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Active Rain two steps forward fifteen steps backwards
Times like this we get the impetus, to explore other options for using as a blogging platform such as WordPress, BlogSpot anything but Active Rain… I cannot express my frustration at how poorly these changes were thought out and implemented. The Golden Turkey Award should be given to the people who dreamed up these changes, without thinking it through or testing them out. I am sure their Objectives & the Intentions were good, but the results were……. (You can finish my sentence) IS THIS the NEW Trulia Corporate influence?? Why not start it at the beginning of the month so we could gradually get used to the changes not effecting Active Rain Contests etc…. No Spell Check needs a paragraph to figure out how to compensate Virtually impossible to post a picture the picture editor mode is painful. Unable to save in draft mode Points are not registering for logging in Copy & Paste need a paragraph to explain how to use now Where do we put local events? The idea of doing local activities is good for AR and business what happened to that idea? What happened to Outside Blog??? I could go on and on but I am too exhausted…there are many other things that are not working. Congratulations Active Rain this tops ALL YOUR IMPROVEMENTS that I have been part of…… Good Night! Thank you Bob for telling us about Control V other wise this would not have been posted…… and as far as your comment #59 all I can say is Seriously???? This post is meant to be a to the community & the leadership of Active Rain as a wakeup call I am sure I am not the only one who has these...
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Wordless Wednesdays: The Beverly Hills Fire Department! If you are considering buying or selling a luxury home, or an ultra luxury home, or luxury investment real estate, or 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 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.comYour Pet Friendly Realtor. I contribute a portion of my commission to Local Animal Rescue Organizations....
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St Bonnies Sanctuary outside of Los Angeles, CA a Lange Foundation Sanctuary! St Bonnies Sanctuary outside of Los Angeles, CA is a Lange Foundation Sanctuary for Cats, Dogs & horses no one wants. How sad that these great animals have been discarded and no one wants them. Diane has a few favorite Dogs that are here and we decided to visit them. Check out these pictures and tell me you would not want to have them in your family or your home? If you are considering buying or selling a luxury home, or an ultra luxury home, or luxury investment real estate, or 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 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.comYour Pet Friendly Realtor. I contribute a portion of my commission to Local Animal Rescue...
read moreSpeechless Sunday: A stroll on the Channel in Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Speechless Sundays: A stroll on the Channel in Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 After a bitter sweet day Diane & I both needed to take a walk on the Channel. Some of you who read my blog post regularly have seen this picture in the day time….now you can see a night view as well. If you are considering buying or selling a luxury home, or an ultra luxury home, or luxury investment real estate, or 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 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.comYour Pet Friendly Realtor. I contribute a portion of my commission to Local Animal Rescue Organizations. ...
read moreThe Beverly Hills Courthouse in Beverly Hills succumbs to Budget Cuts
The Beverly Hills Courthouse in Beverly Hills CA succumbs to Budget Cuts As most of us have been affected by the downturn of the economy in the past few years, one unlikely institution has succumbed to Budget Cuts as well. Quietly without much fanfare the Beverly Hills Court House has closed its doors to hearing Court Cases. The famous visitors who made appearances in this venerable institution consisted of some of the famous or should I say the infamous Hollywood Celebrities such as: Zsazsa Gabor, Robert Downey, Jr., and Lindsey Lohan to name a few. There were many others whose names slip my mind right now. Often times as I was driving down Burton Way I could see heavy traffic congestions. Then as I drove by the Beverly Hills Courthouse I could see the Paparazzi with cameras in hand and long lines of tourist standing by the entrance door wanting to have a glimpse at some of the famous accused celebrities. Now the courthouse only handles traffic tickets. How strange to see a virtually empty building with hardly no life in it. The strange upside is that, now there are fewer tourists and less traffic on Burton Way. How sad, now I miss the drama, the traffic inconvenience and the pesky paparazzi and the tourists. I am sure the Celebrities who need to make Court Appearances will miss the Beverly Hills Courthouse too, since now they will need to go to the Downtown Courthouses where the “common criminals” are being tried. Not as convenient as being five to ten minute drive from their upscale homes to face justice. Now it will be a commute to Downtown Los Angeles. Well that is punishment already! If you are considering buying or selling a luxury home, or an ultra luxury home, or luxury investment real estate, or 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 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.comYour Pet Friendly Realtor. I contribute a portion of my commission to Local Animal Rescue...
read morePrudential California Realty will be Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices!
Prudential California Realty will be Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties! To: My Friends, Clients, Future Clients and Associates I would like to share with you a major change that is going to take place shortly. Effective September 23rd, Prudential California Realty will become Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties – Berkshire Hathaway for short! This announcement of our brand name change represents a defining moment in Real Estate. It unites the strength of industry leaders to bring unparalleled excellence, innovation and integrity to the Real Estate experience My commitment to you is: to market in the Greater Los Angeles Area Real Estate at the highest level and be part of the most trusted Real Estate Company in the California market. My company along with this powerful network will serve to exemplify the reputation of Berkshire Hathaway – who is recognized as the No. 1 company in Barron’s annual ranking of the world’s 100 most respected companies. “…Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices is a franchise built upon the financial strength and leadership of Brookfield and HomeServices…” said Warren Buffet, chairman and CEO Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. “I am confident that these partners will deliver value to the residential Real Estate industry and I am pleased to have Berkshire Hathaway be part of the new brand.” I am honored the trust you have placed in me to assist you with All Your Real Estate Needs and I look forward to the opportunity to exceeding your expectations under our new name. Should you have any questions about this name change please reach out to me directly at homes@endrebarath.com . Warm regards, your, Endre Endre Barath, Jr. Prudential California Realty A Berkshire Hathaway Affiliate BRE #01238708 9696 Wilshire Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA 90210 email: homes@endrebarath.com phone: 310-486-1002 (M) For All Your Real Estate Needs!www.endrebarath.com ...
read moreBeverly Hills Cops: The movie 1,2,…and now #4?
Beverly Hills Cops: The movie 1, 2…and now #4? OK I must admit in 1984 the movie with Eddie Murphy as Axle Foley was great, then came the movie Beverly Hills cops #2. I enjoyed it but was not thrilled by itJ somewhere along the way I missed Beverly Hills Cops #3 and now I hear that Beverly Hills Cops #4 is in the works. Rumor control in the Greater Los Angeles area says, that Jerry Bruckheimer will produce it! WOW not that will make it a must see on my listJ Paramount Studios is finally realizing when you have a winner you must take advantage of it! If you have never seen any of the movies or the classic sign and building enjoyJ If you are considering buying or selling a luxury home, or an ultra luxury home, or luxury investment real estate, or 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 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.comYour Pet Friendly Realtor. I contribute a portion of my commission to Local Animal Rescue Organizations...
read moreMastro’s restaurants: One of the best Steak Houses in the country!
Mastro’s Restaurants: One of the best Steak houses in the country Ok I have eating less and less Steaks, red meat etc. I could go on and on. I must share with you, that I always thought that Mastro’s was a Beverly Hills Restaurant and started to spread to the rest of the country. Well I must admit I was wrongJ Mastro’s Steak Restaurant was actually founded in Scottsdale ArizonaJ and wow long and behold you would not believe this but now they are all over the country: Las Vegas, Newport Beach, Thousand Oaks, Palm Desert, Chicago and Beverly Hills, CA to name a few! Needless to say I have been to the Beverly Hills Restaurant and loved it. Personally I like a bit quieter place so I can enjoy the conversation and the meal. On top of that thanks to being forewarned I bought my own wine instead of what they had on the menuJ Needless to say I was glad, the bottle I bought was around $75 that I paid for and something very similar from the same winery not as good as mine was on the menu for $300+ per bottleJ http://www.mastrosrestaurants.com/ Needless to say if you are wondering this was at the Beverly Hills Restaurant so are these pictures! If you are considering buying or selling a luxury home, or an ultra luxury home, or luxury investment real estate, or 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 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.comYour Pet Friendly Realtor. I contribute a portion of my commission to Local Animal Rescue Organizations ...
read moreSpeechless Sunday: Woo Hoo they let us out!
Speechless Sundays: Woo Hoo they let us out! If you lived in a cage waiting to get adopted, then you would understand how great is to be invited to someone’s back yardJ If you are considering buying or selling a luxury home, or an ultra luxury home, or luxury investment real estate, or 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 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.comYour Pet Friendly Realtor. I contribute a portion of my commission to Local Animal Rescue...
read moreRenaming the Marina Freeway to The Ballona Freeway: what’s in a name?
Renaming the Marina Freeway to The Ballona Freeway: what’s in a name? Many of us who are Realtors understand the value of Branding. There is a lot in a name. It appears that Environmental Activists agree with this idea. Amongst locals the Marina Freeway is called “the 90” since it is the number given by the state many years ago. So, where do ideas come from? Often times it comes from obscure events or occurrences. In this case the idea was born about five years ago, when Los Angeles Times columnist Pat Morrison floated the concept of changing the name of the freeway at an awards ceremony. So fast forward to today the 90 Freeway known as the Marina Freeway at least the name will be on the Docket for legislators to vote an and changing the name to “The Ballona Freeway”. Now keep in mind the 90 Freeway cuts through the Ballona Wetlands. I am all for the idea, because if you hear the name over and over, it keeps the importance of protecting the wetlands and the ecosystem in front of everyone. Just like Realtors want their name kept in front of buyers and sellers to be remembered. Amazingly it works. So hope that this great idea will not be tabled or forgotten when the legislature reconvenes next yearJ (yes I know, but that is another blog post about the time and effort politicians workJ) Now keep in mind this just does not only Playa Del Rey, Playa Vista & Marina Del Rey but the entire Southern California and the greater part of Los Angeles. After all this is our Wetlands we are trying to preserve. If you are considering buying or selling a luxury home, or an ultra luxury home, or luxury investment real estate, or 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 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.comYour Pet Friendly Realtor. I contribute a portion of my commission to Local Animal Rescue...
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