los angeles real estate: Wine lovers: here is a good wine for under $20 from Hungary
- 06/12/12 03:45 PM
Wine lovers: here is a good wine for under $20 from Hungary
As some of you know I am a wine lover and I like good inexpensive wines. (OK I also love expensive wines) I prefer buying a “good value”. The other day I went to one of my favorite wine stores (I have two, which I will have to blog about in the future) and I was so surprised, there was a great Hungarian Wine ( as some of you know I am originally from Hungary). So I immediately had to buy it.
For a wine under $20 per … (12 comments)
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los angeles real estate: What is a Qualified Mortgage & why should you care what will be done?
- 06/05/12 03:48 PM
What is a Qualified Mortgage and Why should you care what will be done with it?
The purpose of a Qualified Mortgage was to reduce the risk of a future housing market crash. This was to be accomplished by having standardization in the lender’s qualification of potential home buyers. This was to tighten the reins on lenders and insure that there would be good loan qualification standards. This was going to be done by larger down payments and other standards to ensure a higher probability that the mortgages will not default
The goal is altruistically very good: to prevent another housing … (14 comments)
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los angeles real estate: What is a “Timeless Question in Real Estate”? “Is this a good time to buy?”
- 12/17/11 05:55 PM
What is a “Timeless Question in Real Estate”? “Is this a good time to buy?”
If you have been a Realtor one year or a hundred years like me. The reoccurring question comes up from “First Time Buyers”: Is this a good time to buy? Normally the “Used car salesmen mentality” kicks in to too many Real Estate Sales Associates, “It is always a good time to buy” answer. Now to the Professionals i.e.: Realtors real research goes in to the answer.
Questions get bombarded to the potential client: Why do you want to buy? What do you want to accomplish? … (22 comments)
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los angeles real estate: Do you know which College Football Rivalry dates back to the year 1890?
- 12/08/11 07:40 AM
Do you know which College Football Rivalry dates back to the year 1890?
One of the most well known College Football Rivalry in the country. It is watched not only in the United States but around the entire Globe. Televisions are tuned in and watched in real time all over. One of the Oldest Rivalry that began on November 1890 Game Time is Saturday December 10th 2011 at 2:30pm Eastern Standard Time on CBS or at Fed/EX Field home of the Washington Redskins. There is room for 85,000 fans to attend.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdoFirb3fSQ&feature=player_embedded#!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITcCvoWYa60&feature=relmfu
Did I give enough hints for you … (21 comments)
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los angeles real estate: What do you do with your Pumpkin Seeds! I Toast Them for a delicious snack
- 11/24/11 10:08 AM
What do you do with your Pumpkin Seeds? I toast them for a delicious snack and have an easy Thanksgiving Treat!
Don’t throw away the Pumpkin Seeds. Here is an easy recipe to have a snack that most people will enjoy.
1. Using a spoon scoop out the insides and the seeds from the Pumpkin.
2. Separate the seeds from the stringy insides.
3. Quickly rinse the seeds and then place the seeds in a boiling salt water (the more salt you add the saltier the seeds will be)
4. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
5. Spread about a couple … (16 comments)
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los angeles real estate: Great News! Congress passed a compromise bill to reinstate the FHA loan limit to $729,750
- 11/16/11 11:45 AM
Great News! Congress passed a compromise bill to reinstate the FHA loan limit to $729,750.
This limit is important to high-cost areas, such as Los Angeles and Orange counties. This increase is expected to become law and will be in effect for all FHA loans funding through 12/312013.
Keep in mind the unfortunately only affects the FHA loans. The good news is if you are a buyer in the $700,000-$900,000 price range now you are not shut out in the ability to purchase a home.
session of Congress tonight. (Photo by Pablo Martinez Monsivais / AP
At this time … (6 comments)
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los angeles real estate: October 23, 1956: A day remembered by all freedom loving Hungarians around the world
- 10/23/11 11:47 AM
On the afternoon of October 23, 1956, that is fifty five years ago a peaceful demonstration started in Budapest, Hungary that grew to about 200,000 plus people and they wanted freedom from oppression, they wanted democracy and most of all they wanted national independence from the Communist Soviet Regime. The government in return with the help of the Soviet armed force began to suppress this spontaneous and popular uprising.
This uprising was’ the seed of hope’ which was planted into the young and old, communist and non communist Hungarian’s mind. The fact that the Communist controlling power was paralyzed for a … (7 comments)
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los angeles real estate: Armageddon! Carmageddon! Part One Finished!
- 07/25/11 11:46 AM
Armageddon! Carmageddon! Part One Finished!
The After action Report is here. The big hype was very good, Angelinos behaved well and it was like being on another country. The roads and freeways were empty. Some Angelinos took advantage of $4.05 flights to get out of town; others went to Restaurants and paid $4.05 for hamburger meals. There was a lot of creative marketing being done to commemorate the closing of the 405 Freeway.
Any residents of Los Angeles and vicinity took my advice and stayed by their pools. Some stayed in their pool homes; others stayed in their Condominium Complex … (29 comments)
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los angeles real estate: Fireworks Safety Tips for Marina Del Rey, CA
- 07/01/11 10:00 AM
Fireworks Safety Tips for Marina Del Rey, CA
Fireworks Safety Tips for Marina Del Rey, CA. As most of you know that the National Safety Council advises that the best way to have fireworks safety is to watch it at a public fireworks display arranged by professionals. As most of you know there will be No Fireworks in Marina Del Rey, CA.
However rest assured that legal or illegal local amateurs will be setting off fireworks. Hence I just wanted to remind all of you to be safe.
So with that said here are some tips:
•1. Always set them off outdoors … (24 comments)
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los angeles real estate: Traffic & Los Angeles Real Estate Illustrated here with Photos. What is your Traffic like?
- 06/29/11 11:28 AM
Traffic & Los Angeles Real Estate Illustrated here with Photos. What is your Traffic like?
Traffic & Los Angeles Real Estate illustrated here with Photos. Traffic has always been interesting at best and more and more challenging as the years go by.
I have enclosed here a few pictures to illustrate my point.
More cars, more people and longer drives to get to the Property we as Realtors want to show. We have an unwritten Rule of 10-15 minutes are normal if someone is running late to a showing on the West Side of Los Angeles. As … (16 comments)
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los angeles real estate: Chinese Real Estate Investors Head to Beverly Hills
- 06/11/11 03:42 PM
Chinese Real Estate Investors Head to Beverly Hills
Chinese Real Estate Investors Head to Beverly Hills and then consider buying their first Real Estate in the US. Many of you have seen the Headlines: The Chinese are considering buying Real Estate for investment in the US. Who are these Chinese Investors? It may seem like what a strange question. Upon closer analysis you discover that there are at least four groups of Chinese Property Investors: (1) The Hong Kong residents, (2) The Mainland Chinese, (3) The Taiwanese residents and (4) the Canadian Immigrant Chinese.
Now then comes the question which buyer … (32 comments)
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los angeles real estate: Memorial Day Weekend what does it mean to you?
- 05/28/11 06:07 AM
Memorial Day Weekend what does it mean to you? If you are in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills or anywhere in the United States what does Memorial Day mean to you?
As some of you know Memorial Day Weekend has signified to many the beginning of summer. To many it is Parades, hot dogs, hamburgers and hanging out either at the beach or by water of any type.
As a Veteran Memorial Day means more to me, as a Patriotic American it means thanking all the Veterans who gave their lives so we can have a long weekend with fun, food, friends … (9 comments)
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los angeles real estate: Red Wine that is noteworthy under $10 a bottle!
- 05/14/11 08:40 PM
Red Wine that is noteworthy under $10 a bottle!
This is only my second post about inexpensive good wines. I decided to write this post for one of my Active Rain Friends who drinks good inexpensive red wines. I thought she could add these two bottles to her repertories. For those of you who missed my previous post, here it is for your convenience (http://activerain.com/blogsview/1407763/being-frugal-in-back-in-fashion-now ). In today's challenging economic times it is good to have a resource for inexpensive but good wine. So if you need one, feel free to reach out to me directly.
The First one I … (27 comments)
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los angeles real estate: Playa Vista Condominium Market Report for April 2011
- 05/05/11 12:31 PM
Playa Vista Condominium Market Report for April 2011
Since some readers of my blog are not familiar with Playa Vista. Hence I decidedmention a few interesting tidbits about this great community here. Play Vista was the first New Community built on the Westside of Los Angeles in about 50 years. It consists of approximately 1087 Acres of land.
There are open space areas, dog parks, play grounds and natural habitat protection as well. This is a small town within the city limits of Los Angeles. There is a library, retail establishments, restaurants and coffee shops to mention a few.
There … (8 comments)
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los angeles real estate: My Mother's French salad Recipe!
- 04/13/11 08:26 PM
My Mother's French salad Recipe! First of a few more to come:))
As most of you who know me I do the cooking in our relationship. I have loved to cook since I was a child. Did not want to do it Professionally, I felt, as soon as you cook for more than 4-6 people it becomes work and not a hobby, nor fun. (At least for me)
So last year Diane wanted to throw a Marathon Party for her friends. Long story short I was asked to do the party instead of cater it. I have made many dishes; there … (20 comments)
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los angeles real estate: Best Friends Pet Adoption event March 26-27
- 03/25/11 07:13 AM
Best Friends Pet Adoption event March 26-27
As you know there are many Animals that need to be helped. The Shelters are over capacity, the State and County are cutting back on financial support. Have a Heart and Adopt a Shelter Pet. This weekend Best Friends is holding a Pet Adoption Event, help out and adopt a pet.
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 … (7 comments)
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los angeles real estate: The Playa Vista Condominium Market Report for the month of February 2011
- 03/04/11 09:47 AM
The Play Vista Condominium Market Report for the month of February 2011 is here.
I am here to present you with the numbers as well as some commentary. There were 32 Active Condominiums on the Market. This is an 8.3% drop of the previous month. Generally in this "New Economy" the fewer Listings that are on the market impede the activity. Nowadays buyers are accustomed to a better selection in the inventory and then they can choose. It is best to have a larger inventory then prices remain more realistic. When there are fewer properties to choose from, this situation can … (0 comments)
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los angeles real estate: The buyer is cancelling Escrow can I keep the deposit?
- 02/10/11 09:19 AM
The buyer is cancelling Escrow can I keep the deposit?
The buyer is cancelling Escrow can I keep the deposit? One of my sellers asked me this question. I always wonder when this question is raised: 1. did my seller not read the Purchase Agreement, 2. did they not remember when we discussed "the liquidated damages clause" and the "buyer's investigation clause", or 3. are they just trying to be difficult out of frustrations that the buyers changed their mind about their property?
My answer is very cut and dry: 1. the buyer has the right during the investigation period to … (8 comments)
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los angeles real estate: Have you noticed the changes? Old Jack in the Box vs. New Jack in the box?
- 02/07/11 01:27 PM
Have you noticed the changes? Old Jack in the Box vs. New Jack in the box?
Well for some of my readers the answer is yes others might be wondering what is Jack in the Box? Well for those who are not local. Jack in the Box competes primarily with fast-food chains such as McDonald's, KFC and Taco Bell. They have a larger variety on their menu: for example egg-rolls, tacos, breakfast burritos and ciabatta burgers. Then they have seasonal items such as Philly Cheese steaks, teriyaki chicken and rice bowls.
Anyway about half the country is familiar with Jack in … (21 comments)
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los angeles real estate: We are ready to make an offer: How much did the Seller pay for this Property?
- 01/27/11 07:24 AM
We are ready to make an offer: How much did the Seller pay for this Property?Just recently I was asked by a first time buyer this question.
Great question if you are curious or if you want to know if the seller is underwater due to higher loan to current value. If you know the answer to this question you can make a better offer and get an understanding of what to potentially expect as far as upcoming negotiations. I also think the next question that needs to be answered at the same time is what are the recent sales comparable to … (90 comments)
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Wine lovers: here is a good wine for under $20 from Hungary
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