ARCHIVED BLOG POSTS
2010
2
Comments
The Orange County Register recently reported some staggering statistics regarding the state of the real estate market here in southern California. Short sale transactions have increased by 74 percent this year (Orange, Riverside, San Bernadino, and Los Angeles counties). Increased short sales may...
07/29/2010
The L.A. Times recently commented on the ultra-posh Century project in downtown Century City, noting that construction has finally been completed and that pricing has been reduced by as much as twenty-five percent on the building's 140 deluxe units. No surprise there.However, as a huge proponent ...
07/26/2010
I have a memory from years ago of getting caught in a sudden California thunder storm, no umbrella to be found, searching frantically for the the nearest source of shelter which turned out to be a musty, warm, and dry telephone booth, still lingering with the scent of its last caller. I don't thi...
07/18/2010
The Walk of Fame celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2010 and numerous events are scheduled to mark this important anniversary. The celebration, coined “Walk the Walk,” takes place on Sunday, July 25 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The day-long festival is Hollywood’s “open house” with tours of iconi...
07/16/2010
0
Comments
Did you know that 37% of American women wear a size 9 or larger shoe? In 1987, only 11% were in that size range, according to a recent study by consumer market research company, NPD Group.I have become enamored of my latest new idea. I want to design shoes. I know it sounds silly, but shoe huntin...
07/16/2010
0
Comments
I have fallen behind on my normal blog schedule! This week, I am publishing an article I wrote for the Urban Land Institute of Los Angeles, highlighting smart growth in Hollywood. In the harsh light of recent economic conditions and an accelerating barrel wave of population growth, threats to our...
07/12/2010