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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Have you heard of Waymo? Well, I have seen them around for quite a while. I initially, I thought they were the Google Mapping cars. The more I saw them, the more I realized that they were not the Google Mapping cars. Instead, they were like a Taxi, or a Limo or an Uber transportation vehicle.Last three days everywhere I was going, I kept running into these vehicles. I was intrigued.A few things caught my eye.  Some of which I have been complaining to Diane for the past five years or so, that the new cars, must not have signal lights as far as turning left or right. Seriously, I found it always annoying, because for conservative drivers you have to wonder are they going straightforward? Or will they be turning left or right.Now with that said without digressing the Waymo Car would signal...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Welcome to August clients and friends.  August, typically a busy real estate month when buyers and sellers choose to move before the new school year begins. However, due to high interest rates and increased cost of living expenses, this August sees fewer buyers and sellers than in previous years. People are of the belief that the Feds will be lowering interest rates in September, hence the August moves could just be delayed to September.One thing is for certain, however.  A recent National Association of Realtors lawsuit addressing compensation to buyers’ agents means that soon there will be changes in how Realtors will be working with clients in selling and buying real estate and conducting business.  As a result of the settlement, the Multiple Listing Services (MLS) will be precluding...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Did you know that in March 1990 the Walter Annenberg's Foundation gave a $50 million challenge grant to the United Negro College Fund?Walter Annenberg, of Rancho Mirage, California, on March 13th, 1990Here was President Ronald Regan's response: Dear Walter:We got off the phone before I had a chance to tell you how wonderful it is for you to be so generous to the United Negro College Fund, so I'm writing this note to tell you that what you have done is one of the single greatest acts of generosity I have ever known...I could go on and on this letter was so touching as was the generous gift.Now I had to share a photo, unlike my handwriting, President Ronald Reagan's was great. Check it out.He wrote this to General Colin Powell....On a side note, I can pick his book of A Life in Letters an...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
I saw this quote coming from our Marketing Department and the first thing I thought of was our friend Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!  I do not plant vegetables or anything.  On the other had our friend does all the time.On a side note, Diane started planting flowers the past few years so with that said that is a good sign.Now with that said, do you plant a garden? Or may I ask do you believe in tomorrow? Great message and quote by Audrey Hepburn.It is so powerful I had to post the message and the picture twice. 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 ...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
How is the 90210 Real Estate Market Snapshot? Also known as the Beverly Hills, CA Real Estate Market. This question is often asked by potential buyers, sellers or fellow real estate practitioners all over the country. My answer is let me look at Altos Research and they will give you and me a quick answer. Now with that said look at these valuable snapshot statistics. Beverly Hills, CA 90210Thu Jul 25, 2024This week the median list price for Beverly Hills, CA 90210 is $9,995,000 with the market action index hovering around 30. This is an increase over last month's market action index of 28. Inventory has decreased to 171  Market Action IndexThis answers “How’s the Market?” by comparing rate of sales versus inventory.   Slight Seller's Advantage Home sales have been exceeding new inventor...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Monday Motivation never gets old for me. So many people complain about Monday, I look forward to it since I know many people unlike me take the weekend off and are ready to buy or sell properties.The First Cornerstone: Industriousness? Industriousness:  I mean very simply that you have to work and work hard. There is no substitute for work. Worthwhile things come only from work. (John Wooden)  I am on the same page with this great coach... sadly Politicians set a bad example for us and try to prove this theory wrong.Short Cuts:  Hard work is essential and only you really know if you are giving it everything you've got. People who always try to cut corners will never come close to realizing their full potential (John Wooden)I could go on and on, but you get my point... Wishing you a safe...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Throwback Thursdays: check out the photos & let me know your thoughts...This National Republican convention has resonated with me, for many reasons.First, I came to this country in 1967 thanks to President Lyndon B Johnson give the green light for us to come here.Second, I tried to repay my new country with joining the military and serving as an Airborne Ranger Infantry Captain. not like many illegals who well I will bite my tongue.Loved the speech from the 45th president a bit long but I get it.... here was his opportunity to speak without the media cutting him off. 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, ...
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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 on new food, thanks to Diane always trying to do the best.... Holly has some skin issues, so the Vet suggested a food change... Needless to say breakfast takes now 30 minutes to eat.Lunch takes about 45 minutes to eat.Dinner takes about an hour to eat. You might say WHY? Holly is not excited about her new food, and it takes a great deal of coaxing.  My suggestion was tough love like my parents did. When I did not eat something, it was served to me at lunch, dinner and breakfast, let's be clear by the second day I was looking forward to eating the same crapola:) So do you agree with me about tough love? If not feel free to express your views below.Wishing you a safe and healthy life and I look forward to your comments. If you are looking for a knowledgeable,...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Speechless Sundays: which meal would you like me to make for you? Well just to be clear I made both of them in the past few days.On a side note, can you make out all the ingredients? Inquiring minds want to know. Yes, I know it is not a market report and it is not real estate related. Nevertheless, this Beverly Hills Realtor has time to sell and make good food at home:))I am looking forward to your choices as well as ingredients. 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 prop...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Online Analytics Reports: Do you look at them? Do you share them with your sellers?I am constantly looking and analyzing where the potential buyers are coming from and how do they find my listings.We all know the list price is very important, especially nowadays with higher interest rates and few buyers during the summer season. At the same time, it is also equally important to understand where the buyers are looking and coming from.So, with that said, I decided to analyze this particular listing that I just started marketing. At the same time, I thought I would share with my seller for him to see what I am seeing.Hence, I was just curious if you do the same? Or do you just keep the information to yourself? Or do you even bother to look. Let me know your thoughts.Wishing you a safe and ...
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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 Company, thank you for the introduction Katina Hargrove 352-551-0308 . I consider myself a gourmet cooking realtor in Beverly Hills, Ca. now with that said I have always bought quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil and gourmet Balsamic Vinegars. Now with that said some I was not so thrilled at the price I paid so I tried to improve on them. In case you are wondering I am talking about the flavored Balsamic Vinegars.As to Extra Virgin Olive Oil it has always been a quest and keeping price points reasonable, I often opted for Trader Joe's version.Now on July 1st Katina Hargrove 352-551-0308  posted about Mount Dora Olive Oil Company she got my attention. I immediately ordered the sampler but of my choice. Needless to say, next day she suggested it and I had to smile.Well, so...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Monday Motivations: Marcus Aurelius never gets old for me to share... as most of you who read my posts regularly, know I am a huge fan of Marcus Aurelius, and his messages never get old for me.Do not let the future trouble you. You will come to it (if that is what you must) possessed of the same reason that you apply now to the present.Now with all the changes coming our way in our profession, I believe the above quote is more important than ever to consider and follow.Think of the whole of existence, of which are the tiniest part; think of the whole of time, in which you have been assigned a brief fleeting moment think of destiny-what fraction of that are you?I could read this over and over and repeat it and it never gets old. What a powerful message. Now the next one is hard for me to...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
'The Odessa File' by Frederick Forsyth: a book review by Endre Barath, Jr. a Beverly Hills Realtor.The Odessa Files has been on my 'To Read Shelf' since 2003, and I'm thrilled to say that I finally read it.  It was published in 1972 and has been on my must-read list since then. I have always been a fan of Frederick Forsyth and obviously I was way overdue in reading this excellent book, especially since I am also a history buff and know about Odessa.  As I was reading, it was hard for me to keep in mind that this book is a novel.  Forsyth writes this page turner as if it was nonfiction and you cannot help but continue reading. Having grown up in the 1960’s, I remember many elements of this book that were in the newspapers. Forsyth is an excellent writer of the historical spy novel as evi...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Monday Motivation: have you read Outliers? The Story of Success, by Malcolm Gladwell.In 2009 KW was aggressively trying to recruit me as they were about to enter the Los Angeles Real Estate Market. I was invited to Mega Camp in Austin, TX. How could I say no, stay at the Four Seasons by the river and get charmed, motivated and the list goes on and on.The Manager who spent all this money and effort on me gave me this book: Outliers. The Story of Success. I loved the book and the lovely treatment. I decided to stay with the company I was with, there are times I reach to the book for inspiration.He dedicated the book to me, which I thought was very kind and quoted FDR:"...Happiness lies in the joy of achievement & the thrill of creative effort" Loved the quote and the message. Wishing all ...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Speechless Sundays: This T-shirt made me smile...We were in Redondo Beach the other day and I saw this T-shirt had to take a picture and share it with anyone who reads my posts. Best wishes from your  Pet Friendly Beverly Hills Realtor. 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 luxury beac...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Market snapshot for Beverly Hills in the 90210 zip code... Beverly Hills, CA 90210Fri Jun 07 2024This week the median list price for Beverly Hills, CA 90210 is $9,500,000 with the market action index hovering around 27. This is about the same as last month's market action index of 27. Inventory has held steady at or around 177. The market shows signs of warming up, with sales demand recently increasing faster than inventory. Prices have not yet responded as the market is still working through excess inventory. It’s unlikely that we’ll see prices level off or move higher until the MAI sustains its upward trend and maybe not until the inventory is depleted enough to create a Seller’s market.Needless to say, it is challenging for buyers when they are facing interest rates of 7-7.5% How wou...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Diane and I have a private joke, that I work for Taxes, the Vets, food and wine.... there are times I do referrals other times I just work for wine. Well this bottle was a gift from another Realtor for the help I provided her without wanting a referral fee, just a good bottle of wine.Well since Diane was away with her girlfriend of 40+ years ago in Laguna Beach I rewarded myself the past two nights with this wonderful Bordeaux wine.Needless to say, if you can afford it, then make sure you buy it and drink it, it's worth every drop.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 y...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
I fly my flag proudly and celebrate and thank those 156,000 Allied troops that landed by sea on five beaches.The code names were: Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword. At the same time these soldiers landed on the beach many parachuted behind the German defensive liens.Sadly about 4,500 of these brave soldiers were killed on D-Day and another 5,800 were wounded or went missing.All I can say is thank you to those brave soldiers who landed and fought hard and thank you to those ones that gave the ultimate sacrifice, their lives.There are still about 200 of these brave men alive, I am grateful and proud of them. I proudly fly the American Flag, my flag for these brave men.Wishing you a safe and healthy life and I look forward to your comments. If you are looking for a knowledgeable, focused a...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Why choose me as your Realtor of choice?... The answer is really simple Results is the reason!Here are a few recent sales, not everyone would be able to sell these lots:1.  21 52 Groveland Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90046 SOLD in 34 days2. 8637 Hollywood Blvd equally as steep as the lot above SOLD in 13 DaysNot wanting to bore you I have hundreds of similar SALES over the years. Now if you are not convinced let me share some of my latest review from happy and satisfied clients.:"... tarstarstarstarstar 15 hours ago Thanks to Endre Barath Jr. my grandmother was able to sell a piece of land in L.A. County, close to Palmdale rather quickly for a reasonable price. We felt very well guided and professionally taken care of during the whole transaction process and would highly recommend working with ...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Throwback Thursdays: Meeting John Le Carre' the year was 2008...I saw the movie " The Spy who came in from the Cold" I had to read the book. Next thing you know is I was hooked. Every Le Carre' book that was published I had to have, and I bought them. In fairness to disclosure did not read all of them but bought them to read them as time permitted.Then he published "A most wanted man" in 2008 and much to my excitement he did a book signing tour and came to Los Angeles.Diane and I loaded up all my books about 15 or more at the time. After the discussion he was there to sign his book. I started pulling out my books and he graciously started signing them.His handler said only the current books do not sign the others. Diane was great she started arguing with the handler and in the meantime ...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Monday Motivations: Message from Coach John Wooden... I can never find anything that is not motivational from Coach Wooden's Book: "A lifetime of Observations and Reflections on and off the court".I keep his book hand's reach to me and if the moment arises, I can just reach and read a sentence or a paragraph from his book and I am instantly motivated.Now here is a quote I have to share: The Glory Is in Getting There   When people ask me now if I miss coaching UCLA basketball games, the national championships, the attention, the trophies, and everything that goes with them, I tell them this: I miss the practices.I don't miss the games or the tournaments or all the other folderols. As Robert Louis Stevenson wrote," It is better to travel hopefully than arrive" I tried to do that. It's the...
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