November 11th 2013 is Veterans Day, salute and thank a Veteran for their service to our country! Over the years there has been a great deal of confusion when Veterans Day should be celebrated. Would you believe it was only sorted out in 1975 and put into effect in 1978? Go figure when politicians get involvedJ  this is what happens, hence I am not...

The Cardinal of the Kremlin, by Tom Clancy a book review & then some.       Calling all lovers of spy novels, military intelligence, and Cold War mysteries — this book is for you!  (If you read The Hunt for Red October, you will recognize some of the characters.)    With The Cardinal of the Kremlin, The late Tom Clancy wrote a great...

Beverly Hills Single Family Statistics that Sold in October 2013!   As most of you know, I rarely do market snapshots, only when someone asks. Interestingly enough I was asked being a Beverly Hills Realtor, hence my clients have been reading some of the headlines and wanted the “Truth” so they called me. Needless to say I felt this deserved a Blog PostJ!  ...

Wordless Wednesdays: Fall in Los Angeles, 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...

Plantation Shutters, also known as California Shutters, add elegance to your windows!   There are many types of shutters on homes, the most common being exterior and interior shutters.  In this blog post, interior shutters will be the focus.  There are many different types and styles of shutters, both vertical and horizontal.  Width and material differ as well (Louvers are wider as compared to...

  Looking for a Realtor in Maine who knows of a Lobster Farm for Sale!   Most of you who know me understand that I have many international all cash buyers. Well I was driving around with one of my clients yesterday and we were having a discussion that the best lobster in the world is the Maine Lobster.   Needless to say the...