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Proud to be an American Veteran in 2014! Proud to be an American!
Proud to be an American Veteran in 2014! Proud to be an American! All those who have served in our military should be proud for their service to our country! If you know a veteran please thank them for their service. Most importantly remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom! I hope you and your family are having a relaxing weekend and again keep in mind those who served our country and gave their lives so we could enjoy our freedom! Best wishes to all from your Military Friendly Realtor: a US Army Veteran! 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, Playa Vista, 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 moreAre you looking for a Global Realtor in the Greater Los Angeles area?
Are you looking for a Global Realtor in the Greater Los Angeles area? If you are looking for an International Realtor, the good news is, you found him. Since I have been practicing Real Estate in the Greater Los Angeles area, I have had the pleasure of representing buyers and sellers from Japan, China, Australia, New Zealand, Italy, Germany, United Kingdom, France, Finland, Hungary, Austria, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Israel, Iran, Saudi Arabia and of course Canada to name a few.(this is not an all inclusive list) Needless to say there are many cultural differences amongst all these buyers and sellers. Then on top they all have different ways of conducting business. This is clearly because of the way real estate is bought and sold in their home, is different from our way. I spend a great deal of energy, time and effort in educating the potential buyers as to how we buy and sell Real Estate in California. Needless to say, I have to explain the differences that are customary in various parts of the United States as well. Just to give a small example, never the less a huge difference, we use Escrow Companies and Escrow Officers in the Greater Los Angeles area, where in other parts of the United States there are Attorneys who do the same function as an Escrow Officer here. We spend a great deal of time also discussing how transparent the Los Angeles Real Estate Purchase is. Here are some of the examples: 1. We have standardized Purchase Forms that are used with a few minor variations which have been approved by Attorneys from the California Association of Realtors & the Large Brokerages. 2. We have standardized Disclosures, virtually unmatched with a few exceptions by most other States in the US or for that matter around the world. 3. Everything is in writing and initialed and signed by all parties involved with the purchase and sale. There are many other items we spend time clarifying which I will not go into details here. For me the best part representing International Buyers is the level of their Business savvy, their Internet skills and most of all their understanding of the local Real Estate Market often surpasses the local buyers, because they spend a lot more effort into their research about the Economic Stability as well as the trends of the Greater Los Angeles Real Estate Market. I find it a pure pleasure to work with individuals who have done their homework and understand the values of the local Real Estate Market. It is also very educational for me to hear about the differences of their local customs in buying and selling properties. Keep in mind, having bought and sold homes in Europe and the East Coast I am cognizant of the concerns and cautions a potential buyer has coming from a different area. If you are looking for a seasoned International Realtor who also speaks German & Hungarian, feel free to reach out to me directly. 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, Playa Vista, Marina Del Rey, Venice or Malibu. Feel Free...
read moreDid you know that Green Homes are worth more?
Did you know that Green Homes are worth more? Ten years ago I remember having a conversation with a couple of developers and the subject was how much more will a “green home” sell for compared to a regularly constructed home? We were brainstorming the concept in a coffee shop and the developers were pioneers in Green Construction. I really did not have a true feel for how much more we could sell the home and told them as well. We suspected that it would be worth more and progressive buyers, particularly forward thinking buyers from the entertainment industry would be willing to pay more for these green homes. Well fast forward to 2012 and amazingly there have been many studies done since then. Some by the University of California not only in Los Angeles but also in Berkley and they determined that a “green label” home labeled by Energy Star, LEED for homes clearly sell for more money. According to the UCLA study they are selling for at least 9% more. Now if I may add my input: in my observation with ten plus years of monitoring this phenomenon, I have noticed that homes that are able to justify that they have LEED Certification actually sell for anywhere for 10-35% more than regular homes. The variance in the price point is based on location. If it is in Bel Air, Beverly Hills or the Hollywood Hills, it makes a huge difference. The common denominator is where there is a strong Entertainment Industry concentration of home owners the price is higher for Green Homes. So Green is good for developers, the environment and the community. If you are considering building a Green home please reach out to me since I have a large inventory of Vacant Lots in the Greater Los Angeles area. 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, Playa Vista, 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 more8677 Franklin Ave, Los Angeles, CA. 90069 Just Listed best View lot!
8677 Franklin Ave, Los Angeles, CA. 90069 JUST LISTED! Best View Lot in the Sunset Strip! $429,000!!!!!! Developers, the best view lot in the Sunset Strip. Look at the value and the low price! If you want to live and build your own home with dramatic views from Century City to Downtown Los Angeles here is your opportunity. The seller relocated out of country, his loss, your gain. This is truly a Postcard view of Downtown Los Angeles as well as of Century City. This lot has fantastic panoramic views. The best priced View Lot in the Hollywood Hills. Do not miss this great opportunity. Perfect for an investor as well as individual who wants to build their dream home in the Sunset Strip area. There is an updated Soils Report as well as a Slope Band Analysis. Submit your offers before it is gone! Give me a call or email me if you have any questions! Do not hesitate, this is the time to make your move! 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, Playa Vista, 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 athttps://www.endrebarath.com Your Pet Friendly Realtor. I contribute a portion of my commission to Local Animal Rescue...
read more4 Helpful hints in making moving easier: advice from a Relocation…
Four helpful hits to making moving easier: Advice from a Relocation Specialist! Helpful hints to making moving easier! Good Preparation helps! If you just bought a home. First let me congratulate you for a wise decision. Now on the other hand it does not matter if you bought a home in Los Angeles, or if you bought a home in Santa Monica or any of the other communities, the next step is virtually identical, if you are moving from one place to another. Did you know that moving is considered or should I say ranked among life’s most stressful events? Now with that said moving can be made easier. So how can moving be made easier you might ask me? Well the answer is: the only way this can be achieved is with the proper planning. The most important part is good preparation and keeping things organized. So in all fairness if you already bought your home you are a little behind the making moving easier process. When you start the home searching process, that is when you should be starting on your preparation of moving as well! My first advice is simple: start a file and place all receipts that are associated with the move. i.e.: all your expenses should be consolidated with the move for the sole purpose that, when you see your Accountant you can present him with all your move related expenses. Second: Identify the “stuff” that you can live without. Then based on that decide what you want to “sell”, “donate” or just “toss” this all can be done while you are in your search mode for your next location. Start the process of getting rid of “stuff” If you waited too long do not despair you can still catch up, after all most Escrow Periods are 30-45 days long, but you need to hurry. Third: start labeling furniture peaces, so you can have an idea where they will be going. When the movers come you can have them deliver it in the right room of your new home. If you are really good, you can create a floor plan and mark the spots and let the movers know where you want each piece of furniture to be placed. You will be glad later! Fourth: when you are packing items, remember to keep the boxes light enough for easier handling. Also pack similar items together i.e.: kitchen items, bedroom items…you get the idea. Make sure you label the boxes and if you have time create a content of each box and write on the outside “Open First/Load Last” these will be making your life easier at your new home! In case you are wondering I have moved well over 25 times in my life, this is the voice of experience speaking. Give me a call if you have any questions. I can help with selling your current home, finding you a new home and I can even help with relocation services if you are moving out of the area, I can help making your move as pleasant as possible. Call me or email me 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...
read moreAnthony Richard Conigliaro: Red Sox Outfielder of “The Impossible….
Anthony Richard Conigliaro: Red Sox Outfielder of “The Impossible Dream” season of 1967 If you are a Baseball Fan and more importantly a Red Sox fan then the name Tony C. is part of your vocabulary and he is engraved in your memory forever.( A sad story) He was the only Major League Ball player to have had 24 home runs as a teenager as a Professional Ball Player. Tony was a heart throb to all the girls. Sadly he was hit by a pitch and his career was never the same again. He came back a year and a half after his injury and played for a few years with the Red Sox and even the Angels. Tony C was Massachusetts born and raised and died too soon at the age of 45. Those of you who read my blog posts know that I was this past few days in Malden, MA. I found his Grave, if I might say a relatively non descript grave site at Holy Cross Cemetery, with a couple of Baseball Bats Crossed and a couple Baseballs on top of his grave. Now a certain part of Fenway Park is named after Tony C and it is called “Conig’s Corner” in addition an award is also given to certain players Mayor League Ball Players who overcome some insurmountable obstacles and return to play professional ball. This award was started in the year 1990 shortly after his death. Interestingly John Lackey ex -Angel’s pitcher and now Red Sox pitcher received the Tony C award in 2013! The award has been presented every year by his two brothers Billy & Richie Conigliaro to the award recipient. Tony C will live on forever in Baseball History! 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, Playa Vista, 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 athttps://www.endrebarath.com Your Pet Friendly Realtor. I contribute a portion of my commission to Local Animal Rescue...
read moreWestchester,CA : Supply & Demand Month over Month from 4/13 – 4/14
The Westchester, CA Single Family Supply & Demand by month over month from April 2013 to April 2014 has some interesting changes. Check out the numbers for yourself! As you can see Inventory has increased but the Sold remained virtually identical. This is truly an interesting trend. 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, Playa Vista, 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 athttps://www.endrebarath.com Your Pet Friendly Realtor. I contribute a portion of my commission to Local Animal Rescue...
read moreWestchester,CA : New Listings by Month April 2013 – April 2014 for SFR
Westchester,CA : New Listings by Month April 2013 – April 2014 for SFR. There is a very interesting change or should I say a trend that I have noticed in this pocket of Los Angeles. Inventory has been increasing month over month. April 2013 to April 2014 there has been a 18% increase of inventory for Single Family Residences. Well see for your self! This Chart will clearly show the snap shot of the New Listings! To me that will have an effect on prices as well as length of properties being on the market. 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, Playa Vista, 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 athttps://www.endrebarath.com Your Pet Friendly Realtor. I contribute a portion of my commission to Local Animal Rescue...
read moreSpring in Malden, MA! Pearl Street Lilacs!
Spring in Malden, MA! Pearl Street Lilacs! Having lived on the East Coast and Europe the only thing I miss during Spring is the Lilacs. Here in Southern California I have not seen Lilacs since we have lived out here. So it was a special treat to see the Lilac Bush blooming on this trip to Malden, MA. It bought back memories how much my mother used to enjoy and love the Lilacs! Having relocated to the Greater Los Angeles 17+ years ago this was a special treat for 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, Playa Vista, 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 athttps://www.endrebarath.com Your Pet Friendly Realtor. I contribute a portion of my commission to Local Animal Rescue Organizations....
read moreSpeechless Sundays: Sunday afternoon snacks
Speechless Sundays: Sunday afternoon snacks! 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, Playa Vista, 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 athttps://www.endrebarath.com Your Pet Friendly Realtor. I contribute a portion of my commission to Local Animal Rescue Organizations. ...
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