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Looking for an inexpensive bakery check out Belwood Bakery in Studio City
Looking for an inexpensive bakery check out Belwood Bakery in Studio City Belwood Bakery is located at 12634 Ventura Blvd in Studio City, CA 818.1755.8853 (phone) The décor is French Patisserie, the prices inexpensive and the pastries delicious. Well my favorite is their French bread of course. The only sad part is I cannot go there often. My focus is on the West Side of Los Angeles for Real Estate purposes, but every time I have business in the San Fernando Valley, I make it my business to stop in grab some pastries, get their latte and their bread of course. Today I indulged and even had their sandwich, which was great as well. So if you are in the neighborhood it is worth the stop. If you are considering buying or selling a luxury home, an ultra luxury home, luxury investment real estate, luxury vacation homes, or luxury beach properties in Southern California, Los Angeles, Century City, Westwood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Marina Del Rey, Venice or Malibu, feel free to contact me at 310.486.1002 or homes@endrebarath.com or visit one of my websites at https://www.endrebarath.com. I am a pet friendly realtor and I contribute a portion of my commissions to local animal rescue organizations....
read moreThe Lange Foundations’s Horses at St. Bonnies or should I say Lisa’s horses!
The Lange Foundation’s Horses at St. Bonnies or should I say Lisa’s horsesJ The Lange Foundation’s Horses at St Bonnies or should I say Lisa’s horsesJ, most of you who know me do not think of me as a cowboy or being connected with horses. Well I had a fantastic experience in the not too distant past, where I was able to feed one of St Bonnies Horses. What a thrill it was. I am ready to do more! This is not my first blog post about St Bonnies the latest in case you missed it is here please check it out ( http://actvra.in/44tD ) and another one from a couple years ago (http://actvra.in/bzS ) the message is the same here, there are some unwanted animals looking for a good home! Today I am writing to give extra strength to Lisa who has cancer and is at Cedar Sinai Hospital in Beverly Hills.(not that she needs it, she has all the strength anyone can imagine) Please pray for her, send her positive energy, whatever you believe in to help her fight this fearless foe cancer. Lisa has one of the best dispositions and has a strong willpower and if anyone can fight and overcome this adversary I can assure you is Lisa. She promised me today that she will show me how to brush the horses. (Now keep in mind I always thought a Horse was a FerrariJ) so I look forward to the new experience. Lisa go back to St Bonnies soon, so I can learn how to brush your horses!!! Fight on!!! If you are considering buying or selling a luxury home, an ultra luxury home, luxury investment real estate, luxury vacation homes, or luxury beach properties in Southern California, Los Angeles, Century City, Westwood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Marina Del Rey, Venice or Malibu, feel free to contact me at 310.486.1002 or homes@endrebarath.com or visit one of my websites at https://www.endrebarath.com. I am a pet friendly realtor and I contribute a portion of my commissions to local animal rescue organizations....
read moreDoes anyone read our blog posts since the latest Active Rain improvements??
Does anyone read our blog posts since the latest Active Rain improvements?? This is a Members Only Post to bring an important issue to the community’s attention. This is not a rant, rather a question from a concerned long time Active Rain member. I was probably one of the biggest proponents of the new changes: Clean Look, help in SEO, improved visibility on the World Wilde Web. Who would not like that?? I loved the fact we received early notice and warning that changes were in the work, you can imagine my disappointment when I looked at the TRAFFIC Statistics. I will break down the numbers for you to see it clearly below. Now let’s keep in mind what has changed? The only change is from Active Rain: Localism Posts category does not exist to name one example everything else was meant to generate better SEO?? So how do you explain these statistics?? September 2013 I wrote 28 blog posts the majority of my blog post had been viewed by anywhere from 2900 to 5086 visitors the average was somewhere in the 3300 range!!! October 2013 I wrote 31 blog posts the majority of my post was viewed by anywhere form 2100 to 3100 visitors this time the average was around 2300 viewers!!! November 2013 I wrote 38 blog posts the viewing continued to decline 1000 to 2300 visitors this time the average was below 1800 views!!!! December 2013 I have written not counting this post 15 blog posts 50 to 160 visitors the average is in the mid 60’s who viewed my post!!! Clearly those of you who read my blog regularly will attest that the quality has not diminished in my writing. Clearly the indebt look will show you that Active Rains “Improvements” are in direct correlation to the diminishing views. Plus the timing seems very telling; every “improvement” shows a decline of blog posts being on the internet. Tell me where I am going wrong about this?? Check out your view statistics and then please comment on this post! ...
read moreCakebread Sauvignon Blanc is a must drink wine!
Cakebread Sauvignon Blanc is a must drink wine! Ok those of you who read my blog on a regular basis know I only recommend good wines. Generally I try to keep the value at reasonable price. For white wines this is probably at the higher end of my recommendationsJ. Well keep in mind it is the Holidays so go ahead and splurge you will be glad and will thank me later! The 2012 Cakebread Sauvignon Blanc is the 38th Vintage for the Winery! Wine Spectator rated it 88 points. This clearly supports my recommendationJ!! Most Sauvignon Blanc’s taste either too citrusy or to grassy. This is not like the rest of them, it is rich and intense and vibrant and has a long finish for a white wine! Never the less it is light & crisp to drink! Well here is the quote from Wine Spectator read it for yourself: “Crisp and refreshing, with lemon verbena, lime, lemon zest, green apple and pear flavors that are harmonious and juicy on a light, elegant body. Drink now.” 88 Points Wine Spectator My father used to look at a bottle of wine and if the alcohol content was over 13.5% he knew it would have potential for being a good wineJ This one is around 13.9%!!! Take my word this is a good oneJ If you are looking for a Realtor in the Greater Los Angeles Area please reach out to me directly! If you are considering buying or selling a luxury home, an ultra luxury home, luxury investment real estate, luxury vacation homes, or luxury beach properties in Southern California, Los Angeles, Century City, Westwood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Marina Del Rey, Venice or Malibu, feel free to contact me at 310.486.1002 or homes@endrebarath.com or visit one of my websites at https://www.endrebarath.com. I am a pet friendly realtor and I contribute a portion of my commissions to local animal rescue organizations. – ...
read moreCustomer Service: What does it mean to you? I provide 100% customer service!
Customer Service: What does it mean to you? I provide 100% customer service! Period!! I pride myself with providing 100 percent customer service. That is my Goal, that is my Objective and I will not settle for anything less. Period!! I have often heard people say they give “110% customer service” sorry to disappoint you, there is only 100% to give. Super Coach John Wooden of UCLA said it best: “110 is not the goal” Coach Wooden expected from his players to reach perfection. So he was clear that perfection is to give 100 percent of their potential and that is what he would expect from them every day. Jeff Bezos said it best when Amazon.com received 99% client satisfaction rating: “…we will not be satisfied until we reach 100%…” John Wooden’s credit speak clearly for themselves : …Bill Walton, Kareem Adul-Jabbar and Seven National Championships in a Row and ten national championships in twelve years …just to name a few. So do Jeff Bezos’ and his Amazon dot com which is providing superior service (and I am speaking from experience) So what made me write about this? The answer is clear: The Letter Carriers in my part of the world. As most of you know I collect first edition hard cover books. I was anxiously waiting for my latest book… Long and behold the book arrived. (See enclosed picture) The previous letter carrier retired and the new one took over about a month ago. Small difference in service (not): the previous one would deliver the books and anything that did not fit into our mail slot would be in front of our door. The new Letter Carrier did not get training, she was told “…go out there and deliver the mail…” not understanding how to do the job she delivered a 1st ed. book and jammed it in the mail slot…” from her end it fit…from my end it could not be retrieved….you get the idea…Two days of being on the lookout… I did get the book in relatively good condition. (Not wanting to go into the details of three hours of trying to find Marina Del Rey & Venice Post Office Supervisors…) Some people need more training and education than others to provide 100% customer service, to some it comes naturally. In all fairness to her Diane educated her when she caught her delivering the mail 7:30pm instead of 2:30pm as the previous Letter Carrier. Today I am excited to say the second book was in front of our unit waiting for our arrival and not jammed in our mail slot and it was somewhere between 4:30- 5:30pm not sometime between 6pm and 11ppmJ. Now if you are looking for a Realtor who will provide you with 100 per cent energy, effort and results look no further. Reach out to me directly! If you are considering buying or selling a luxury home, an ultra luxury home, luxury investment real estate, luxury vacation homes, or luxury beach properties in Southern California, Los Angeles, Century City, Westwood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Marina Del Rey, Venice or Malibu, feel free to contact me at 310.486.1002 or homes@endrebarath.com or visit one of my websites at https://www.endrebarath.com. I am a pet friendly realtor and I contribute a portion of my commissions to local animal rescue...
read moreLos Angeles is the Car Capital of the World!!
Los Angeles is the Car Capital of the World!! Often you hear that the Car Capital of the world is New York or Detroit. Let’s be honest: Los Angeles has more cars than any other city and the variety is unparalleled. Most people think of Los Angeles as the Entertainment Capital of the World. Let’s be real the Entertainment Capital provides a large cash flow which allows most entertainers the luxury of buying Cars from all over the world in all price points. Often times you see me blog about cars I see on the road. Not wanting to bore my readers, I could do ten blog posts about the cars I see at the stop lights or heading to the nearest stop light. Well today it is about the Excalibur! I am posting about a very special car I saw the other day on the road: The Excalibur! If you have never seen it here you go. If you are wondering the price point it is one of the more reasonable cars. ($19,000-$50,000 is the going rate). The Excalibur’s story begins around 1963 at the Studebaker Factory where Brooks Stevens has been a design consultant the Excalibur is his creation. (He is mostly recognized for designing the Avanti) Some people call the Excalibur the “Mercebaker” since it is similar to the 1928 Mercedes SS and since Studebaker had been originally a Mercedes distributor! If you are not in Los Angeles but in Australia or New Zealand you can of the see the Excalibur’s rented out for Weddings and Special Occasion. If you see them in Los Angeles it is clearly a car aficionado who is driving itJ So if you love cars and want to see or drive them all year around clearly you need to relocate to Los Angeles. If you want to buy an Excalibur then reach out directly to: Camelot Classic Cars, Inc 8428 W. Kaul Ave Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53225, 414.760.3111(O) If you are considering buying or selling a luxury home, an ultra luxury home, luxury investment real estate, luxury vacation homes, or luxury beach properties in Southern California, Los Angeles, Century City, Westwood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Marina Del Rey, Venice or Malibu, feel free to contact me at 310.486.1002 or homes@endrebarath.com or visit one of my websites at https://www.endrebarath.com. I am a pet friendly realtor and I contribute a portion of my commissions to local animal rescue organizations. ...
read moreWordless Wednesdays: What is a Charlie Card??
Wordless Wednesdays: what is a Charlie Card?? If you are considering buying or selling a luxury home, an ultra luxury home, luxury investment real estate, luxury vacation homes, or luxury beach properties in Southern California, Los Angeles, Century City, Westwood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Marina Del Rey, Venice or Malibu, feel free to contact me at 310.486.1002 or homes@endrebarath.com or visit one of my websites at https://www.endrebarath.com. I am a pet friendly realtor and I contribute a portion of my commissions to local animal rescue organizations. ...
read moreBlaze Pizzeria in Pasadena,CA
Blaze Pizzeria in Pasadena, CA As most of you who read my Blog Posts regularly know how much I love going to Pasadena, CA, the home of one of the best Independent Bookstores called Vromans. Often I have written about it, a couple years ago I was saddened that they closed a part of the store with its separate entrance, where used to buy all our stationary from paper to pen. Needless to say on many of my journeys we notice they opened a Pizzeria. As most of you know I am a bit of a snob when it comes to pizza. It has to be very tasty and have a thin crust. As you know having relocated from Boston, MA to Los Angeles the search for the best Pizzeria has been an ongoing quest for me. I found one in Malibu after many years of disappointments and one on the West Side near UCLA as well by the same owners. Well I must admit there is another fantastic Pizzeria and it is Blaze in Pasadena, CA. It is build your own Pizza by the numbers. It is truly fun, more importantly it is different from the ordinary pizza, but very delicious. If you are in Pasadena and do not know what to eat how about a Pizza, guaranteed you will not be disappointed. Well enjoy the pictures and make it your destination to stop by and eat there. If you love thin delicious pizza this will sure to meet or exceed your expectations. One of my friends commented that it was not that thin when I posted a Speechless Sunday Photo about it, well I am sure he will reconsiderJ after seeing these pictures! Blaze Pizzeria – 626-440-7358 667 E Colorado Blvd (next to Vromans) Pasadena, CA 91101 http://www.blazepizza.com The Best part is as I was doing my research about this Blog Post I discovered that they have numerous Pizzerias all over the Country so if you see one near you do check it out. J If you are considering buying or selling a luxury home, an ultra luxury home, luxury investment real estate, luxury vacation homes, or luxury beach properties in Southern California, Los Angeles, Century City, Westwood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Marina Del Rey, Venice or Malibu, feel free to contact me at 310.486.1002 or homes@endrebarath.com or visit one of my websites at https://www.endrebarath.com. I am a pet friendly realtor and I contribute a portion of my commissions to local animal rescue organizations. ...
read moreThe 51st Marina Del Rey Holiday Boat Parade will be on December 14,2013
The Marina Del Rey’s 51st Holiday Boat Parade will be on December 14, 2013 The Boat Parade is always a fun event, you run into likeminded people and neighbors who you might not have seen for a long time. The best part our Boat Parade viewing does not require driving and searching for a parking placeJ. We live less than 500 yards from the Channel so cocktail in hand we go and enjoy the parade as well as the fireworks. So if you are in Marina Del Rey, CA and live near the Ocean or the Channel you basically have the luxury of front row seats for the Boat Parade. If you do not live near the water come early, because often times the streets get closed down. Looking for parking there are numerous County Parking Facilities nearby and under $6 you can park and enjoy the Boat Parade. This year’s Grand Marshalls will be Jeannie Buss & Phil Jackson of Lakers’ fame. Keep in mind Marina Del Rey has a number of Celebrities who live hereJ so who knows with whom you might be literally rubbing elbows to see the Boat ParadeJ. Keep in mind the Fireworks Start at 5:55pm and the Boat Parade goes until 8:00pm. So have fun and be safe. I am enclosing a link so you can see last year’s Boat Parade and learn about the history of the Marina Del Rey’s Boat Parade http://mdrboatparade.org/ If you missed my blog about the Boat Parade in 2010 here is a link to it http://actvra.in/MJ8 And if you did not see my blog post about the 50th Boat Parade here it is for your convenience as well http://actvra.in/MJb Now if you are looking for an Ocean View or Channel View home, so you could have front door seats for next year’s Boat Parade, please 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, Marina Del Rey, Venice or Malibu. Feel Free to give me a call at 310.486.1002 or emails 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 moreCentury City, CA is becoming a key patron to the Arts in Los Angeles!
Century City, CA is becoming a key patron to the Arts in Los Angeles! As I casually drive and walk through Century City I keep discovering Art. The Animals on Avenue of the Stars are still thereJ . I am thrilled that the community decided to keep them. It makes driving amongst the large Concrete Buildings a Joy! This past Friday, I was walking through the Westfield Mall again and I discovered the Thinker (Wire Sculpture) see enclosed post link http://actvra.in/47S6 I kept walking and found this statue and there were three different variations of this same statue. I only took one picture since I was late to a meeting. It was clear to me that there is a great direction Century City is heading. The community is becoming a key patron to the Arts. I hope the rest of Los Angeles will follow their example! If you are considering buying or selling a luxury home, an ultra luxury home, luxury investment real estate, luxury vacation homes, or luxury beach properties in Southern California, Los Angeles, Century City, Westwood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Marina Del Rey, Venice or Malibu, feel free to contact me at 310.486.1002 or homes@endrebarath.com or visit one of my websites at https://www.endrebarath.com. I am a pet friendly realtor and I contribute a portion of my commissions to local animal rescue...
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