The Beverly Hills Real Estate blog for Sunday 1-20-13 Welcome to the written blog and check out our video blog which is posted around noon time here or on Facebook : http://youtu.be/dsSkfTQHAwU  Sunday 79 and all clear.  NFL Playoffs! The Weekend Open House Guide. http://www.themls.com/wohg.cfm?DEBUG=0  If you have any question regarding buying or selling a property give us a call and well help you find a solution. Please e-mail us at: mrpk1@pacbell.net should you need immediate assistance.    Southern California homebuilding speaks to recovering housing ... Real estate in 2013: Time to buy Southern California real estate -- if you can | Real-estate price spike in 2013? | Homebuilding speaks to recovering market. www.sgvtribune.com/..... 01/20/2013

The Beverly Hills Real Estate blog for Saturday 1-19-13 Welcome to the written blog and check out our video blog which is posted around noon time here or on Facebook  : http://youtu.be/WWl2opnN-q4 Saturday 79 and all clear. Lakers VS Heat tonight. Tiger and Rory miss cut @ DUBAI. The Weekend Open House Guide. http://www.themls.com/wohg.cfm?DEBUG=0  If you have any question regarding buying or selling a property give us a call and well help you find a solution. Please e-mail us at: mrpk1@pacbell.net should you need immediate assistance.    Southern California homebuilding speaks to recovering housing ... Real estate in 2013: Time to buy Southern California real estate -- if you can | Real-estate price spike in 2013? | Homebuilding spea... 01/19/2013

The Beverly Hills Real Estate blog for Friday 1-18-13 Welcome to the written blog and check out our video blog which is posted around noon time here or on Facebook  http://youtu.be/cugJ9z0YLfQ Friday 78 and all clear. Lakers lost and Clippers win. Tomorrow we post the Open House Guide. Heres a neat way to see Real Estate values courtesy of our MLS. CLICK on link and select an area LA, Ventura etc. http://realist2.firstamres.com/home.jsp  Enjoy! Southern California homebuilding speaks to recovering housing ... Real estate in 2013: Time to buy Southern California real estate -- if you can | Real-estate price spike in 2013? | Homebuilding speaks to recovering market. www.sgvtribune.com/.../southern-california-homebuilding-spe... Palm Desert CA Real Estate, Palm Springs CA Homes, Southern ... 01/18/2013

The Beverly Hills Real Estate blog for Thursday 1-17-13 Welcome to the written blog and check out our video blog which is posted around noon time here or on Facebook  http://youtu.be/XCku8Q83JDU Thursday 73 and all clear. Lakers VS Heat tonight. Tiger from DUBAI.  Southern California homebuilding speaks to recovering housing ... Real estate in 2013: Time to buy Southern California real estate -- if you can | Real-estate price spike in 2013? | Homebuilding speaks to recovering market. www.sgvtribune.com/.../southern-california-homebuilding-spe... Palm Desert CA Real Estate, Palm Springs CA Homes, Southern ... California Real Estate Opportunities Heating Up for Canadians. Every Autumn, Canadians are forced to face the harsh reality that shorter days mean sharply ... www.farbelowmarket.co... 01/17/2013

The Beverly Hills Real Estate blog for Wednesday 1-16-13 Welcome to the written blog and check out our video blog which is posted around noon time here or on Facebook http://youtu.be/iQLHNvwkHuk Wednesday 71 and all clear they say 79 tomorrow… The Lakers and Clippers won. December home prices jump 19.6% in Southern California By Alejandro Lazo, Los Angeles Times Southern California's housing market ended the year with sharp gains, rounding out the first solid year of sustained improvement after nearly five... January 14, 2013 Weekly News  Will foreclosed homeowners and short sellers return to homeownership? What role will ex-homeowners who lost their homes to foreclosure or short sale play in the housing recovery? Renting and owning across counties Could a shift in California's housing... 01/16/2013

  The Beverly Hills Real Estate blog for Tuesday 1-15-13 Welcome to the written blog and check out our video blog which is posted around noon time here or on Facebook  http://youtu.be/RYQtDSH_8XQ Tuesday 63 and all clear they say 73 tomorrow… The Clippers won. January 14, 2013 Weekly News  Will foreclosed homeowners and short sellers return to homeownership? What role will ex-homeowners who lost their homes to foreclosure or short sale play in the housing recovery? Renting and owning across counties Could a shift in California's housing market be on the horizon? Boomers embrace urban living What Boomers want and how to court this client base. Weekly Statistical Update This week: California's ratio of renters to owners, the homeownership rate, and the latest employment rate. Want more ne... 01/15/2013

The Beverly Hills Real Estate blog for Monday 1-14-13 Welcome to the written blog and check out our video blog which is posted around noon time here or on Facebook:    http://youtu.be/2dWGa_BazB8 Monday  generally clear 58 – 37 tonight.   The Pat’s, The Ravens, Falcons and Niners the big winners. Today's real estate news  - 231,000 Calif. agents drop license during slump - 30-year mortgage rate highest in 8 weeks - New rule will require mortgage lenders to verify borrowers' ability to repay MORE > CU tomorrow. Beverly Hills Real Estate News updated daily. 01/14/2013

The Beverly Hills Real Estate blog for Saturday 1-12-13  Welcome to the written blog and check out our video blog which is posted around noon time here or on Facebook:   http://youtu.be/I2xovzCfUbM Saturday 56 the hi and 33 the low… Double Yikes!  Lakers lost, the NFL today and The Weekend Open House Guide. http://www.themls.com/wohg.cfm?DEBUG=0  If you have any question regarding buying or selling a property give us a call and well help you find a solution. News and views:  Real Estate Is Far From a Free Market, Report Says Wall Street Journal (blog) The federal government spends about $450 billion a year on real estate, a sum that includes direct spending, loan guarantees and tax breaks like the mortgage-interest deduction, according to a report released today by Smart Growth America,... 01/12/2013

The Beverly Hills Real Estate blog for Friday 1-11-13 Welcome to the written blog and check out our video blog which is posted around noon time here or on Facebook http://youtu.be/yj7pbJF6BZ4:  Friday 6o clouds, rain and cool again 38 tonight! Yikes!  Lakers tonight on TV. News and views:  Real Estate Is Far From a Free Market, Report Says Wall Street Journal (blog) The federal government spends about $450 billion a year on real estate, a sum that includes direct spending, loan guarantees and tax breaks like the mortgage-interest deduction, according to a report released today by Smart Growth America, an ... See all stories on this topic Northbrook firm to handle Hostess' real estate, equipment sale Chicago Tribune Four Hilco units will work on the Hostess assignment: Hilco Real Estate... 01/11/2013

Once a month, we have a meeting in Beverly Hills.  We always get there early to avoid traffic, have a fresh bagel right out of the oven, and peruse Rodeo Drive's latest luxury windows.   For us, it is a study/lesson in branding and seeing how our friends in the luxury industry are marketing themselves and their products This morning delighted us with the Jeddhi/Darth Vader look.  And no doubt the force would be with you in a white on white ski outfit, and keep away the dark forces with that formidable helmet goggle gear. What a way to be noticed on the hills, and given the design of the helmet, not a hair would be out of place. Wishing you all a great Thursday, Cheers, Ron & Alexandra WATCH VIDEOS-  Buzz-Worthy Luxury Real Estate Websites   Personal Branding Case Studies   Company Bran... 01/10/2013

The Beverly Hills Real Estate blog for Wednesday 1-9-13 Welcome to the written blog and check out our video blog which is posted around noon time here or on Facebook :  http://youtu.be/bIpx78-nbXo Wednesday 70 sunny clouds coming.  Lakers looked good for 3 quarters.  They’re going to center, tabilize and come back. News and views:  Real Estate Is Far From a Free Market, Report Says Wall Street Journal (blog) The federal government spends about $450 billion a year on real estate, a sum that includes direct spending, loan guarantees and tax breaks like the mortgage-interest deduction, according to a report released today by Smart Growth America, an ... See all stories on this topic Northbrook firm to handle Hostess' real estate, equipment sale Chicago Tribune Four Hilco units will work o... 01/09/2013

The Beverly Hills Real Estate blog for Tuesday 1-8-13 Welcome to the written blog and check out our video blog which is posted around noon time here or on Facebook   : http://youtu.be/Xapi45VOSGo Tuesday 73 and sunny.  ND vs Alabama?  ND went congrats Bama. Today's real estate news  - Housing a sweet spot for economy as rebound extends to 2013 - Generation Y values amenities over square footage - Trulia ranks top markets for price recovery in 2012 MORE > Mortgage Debt Forgiveness extended   The measure will continue to exempt from taxation mortgage debt that is forgiven when homeowners and their mortgage lenders negotiate a short sale, loan modification (including any principal reduction) or foreclosure. MORE > November pending and distressed sales report  California pending home sales... 01/08/2013

The Beverly Hills Real Estate blog for Sunday 1-6-13 Welcome to the written blog and check out our video blog which is posted around noon time here or on Facebook  http://youtu.be/UZdWms1JT-Q Sunday 58 and showers.  Green Bay wins with ease and 2 more games today. Please e-mail us at: mrpk1@pacbell.net should you need immediate assistance. The Weekend Open House Guide. http://www.themls.com/wohg.cfm?DEBUG=0  If you have any question regarding buying or selling a property give us a call and well help you find a solution. Beverly Hills Real Estate News updated daily.   01/06/2013

The Beverly Hills Real Estate blog for Friday 1-4-13 Welcome to the written blog and check out our video blog which is posted around noon time here or on Facebook  http://youtu.be/cPlWxZAJZqU Tuesday 68 and all clear. The Clippers vs Lakers tonight. Tomorrow we will post the Open House Guide. Meanwhile, January 2, 2013 Weekly News   Press Release: Buyer purchasing power index remains high NEW! The 2013 forecast for buyer purchasing power in California. Looking back for a look forward: the first tuesday year-in-review first tuesday provides a comprehensive analysis of the 2012 economic landscape, with a keen eye to 2013 and the future.  The Feds flagging confidence Another deadline revision is the Fed flogging a dead horse? Want more news? Check out this week's Real Estate News Roundup ... 01/04/2013

The Beverly Hills Real Estate blog for Thursday 1-3-13 Welcome to the written blog and check out our video blog which is posted around noon time here or on Facebook http://youtu.be/_1LBiZTJ6F8 Tuesday 68 and all clear. The Clippers on a new streak losing streak that is. Tonight the Lakers hope to extend it. January 2, 2013 Weekly News Press Release: Buyer purchasing power index remains high NEW! The 2013 forecast for buyer purchasing power in California. Looking back for a look forward: the first tuesday year-in-review first tuesday provides a comprehensive analysis of the 2012 economic landscape, with a keen eye to 2013 and the future. The Feds flagging confidence Another deadline revision is the Fed flogging a dead horse? Want more news? Check out this week's Real Estate News Roundup... 01/03/2013

The Beverly Hills Real Estate blog for Wednesday 1-2-13 Welcome to the written blog and check out our video blog which is posted around noon time here or on Facebook : http://youtu.be/DR24VehK11A Wednesday 66 and clear. Lakers and Clippers lose.  Stanford wins the Rose BOWL.  Today's real estate news  - Cliff avoided: Congress staves off tax hikes - U.S. construction spending dips 0.3 percent - Shadow inventory shrinks in October MORE > Help protect MID: Call Congress Today!  The REALTOR® Party needs your urgent help to protect the stability of the American housing market and the American economy. MORE > November pending and distressed sales report  California pending home sales decline in November, while the share of equity sales expands. MORE > C.A.R. offers 12 free hours of online C... 01/02/2013

The Beverly Hills Real Estate blog for Tuesday 1-1-13 Welcome to the written blog and check out our video blog which is posted around noon time here or on Facebook : http://youtu.be/f6YMc2ZOt1o Tuesday 63 and some clouds. Happy New Year. We continue on Quoting former President Ronald Reagan, The closest thing to immortality on this planet is a Federal program. Have a great evening and be careful. Peace. The Senate approved a last-minute deal to avert the feared fiscal cliff early Tuesday. The Senate package would put off budget cuts for two months and preserve Bush-era income tax cuts for individuals earning less than $400,000 or couples earning less than $450,000. The measure now goes to the House. Beverly Hills Real Estate News updated daily. 01/01/2013

The Beverly Hills Real Estate blog for Monday 12-31-12 Welcome to the written blog and check out our video blog which is posted around noon time here or on Facebook  http://youtu.be/_g3NAhhf45w Monday 62 and some clouds. Happy New Year. We continue on Quoting former President Ronald Reagan, The closest thing to immortality on this planet is a Federal program. Have a great evening and be careful. Peace. Today's real estate news - Pending home sales rise again in November - Monday is deadline for foreclosure review - Washingtons stalemate leaves taxpayers in limbo MORE > Beverly Hills Real Estate News updated daily. 12/31/2012

Photographic reflections of the North End of Boston, MA! Little Italy for the locals! For those of you, who are not familiar with Boston, MA? The North End is the “Italian” part of the city, also known as “Little Italy”. These pictures were taken at Café Vittoria (http://www.vittoriacaffe.com/ )     which has the best Cappuccino outside of Italy in Boston, MA.  On a side note:  Café Vittoria was the First Italian Café in Boston, MA. The Cream Puff is from Mike’s Pastry, which is next door to Café Victoria. Interestingly the culture of the North End is just like in Italy. The merchants do not mind if they do not have something on the menu. They either run across to the other establishment which has it, or tell you that  it is OK for you to run across and bring it back. In this particular... 12/30/2012

The Beverly Hills Real Estate blog for Friday 12-28-12 Welcome to the written blog and check out our video blog which is posted around noon time here or on Facebook http://youtu.be/36Blc9amBzg Friday 60 showers and some clouds.  A New Year beckons.   Peace! Find Real Estate values courtesy of our MLS. CLICK on link and select an area LA, Ventura etc. http://realist2.firstamres.com/home.jsp Meantime the latest news from CAR Today's real estate news - Fewerfirst-time buyers - Strugglinghomeowners may lose critical tax break in fiscal cliff talks - Foreclosurecrisis takes toll on renters MORE > Helpprotect MID: Call Congress Today! The REALTOR Party needs your urgent help to protect the stability of the American housing market and the American economy. MORE > Heres a neat way to see Real ... 12/28/2012