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Free Beach Shuttle in Marina Del Rey – Playa Vista – Venice Beach Pier
Free Beach Shuttle in Marina Del Rey-Playa Vista-Venice Beach Pier As most of you know it is hard to leave your car at home in the Greater Los Angeles area unless you live in the Marina Del Rey and Venice Beach Pier communities. The best part is Play Vista is included in this free benefit provided by the Los Angeles County Supervisor. There are eight boarding location which connects the Water Taxi to the Beach Shuttle: 1. Fisherman’s Village 2. Burton Chace Park 3. Waterfront Walk 4. Marina “Mother’s Beach” 5. Dolphin Marina 6. Esprit I 7. Harbor at Marina Bay and 8. Del Rey Landing There are eleven Major Stops along the route of the Beach Shuttle: · Playa Vista (Pacific Promenade, Concert Park & Fountain Park) · Fisherman’s Village-towards Venice Beach Pier connecting to the Waterbus stop #1 · Admiralty Way & Fiji Way (waterside Shopping Center) · Admiralty Way & Burke Park Waterbus Stop#3 · Admiralty Way & Palawan Way Waterbus Stop #4 · Via Marina & Panay Way Waterbus Stop #5 · Washington Blvd & Pacific Ave ( Venice Beach Pier) · Washington Blvd & Via Marina ((restaurants & hotel) · Admiralty Way & Mindanao Way Waterbus stop#2 (MDR Visitor’s Center & Shops) · Fisherman’s Village-towards Playa Vista Waterbus Stop#1 · Playa Vista ( Fountain Park & Pacific Promenade) This is truly a great opportunity to avoid parking fees and the best part it is free to the public. Now even Bicycles are welcome. This Service is extended through September. The hours of operations are from 10:am -8:pm Sundays & Holidays & Fridays & Saturdays 10am-10pm. If you would like more information call 310-305-9545 or go to http://beaches.lacounty.gov I have written about the water taxi a while back check it out (http://actvra.in/DlW ) 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 emails 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 moreWhat was my biggest Failure?
What was my biggest Failure? The question was raised by one Active Rain Member “…To identify and express what we considered our biggest failure was…” this was in conjunction in participation of a contest. This question made me pause. Generally we as Realtors always publish our successes on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. ???? This we do in the form of: Just listed, Just Sold and Just re-listed postcards and blog posts. These of course are our very PUBLIC Successes! We tend to block out our failures to the point when asked we either do not want to acknowledge them or even publicly speak of them. Hence first I started to think back and try to identify some of my failures and I was having a difficult time remembering any of it. Then I started some research on what famous people had to say about their failures! “Failure is only the opportunity to begin again, only this time more wisely.” ― Henry Ford “Failure is so important. We speak about success all the time. It is the ability to resist failure or use failure that often leads to greater success. I’ve met people who don’t want to try for fear of failing.” ― J.K. Rowling “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” ― Thomas Edison ????? Although there were many other eloquent quotes about failure these three truly represent my attitude and approach to my biggest Failure. Clearly I have not been able to determine what my biggest failure was, because I was too busy at the opportunity to try again with the hope that next time it will work whatever I wanted to achieve. Being a Beverly Hills Realtor with a large international client base it is clear to me that somehow my failures got me hereJ mostly by not focus on my “failures” and more specifically not having “failure” in my vocabulary rather considering the “Challenge as an...
read moreLos Angeles International Airport (LAX)update on Tom Bradley Terminal
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) update on the Tom Bradley Terminal remodeling project! As most of you know I have written a few blog posts over the years about LAX. For your convenience I have enclosed the links below in case you missed them. The timeliest was about the news when Westfield Management received the 17 year contract for the concessions at the Airport. Well, the Media, the architects, the local politicians, Airport Management and Westfield Management last week got the opportunity to preview the soon to be finished Tom Bradley International Terminal. The Mayor of Los Angeles & the Executive Director of Los Angeles World Airports were glowing as they addressed the media and the special invitees to this red carpet ceremony. (Keep in mind this is Los Angeles “home of the red carpets”) This overhaul of the International Terminal was started in 2009 and now we are looking at an Official Grand Opening in September. So why was this done now? The answer is clear, the current Mayor of Los Angeles will be leaving his position as Mayor in a few days; hence this was the last opportunity where he could place his official city stamp on this project and let everyone know that he was the one who made this happen. I am sure the incoming Mayor will take advantage in September as well at the pomp and ceremony. After all this is Los Angeles home of Pomp & Ceremony. All chiding aside this was a much needed updating of one of the largest International World Airports! Westfield at LAX (http://actvra.in/G8W ) Gladstone’s of Malibu, LAX (http://actvra.in/XRj) Encounter Restaurant, LAX (http://actvra.in/XRh) 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 emails 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 moreHere is another Speechless Sunday Photo! For the Pet friendly crowd!
Here is another Speechless Sunday Photo! For the Pet Friendly Crowd from your Pet Friendly Realtor Endre Barath, Jr. 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 emails 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 moreHow is the Santa Monica CA Luxury Real Estate Market?
How is the Santa Monica CA Luxury Real Estate Market? For the past five or six months Real Estate is back in the conversation at cocktail parties and any time someone finds out that I am a Realtor they always ask me “how is the real estate market”? Followed by my questions of what part of Los Angeles? What part of the West Side of Los Angeles? After all my questions, the focus goes to the various local luxury areas. Hence someone asked me: “so how is the Santa Monica CA Luxury Real Estate?” Needless to say I am separating the Single Family Residences and I will address the Condominium market in another Blog Post. Now with that said let us look at the activity in the Santa Monica CA Single Family Luxury RE Market! There are 51 Active Single Family Homes on the Market in Santa Monica, CA. Of these homes the most expensive home is available for you to purchase at $31,950,000 and the least expensive home is available at $949,000. The Homes that are accepting back up offers consist of 14 properties which is clearly a sign of activity and the Pending Homes Statistic consists of 25 homes. This is a very good sign how the confidence is back in the Santa Monica Luxury RE Market. Needless to say the most important number is always the Closed Transactions. Well since the beginning of the year there were 113 Sold homes in Santa Monica, CA. The most expensive Sale was for $11,225,000 and conversely the least expensive sale was for $749,000. Equally interesting number to watch that this month there were 25 Sales reported 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 emails 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 moreBank of Books, Malibu, CA 90265
Bank of Books, Malibu, CA 90265 As many independent bookstores and chain bookstores have been closing over the years it is a pleasure to report that another independent bookstore has opened in Malibu, CA and is going on their sixth month of existence! I was at Point Dume in Malibu and needed a great cup of coffee and look what I found as a bonusJ. The best part is after a bit of research I discovered that not only do they sell used but new books as well. Since Malibu is about 18 scenic miles on the Pacific Coast Highway and there is another independent bookstore at the other end this makes perfect sense. Many locals would not want to drive all the way to the other end of Malibu to go to a bookstore. Hence it makes perfect sense to open one here at Point Dume. Point Dume VillageHeathercliff Rd. #109 http://www.bankofbooks.comMalibu, CA 90265(310) 457-5699 Well I did a little research and found out that the Owner is no stranger or a newbie to the book selling world. Clarey Rudd also owns another book store in Ventura, CA between the two location and selling books on the internet they are a force in the Book Selling world. As a lover of books and always on the search for new bookstores this was truly a special treat. I wish them much success! Should you be looking for an out of print or hard to find book reach out to them directly at malibu.bookstore@gmail.com 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 emails 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 moreLiving in Marina Del Rey & selling Real Estate in the Greater LA area!
Living in Marina Del Rey and selling Real Estate in the Greater Los Angeles area! Living in Marina Del Rey and selling Real Estate in the Greater Los Angeles area and having an office in Beverly Hills is clearly a recipe to run into members of the entertainment community. I was taking Diane’s Father around to show him Beverly Hills and we had the opportunity to run into Melanie Seacat from the Television Show Betty White’s Off Their Rockers! Melanie is one of the Pranksters on the Show. If you have not seen it make sure you check it out. Truly a hilarious show! Needless to say Diane’s father was thrilled since Melanie was very gracious to her fan and he has been watching every episode! He was a bit disappointed she did not offer him her hotel room keyJ like she does on the show to younger guysJ http://www.nbc.com/betty-whites-off-their-rockers/about/bio/cast/melanie-seacat/665745/ 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 emails 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 moreWho is the Mystery Man in the Scottie Pippen Malibu, CA altercation?
Who is the Mystery Man in the Scottie Pippen Malibu, CA altercation? As most of you heard on the news that Scottie Pippen former Chicago MBA player , a Michael Jordan’s team mate of the Dream Team, was involved in some altercation outside Nobu’s Parking lot in Malibu. As some of you know NOBU is a great Sushi Restaurant (of Matsuhisa the Uber Chef and De Niro the actor’s fame). Everyone has been focusing on Pippen, NOBU and now Celebrity Attorney Mark Garagos. There are various versions of what happened in this great Ocean View Malibu Restaurant’s Parking lot. No one took a picture of the mystery man. No one knows his name. Well thanks to a local Realtor Endre Barath, Jr. who happened to be in Malibu, CA and had camera in handJ here is the picture maybe or maybe not J Is this the man who was in the altercation? Well he does not seem injured in the face? Maybe the media has it backwards? Maybe he punched Scottie Pippen? Well you be the judge. Anyway here is the scene of the crime and a potential mystery manJ 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 emails 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 moreHow is the Venice, CA Luxury Real Estate Market? Check out the answer!
How is the Venice, CA Luxury Real Estate Market? Check out the answer! There was a time not that far back, when Venice was perceived as “not somewhere you would want to call home”. Times have changed. I have not heard comments like that in years! Venice has about three or four hip cool and trendy pockets that I could think of the top of my head. The price points are also now very Luxurious tooJ well you check it out and tell me what you think! Quietly Venice has been making the Transformation. Abbott Kinney is one of the Trendiest spots now in Los Angeles, The Venice Beach area has been also going through a major transformation and of course the Canals have been pricey from day one. Currently there are 39 Active Listings of Single Family Homes in Venice, CA. Interestingly the most expensive home still active on the market is available for $10,500,000. Now conversely the least expensive home you can have for $750,000. There are 14 properties where sellers are still accepting Back up Offers. The properties you missed out because they are in Pending Status are 29. Interestingly the most expensive home was listed at $11,900,000 and the least expensive was listed at $725,000. Year to date 92 Single Family Residences have Sold in Venice. Interestingly the highest priced sale was for $3,800,000. Now to put things in perspective of the 92 sold homes. This month alone 15 properties have closed already and the month is not over yet. 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 emails 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 moreWordless Wednesday: Blue Water Grill Entrance Redondo Beach, CA
This should be a Wordless Wednesday Photo. To clarify this is Diane with her father in front of the Blue Water Grill in Redondo Beach, CA! 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 emails 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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