beverly hills: Veterans Day Ceremony In West Hollywood - 11/10/08 02:40 AM
The City of West Hollywood will be celebrating Veterans Day with a Veterans Day ceremony to recognize the men and women who have served and are currently serving our military.  The ceremony will be at Holloway Park and Veterans Memorial at the corner of Santa Monica Boulevard and Holloway Drive at 11:00 a.m.
There will be special guest speakers including members of the West Hollywood City Council, Assembly member Mike Feuer, and U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Shatynski. 
A U.S. Air Force jet fly by salute will be held.  Refreshments will also be served at the event.  The event is free and … (0 comments)

beverly hills: Doing Business In West Hollywood - 11/03/08 07:50 AM
Whether starting a new business or relocating a business,  West Hollywood , California is one of the best places to do it.
Here are a few of those good reasons:
Business tax rates - West Hollywood sports one of the lowest business tax rates in the region.  When compared to local cities, West Hollywood 's annual rates were lower than those surrounding cities.  West Hollywood's annual business tax averages out to be twice as low as Santa Monica, three times lower than Los Angeles, seven times lower than Beverly Hills and almost ninety percent lower than Culver City.  West Hollywood doesn't charge for … (0 comments)

beverly hills: Weighing the Benefits of Living Where You Work - 09/15/08 06:06 AM
When weighing the benefits of where to buy your next home, most buyers think affordable is better. So, many buyers look to the suburbs to find a more affordable home. But, now with gasoline prices soaring, the commute that was once affordable is no more.
Many buyers are discovering that moving to larger cities where they work is the more affordable way to go. It looks like this trend may be here to stay for awhile. Home offices are another new trend on the rise. Many people are buying, building or reconstructing homes with a home office.  Depending on your line … (0 comments)

beverly hills: Westside Los Angeles Home Prices Still Holding Their Own - 06/16/08 06:42 AM
Downtown areas all around the country are usually the safest places in a housing downturn.  But you still hear it all the time how the real estate bust has been affecting one city more than another.  But one thing we have learned is that housing prices fare the best in the core of big cities. 
Los Angeles, on the other hand, has stood out when it comes to good house prices.  There is no core to Los Angeles .  It's just one extensive string of suburbs that run together.
While lower priced homes are loosing their value slightly, the more expensive … (1 comments)

beverly hills: The Best Long-Term Investment - 06/02/08 04:15 AM
Real Estate remains the best investment anyone can make.  This has been a fact for a long time.  Long-term homeownership has a track record that is almost untouched by any other purchase with real benefits.  Today's homeowners have a combined $12 trillion in equity in their homes.  Homeowners can borrow against this equity to pay for medical expenses, college, and other needs.  There are also important tax incentives to make it affordable to own a home.
There aren't many challenges in today's market, so the opportunity is there.
Some may try to argue that home values will continue to decline, but … (2 comments)

beverly hills: Choose Your Neighborhood Wisely - 05/26/08 02:14 PM
In a battered housing market, it is more important than ever to choose the right neighborhood. 
Over six million people are expected to buy a home this year.  Some may be first-time home buyers looking in West Hollywood, while others are looking to relocate to Beverly Hills.   Since this may be the single most significant purchase of their lives, they all have one thing in common - they're contemplating what may be the best neighborhood for them and their family.   Those who are relocating for business reasons, most likely can't pick what region they want to move to.  But they can choose … (0 comments)

 

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