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Discover Marina Del Rey, CA Sunday October 9th 2011 from 11:00am to 4:00pm
Discover Marina Del Rey, CA Sunday October 9th 2011 from 11L00am to 4:00pm Come join this community and family-oriented event. There will be live music, marionette shows. Inflatable’s, rides, games arts and crafts. Harbor Kayaking, Pumpkin Patch, and Much Much more. Discover Marina Del Rey Day will be at Burton Chace Park, which is at the west end of Mindanao Way in Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 Admittance to the park is free. The purchase of a $5 wristband gives the guests’ access to all the attractions in the park. Event parking is available for $8 in the County lots #77 and #4 located at 13560 and 13500 Mindanao Way respectively (some of the regulars park at the Ralphs Grocery store and walk across to the park) For more information check out the Department of Beaches and Harbors website at: http://marinadelrey.lacounty.gov Or call the Marina Del Rey Information line 310.305.9545 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 Free to give me a call at 310.486.1002 or email me at homes@endrebarath.com or visit one of my websites at https://www.endrebarath.com Your Pet Friendly Realtor. I contribute a portion of my commission to Local Animal Rescue Organizations. ...
read moreThe Century City Condominium Market Report for the month of September 2011
The Century City Condominium Market Report for the month of September 2011 Every month as I am about to write my Condominium Market Reports, I am a bit nervous and wondering how the particular pocket of the area fared, since I am unable to gage the activity based on the news media’ s observations. I am confident based on the activities of the past couple of months that we are heading in the right direction. Interest rates are at an all time low and the Stock Market has been a Roller Coaster Ride, hence a perfect recipe to go to the safer area i.e.: Real Estate Investing. From my personal observations I am still getting a lot of inquiries from foreign buyers, hence to me this is an indication that the devalued Dollar and the low Prices is still a fantastic opportunity to buy investment properties in Los Angeles and vicinity. Now with that said let’s look at the actual activity for Century City for the month of September 301 Active Condominiums on the Market available for purchase. The least expensive one is a Single with One Bath of approximately 325 square feet of living space for the asking price of $166,000. At the other extreme, the most expensive Luxury Condominium is a three bedroom and four and a half bath with 5,306 square feet of living space for $13,200,000.00. This was interestingly an increase in price on the high as well as the low end. Also it was an increase as well in the number of properties on the market compared to the previous month. There were 15 Properties in Backup-Status, where the buyers still have not removed their contingencies. There were 5 Condominiums in Hold Status; this is an indication of Short Sales, where buyers and sellers are waiting for Lender Approval. Interestingly there are 49 Properties that are Pending- Status. This is where the buyers are just waiting for funding and Escrow to close. The Sold statistic consisted of 29 Condominium that closed during the month of September. This is a large increase of activity compared to the previous month. 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 Free to give me a call at 310.486.1002 or email me at homes@endrebarath.com or visit one of my websites at https://www.endrebarath.com Your Pet Friendly Realtor. I contribute a portion of my commission to Local Animal Rescue Organizations....
read moreThe Marina Del Rey Condominium Market Report for the month of September 2011
The Marina Del Rey Condominium Market Report for the month of September 2011 Every month as I am about to write my Condominium Market Reports, I am a bit nervous and wondering how the particular pocket of the area fared, since I am unable to gage the activity based on the news media’ s observations. I am confident based on the activities of the past couple of months that we are heading in the right direction. Interest rates are at an all time low and the Stock Market has been a Roller Coaster Ride, hence a perfect recipe to go to the safer area i.e.: Real Estate Investing. From my personal observations I am still getting a lot of inquiries from foreign buyers, hence to me this is an indication that the devalued Dollar and the low Prices is still a fantastic opportunity to buy investment properties in Los Angeles and vicinity. Now with that said let’s look at the actual activity for Marina Del Rey for the month of September 152 Active Condominiums on the Market available for purchase. The least expensive one is a Two Bedroom with Two Bath of approximately 1076 square feet of living space for the asking price of $225,000. At the other extreme, the most expensive Luxury Condominium is a three bedroom and three and a half bath with 3,111 square feet of living space for $4,200,000.00. This was interestingly an increase in price on the high as well as the low end. Also it was an increase as well in the number of properties on the market compared to the previous month. There were 15 Properties in Backup-Status, where the buyers still have not removed their contingencies. There was 1 Condominium in Hold Status; this is an indication of Short Sales, where buyers and sellers are waiting for Lender Approval. Interestingly there are 11 Properties that are Pending- Status. This is where the buyers are just waiting for funding and Escrow to close. The Sold statistic consisted of 21 Condominium that closed during the month of September. This is a large increase of activity compared to the previous month. 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 Free to give me a call at 310.486.1002 or email me at homes@endrebarath.com or visit one of my websites at https://www.endrebarath.com Your Pet Friendly Realtor. I contribute a portion of my commission to Local Animal Rescue Organizations....
read moreThe Playa Del Rey Condominium Market Report for the month of September 2011
The Playa Del Rey Condominium Market Report for the month of September 2011 Every month as I am about to write my Condominium Market Reports, I am a bit nervous and wondering how the particular pocket of the area fared, since I am unable to gage the activity based on the news media’ s observations. I am confident based on the activities of the past couple of months that we are heading in the right direction. Interest rates are at an all time low and the Stock Market has been a Roller Coaster Ride, hence a perfect recipe to go to the safer area i.e.: Real Estate Investing. From my personal observations I am still getting a lot of inquiries from foreign buyers, hence to me this is an indication that the devalued Dollar and the low Prices is still a fantastic opportunity to buy investment properties in Los Angeles and vicinity. Now with that said let’s look at the actual activity for Playa Del Rey for the month of September 56 Active Condominiums on the Market available for purchase. The least expensive one is a Single with One Bath of approximately 612 square feet of living space for the asking price of $209,000. At the other extreme, the most expensive Luxury Condominium is a three bedroom and three and bath with 2,200 square feet of living space for $2,175,000.00. This was interestingly an increase in price on the high as well as the low end. Also it was an increase as well in the number of properties on the market compared to the previous month. There were 12 Properties in Backup-Status, where the buyers still have not removed their contingencies. There were 2 Condominiums in Hold Status; this is an indication of Short Sales, where buyers and sellers are waiting for Lender Approval. Interestingly there are 11 Properties that are Pending- Status. This is where the buyers are just waiting for funding and Escrow to close. The Sold statistic consisted of 6 Condominium that closed during the month of September. This is a large increase of activity compared to the previous month. 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 Free to give me a call at 310.486.1002 or email me at homes@endrebarath.com or visit one of my websites at https://www.endrebarath.com Your Pet Friendly Realtor. I contribute a portion of my commission to Local Animal Rescue...
read moreThe Playa Vista Condominium Market Report for the month of September 2011
The Playa Vista Condominium Market Report for the month of September 2011 Every month as I am about to write my Condominium Market Reports, I am a bit nervous and wondering how the particular pocket of the area fared, since I am unable to gage the activity based on the news media’ s observations. I am confident based on the activities of the past couple of months that we are heading in the right direction. Interest rates are at an all time low and the Stock Market has been a Roller Coaster Ride, hence a perfect recipe to go to the safer area i.e.: Real Estate Investing. From my personal observations I am still getting a lot of inquiries from foreign buyers, hence to me this is an indication that the devalued Dollar and the low Prices is still a fantastic opportunity to buy investment properties in Los Angeles and vicinity. Now with that said let’s look at the actual activity for Playa Vista for the month of September 30 Active Condominiums on the Market available for purchase. The least expensive one is a One Bedroom One Bath of approximately 642 square feet of living space for the asking price of $319,000. At the other extreme, the most expensive Luxury Condominium is a two bedroom and three and bath with 2,845 square feet of living space for $1,100,000.00. This was interestingly an increase in price on the high as well as the low end. Also it was an increase as well in the number of properties on the market compared to the previous month There were 12 Properties in Backup-Status, where the buyers still have not removed their contingencies. There were 3 Condominiums in Hold Status; this is an indication of Short Sales, where buyers and sellers are waiting for Lender Approval. Interestingly there are 9 Properties that are Pending- Status. This is where the buyers are just waiting for funding and Escrow to close. The Sold statistic consisted of 10 Condominium that closed during the month of September. This is a large increase of activity compared to the previous month. 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 Free to give me a call at 310.486.1002 or email me at homes@endrebarath.com or visit one of my websites at https://www.endrebarath.com Your Pet Friendly Realtor. I contribute a portion of my commission to Local Animal Rescue Organizations. ...
read moreRe-birth of the Los Angeles River, one of four rivers in the Los Angeles Basin
Re-birth of the Los Angeles River, one of four rivers in the Los Angeles Basin The Los Angeles River consists of 58 miles of stream which is nowadays mainly a cement-lined flood channel. How sad is that. This river has had much transformation. There were floods in the year 1861-1862 as well as in 1884 and in 1914. So somewhere in the early 1930’s the powers to be decided that to cut the flow of this Great River, (which was compared to the Colorado River) was to set the river’s channel into concrete. As of about 13 years ago only 17 percent of the streambed has remained with vegetation. The rest is imbedded in cement.So the engineers have prevented floods and created an eyesore and an ecological disaster at best. Environmentalists have been trying to rehabilitate the Los Angeles River without any success over the years. Fast forward to 1986 there was a group that called themselves Los Angeles River (FoLAR). They have started programs to educate children about the river, promoted cleanup efforts and led eco tours. In 1989 FoLAR had is first annual FoLAR Greater Los Angeles River Clean-Up. The turnout was miniscule only 30 people turned out, but it was the beginning. Than in 1994 the Downtown Strategic Plan Advisory Committee established by than Mayor Tom Bradley suggested rehabilitating the east bank of the waterway from N Man Street to the Golden State Freeway. Than in 2010 Mayor Villaraigosa took up the task of giving a new lease on life of the Los Angeles River, The restoration and beautification of the Los Angeles River. So like him or not, agree with him or not as far as his politics, you must admit after you see these pictures that he is on the right track. Let’s return the Los Angeles River to its splendor of a hundred years ago from the eye sore that it is today. 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, please feel free to give me a call at 310.486.1002 email me at homes@endrebarath.com or visit one of my websites at https://www.endrebarath.com Your Pet Friendly Realtor. I contribute a portion of my commission to Local Animal Rescue Organizations...
read moreBreaking News: Techland-Time.com Reports that the Fed will monitor your Blog & Tweets
Breaking News: Techland-Time.com Reports that the Fed will monitor your Blog & Tweets One of the biggest benefits of being an American Citizen is the Freedom of Speech. Quietly and slowly one of the most important Rights we possess is being eroded. (I do not care if you are a conservative or a liberal from your political views.) What I care about is the fact that I do not want to live under a dictatorial regime. I did not and do not like Communism, nor Fascism or Nazism. In a nutshell any type of Government that restricts freedom of expression is not where I want to live under. Now that you know how I feel, let me focus on this event that is being quietly imposed under the radar of every American. The Federal Reserve has not only decided but more importantly is planning on monitoring all forms of social media. The ‘pretences’ they are using is that ‘…they want to reach out to key bloggers and influencer…” and at the same time “…they want to monitor any and all public online conversations about the Fed…” WOW this is outrageous welcome to 1930’s Germany or post 1945 Hungary and the Iron Curtain. So if you have been badmouthing the Fed Chairman and his cohorts about their inept ways of handling the Economy or any negative criticism about them, be warned. This privilege will be taken away from you. First they will start monitoring Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and online forums as well as aggregate outlets like the Wall Street Journal, CNN or even Active Rain for all I know. If you read world history, you will agree with me that this is how it starts first monitoring, than it escalates to censure and ultimately prison and even death. I am of the firm belief that the Fed Chairman and his Cohorts should be focusing on fixing the economy that they were so instrumental in destroying when they kept raising the interest rates instead of thought control. As a Beverly Hills Realtor who has been affected by their incompetence I am outraged. I have seen Southwest Los Angeles real estate prices dropping 40%-50% in the past two years. Many good people losing their homes and struggling to make ends meet. West Los Angeles has been affected to the tune of 25% price drops as well. Many of us Realtors are struggling trying to survive as well. So with that said, everyone should be as outraged as I am and let your politicians know that we do not want the Fed to monitor or worse take away our Constitutional Right to Freedom of Speech. 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, please feel free to give me a call at 310.486.1002 email me at homes@endrebarath.com or visit one of my websites at https://www.endrebarath.com Your Pet Friendly Realtor. I contribute a portion of my commission to Local Animal Rescue Organizations ...
read moreThe proper way to boil and eat Lobster! Via Endre Barath,Jr. Marina Del Rey Realtor
The proper way to boil and eat Lobster! As some of you who read my blogs know I spent a lot of wonderful years in Boston, MA. I lived in the South End right across from Copley Square the Back Bay. For some of you who are not familiar with Boston, it is comparable to living on the West Side of Los Angeles or Beverly Hills Adjacent. They were wonderful times for me. I could buy live lobster for about $4.50 a pound and if they were on the high end than $5.99 a pound. Those were the good old days…. Then we relocated to Los Angeles the price of Lobster went to $9.99 on a good day to more like $19.99 a pound. So it became a Tradition when Diane would go visit the East Coast she would bring back Lobsters. If my parents would visit they would order Lobsters. Therefore I was assured that 3-4 times a year I would have Lobsters sent to me one way or another. Now with that said, there are many ways to cook lobster as well as to eat it. I love to play in the kitchen, Diane on the other hand is more straightforward and like lobster the simple way. In other words Boil it and eat it. So with that said. Here are the easy directions: 1. Boil the water (fill large pot ¾ full of water and about 2-3 table of salt for every quart of water 2. Place lobster head first into rapidly boiling water and cover the pot 3. Depending on the size of the lobster ( I prefer 2.5-3.0 lbs) 15-20 minutes should do the job Easy way to tell the Lobster will turn bright red when done and the large Mustache can be removed easily from the head the lobster is done. 4. Remove lobster with tongs and place on large serving tray to cool and drain the liquid. 5. I like to reserve a large portion of the cooking liquid for lobster bisque.(you better have lots of glass jars to reserve liquid) 6. I also like to save the used shells for the lobster bisque (you better have plenty of freezer bags to do this) I will also take lots of butter and clarify it (simmer and skim the froth of the butter as you keep doing this you are making a cholesterol free butter at the same times) I also like to add Thyme, Parsley and Basil to the butter to add an extra level of flavor for the dipping. 7. While the lobster is boiling I will also boil some Potatoes & Corn on the cob in a separate container. Once to lobster is done have some extra containers at the table to place the empty shells and the finished corn cobs. This should provide you with a Four Star Dinner. Do not forget to have fresh lemons. As Julia Child would have said “Bon Appetite”! 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,...
read moreSpago Beverly Hills, CA the Flagship Restaurant of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Empire!
Spago Beverly Hills, CA the Flagship Restaurant of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Empire is next door to my office. Very appropriately, since our Coldwell Banker Office generates probably the most business internationally for the entire Coldwell Banker Organization, depending when you do the statistics we are either one or two amongst the rest of the offices. Many times I have seen the Chef Wolfgang Puck stand in front welcoming his guest. That is what I call the ultimate in Marketing and Customer Relations. He is an Icon & one of the original creators of “super star chefs” and he still uses the basics. He gives his clients a warm welcome, a warm introduction and then fine service and great food. This is giving the ultimate dining experience to the first time visitor or to the repeat clients. The food is always consistent, good and usually lunch time you can see the Hollywood Power Brokers, from Directors, Producers to Hollywood A lists wanting to be seen. Of course some of the Realtors that want to discuss business with their clients. Often times you will find Sidney Poitier either having lunch or standing on the curb waiting for his car to be delivered by the Parking Attendants. Wolfgang Puck provides his signature dish the Smoked Salmon Pizza as well as his Beet Salad with Goat Cheese, in addition to his daily changing seafood and fish menu. Obviously going there once is not enough and you need to go back more often to be able to taste his various fine creations. I believe he has mastered the ultimate in client retention, repeat clients and has achieved the Rock Star Status in Celebrity Chefs. He also understands availability just look at his hours of operations: 176 North Canon Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210 (310)385-0880 Monday – Thursday 12pm -10pm; Friday 11:30am – 10:30 pm; Saturday 12pm- 10:30pm; Sunday 6pm-10pm Now with that said if you are looking for a Realtor that will give you a consistent and comfortable buying or selling experience. Please reach out to me. 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, please feel free to give me a call at 310.486.1002, email me at homes@endrebarath.com or visit one of my websites at https://www.endrebarath.com Your Pet Friendly Realtor. I contribute a portion of my commission to Local Animal Rescue Organizations...
read moreMukesh Ambani’s house is finally finished!
Mukesh Ambani’s house is finally finished! Mukesh Ambani’s house is finally finished! He is one of the richest men in Asia the World, who’s net worth is around 50 Billion Dollars. (He is the Chairman of Reliance Industries) Originally the home was supposed to be 50 stories high and they down scaled it after the uproar it caused. So now it is only a mere 26 stories high, consisting of about 400,000 sq feet of living space. Three helicopter pads, six levels of parking, a ballroom and a 600 member staff to handle the upkeep of the home to name a few of the features. So if you thought Donald Trump was extravagant with his homes or the Arabian princes and kings, well you were wrong. Mukesh Ambani puts them all to shame. The cost for this home was 1.8 billion US Dollars. Now with that said I am confident I can find luxury homes in Beverly Hills or Bel Air for a lot less. Just ask me to help you with your search. If you would prefer an Ocean View luxury home in Malibu I can help as well. 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, please feel free to give me a call at 310.486.1002, email me at homes@endrebarath.com or visit one of my websites at https://www.endrebarath.com Your Pet Friendly Realtor. I contribute a portion of my commission to Local Animal Rescue Organizations ...
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