If you are looking for a pet friendly Beve...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
    Prudential California Realty will be Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties!   To:  My Friends, Clients, Future Clients and Associates   I would like to share with you a major change that is going to take place shortly. Effective September 23rd, Prudential California Realty will become Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Berkshire Hathaway for short! This announcement of our brand name change represents a defining moment in Real Estate. It unites the strength of industry leaders to bring unparalleled excellence, innovation and integrity to the Real Estate experience   My commitment to you is:  to market in the Greater Los Angeles Area Real Estate at the highest level and be part of the most trusted Real Estate Company in the California market. My ...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Beverly Hills Cops: The movie 1, 2…and now #4? OK I must admit in 1984 the movie with Eddie Murphy as Axle Foley was great, then came the movie Beverly Hills cops #2. I enjoyed it but was not thrilled by itJ somewhere along the way I missed Beverly Hills Cops #3 and now I hear that Beverly Hills Cops #4 is in the works. Rumor control in the Greater Los Angeles area says, that Jerry Bruckheimer will produce it! WOW not that will make it a must see on my listJ Paramount Studios is finally realizing when you have a winner you must take advantage of it! If you have never seen any of the movies or the classic sign and building enjoyJ    If you are considering buying or selling a luxury home, or an ultra luxury home, or luxury investment real estate, or luxury vacation homes, or luxury beach ...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Mastro’s Restaurants: One of the best Steak houses in the country Ok I have eating less and less Steaks, red meat etc. I could go on and on. I must share with you, that I always thought that Mastro’s was a Beverly Hills Restaurant and started to spread to the rest of the country. Well I must admit I was wrongJ Mastro’s Steak Restaurant was actually founded in Scottsdale ArizonaJ and wow long and behold you would not believe this but now they are all over the country: Las Vegas, Newport Beach, Thousand Oaks, Palm Desert, Chicago and Beverly Hills, CA to name a few! Needless to say I have been to the Beverly Hills Restaurant and loved it. Personally I like a bit quieter place so I can enjoy the conversation and the meal. On top of that thanks to being forewarned I bought my own wine inste...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
9/11 Memorial Concert: this Wednesday, September 11, 2013 Please take time out from your busy schedule and join the Beverly Hills Fired Department as they sponsor a memorial concert at their Headquarters at 455 North Rexford Drive Featuring the Los Angeles Lawyers Philharmonic Orchestra conductor will be Gary S Greene, Esq.! The Beverly Hills 9/11 Memorial Garden is now a reality on September 11th 2011 with the help from the Beverly Hills Firefighters, police officers and elected official and hundreds of dedicated volunteers and donors from the community the dream for a Beverly Hills 9/11 Memorial Garden became a reality. This Wednesday they will be remembering this tragic event that took place in our country on September 11, 2001. As I have written many posts about this day we shall ne...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Reflections about what I have learned growing my Real Estate Business I was clicking around and found this contest on Active Rain. The question was raised: ‘What have I learned about growing my business?’ First let me say, what a thought provoking question. Well not wanting to bore any of my readers, never the less, I have to give a bit of history. I started out being a Realtor on the East Coast, in Boston, MA to be specific. That was a hundred years ago when we had a Two Page Purchase Agreement and today the Purchase Agreement with all the Disclosures is thirty pages long. Now I am in Beverly Hills, CA and sixteen plus years in the local market as a Realtor.  My first listing agreement was done over the kitchen table hand written with a “black pen” The latest listing I took two days ag...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Prudential California Greater Los Angeles Top 100 agents for production have been identified! Breaking News: Prudential California just announced the Top 100 agents for production for the period of January 1st 2013 to June 30th 2013. If you look close you will find Endre Barath, Jr. in the Top 100 Agents!     If you are considering buying or selling a luxury home, or an ultra luxury home, or luxury investment real estate, or luxury vacation homes, or luxury beach properties in Southern California, Los Angeles, Century City, Westwood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Marina Del Rey, Venice or Malibu. Feel Free to give me a call at 310.486.1002 or email me at homes@endrebarath.com or visit one of my websites at http://www.endrebarath.comYour Pet Friendly Realtor. I contribute a portion of m...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
The Frye Company: since 1863 in Boston, MA As I was walking on Newbury Street this sign and address caught my attention. I started wondering is it a stock market company? Is it a finance co which co-exists side by side with a newer company, FYI on the other corner is a CVS Store? This is of course on the corner of Gloucester St. and Newbury St. Needless to say I was busy with many other issues and did not have time to research it until I returned to Los Angeles. Wow what a surprise: The Frye Company is a Shoe Company. All these years I was not aware. Needless to say next time I will be looking for these shoes. They have to be pretty special to survive for this many years. Well let me give you a quick glimpse of their history. On March 10th, 1863 John A Frye opened s a small shop in Marl...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Views of Boston's Skyline facing the North Shore: Speechless Sunday! It has been a hectic and short trip to Boston with many physical and emotional ups and downs. Here is one of the higher moments, literally views from the 27th Floor of the Sheraton in the Back Bay.                            If you are considering buying or selling a luxury home, or an ultra luxury home, or luxury investment real estate, or luxury vacation homes, or luxury beach properties in Southern California, Los Angeles, Century City, Westwood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Marina Del Rey, Venice or Malibu. Feel Free to give me a call at 310.486.1002 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 ...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
‘Inferno’ by Dan Brown this book is a great summer read or anytime read!   I just finished reading the book written by Dan Brown of “Da Vinci Code” fame and many others this one was called ‘Inferno’. If you think of the word “Inferno’ what comes to mind? For me, I immediately think of Dante’s Inferno of the Divine Comedy’s fame. If you think the same thing, then you will have a better understanding of this fast passed book.  The book is full of Symbolisms connected to Dante Aligheri’s Inferno/ Divine Comedy, the epic poem and this is blended with current Robert Ludlum- style Bourn Identity action style page turner of a book.   If you have not been to Florence, Italy, then after you read this book you will swear you have been there. If not, than you will have this urge to go as soon as y...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Do you bake or boil your beets? I bake them for a deeper flavor If you are looking to add more flavors to your beet dishes my advice is clear and simple: you must bake them. By boiling them you will take just as long time wise, but  the difference is  most of the flavors will  get boiled out. Next time you are planning on making a beet dish. Try using aluminum foil add a little olive oil and sea salt. Bake for about an hour or longer depending on size of the beets at 325 F. Let it cool so you can handle it and using paper towels remove the outer skin. This will guarantee your beets will be so much more flavorful than if you boiled them. I am very generous when it comes to using paper towels, if you are a bit more frugal get a plastic or rubber gloves and then use fewer paper towels to c...
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By Ralph Gorgoglione, California and Hawaii Real Estate (310) 497-9407
(Metro Life Homes)
Los Angeles 411: Greystone, Beverly Hills   Where can you go to see magnificent sights this summer without an exorbitant price tag? Well, Beverly Hills, of course! A tucked away treasure in Beverly Hills, Historic Greystone Masion and Park, a 46,000 square ft. manor and 18.3 acre park, provides the public with a peak at what it must be like living in lavish opulence.  Built in 1927 by Edward Doheny, Greystone is now a property owned and operated by the City of Beverly Hills, and opens its grounds to the public daily for FREE! Draped in classical Italian grandeur, the lush grounds of the Greystone offers it all-- extravagant weddings, spectacular city views, scenic backdrops for film and television as well as elegant grounds for special events. Though the mansion is reserved for special ...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
  Spinach, Berries and Avocado Salad from your local Farmer's Market or your favorite Store like Whole Foods or Trader Joe's.   As most of you who know me, I am always experimenting and taking recipes from cookbooks and anywhere else I can find new fun and healthy food to try. I came across with one on the internet.   I loved the picture and the ingredients and I could tell this would be an amazing salad.   The Ingredients: Spinach(8-14 oz), Mango (1), Avocado(1), Blackberries (8oz), Raspberries(8oz), Canola Oil(1/4cup-1/2 cup), Pine nuts91/4 cup to 1/2cup), Honey(2 table spoons), and then here you can play with depending on taste 2-3 table spoons of (lemon, or white wine vinegar, or orange Champaign vinegar or orange juice) and your level of comfort for citrus.   Key steps: Toast the p...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Scallops with Celery Root Cream As I mentioned in a previous Blog Post that I would make Michel Richard’s Recipe and modify it. I hope he will love my version:)) (see previous post http://actvra.in/Yxt  ) The ingredients:   2 medium Celery Root (julienned) about 8-10 ounces, 2 cups of Chicken or Vegetable Stock (I used chicken); pinch of freshly grated Nutmeg or already grated in a can; 1 cup of milk (I used 2 per cent milk)   6 fresh sea scallops, Canola oil; 3 tablespoon of unsalted butter; 1 table spoon of fresh lemon juice   Carrots, Broccoli and Snow Peas (steam them in some chicken or vegetable stock)   The Preparation:   Simmer and cook the Celery in the Chicken Stock with the nutmeg (add cayenne pepper if you like a little kick to it, as well as a bit of sea salt if you are usin...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
   Check out another easy Swordfish Dinner Recipe by Endre Barath, Jr. !   As most of you who read my blog know, that I love to cook and seafood is often on the dinner menu here in our household in Marina Del Rey, CA. In case you missed my previous recipe on how I make Swordfish I am enclosing a link for your convenience (http://actvra.in/Sdb )   Since we have had a few heat waves, instead of baking the Swordfish, I decided on a stove top version. (Let me know what you think) Keep in mind I hardly use salt & pepper so add that according to your taste! Ingredients:     ·         Olive Oil, garlic, shallots, sweet onions (sauté them in the pan)   ·         Swordfish, mushrooms, tomatoes (brown the Swordfish in the same pan & add the mushrooms)   ·         Remove skin of tomatoes (see phot...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Help Rescue Animals with two clicks on your Computer!   Often times I have been told “I admire you for helping the Rescue Animals, but I cannot afford to give money like you” when I hear that first thing I mention is log into the enclosed website http://theanimalrescuesite.greatergood.com you do not have to pay, you do not have to buy anything just click on the link daily and automatically the sponsors of the site will donate food to rescue organizations. Check it out! We all get so much spam email that we delete can we spare two clicks daily and help for free? Of course we can: So sign up to get your daily remainder and help the Cause at no cost! I have been doing it for years every day it is part of my routine, make it yours!   Believe me:  Your clicks count! The tables below show res...
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By Jane Peters, Los Angeles real estate concierge services
(Home Jane Realty)
Let’s see how the Beverly Hills real estate market is doing compared to the 1st Qtr. of 2013.  Has the inventory improved?  How about the number of sales? Since the demographics of Beverly Hills vary the stats are broken down by zip code. Beverly Hills Single Family Homes 90210 Sold +/- Median +/- Active Median Pending 29 +11 $5,675,000 +0.80% 60 $8,949,750 18 90211  Sold +/- Median +/- Active Median Pending 11 +6 $1,600,000 +33.33% 14 $1,949,000 5 90212 Sold +/- Median +/- Active Median Pending 7 +5 $2.625,000 +26.66% 7 $2,695,000 4 Beverly Hills Condos 90210 Sold +/- 2011 Median +/- 2011 Active Median Pending 21 +8 $1,075,000 +9.14% 9 $1,185,000 10 90211 Sold +/- 2011 Median +/- 2011 Active Median Pending 11 = $700,000 +7.20% 11 $729,000 3 90212 Sold +/- 2011 Median +/- 2011 Active Me...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Freedom, isn’t Free: Reflections on Independence Day!   As most of us celebrate Independence Day with Barbecues, having friends and family over playing patriotic music I would like to reflect on the true cost of our Freedom.   These thoughts have been quietly surfacing all over the country. One of my Ranger Brothers Karl Monger, the Founder & Executive Director of GallantFew Inc has sent a Newsletter re-running Deb Boyce’s reflections on Independence Day. If you have not seen it I will provide a link here embedded (it is very good but sad read).   For those who just want a taste of it, I will paraphrase a few of the points here:   Usually on Independence Day people use the statement “Freedom isn’t Free” as a catchphrase. The price is high, not many actually think of what the real cost c...
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By Pat & Melody Rogers- Kelley
(Nourmand & Associates)
The Beverly Hills Real Estate Blog 7-4-13       The Beverly Hills Real Estate Blog 7-4-13   Welcome to the written blog and check out our video blog which is posted around noon time here or on Facebook at  http://youtu.be/hhYab2m7Wak   July the Fourth.  Dodgers only 2-1/2 games back!   From First Tuesday   Melody, check out this week's news and tips! July 1, 2013 Weekly NewsThe Bureau is here — click here for what you need to know!Features The great gamble: real estate speculators decoded Speculators saturate today's market. What role do they play, and why?   Orange County housing indicators A regional update for Orange County agents!     Press Release: Buyer purchasing power index goes negative Is the window of opportunity closing?     first tuesday's quarterly economic forecast: Q3 20...
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By Pat & Melody Rogers- Kelley
(Nourmand & Associates)
  The Beverly Hills Real Estate Blog 7-1-13   Welcome to the written blog and check out our video blog which is posted around noon time here or on Facebook athttp://youtu.be/r_9qHYmqayY   July the First.  Dodgers only 4 games back!   From CAR this week’s news!   Today's real estate news   - Would 1 percent hike in mortgage rates stall housing?   - Luxury real estate flippers   - Making "green" more affordable   MORE >   C.A.R. sets the record straight on forms usage   In the past several days, misleading and inaccurate information about C.A.R., its forms software product, and its relationships with its vendors has been circulated. So, for the record, here are the facts.   MORE >   C.A.R. unmasks dotloop’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy   C.A.R. sets the record straight on why it won't ...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Living in Marina Del Rey and selling Real Estate in the Greater Los Angeles area!   Living in Marina Del Rey and selling Real Estate in the Greater Los Angeles area and having an office in Beverly Hills is clearly a recipe to run into members of the entertainment community.       I was taking Diane’s Father around to show him Beverly Hills and we had the opportunity to run into Melanie Seacat from the Television Show Betty White’s Off Their Rockers! Melanie is one of the Pranksters on the Show. If you have not seen it make sure you check it out. Truly a hilarious show!   Needless to say Diane’s father was thrilled since Melanie was very gracious to her fan and he has been watching every episode! He was a bit disappointed she did not offer him her hotel room keyJ like she does on the sho...
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