After a nice hike in the Hollywood hills, you are rewarded with breathtaking city views.To view Beverly Hills Houses for SaleTo view the most popular Beverly Hills Neighborhoods Benedict Canyon Homes for Sale Beverly Crest Homes for Sale Beverly Hills Flats Homes For Sale Beverly Hills Post Office Homes for Sale Beverly Park Homes for Sale Mulholland Estates Homes for Sale Trousdale Estates Homes for Sale If you are looking for Beverly Hills Houses for Sale or Beverly Hills Homes for Sale visit us at Beverly Hills Houses for Sale. If you are looking for Santa Monica Homes for Sale or Houses for Sale in Santa Monica visit us at Santa Monica Houses For Sale. For mortgage and financing information visit Mortgage Broker Beverly Hills | Mortgage Broker Calabasas | Mortgage Broker Glendale | ... 01/26/2023

Hollywood Hills Homes for Sale with PoolHollywood Hills homes for sale with a pool are desirable properties that provide both charm and luxury. Located in the heart of Los Angeles, the Hollywood Hills area is home to some of the finest real estate in California. Whether you're looking to purchase an existing property or build your own home from scratch, this area has something to offer everyone.These homes boast stunning views of downtown LA and the surrounding hillsides. They come equipped with high-end amenities such as private infinity pools, modern kitchens, spacious living rooms and luxurious bathrooms. Additionally, many of these properties have lush landscaping and sprawling gardens perfect for entertaining guests or just enjoying a peaceful evening outdoors.The best part about p... 01/23/2023

How to Buy a House When You Have Bad Credit  It can be a real jungle out there if you're trying to buy a home and get a mortgage, especially when you have bad credit.  But if you've got an appetite for instruction, I'm going to show you the ways you can overcome the stress, intimidation and fear of the failure and succeed with the purchase of a home --- even if your credit scores and credit history are down and dirty. In just the time it takes to listen to your favorite tune, let's learn how to rock buying a home when you have bad credit!  Do you know where you are?  Rob SpinosaSVP of Mortgage LendingGuaranteed RateNMLS: 22343 Cell/Text: 415-367-5959 rob.spinosa@rate.com Marin Office:  324 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Anselmo, CA  94960 *The views and opinions expressed on this site abo... 01/18/2023

Anyone Can Hold the Helm When the Sea is Calm  If your business is anything like mine, COVID is presently dishing out challenge after challenge to the way you (used to) work.  If it hasn't already driven many nails into the coffin of the way things were, then I'm willing to bet you're within earshot of the hammer.  If you've had time to collect your thoughts and countenance reality, you may have even begun to think about how biz will look in 2021, 2022 or beyond. Many of us, in real estate careers we have built over years or decades, have assumed a form of de facto leadership.  We likely have staff that report to us and certainly we have clients to manage and lead through the complexities that even an ordinary real estate transaction can impose.  People referred or returning to us have ... 07/28/2020

I'm Refi The Cash Out Man Sing to the tune of Popeye the Sailor Man: I'm Refi the Cash Out Man.  You're lookin' for cash in hand.Your house is worth plenty, you can access them pennies,So cash out?  Indeed you can. We're in a pandemic, you hear jumbo lenderswon't refi your equity spare.But that ain't the truth and I'll show you the proofif you've managed your money affairs. I'm Refi the Cash Out Man.  You're lookin' for cash in hand.If you still got a job and your credit's the bomb,If the mortgage makes sense then get off of the fence,Call Refi the Cash Out Man! Shiver me timbers,  Robert J. SpinosaVice President of Mortgage LendingGuaranteed RateNMLS: 22343 Cell/Text: 415-367-5959 rob.spinosa@rate.com Marin Office:  324 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Anselmo, CA  94960Berkeley Office:  1... 04/14/2020

Having been a Realtor for over 24+ years and 22+ years of it in the greater Los Angeles real estate market, I had gratefully many transactions. Hence, there are many stories to share. Some stories cannot be shared due to confidentially agreements and to protect the parties involved. Other stories of course are wide open for dissemination. Then there are stories where changing the names and locations would be highly advisable to protect the guilty parties.Since this story is being submitted to Lisa Von Domek       Active Rain Challenge “Love is in the air” I do not need to change anything to protect anyone, because this was a “love relationship transaction” vs. a “challenging transaction”.I was relatively new in Los Angeles and in those days, the easier way to get clients was to sit on “... 02/23/2019

FENG SHUI MANHATTAN FACEBOOK LIVE VIDEO ANNOUNCEMENT:New York and Los Angeles Feng Shui Consultant Laura Cerrano is doing a Facebook Live Video on Feburary 13th, 2019 at 6PM EST to talk about "Feng Shui and the Lessons of Love." I'll host the video through the Adopting Feng Shui with Laura Cerrano group on Facebook.*How do YOU define Love?*Why do my ex's keep reappearing?*Expressing Self-love which opens up Vulnerability*Releasing the Old to Welcome in the New*Preparing Your Nest (home) for Authentic LoveAnd we might have a special guest who can offer a male's perspective on love ;See ya soon! If you miss it, no worries. The Feng Shui & Lessons of Love viedo will be posted on the Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island Facebook Page. Remember to LIKE us! 02/12/2019

Time Is of the Essence There it is in black and white.  Section 29 of the California Association of Realtors' residential purchase agreement.  "Time is of the essence."  And in real estate transactions, which are inherently complex, this simply means that every day matters.  To be competitive as a buyer you need time on your side because very likely the seller of the home in which you're interested knows that the longer things take to get to the closing table, the greater likelihood something might go wrong with the financing you need in order to acquire the home. "Like what?," you ask. Perhaps the borrower/buyer will file his tax return and it will change the qualifying income.  Or gosh, maybe the buyers will inadvertently miss a credit card payment, or their autopay will malfunction a... 02/07/2019

Did you know that Hollywood High School has been around since 1903?If you ever visited Los Angeles the odds are very likely that you either walked by it or were near it. Most people come to Los Angeles and visit the Hollywood walk of Fame and the corner of Hollywood Blvd and Highland Ave. Well between Sunset Blvd and Hollywood Blvd half the distance is taken up by Hollywood High School. The exact address for those who like to use Google Earth is 1521 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028This picture is the entire east wall of the High School and the Mural was completed in 2002, interestingly I am just finally getting to blog about it😊Many students who are considering entertainment as a future career gravitate to Hollywood High School, since it is considered one of the best High Schools ... 09/30/2018

Lock Watch for the Week of 4/2/2018 Volatility-O-Meter:Mid to High.  Jobs report on Friday --- watch out for indications of wage growth. Economicalendar (all times are Pacific):Mon, 4/2:       PMI Mfg Index (6:45am).  ISM Mfg Index and Construction Spending (10am).Tues, 4/3:       Quiet.Weds, 4/4:     ADP Employment (5:15am), Factory Orders and ISM Non-Mfg Index (7am). Thurs, 4/5:    Jobless Claims and International Trade (5:30am).Fri, 4/6:        Employment situation (5:30am). 10-Year Treasury History2.76%     Today2.85%     One Week Ago2.86%     One Month Ago2.35%     One Year Ago Mr. TOn or shortly after May 28, 1982, I remember being dropped off at either Yorktown or Oakbrook to catch Rocky III with a group of my friends.  Though we collectively walked out of that theater with enoug... 04/02/2018

Well in the good old days we used to throw an Oscar Party... well those days are gone... so what did we do? Well we celebrated just like if there was a big party:). I guess I am exaggerating, we popped a not too extravagant Champaign which was still very good. Now with that said. Did we miss anything by not having a large Oscar Party? Not really the clean up was easier and we did not need to argue about who was more deserved than the actual winner. So with that said did we do an Oscar Ballot? Yes we did, was it fair and square? Well I did not see one movie and Diane did see most of the ones up for the award... so who won? Of Course I did, I looked at all the websites that were predicting who will be the winners and I completed my ballot based on the input I received. YES feel free to co... 03/14/2018

Never Mind the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Here's the Homebuyers Side One: Mortgage Interest Deduction:  Reduced from $1MM to $750K. Grandfather:  If you have a loan that was originated before 12/15/2017, and your mortgage balance exceeds $750K, you are still able to deduct the interest up to $1MM.  You're grandfathered in, unless... Don't Fear the Refi:  If you refinance a mortgage with a balance above $750K and your loan was originated before 12/15/17 AND via the refi the loan balance does not increase, you will "carry over" your $1MM cap. HELOC'd and Unloaded:  The mortgage interest deduction on home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) is eliminated.    Side Two: New and Improved:  If your HELOC can be shown to have been used to substantially improve your residence, mortgage interest may stil... 01/22/2018

Tea Time anyone!? While exploring Los Angeles California be sure to enjoy a cup (or a few cups) of tea and snacks at Chado. The tea is fresh and the food is very tasty. One of our favorites was the cucumber, dill, cream cheese sandwich. And don't forget about the warm scones and homemade whip cream with strawberries! Yes, thank you, and I'll have another,...yum!! With four locations you have plenty of options. Click on Chado's origins to read more.   01/09/2018

It's like the word is out that all the crazy people in Los Angeles should head to Hollywood Boulevard. Probably because they will blend right in and not stand out. There are so many of them. Throw in the tourists, the porn lingerie shops, the guys who start walking in the crosswalk but then suddenly stop, head sideways cocked, to look at the sun or a bird crapping on their head from overhead, hard to say, but these oblivious attitudes holds up traffic.Not that it matters. The drivers aren't much better. After they almost kill you by zipping through red lights while speeding, they are polite enough to wave a hand in the air as though it makes their actions OK. Or, maybe they're just saying: well, aren't you glad I didn't hit you this time? There is always a next time, though, Ciao! Welco... 11/05/2017

Hollywood Condos For Sale If you are looking to buy or sell a condo in Hollywood, California; then you have come to the right place. My website, www.hollywoodurbanliving.com, features all of the 44 Condo Communities within Hollywood, CA. Not only can you view photos, stats, a detailed description, HOA information & much more for each complex, but you can also do an extensive Hollywood Condo Search to find the perfect Hollywood Condo For Sale! Buying a Hollywood Condo is a different process than buying a single family residence, thus it is imperative that you hire an agent who knows the ins and outs of each complex. From whether the building is FHA approved, hat the reserves are, and even what the owner occupany rate is, all aspects are crucial in the Hollywood Condo Buying process.  Whe... 06/15/2017

Yesterday, my fiance and I were strolling along Sunset Blvd after waiting online to see a screening for Jordan Peel's movie, 'Get Out' and told it was full. Turned out to be a good thing because we wondered into Amoeba Music (The worlds largest independent record store). I headed up stairs to get a better view of the record store and when I had a moment to really appreciate the vast collection, I just stared in wonder. It was pretty out of sight to see so many CD's, Records, posters, books and many other 'random' items. The chain of music stores first started in Berkley, CA back in 1990 paving the way for several other store to open, including the one on Sunset Blvd in 2001.  02/16/2017

Last week on February 6th, I had the pleasure of viewing 'Superior Donuts' on the big screen with all cast members present. The CBS television show is based on a play by Tracey Letts.  “Superior Donuts” stars Judd Hirsch as the gruff owner of a small doughnut shop in a gentrifying Chicago neighborhood and Jermaine Fowler as his new, younger employee. Katey Sagal, David Koechner, Maz Jobrani, Anna Baryshnikov, Darien Sills-Evans and Rell Battle also star.Hailing from CBS Television Studios, the series is executive produced by Bob Daily, Neil Goldman, Garrett Donovan, Mark Teitelbaum, John Montgomery, Michael Rotenberg, Josh Lieberman, and Fowler.Did they give us donuts at the premier? of course! and so many varieties, yum!Congrats to the cast and crew. 02/16/2017

Its very refreshing and exciting when we have opportunities to watch movies that really help open your perspective, especially in times like today. The two movies that I personally give the Feng Shui stamp of approval is "Kubo and the Two Strings" direct by Travis Knight" and "Hidden Figures" directed by Theodore Melfi.  "Kubo and the Two Strings" is about a young boy named Kubo and he must locate a magical suite of armor worn by his late father in order to defeat a vengeful spirit from the past. This may not sound like much, yet please do not be fooled. The folklore provides insightful life lessons through powerful story telling, composed music and fantastically designed animated visuals. The story will truly touch your heart and spirit.   "Hidden Figures," is based on a true story abo... 12/30/2016

The Playboy Jazz Festival at the Hollywood Bowl The Hollywood Bowl is an LA icon, a celebrated outdoor amphitheater offering a range of concerts and events in sight of the famed Hollywood sign.  No doubt the Playboy Jazz Festival, a 2-day extravaganza of diverse jazz music typically held in June, is, after 38 years, iconic as well. A beautiful setting, terrific music, and great people-watching (it's LA, right?) make for a memorable and fun experience. We attended 1 day of the festival 5 or 6 years in a row with our daughter and son-in-law until they started their family. It was always lots of fun, despite the crowds, and we brought our own home-cooked feast to enjoy through the day and into the late evening. And Hugh was even there with, guess who?  09/14/2016

For more than 100 years, music and performance have had a central destination in Los Angeles. The Hollywood Bowl is a venue for showcasing artistic greatness and celebrating our global cultural heritage. It is also a proving ground for emerging artists and a living laboratory for experimentation and discovery. To explore the Bowl’s vibrant and dynamic past is to have a window on the voices and ideas that have influenced our history and continue to shape our world. If for some reason you are unable to attend an official performance, you could still expreince performances during rehearsals times. According to the Hollywood Patch, open rehearsals typically run on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm and some Fridays from 10 am – noon.  However, they are subject to change!  So for... 09/09/2016