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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Friday Fun Day: well, when it comes to cooking in the kitchen... I am sure Nina Hollander, Broker  will appreciate this post. Thank you for your kind gift.Now let's focus on the meal. Diane loves seared Scallops. Hence, I decided to make it an easy meal. Frozen French Fries that can be backed as I always do. Left over sweet potatoes from the Thanksgiving.Fresh baked/steamed Broccolis and some baked Cheddar Cheese Schrimp.Easy Friday Dinner, so, what did you have for dinner? Hopefully it was fun like mine. 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 f...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Throwback Thursdays: went to an open house in 2012 I took a few pictures, because I had a hard time appreciating the benefits of this sign. here we are and I am still wondering. Now with that said 12 years later I still scratch my head what were the sellers thinking and what the benefit was?Clearly the listing agent could not convince them to remove it for the Open House.Basically, everywhere I went I saw the same signs, was this a Freudian slip, that one of the sellers did not really want to sell? Let me know your thoughts. 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...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Well, we are making progress the front and back of the house is pretty much done.Now I am working on the inside of the house.Do you love decorating for Christmas? We do and it does bring us joy. Do share how you feel about Christmas decorations?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 me directly!! If you are considering buying or selling a home, a luxury home, luxury investment real estate, luxury vacation homes, or lux...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Speechless Sundays: Decorating for Christmas not just outside the house but inside as well.I always loved Christmas hence it is not a chore it is a fun activity, between phone calls, texts and emails from clients the house still manages to look more and more festive.We are getting there, not quite there, still need to get the stockings out and the Horizontal Christmas Tree needs to be decorated. 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, plea...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Wordless Wednesdays: Look what arrived via Amazon...  well, if you guessed a cookbook, you are right.Well, let me give a little background. Just like Active Rain there is a community where we develop relationships, friendships and it goes beyond that... There is a reader platform called "Good Reads" Diane is a regular like I am on Active Rain.She is in a couple groups and developed some great friendships. Anyway, you get the idea. One of her friends with her daughter was stopping in the Los Angeles area just to meet Diane. Unfortunately, we have some personal issues that are going on, so Diane went out with them, after they stopped at our home. Yes, they went to Redondo Beach to one of our favorite restaurants. the "Blue Water Grill".After lunch they stopped in at one of our favorite bo...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Monday Motivations: again, wisdom from Marcus Aurelius.... ....The salvation of life lies in seeing each object in its essence and its entirety, discerning both the material and the casual: in applying one's whole soul to doing right and speaking the truth. There remains only the enjoyment of living a linked succession of good deeds, with not the slightest gap between them..."I find this quote so powerful, and it truly resonates with me. Well, let me leave you with one more quote that is powerful and equally resonates with me. "...The light of a lamp shines on and does not lose its radiance until it is extinguished. Will then the truth, justice, and self-control which fuel you fail before your own end?..."Now feel free to leave comments and your thoughts to this post.  Wishing you a saf...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Friday Fun Day: hard to believe I posted about this sign... end of August and we all had a good laugh. We also made bets if the sign would be here a month later.Well the good news is here we are almost two months into the first sighting of the sign and amazingly enough it is still here. Not run over or stolen. So, with that said Happy Friday everyone. There is still hope for humanity:))))     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 ...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Happy Autumn, happy Fall to my clients and friends...Imagine that the first week of October is behind us and in less than a week we will be midway through the month. You've likely read the media’s blasting about the Fed Chairman's interest rate reduction. These headlines, while not necessarily accurate, have bought many of the fence sitting savvy buyers into purchase mode.  Hence, I've noticed an increase in inventory. I have added three additional listings to my real estate inventory and am currently in escrow on two properties.  As I've said before about today's market, my advice is don't wait it out, the serious buyers are out there now.  If you have questions, please reach out to me to get unfiltered straight answers. I've noticed this year that more homes have gotten into the Hallo...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Speechless Sundays: Just for fun Wild mushroom risotto with lobster tails.I was planning on making a wild mushroom risotto and had to stop into a store on my way home from an appointment and look they had lobster tails on sale. I could not help myself and made the adjustment in my mind for tonight's dinner.It was a great surprise for Diane, ironically, we both thought the lobster tails were a bit salty wonder why?Hope you had a fantastic dinner as well.  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 sel...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Mount Dora Olive Oil Co. delivers again... htttps://www.MountDoraOliveOil.com Most of you who read my post regularly might remember that Katina Hargrove 352-551-0308  introduced me to Mount oar Olive Oil Co and I wrote a post about it  https://activerain.com/droplet/J9Jr if you missed it here is the link. Needless to say, I was so pleased I decided to order two bottles of the Extra Virgin Olive Oil. What I wanted to share here is look at what a great job they did packing it.Truly amazing and the letter they included if there is damage how to go about getting it rectified. Truly great customer service. The good news is as you can see it the top photo, there was no damage.Now I am looking forward to cooking with it and share some more food posts with you.Wishing you a safe and healthy lif...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Happy Anniversary to Diane!!Well last year Diane & I spent October 4th at The Roof Garden in the Peninsula Hotel. We were having a Linner, late lunch early dinner, after all it was her 29th Anniversary. Well Cheers to another year, this year she was celebrating her 30th Anniversary, what to do? How can we out do that?Seriously not going into details she is having a surgery coming up in the near future and we opted not to focus on her 30th Anniversary. Instead, we took care of important matters such as her glasses and my glasses.... anyway, you get the idea.Hence, I decided to make a Sushi & Sashimi Dinner with Champaign. Easy clean up and not too much work to make it. She loved it and we even had some leftovers.Wishing you a safe and healthy life and I look forward to your comments. If ...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Friday Funday: Holly & I were walking our afternoon stroll... well the neighborhood is getting ready for the Holiday. Clearly some are better than others. I thought let me share a few of the photos we saw on our walk.Let me know which ones you liked better than the others.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 me directly!! If you are considering buying or selling a home, a luxury home, luxury investment real estate, l...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Looking through my mother's Sketchbook's which one did you like?... I had a challenging day today, so I opted to get some relaxing time and look at my mother's sketchbook.Well, I decided to post two of them here. Let me know which one you liked better and why. On a side note I heard not my favorite President turned 100 today and we had one more thing in common. Hate to admit it, we both love Classical Music:)) 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 e...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Speechless Sundays: Holly on the cover of Vanity Fur... one of Diane's friends in New York got Holly to get featured on the cover of Vanity Fur. We were so thrilled...The life of a pet friendly Beverly Hills Realtor. Truly we were so excited, not everyone gets to be on the cover of Vanity Fur:)))))))))) p.s.: the Photo was taken in the back seat of my car, where Holly resides, or should I say she stays there when we are on the road.If you would like autographed photos, please reach out to Holly at my email address:   homes@endrebarath.com 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 direct...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Just listed: the best priced city view lot in Glassel Park of Los Angeles, CA  90065...Directions: Head north on Figuero St. Turne (L) on to Cypress Ave, then turn (R) on to Division St follow W Ave 33 & Moss Ave to Raysel Rd aka Yorkshire Sr.Remarks: Incredible City View vacant lot. If you have been looking for a vacant lot with city views this is the one for you. The land is located in a cul-de-sac and very serene area. The terrain consists of a gentle downslope lot. Truly had to find nowadays. There is only one house past this lot. A rare and amazing development opportunity to build your dream home. The best part is seller is open to Seller financing, please reach out to listing agent for a plat mad, directions and seller financing details. Now add to that where can you find this typ...
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By Fred Sweezer Sr. CMI, LLC., HUD 203k Consultant
(Hud Certified 203K Consultant)
Before drones walking on the roof was the only way to get a good roof inspection done. This video of a clay tile roof inspection I recently performed using a drone. The home is a approximately 4700 sq ft 5 bedroom, 5 baths home. 
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Tuna Noodle Casserole with Spinach & Artichokes... well it was Friday, and I wanted to do a twist on an old recipe our parents used to make.The ingredients were, fresh baby spinach, frozen Artichoke Hearts, garlic, and of course egg noodles.Oh, and let me not forget three cans of tuna, some butter, some olive oil and some milk and a bit of flour.If you are interested, I can do a full-blown recipe.  The key once everything was done to bake it in the oven for about 25 minutes at about 425 degrees and that will bring the meal up to the next level. Especially if you add some panko bread crumps on top with some shredded parmesan cheese.  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 Be...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Target America: Terrorism in the US.  A book review... I am a bit late reviewing this book. It was published in 1993 and ironically it was sadly after 9/11. The introduction is by Bill McCollum, please Google his history, clearly an interesting career. Let me quote one sentence:This is why I believe it is vital that all Americans read Mr.  Bodansky's book... and become familiar with the nature of the terrorist threat and who is behind it..... it is only by publicly exposing this threat to America and through educating our citizens that we can stop the terrorists from carrying out the nefarious plans and protect our freedoms....Interestingly enough I only paid One Dollar for this book, a true bargain, but it took a great deal of effort to read it, because I kept putting it down and watch...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Speechless Sundays: life in the home of a Pet Friendly Beverly Hills Realtor, Endre Barath. Jr. I could take photos any day or any moment and you could see how life is in our home. Well, look at the Feature Photo, this is Wiley who used to be an outdoor cat. We bought the house and used to joke we bought it so Wiley could come in. We were worried that he would want to go out. He has no desire ever to go out:))Holly is eating and Wiley is checking it out. Wiley is wondering is her food better than ours? Why is the gate locked? Clearly so Holly could eat in peace:)))Check this photo out, usually it is not Wiley and Jill butt to butt, instead it is usually Wiley and Holly. This is a special treat:))  Wishing you a safe and healthy life and I look forward to your comments. If you are lookin...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Tonight's Dinner was inspired by one of my cookbooks. The one I referenced the other day The Flavors of Asia, by Mai Pham.  Endorsed by the Culinary Institute of America aka the CIA.Needless to say, I looked at about ten recipes and decided to do my own version. First and foremost, I made Sushi Rice. Plan on 30 minutes to make it. While I was making the rice, I decide to do some creative ideas, well smoked mussels from the can, then I realized how powerful the smell and the flavors were, I immediately opened another can of Patagonian mussels, much milder. Realizing that this would not be enough I added some frozen vegies to cut the strength. I also felt I needed to add some Argentinian red shrimp.Then I added some mushrooms to it (fresh) as well as some sun-dried tomatoes and then added...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Wordless Wednesdays: Holly is getting a groom... over the years we have taken Holly to the groomer... things changed. Then we took her to another groomer... then sadly there were some dog diseases circling around so we opted to have the groomer come to our home.Well, we tried the bathroom, not very successful for a shy little dog. Then we tried the bathroom sink equally a failure.Now we finally got the problem resolved, she is fine in the kitchen sink. She also needs ear protection hence the shower cap.All good, just a small trade off, we need to clean the sink before and after each grooming session. Oh well not complaining just sharing life of a Pet Friendly Realtor's dog:))). Wishing you a safe and healthy life and I look forward to your comments. If you are looking for a knowledgeabl...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Some nights you know you will have to get up early and still need to make dinner... what is one to do? Well in my case I just pull out my leftover soup from the other day.Then make a salad, not just an ordinary salad, but I use one of my leftover baked salmons. Vola and you have a light easy clean up dinner.So, with that said what is your easy dinner when you need to be out the door early? Inquiring minds want to know. 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...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Friday's Dinner: Happy Birthday Dinner for Diane.... Honest she thought I was trying to outdo the Linner we had the day before.I reassured her that nothing was purchased in advance or on Friday, everything was in the Fridge or in the Freezer:) 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 me directly!! If you are considering buying or selling a home, a luxury home, luxury investment real estate, luxury vacation homes, or luxu...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Los Angeles land buyers need to know about the entitlement process... depending on where they decide to buy a land and build their home, the rules can vary a great deal.Most importantly they need to know that if they buy a land within 1.5 miles of the Pacific Coast the approval process falls into Coastal Commission Jurisdiction. Hence that means it could take two to three years for the approval process. I have known buyers that would like to shorten this process hence they opt to buy land outside of the Coastal Commission Jurisdiction.My point is that the entitlement process can be long and quite complicated, but without that no one cannot build a home in the Greater Los Angeles area.Now should they choose to buy a steep up or down sloped lot then that will fall into Los Angeles Hillsid...
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