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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Well, here we are it is Tuesday and I have been working virtually nonstop with future listing clients and at the same time negotiating two offers on my listings. Virtually no time for anything else.Hence, I thought it would be time to make a meal. Well, this was a few days ago. Saturday or Sunday the days blend together. Now I finally have time to post about it.Let me know your thoughts. The pasta was ordered from Italy via Amazon. The seafood was from Wild Fork  Debe Maxwell, CRS  knows about this place and if I might say became a loyal fan of them.The Sauce, I made a week or so ago before Easter, because Diane wanted my Rollup Lasagna.  So, with that said easy and if I might say so tasty dinner. If I might add this was one of my favorite Rigatoni, you can get it on Amazon well worth t...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
My latest version of a corn chowder with clams... I have been a huge fan of fresh corn and other ingredients to make the Chowder. This time I decided instead of the canned minced clams why not go with the Wild For clam meat version.All I can say is once you switch to this you will never go back to the canned minced clams.You can actually taste the clams, and it was a hit. Tonight's easy dinner, since I had a really challenging day. Some day I might post about it. In the mean time enjoy the Clam/Corn Chowder. Wishing you a safe and healthy life and I look forward to your comments. If you are looking for a knowledgeable, focused and goal-oriented Realtor in the Beverly Hills area who will help you achieve your Real Estate goals, please reach out to me directly! If you are looking for a pe...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Just for fun: I do not mind sharing our oranges with the Squirrels what I mind is if they are wasting the oranges.Well, see for yourself.I make fresh squeezed orange juice every other day and Diane I love drinking it. Now days here to get a quart like I squeeze can cost anywhere from $5.99 to $8.99 and for me it is 20 minutes, worth of work. I hate waste, I guess I grew up with parents who were born before or during the depression and I learned to be frugal about certain things.Wishing you a safe and healthy life and I look forward to your comments. If you are looking for a knowledgeable, focused and goal-oriented Realtor in the Beverly Hills area who will help you achieve your Real Estate goals, please reach out to me directly! If you are looking for a pet friendly Beverly Hills Realto...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Now in all fairness, I am always wondering who comes up with these National Days... I had to smile because in our home for the past 29 years it has been National Pet Day every day not just on April 11th:) What are your thoughts about this subject? Either way our pets appreciate that we treat them every day with love and kindness. They in turn give us the same love and affection. Wishing you a safe and healthy life and I look forward to your comments. If you are looking for a knowledgeable, focused and goal-oriented Realtor in the Beverly Hills area who will help you achieve your Real Estate goals, please reach out to me directly! If you are looking for a pet friendly Beverly Hills Realtor who can handle and sell the most difficult properties that no one else could, please reach out to m...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
What’s the Value of my Escondido Home?Escondido Homes Sales for March 2024 Escondido is an inland community, around 20 miles from the beaches, bordering San Marcos and Fallbrook in North San Diego County. It’s essential that buyers and sellers in the Escondido housing market are well informed about the current local market conditions (Read More: Real Estate Is Local…But HOW Local?) so they can make educated buying and selling decisions about Escondido homes for sale. READ MORE:A Tour of Escondido – A Diverse Inland San Diego Community The following data are from the MLS (private sales are not included, nor are multifamily properties, or mobile and manufactured homes). The information is believed reliable at the time this market report was written but is not guaranteed. 105 homes sold in...
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By Myrl Jeffcoat, Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired
After a couple of rainy weekend days, it felt good to see the sun shining once again today.  I took a drive to William Land Park, to visit the WPA Rock Garden which dates back to 1940.  Originally, the garden was a WPA project started near the end of the Great Depression.In addition to the Rock Garden, William Land Park has a 9 hole golf course, a zoo, Fairy Tale Town, and many picnic areas and ponds.  It consists of 160 acres.For those interested in visiting, the address is 3800 William Land Park Drive, Sacramento.  For more information on the Rock Garden, you can visit:Exploring the WPA Rock Garden in William Land Park
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Los Angeles, CA 90046 - Hollywood Hills-Sunset StripMon Apr 15 2024This week the median list price for Los Angeles, CA 90046 - West Hollywood is $3,197,000 with the market action index hovering around 31. This is about the same as last month's market action index of 31. Inventory has increased to 80. Market SegmentsEach segment below represents approximately 25% of the market ordered by price. Median Price Sq. Ft. Lot Size Beds Bath Age New Absorbed DOM $6,895,000 4,774 0.25 - 0.5 acre 5 5.5 29 2 1 94 $3,985,000 3,781 6,500 - 8,000 sqft 4 5 25 2 3 112 $2,695,000 2,742 8,000 - 10,000 sqft 4 3 68 2 5 49 $1,860,000 1,630 4,500 - 6,500 sqft 3 2 76 4 2 42 In the last few weeks, the market has achieved a relative stasis point in terms of sales to inventory. However, inventory is sufficiently ...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
2024 Carlsbad Village Street Faire is May 5 One of our more popular arts and craft fairs returns to Carlsbad Village on Sunday May 5, 2024. The Carlsbad Village Street Faire is reportedly the largest outdoor 1-day fair in the US, other than its counter-part, the Carlsbad Village Faire in November. This is the 50th year for this fair! The Carlsbad Village Street Faire takes place from 8 am until 5 pm, so there is ample time to enjoy over 900 vendors and shop all you want. The Carlsbad Village Faire takes place in the heart of the Village, along Grand Avenue from Carlsbad Boulevard to Jefferson. The Faire spills over onto side streets, too. (photo is from another art fair in the Village in the same area).  Given the number of vendor booths much of the public parking will not be available ...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
What's the Value of My La Jolla Home? La Jolla Homes Sales for March 2024 La Jolla is one of the more expensive real estate markets in San Diego County on average. If you tour La Jolla online (see link below), or visit in person, you’ll see why this is so. As a seller or buyer in La Jolla, having current local market information about La Jolla homes for sale benefits you when you need to make informed decisions about buying and/or selling your La Jolla home. La Jolla is an attractive coastal community with many homes offering beautiful views of the ocean from the hills or shoreline. There is an up-scale village offering top-notch shopping, dining, and services. La Jolla has sometimes been compared to the French and Italian Rivieras due to the wonderful ocean and coastline vistas, specta...
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By Dave and Patricia Zumbrun
(The "Z" Team 4 RE, Inc.)
The very first Earth Day took place back in April of 1970. It has been officially recognized on April 22nd of every year since. What began as a simple way to bring awareness to our role in the health of our planet has grown into a nationwide campaign. Each year's festivities get bigger and bigger. Since April 22nd falls on a Monday this year, organizers of Ventura Earth Day 2024 decided to hold this year's event on the Saturday before.What: Ventura Earth Day Celebration 2024Where: Plaza Park on Thompson Blvd.When: Saturday, April 20th, 11 am to 4 pmAdmission: FREEVentura Earth Day Celebration 2024The City of Ventura partnered with the Merito Foundation to host this year's Earth Day event here in Ventura. The Multicultural Education for Resources Issues Threatening Oceans Foundation (aka...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Speechless Sunday: Double Done's with a few extras... I have always had extra food to prepare for a later meal. Needless to say, I made baked potatoes and kept them in the fridge for making a different meal.Well today I thought it would be fun to use my left-over baked potatoes as "Double Dones" and add the leftover vegies from the other day to it. Now with that said I needed to have some meat with it as well. Yes our new favorite chicken sausages were added and it was a total success. So with that said what did you have for dinner tonight? BTW for some reason my actual photos are not working so these photos were from a previous time but the same meal. Wishing you a safe and healthy life and I look forward to your comments. If you are looking for a knowledgeable, focused and goal-orient...
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By Inna Ivchenko, Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA
(Barcode Properties)
Living in the Los Angeles area is awesome: our fantastic weather and beaches are legendary, we love its diverse population, and we enjoy having plenty of activities to do, amazing places to explore, and access to so many business opportunities. But of course, no city is perfect. The cost of living, expensive housing, traffic, and the possibility of natural disasters are some concerns. As a homeowner or renter, you know that some homes are particularly vulnerable to the destructive effects of wildfires, flooding, mudslides, earthquakes, and extreme heat.Let's take a look at a flood risk. After the recent breaking wildfires in California, the risk of flash flooding and mud flows increased significantly until vegetation is restored. To see your property's flood risk visit the FEMA Flood Ma...
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By Inna Ivchenko, Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA
(Barcode Properties)
The CA homeowners are finding it increasingly difficult to locate and keep insurance coverage throughout the entire state.  State Farm, Allstate, and MANY others are pausing issuing new policies in CA. Remaining companies still continue to offer coverage in the state, but it is becoming difficult and increasingly costly to insure a home. Here are some resources that can assist you not only to locate, but keep insurance coverage in 2024. 1. The actionable steps to bring insurance costs down including finding a good insurance agent, bundling auto and home insurance, reducing unnecessary coverage, and raising your deductible.2. The Wildfire Prepared Program, a voluntary, research-based mitigation and assessment program designed to meaningfully reduce wildfire risk. 3. The resources availab...
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By inboundREM Market Updates
(InboundREM)
Milpitas, California, located in Silicon Valley, is an appealing city that combines technological advancement with residential appeal. It is becoming increasingly favored by tech professionals and families due to its prime location, lively community, and expanding economic prospects. For those interested in the Milpitas real estate market, either as buyers or sellers, it is essential to grasp the current trends. In 2024, the real estate market in Milpitas is characterized by competitive prices and quick sales. This guide provides a detailed market analysis, assisting you in making well-informed decisions in this dynamic real estate environment.Overview of the Milpitas Real Estate Market in 2024Market DynamicsMilpitas, a key player in the Silicon Valley real estate scene, has consistentl...
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By Elaine Stewart, RE/MAX All-Pro
(Elaine Stewart is the #1 Individual RE/MAX Agent for 13 years straight in the Coachella Valley. (760) 668-2399 )
 Desert Princess Country Club Home for Sale - 67313 S. Chimayo Dr., Cathedral City, CA 92234Listing #219109222 Virtual Tour Price $887,000Beds 3 | Baths 3.5 | 2,101 Sq. Ft. | Single-family Home  You own the land!!!! Panoramic, forever Mountain Views high above the custom-designed walking trail & greenbelt. This is the most extensive floor plan in the Arroyos neighborhood of Desert Princess Country Club. This sleek, modern & highly customized 3-bedroom suite home has 3.5 baths & includes an inside laundry room, an oversized garage with epoxy floors, and a GOLF CART BAY. Each shower is meticulously designed with custom tiles and hardware. It is exquisitely designed with modern doors and jams. Throughout, there is a complete tiled wall at the remote-controlled fireplace! There's a large st...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
What’s the Value of My Del Mar Home? Del Mar Home Sales for March 2024 Del Mar is a small seaside town in North San Diego County, and one of the more expensive coastal communities. The most expensive San Diego County property sold publicly was in Del Mar (about $48,000,000 in 2007) according to the MLS. That oceanfront property sold again for $43M in March 2020. Having up-to-date information on the local housing market conditions in Del Mar is essential in order for buyers and sellers to make informed decisions about Del Mar homes for sale. The data are taken from the MLS (the data are believed accurate at the time this report was compiled, but are not guaranteed, and do not include private/non-MLS sales).  READ MORE: Del Mar – Affluent Seaside Town (A Community Profile) 12 homes sold i...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Happy Birthday to our 3rd President of the United States of America... thank you Kathy Streib  for spreading the word. Most people are too busy with what I call distractions, like the Golden Bachelor getting divorced, our President forgiving College loans to get votes to get reelected and the list goes on and on.Happy 281st Birthday to the 3rd President of the United States. One of my favorite Presidents of the many. I keep this Two Dollar bill next to my home office desk and gives me pleasure to glance there periodically. One might as why? Well, I loved many of his messages that he shared with us. So let me share some of my favorites: "...I think myself that we have more machinery of government than is necessary, too many parasites living on the labor of the industrious. Government big...
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On April 8, 2024, Realtor.com reported that in Sun Valley, California median list price was $899,958 in March of 2024 higher from $839,000 in February of 2024, and rose 12.0% from $794,500 in March of 2023. While, median sales price for a home and a condo was $850,000 in March of 2024, jumped 13.0% from March of 2023 in Sun Valley, California.Houses stayed 38.00 days in the market in March of 2024 decreased from 49.00 days in February of 2024, and declined from 50.00 days in March of 2023 in Sun Valley, California.The median listing price per square foot of a home and a condo was $591.00 in March of 2024 lower from $657.00 in February of 2024, but gained 2.0% from $582.00 in March of 2023 in Sun Valley, California.For complete more detailed information about Realtor.com’s latest homes a...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
What’s the Value of My Rancho Santa Fe Home? Rancho Santa Fe Home Sales for March 2024 Buyers and sellers in Rancho Santa Fe need current information about local market conditions in order to make informed buying or selling decisions about Rancho Santa Fe homes for sale.  The Rancho Santa Fe housing market is the most expensive in San Diego County on average. There are large estates, gated communities, and luxury and equestrian properties on expansive lots, often measured in acres. At the time this report was compiled there were 27 homes listed at over $10,000,000. LEARN MORE ABOUT RANCHO SANTA FE:  Rancho Santa Fe - Luxury Home Buyer's Paradise in San Diego Here’s what happened in the Rancho Santa Fe housing market in March 2024 based on data in the MLS (private sales are not included)...
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On April 8, 2024, Realtor.com reported that in South Pasadena, California median list price was $1,898,000 in March of 2024 higher from $1,649,500 in February of 2024, and rose 16.0% from $1,595,000 in March of 2023. While, median sales price for a home and a condo was $2,100,000 in March of 2024, jumped 21.0% from March of 2023 in South Pasadena, California.Houses stayed 51.00 days in the market in March of 2024 decreased from 73.00 days in February of 2024, but down from 57.00 days in March of 2023 in South Pasadena, California.The median listing price per square foot of a home and a condo was $890.00 in March of 2024 lower from $954.00 in February of 2024, but gained 7.0% from $825.00 in March of 2023 in South Pasadena, California.For complete more detailed information about Realtor....
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Carlsbad Flower Fields Up Close I attended a CRS Networking Event with 25 other Southern California Realtors this past Thursday for a couple of hours at the Carlsbad Flower Fields.  It was fun to see my CRS friends as well as to meet other agents I didn’t know. There was time to talk with each other before taking a tour. After the group photo we split up into small groups to leisurely walk through the gardens, and of course take lots of photos.  While I have often driven by the Flower Fields on Armada Drive on the hill above to the east which offers great panoramic views of the flowers and the ocean, I haven’t seen the flowers and the venue itself up close for years.   It was a sunny day with a cool ocean breeze, although the marine layer moved in before the event was over so it was pre...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Friday for good Catholic is always fish for dinner... I have grown up as an Altar Boy, Catholic Grammar Schools and Catholic High School. Diane has grown up as a good Italian Catholic so having Fish on Friday is pretty much an understood.Instead of the standard baked/fried fish sticks and baked/fried potatoes I opted for baked Salmon with baked vegies and mashed potatoes. So, what did you have for dinner tonight? Wishing you a safe and healthy life and I look forward to your comments. If you are looking for a knowledgeable, focused and goal-oriented Realtor in the Beverly Hills area who will help you achieve your Real Estate goals, please reach out to me directly! If you are looking for a pet friendly Beverly Hills Realtor who can handle and sell the most difficult properties that no on...
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By Myrl Jeffcoat, Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired
One of my favorite places to visit in springtime is Jensen Botanical Gardens. While out and about this morning, I decided to stop by and see what was blooming. Jensen Gardens has pleasant little trails, picnic areas and benches. It is located at:8520 Fair Oaks BoulevardCarmichael, CA 95608. The Gardens were founded by Charles C. Jensen in 1958. They sit on 3 1/2 acres. They became part of Carmichael Recreation and Park District in 1978. For more information about Charles C. Jensen and the Botanical Gardens, visit: Jensen Botanical Gardens
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Our Monarch Caterpillar Nursery The nursery is doing well and so are the 10 Monarch Caterpillars, doing what caterpillars do. The Monarch Butterfly visited our back patio several weeks ago and spent quite a bit of time landing on the milkweed plants repeatedly. We didn't see any eggs left behind but that may simply have been our vision as Monarch eggs are supposedly quite small. A couple weeks ago my wife saw a couple of very small caterpillars on one of the milkweed plants and now there are 10 (there were a couple others but they didn't make it for long). They have grown pretty substantially which we hope will help at least some of them survive and move into the next phase (chrysalis), and not become a tasty meal for one of the many birds in our yard. I suspect the mortality rate for c...
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