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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Diane and I have been going to the Festival of Books for the past 24+ years. If memory serves me correctly, we only missed the first two... Now with that said this year we did not get a new coffee mug. Usually, we get one every year commemorating our visit to the Festival of Books. This year was a total disappointment.The marketing was too vague and too discouraging. In the old days if you wanted to see an author you did not have to pay to enter. This year the message was mistakenly focused on, that you cannot get to see a panel or an author unless you pay for a ticket. Really??? False messaging. Sadly, many bought into this message including us.I told Diane it was just poor English and not clear messaging... we disagreed... on a side note I was right.So, with that said, let me tell you...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Friday Funday: I thought how about a fun dinner.... I always cruise the Internet, and I saw someone post a recipe for baked cabbage. Loved the idea and it so happened I had cabbage in the fridge as well as I always have olive oil.Now I thought this would go well with bake Argentinian Red Shrimp.Then I figured how about some great Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Bisquists to accompany the dinner 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 Beverly Hills Realtor who can handle and sell the most difficult properties that no one else could, please reach ...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
2401 San Marco Dr. Los Angeles CA 90068: Accepting Backup Offers...Directions : Head East on Franklin Ave to Cahuenga BLVD (N) first right (E)on to Dix St and first left (n) on Holly Dr. to the end turn (L) to San Marco, land is just past 2407 San Marco Dr.Remarks: Best priced vacant land in the Beach Wood Canyon area. Truly a fantastic opportunity to build your dream home in the highly desirable Hollywood Dell section of the Hollywood Hills East. This lot is equally desirable for a developer to build for spec. The house next to this lot on a more difficult upslope with smaller frontage was built recently. This up sloped lot has about 58 ft of frontage with panoramic canyon views. Just imagine being surrounded by nature and multimillion dollar homes and still be minutes from the city an...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
As most of you who read my posts, we have been supporting the Los Angeles Festival of Books for the past 24 plus years. We missed the first two and then we became loyal supporters year after year. Yesterday we went and you can read my post of what I thought. Now with that said we did not go this year the second day, like we always did two days in a row. Ironically, I had an easy day with real estate today.Well, not to dwell on it here are a few Fotos that I did not post yesterday.No matter what I wish you a wonderful week ahead and if you have time enjoy reading books. Please buy and read books. 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 ach...
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By Jane Peters, Los Angeles real estate concierge services
(Home Jane Realty)
So, you have been thinking of selling your Los Angeles home for some time but but have been waiting out the market. Depending on your reasons for selling you should consider now as a great time. Whenever you want to sell is the right time! Los Angeles Home Buyers are Out There I have Los Angeles home buyers who have been looking for a few months now to buy a home. One is looking for a duplex for sale in Silver Lake or a duplex for sale in Echo Park, and the other, a three-bedroom single family home for sale in Westwood or Cheviot Hills. There is a wide variety of Los Angeles homes for sale, but for one reason or another they are not the right ones. Much of the time it is because they are overpriced, or just not the right fit. New Los Angeles homes for sale on the market get a lot of att...
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By Richard Ruggaber, California Real Estate - (818) 422-5035
(Metro Life Homes)
  The historic Bradbury Building in Los Angeles, California was built in 1893 by Lewis L. Bradbury. Mr. Bradbury was a mining millionaire. He became a real estate developer later in life. The Bradbury Building is located at 304 South Broadway in Downtown Los Angeles. This amazing building features an Italian Renaissance Revival design. There are elevators that are cage elevators in the building and are made of wrought iron grillwork instead of masonry. The building itself features geometric patterned staircases throughout the entire building. The Bradbury Building was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1977. Today the Bradbury Building is occupied as an office building. For more information regarding the Bradbury Building please visit the link below: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...
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By Ralph Gorgoglione, California and Hawaii Real Estate (310) 497-9407
(Metro Life Homes)
The historic John Strorer House in Los Angeles, California is a Frank Lloyd Wright home. The Storer House was built in 1923, in the Mayan Revival style for Dr. John Storer.   Dr. John Storer was a homeopathic doctor. This gorgeous house is dominated by an upstairs living room with a very high ceiling. There are Mayan columns and narrow windows in the living room as well. The living room’s front facade faces the street. The Storer House is said to have resembled a Pompeiian Villa! It sits on the hillside of Hollywood Hills. For more information regarding the John Storer house please visit the link below: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Storer_House_(Los_Angeles,_California) The Storer house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971! CHEERS
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By Jane Peters, Los Angeles real estate concierge services
(Home Jane Realty)
The Wilshire Corridor, also known as The Golden Mile, is an approximately 2-mile stretch of luxury condominium buildings which runs from just east of Westwood Village to the west side of the Los Angeles Country Club. If you are looking for the ultimate in luxury then consider a condominium on The Wilshire Corridor and prepare to be pampered beyond your wildest dreams. Many of these buildings have full amenities, including 24-hour valet and concierge service, swimming pool, spa, fitness center, conference rooms, entertainment lounge, and a few even have a tennis facilities. Maids units can also be purchased in some of the buildings. Located in the heart of Westwood in Los Angeles, the Corridor is bordered by the wealthy communities of Beverly Hills to the east, and Holmby Hills and Bel ...
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By COMPASS PALM SPRINGS | Stewart Penn, COMPASS Palm Springs - Broker Associate
(COMPASS)
The CLAW MLS has published an interesting chart which has a hint of good news for the Los Angeles condo market. The chart indicates that the number of active listings decreased from 3635 units to 2703 units from November 2008 to November 2010. This 25% decrease in supply could bode well for condo sellers as buyers have less inventory to choose from, which may indicate that prices could stabilize and possibly increase. Another encouraging fact is that the number of accepted offers doubled from November 2008 (149 condos) to November 2010 (301 condos) reflecting increased activity in the marketplace. The percentage of accepted offers compared to active listings improved by 171% over this time period. Serious buyers should therefore be aware that with current low interest rates (mortgage ra...
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By Richard Ruggaber, California Real Estate - (818) 422-5035
(Metro Life Homes)
Spend New Year’s Eve at the Wonderland Nightclub in Los Angeles, California! The doors will open tonight at 9:30 pm until 2:00 am for your New Year’s Eve entertainment. Experience one of Hollywood’s most popular New Year’s Eve parties in the Los Angeles area! The Wonderland Nightclub is located off of North Cahuenga Boulevard in Los Angeles. For more information regarding Wonderland please visit the link below: http://www.clubzone.com/events/302872/los-angeles/wonderland/annual-nye-celebration Talk about a wild way to welcome the New Year!  Just to let you know AAA is offering the “TIPSY TO DRIVE AND TOW” if you are unable to drive for free. You do not have to be a member either! http://www.aaa.com/aaa/sem/sem.htm?redirectto=http://www.aaa.com/?area=JoinSEM&skin=JoinSEM&   HAVE A SAFE ...
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By Richard Ruggaber, California Real Estate - (818) 422-5035
(Metro Life Homes)
As many of you know, Los Angeles has so many historical buildings as well as interesting ones too! Take a moment of silence at the Silent Movie Theater in Los Angeles, California. We live in an era where we have CGI and special effects for our theater entertainment! We have some of the best surround sound in the entertainment industry as well. However, before we had all of this new wonderful technology, there was the Silent Movie era! The Silent Movie Theater was opened in 1942 by Mr. John Hampton. Mr. Hampton opened the theater in hopes that he could bring joy to people with these forgotten movies, during the Great Depression even though the Silent Movie era ended 15 years prior. Today the Silent Movie Theater is a revival theater that features a variety mix of recent movies with soun...
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By Ralph Gorgoglione, California and Hawaii Real Estate (310) 497-9407
(Metro Life Homes)
Spend New Year’s Eve at the Cabana Club in Los Angeles, California! The theme of the party is called “Jet Set NYE 2011.” Guests will be embraced by an outdoor corridor that leads them directly to a breezy open air patio. There are private cabanas for you and your guests to relax right next to the gorgeous pool and the cascading 10 foot waterfalls! Enjoy the Mediterranean feel accented by the classic design the Cabana Club has to offer! For more information regarding the Cabana Club please visit the link below: http://www.clubzone.com/c/9065/cabana-club-los-angeles What a great way to ring in the New Year!
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By Richard Ruggaber, California Real Estate - (818) 422-5035
(Metro Life Homes)
Spend New Year’s Eve at the Cabana Club in Los Angeles, California! The theme of the party is called “Jet Set NYE 2011.” Guests will be embraced by an outdoor corridor that leads them directly to a breezy open air patio. There are private cabanas for you and your guests to relax right next to the gorgeous pool and the cascading 10 foot waterfalls! Enjoy the Mediterranean feel accented by the classic design the Cabana Club has to offer! For more information regarding the Cabana Club please visit the link below: http://www.clubzone.com/c/9065/cabana-club-los-angeles What a great way to ring in the New Year! CHEERS
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By Ralph Gorgoglione, California and Hawaii Real Estate (310) 497-9407
(Metro Life Homes)
  Spend your New Year’s Eve at the annual Dance Festival that the Los Angeles Sport Arena in Los Angeles, California is hosting! You can dance the night away into the New Year and enjoy the live entertainment that the Los Angeles Sports Arena provides you with! The Los Angeles Sports Arena is located off of South Figueroa Street in Los Angeles! For more information regarding the Los Angeles Sports Arena please visit the link below: http://www.travels.com/destinations/usa/do-new-years-los-angeles/ What a great way to spend New Year’s Eve rocking the night away!
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By Richard Ruggaber, California Real Estate - (818) 422-5035
(Metro Life Homes)
Spend your New Year’s Eve at the annual Dance Festival that the Los Angeles Sport Arena in Los Angeles, California is hosting! You can dance the night away into the New Year and enjoy the live entertainment that the Los Angeles Sports Arena provides you with! The Los Angeles Sports Arena is located off of South Figueroa Street in Los Angeles! For more information regarding the Los Angeles Sports Arena please visit the link below: http://www.travels.com/destinations/usa/do-new-years-los-angeles/ What a great way to spend New Year’s Eve rocking the night away! CHEERS
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By Annie Pinsker-Brown, Stage to Sell, Los Angeles Home Stager
(Stage to Sell - LA Home Staging)
  Here’s a link to an interesting article from the Wall Street Journal about what it takes to get a home sold.   Some of the highlights include:   · List in early January to take advantage of post-holiday home shoppers    “If you hit the ground running and you’re a fresh listing that has done everything right, you’ve got the best shot.” – Louis Cammarosano, general manager of HomeGain.com   · Price it right from the start    “The longer something sits on the market, the more price reductions you might have to make and the more potential buyers will assume that there’s something wrong with the home. So more often than not, it’s best not to try testing the waters with a higher price.” - Louis Cammarosano, general manager of HomeGain.com   · Get the house ready   There are two factors that...
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By Richard Ruggaber, California Real Estate - (818) 422-5035
(Metro Life Homes)
The historic John Strorer House in Los Angeles, California is a Frank Lloyd Wright home. The Storer House was built in 1923, in the Mayan Revival style for Dr. John Storer.   Dr. John Storer was a homeopathic doctor. This gorgeous house is dominated by an upstairs living room with a very high ceiling. There are Mayan columns and narrow windows in the living room as well. The living room’s front facade faces the street. The Storer House is said to have resembled a Pompeiian Villa! It sits on the hillside of Hollywood Hills. For more information regarding the John Storer house please visit the link below: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Storer_House_(Los_Angeles,_California) The Storer house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971! CHEERS
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By Ralph Gorgoglione, California and Hawaii Real Estate (310) 497-9407
(Metro Life Homes)
  I f you are a lover of history, here is a piece of history right here in Los Angeles, California. Located in a paseo on Olvera Street the Avila Adobe House is the oldest surviving residence in Los Angeles. The Avila Adobe was built in 1818 by Francisco Avila, a wealthy cattle rancher. The walls are 2 ½ to 3 feet (0.91 m) thick. It was temporarily used as headquarters by U.S. Navy Commodore Robert Stockton when the United States first occupied the city in 1846. Today, the Avila Adobe House is known as an historical landmark in California! For more information regarding the Avila Adobe please visit the link below: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Plaza_Historic_District
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By Jenny Durling, For Los Angeles real estate help 213-215-4758
(L.A. Property Solutions)
CONGRATULATIONS,  this is not an acceptance!  What?! Some REO agents have really automated their processes. I recently wrote an offer for some clients on a duplex in the hills of Echo Park.  It's a great property: updated kitchens, separate parking, separate yards, view from both units and both units being delivered vacant. This is especially terrific since Los Angeles has some pretty heavy-duty rent control laws and being able to set market rents and find your own tenants is a huge plus. OK, my clients like the property and we put an offer together. Per the MLS, offers were to be "present directly to the seller" by logging onto a website and following the instructions.  Talk about automating processes!  I had to register at the site as a licensed California real estate agent.  Then I h...
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By Richard Ruggaber, California Real Estate - (818) 422-5035
(Metro Life Homes)
  Visit the Fowler Museum at UCLA in Los Angeles, California! At the Fowler Museum, there are many exhibitions from Africa, Asia, the Pacific and the Americas, past and present that bring in a unique and inviting atmosphere for all to enjoy! There you can explore the present and the past of long ago! The Fowler Museum was opened in 1963 by then UCLA Chancellor Franklin D. Murphy. The very first home for this amazing museum was in the basement of Haines Hall on the UCLA campus. The main goal for the Fowler Museum was to merge non-Western art and Artifacts onto the campus. For more information regarding the Fowler Museum please visit the link below: http://www.fowler.ucla.edu/ What a great way to spend the day! CHEERS
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By Ralph Gorgoglione, California and Hawaii Real Estate (310) 497-9407
(Metro Life Homes)
    Visit the Grammy Museum at L.A. Live in Los Angeles, California! The Grammy Museum opened its doors on December 6th, 2008 for the Grammy Awards 50th Anniversary. What a way to celebrate an anniversary! This really fantastic museum consists of four floors and holds all kinds of historical music artifacts! The museum also features behind-the-scenes Grammy live performance and interactive touch-screen sensitive booths. For more information regarding the Grammy Museum please visit the link below: http://www.grammymuseum.org/index.php What a great way to explore our musical history!  
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It's the DTLA series, and we're here at a 2 bed, 2 bath 1090 sq foot loft at 330 W 11th in Downtown LA. This unit features hardwood flooring throughout, one bedroom with a glass partition for privacy, a northfacing balcony with views of Downtown, and close proximity to LA Live, Staples, and the Nokia Theatre.Priced at $359,900, this bank-owned unit is a great option for first-time buyers looking to stay close to the activity and restaurants in South Park. HOAs of $656 a month include two parking spaces, and common area maintenance.Go #DTLA!www.CarolineSellsTheCity.com
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By Ralph Gorgoglione, California and Hawaii Real Estate (310) 497-9407
(Metro Life Homes)
  So you need to get out on the town and let loose! Why not spend an evening at the Avalon Hollywood Nightclub in Los Angeles, California for your entertainment. This awesome historical nightclub is also the home to the exclusive Bardot Lounge! Avalon Hollywood is an ideal place for live concerts, dancing, private events, award shows and so much more. Located across the street from the historical Capital Records Building, the Avalon Hollywood owns the night! For more information regarding the Avalon Hollywood please visit the link below: www.avalonhollywood.com/  What a fantastic way to let loose!
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