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Just Sold 18429 Pacific Coast Hwy another Vacant Lot!
Sold Malibu, CA 90265 SP $80,000Zoning LCR106APN 4443-003-027 Directions: For navigational purposes 18429 PCH. Head towards Mastro’s Ocean Club Restaurant. The lot is on the land side of PCH right before you get to Mastro’sParking Lot. If you are coming from Topanga Cyn Blvd, it is approximately 1200 feet from the corner of PCH & Topanga Cyn Blvd. Remarks: This is the best priced vacant lot on PCH. Truly a fantastic opportunity, for a savvy investor or an owner user, to buy a prime ocean view lot. Build a dreamOceanview home with panoramic coastal views. Great for an individual who would like to have dream home with ocean views close to town. Getting to approvals has a huge upside as well. The potential to build a brand-new home walking distance to Maestro’s Ocean Club Restaurant is so rare at this price point. This land is even ideal for holding long term for future appreciation. Seller lives out of area and wants it sold. Ask listing agent for a plat map and go direct. Sold “As Is where is”. Drive by and makean offer. Please check out the video and the photos! Agent Remarks: Please email listing agent for a plat map and any questions you might have to homes@endrebarath.comShowing Remarks: Please email listing agent for a plat map and directions or call listing agent to arrange a mutually convenient showing! A portion of my commission will be donated to a local and reputable animal rescue organization or cause. Remember this Military Friendly Realtor treats every day as if it’ one of his last...
read moreJust Listed! 1555 Reseda Blvd Pacific Palisades CA 90272 another vacant lot.
Directions: Sunset Blvd to Capri to Casale Rd. Park your car and with plat map go on Sulivan Fire Rd. For more detailed directions please reach out to the listing Agent. Remarks: Just listed another fantastic opportunity in the Pacific Palisades. This is the best priced lot in the Palisades, the lot next to it is for sale as well. Truly an incredible opportunity to hold for future sale or go through the approval process and sell it with RTI or build a magnificent home in the exclusive Riviera neighborhood. Either hold or develop pencils at this price. Please reach out to the listing agent for a plat map and access information. The land is close to the Palisades village and is surrounded by multimillion dollar homes. Take advantage of this land with huge potential and upside. The best part is seller is open to financing! Agent Remarks: Please email listing agent for a plat map and call for more detailed directions. homes@endrebarath.com Showing Remarks : Please reach out to listing agent for a plat map at homes@endrebarath.com A portion of my commission will be donated to a local and reputable animal rescue organization or cause. Remember this Military Friendly Realtor treats every day as if it’ one of his last...
read moreJust listed 7207 Thorndale Dr. Oakland, CA another fantastic lot to build your dream home!
Directions: Sobrante Rd to Thorndale Dr. Description: A fantastic large parcel of land in the hills of Oakland’s upscale Montclair District. Great opportunity for a builder/developer who wants to build one or two homes nearby. There is another parcel walking distance from this lot. Ask listing agent for the other lot that is on the market nearby. There is approximately 92 ft. of frontage on Thorndale Dr. This is also a great opportunity for building your dream home. Who would not want to build here, when nearby homes have sold in the $1.9-$2 million+ range. There is a house directly across from this lot so all the utilities are nearby. Please reach out to the listing agent for a plat map. Nearby homes all have what we call indoor-outdoor living style. Remarks: Please reach out to listing agent for a plat map and go directly to the land. homes@endrebarath.com . The land is directly across from 7206 Thorndale Dr. A portion of my commission will be donated to a local and reputable animal rescue organization or cause. Remember this Military Friendly Realtor treats every day as if it’ one of his last 50....
read moreJust Listed: 7239 Thorndale Dr Oakland CA 94611 another vacant lot.
Directions: Sobrante Rd to Thorndale Dr, Remarks: Truly a fantastic opportunity for a builder or owner user to buy and build a home high up in the hills of Oakland’s upscale Montclair District. Approximately 180 ft of Street Frontage on Thorndale Dr. Build your dream home. Nearby homes have remarkable indoor-outdoor living style. This great parcel of land is equally desirable for a developer who wants to build one or two homes. Ask listing agent for the other lot that is on the market nearby. Who would not want to build here, when nearby homes have sold in the $1.9-$2 million+ range. Please reach out to listing agent and get a plat map. Agent Remarks: Please reach out to listing agent for a plat map and go directly homes@endrebarath.com Also ask for neighboring lot for sale. Street address is not assigned the legal description is the AP Number. Land is a few feet from 7206 Thorndale Dr home. https://www.themls.com/showing/request/26859717Showing Remarks: please reach out to listing agent for a plat map at homes@endrebarath.com A portion of my commission will be donated to a local and reputable animal rescue organization or cause. Remember this Military Friendly Realtor treats every day as if it’ one of his last...
read moreJust Reduced: 6893 Pacific View Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90068
Just reduced one of the best priced small lots in the Hollywood Hills! The land is on a paved road. Perfect lot to build a small home, since all the utilities are in the street all one needs to do is connect to them. Views of the Hollywood sign. Ideal for an owner user or developer. Live among the who is who of Hollywood. It is a gentle up sloped lot. Seller lives out of state and just wants to sell. Ask listing agent for a Plat Map and the “Underbuilt Report”. Seller is open to seller financing.Please reach out to listing agent for details A portion of my commission will be donated to a local and reputable animal rescue organization or cause. Remember this Military Friendly Realtor treats every day as if it’ one of his last 50....
read moreExciting News: WalletHub just awarded me as one of the Best Real Estate Agents in the Los Angeles area!
I was so surprised and thrilled at the same time. Wallet Hub recognized me as one of the Best Real Estate Agents in the Greater Los Angeles area! Please check it out! They even created a Profile for me check it out:https://wallethub.com/profile/endre-barath-14925727iHow exiting, just because I earned this recognition, no payment to get the award. Just fair and square. So if you are looking for a seasoned Realtor in Beverly Hills or the Greater Los Angeles area. Please reach out to me directly at homes@endrebarath.com or 310.486.1002 (m) or through my new link at Wallethub.com A portion of my commission will be donated to a local and reputable animal rescue organization or cause. Remember this Military Friendly Realtor treats every day as if it’ one of his last 50....
read moreHappy Birthday United States Army & Happy Flag day
I would be remiss if I did not post about the 251st Birthday of the United States Army. Hard to believe 51 years ago I was celebrating the 200th Birthday of the US Army as I joined the United States Military Academy as a Cadet at West Point, NY. Having left as an Airborne Ranger Infantry CPT in 1983 I was celebrating the 208th Birthday of the US Army. Here we are many years later, I proudly put my flag out as I have over the decades, celebrating both Flag Day and the Army’s Birthday. Not wanting to complain, retired teachers, retired principals of the Los Angeles School system cannot put their flags out. Really? This is part of the reason we have future generations not growing up Patriotic or understanding the History of the United States. Now let me focus on this great day. On a side note, did you know that it is also President Donald J. Trump’s Birthday? Well with that said Happy Birthday Mr. President. Hope you had a great celebration. A portion of my commission will be donated to a local and reputable animal rescue organization or cause. Remember this Military Friendly Realtor treats every day as if it’ one of his last...
read moreThoughts about the history and the pleasure of Gourmet Cooking by Endre Barath, Jr. a Beverly Hills Realtor
Those of you who know me, know that I love to cook and indulge in gourmet foods. My home library has over 200 cookbooks offering a variety of ethnic cuisines and recipes varying from elaborate to casual, holidays and everything in between. My reasoning for buying a cookbook is if I cook just one recipe out of the cookbook, the cookbook paid for itself. Not only do I read the recipes, but a cookbook that shares fun, historical moments for me is really the best cookbook of all. To give you an example, the other day I opened Arthur Schwartz’s New York City Food cookbook. As I was reading over the recipes, I found this great section on James Beard. As you may or may not know, the James Beard Awards come around annually in May and are presented to the best Chefs; think of the Academy Awards, the Emmys or the Tony Awards. With that said, I had no idea that James Beard moved to New York City York from Portland Oregon a few years after Prohibition. I always thought he was a native New Yorker. Nor did I know that he published his first cookbook in 1940. Being the proud owner of Menus For Entertaining by James Beard (published in 1963) by that time, he was already a contributor to Gourmet Magazine and undoubtedly a well-established Chef. By 1955, he had his own cooking school. Obviously, you get the idea how much I enjoyed learning more about this culinary giant all because I was searching through a cookbook for a recipe. After coming across this information quite by surprise, I felt inclined to pull my James Beard cookbook off the shelf and read his Introduction; when I did, this quote really resonated with me: “…whether you are entertaining at…. or dinner, you must plan carefully and make sure that most elementary chores are done in advance. Shop for food….as far ahead as possible…if you are lucky enough to have several hours before guests arrive, clean vegetable, set the table and arrange the centerpiece…” Although I had never read this before, I’m pleased to say that this is how I prepare whether I am entertaining or simply preparing a meal for the two us. Needless to say, I also enjoyed some of the photos of him focused on preparing the meal and the cocktails. If you love good food and are looking for a Realtor to help you buy or sell and then plan that celebratory meal post-closing, please reach out to...
read moreHonoring the men and women who gave their lives for this nation!
As we are midway through Memorial Day Weekend, here is my annual reminder that Memorial Day (celebrated on the last Monday of May) is set aside to remember and honor all who gave the ultimate sacrifice – their life – for this country. I would like to take the liberty to share some eloquent quotes that can state the holiday meaning much more eloquently than me: “This is the day we pay homage to all those who didn’t come home. This is not Veterans Day, it’s not a celebration, it is a day of solemn contemplation over the cost of freedom.” –Tamra Bolton “It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God such men lived.” –George S. Patton (Note to self, I should go back to my older posts and see how many times I shared his message.) “Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy forget in time that men have died to win them.” –Franklin D. Roosevelt “This solemn holiday is dedicated to honoring the men and women who have given their lives in service to our nation. Their extraordinary sacrifice secured the freedoms we enjoy and reflects the highest ideals of duty, courage, and selflessness.” -Brent Consedine, President, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices This Memorial Day, as you are home relaxing or spending time outdoors barbecuing with friends and family, I hope you will join me in remembering and thanking the many men and women who gave their lives so that we can enjoy this day. A portion of my commission will be donated to a local and reputable animal rescue organization or cause. Remember this Military Friendly Realtor treats every day as if it’ one of his last...
read moreWord of caution post from your Realtor Endre Barath, Jr. a Beverly Hills Realtor!
It has been a while since I posted so with that said it is well overdue, and May is a favorite month of mine. If you missed the Full Moon on Friday the 1st, you are in luck – there will be another (better known as Blue Moon) on Sunday, May 31st. On the subject of real estate, those who regularly read my Blog Posts have heard me say: do not focus on the misleading headlines on various media platforms regarding real estate news. This extends to Real Estate Mergers and Acquisitions and the assorted legal battles between different real estate platforms. All of these are just distractions. If you are contemplating buying or selling, you must focus on that particular local real estate market. In my estimation, the ideal approach is to look at a one-mile radius of where you are interested in buying or selling. Assess what that real estate activity has been over the past three to six months. This formula gives you a very realistic and knowledgeable picture to determine what your property is worth for selling and what the ‘true’ purchase price should be if you are considering buying. (As an example, a recent media headline that came across my emails touted “Home Prices Dropped in Dozens of Big U.S. Cities This Year”. While this may be accurate, it means nothing unless it’s a city where you are buying or selling.) In closing, a word of caution. Scammers/Bad Actors/Impersonators also affect real estate. Should you get an email or a phone call from someone purporting to be a Realtor and that person asks you to deposit funds, do not fall for it. In a legitimate real estate transaction, funds are deposited into Escrow. Should you fall victim to real estate fraud, you can report it to:1. DRE, at: http://www.dre.ca.gov/Consumers/FileComplaint.html2. The California Attorney General, at: http://oag.ca.gov/consumers3. The District Attorney, Sheriff, local police and local prosecutor in your community. More information about law enforcement agencies is available at: https://oag.ca.gov/government/about4. The Federal Trade Commission, at: http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/feature-0014-identity-theft5. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), at: http://www.fbi.gov/scams-safety6. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau at: http://www.consumerfinance.gov/complaint/As always, feel free to reach out with any real estate questions or advice. A portion of my commission will be donated to a local and reputable animal rescue organization or cause. Remember this Military Friendly Realtor treats every day as if it’ one of his last 50Important Dates for May: May 5 Cinco De Mayo; May 10 Mother’s Day (U.S.); May 18 (Victoria Day); May...
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