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Beverly Hills, CA Real Estate News

By Jane Peters, Los Angeles real estate concierge services
(Home Jane Realty)
How is the Beverly Hills Housing market doing so far this year?  Let’s take a look. Beverly Hills single family homes under $1 million Not surprisingly.  There are none. Beverly Hills condos under $1 million Sold:  7 / +1 over same period last yearMedian price:  $645,000/  -3.0%  over same period last yearActive listings:  25Absorption rate*:  5.56 months     Beverly Hills single family homes $1 to $2 Million Sold:  0 /  -1 over same periodActive listings:  11Absorption rate*:  3.47 months     Beverly Hills condos $1 to $2 Million Sold:  2/ +2 over same period last yearMedian price:  $1,090,000Active listings:  19Absorption rate*:   10.38 months     Beverly Hills single family homes $2 to $5 Million Sold:  1/ -5 over same period last yearPrice:  $4,600,000/ Median price last year – $2,6...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Find your Valentine this Sunday, February 12, 2012.  All 6 LA City Animal Shelters will be celebrating My Furry Valentine with discounted adoption fees. Thanks to Pets 90210 for sponsoring My Furry Valentine! Please share and adopt!         If you are a consumer who is considering buying or selling a home, investment real estate, vacation homes, or beach properties in Southern California, Los Angeles, Century City, Westwood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Culver City, Marina Del Rey, Venice or Malibu. Feel Free to give me a call at 310.486.1002or emails me at homes@endrebarath.com or visit one of my websites at http://www.endrebarath.comYour Pet Friendly Realtor. I contribute a portion of my commission to Local Animal Rescue Organizations.      
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By Matt Sweeney, Rich Kids Real Estate
(Rich Kids Real Estate: The Brokerage)
Happy belated 2012! It’s been a while since I have hit the sheets (of paper that is) and posted new entries. After a well earned Christmas in London and an awesome New Years in Berlin, we are all back in full force. Although in truth, we never stopped. Paperwork on Christmas, signatures New Years Eve...a Turbo Rich Kid Agent is there for you and ready to go...any time, any place, any country. This week, Rich Kids has a new sale closing in the prime Hollywood Hills off Queens Road with some of the most amazing panoramic views you have ever seen. Also on tap is a short sale condo that received 6 offers within the first day it was open to be shown accepted well above list, and a killer lease in a West Hollywood architectural gem that you would sell your mother for! All that and some insigh...
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By Heather Paul, Realtor,Top Selling Real Estate Agent
(Expert 1 Realty)
Beverly Hills boasts some of the most premier exclusive properties on the market in Los Angeles, California.  View Current Beverly Hills Exclusive Premier Real Estate Listings and Properties for Sale here: Thinking of Selling your Beverly Hills Home or Property? Find out what it is currently worth here, just enter your address and information to get your current property value now, Click Here                                                                         CALL ME TODAY! (310)923-2334   HEATHER PAUL "Your Local Beverly Hills Real Estate Expert" (310)586-0364 OR (310)923-2334 www.HeatherPaulOnline.com   
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By Jane Peters, Los Angeles real estate concierge services
(Home Jane Realty)
Another year as flown by and it is time to review the 2011 Beverly Hills real estate market. I have split the 2011 Beverly Hills real estate market report into four section, single family by price breakdown and condos.  I have also shown relevant percentage comparisons with the 2010 statistics. What is Market Absorption? Market absorption trends show the rate that properties are selling compared with inventory which enables us to see if it is a sellers’ or buyers’ market. 6 months worth of inventory is a balanced market.  Under 6 months is a sellers’ market, and anything over 6 months is a buyers’ market. So let’s take a look: Sales of homes under $2M in Beverly Hills are starting to slow down and edge into a buyers’market although the number of sales over the last three months of this ...
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By Robert Schmalz, Cal. Lic Broker
(West Los Angeles Real Estate Group)
BANK OWNED FORECLOSURE -- REO 2 BEDROOMS / 2 BATHS / 2229 SQ FT HUGE BEVELY HILLS CONDO FOR $283 PER SQ FT ALREADY REDUCED 25000 MAYBE ANOTHER 25000? LIST PRICE $631,600 As with all distressed properties, short sales and bank owned foreclosures, the listing are very volatile and change on a daily basis. If you are interested please contact me a.s.a.p. at 310.505.5571 GREAT PRICE REDUCTION!!! Location, location! Close to Beverly Center, Melrose and more. Very large, first floor unit, with oversized master bedroom, and spacious living room, dining area. Still there is more, breakfast area in kitchen, 2 walk-in closets and more closet space in master, granite counters in kitchen, and long balcony with 2 areas for sitting. Laundry is inside unit.   Bank Owned Foreclosures - REO / Lender Own...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
There are benefits of a Listing Agent being present at a showing! I have written about this subject a few years ago which has generated a spirited debate. Today after I read  a Blog Post  denigrating the benefits or the author’s lack of understanding the benefits, instead of just getting into a back and forth with the author, I chose to write a post highlighting  the benefits. First and foremost the listing agent represents the seller. Part of representing the seller, the listing agent’s responsibility is to negotiate for the seller the most money and the best terms. As some of you know that often times buyers end up buying no matter at what price point based on “emotions”. They walk into the home and start sending out “buying” signals, thru their verbiage and subconscious activities, b...
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By Pat & Melody Rogers- Kelley
(Nourmand & Associates)
The Beverly Hills Real Estate blog Thursday 12-22-11www.patandmelody.com Please e-mail us at:  mrpk1@pacbell.net  should you need immediate assistance.Welcome to the written blog and check out our daily video joke and blog which is posted around noon time here or on Facebook.  http://youtu.be/78XSgXFVhfU Thursday – Windy with sunshine. High 64F. Winds NE at 20 to 30 mph with stronger winds in and below canyons and passes.  4days and counting!Here are this week's new articles on California real estate: Better lender bureau will accept your mortgage grievance Home loan borrowers may now submit a mortgage complaint online with...Cast a VoteWho do you think should be responsible for receiving and resolving mortgage complaints from home loan borrowers? Federal Housing Administration bailout...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
What is a “Timeless Question in Real Estate”? “Is this a good time to buy?” If you have been a Realtor one year or a hundred years like me. The reoccurring question comes up from “First Time Buyers”: Is this a good time to buy? Normally the “Used car salesmen mentality” kicks in to too many Real Estate Sales Associates, “It is always a good time to buy” answer. Now to the Professionals i.e.: Realtors real research goes in to the answer.  Questions get bombarded to the potential client: Why do you want to buy? What do you want to accomplish? What is your short term objective? What is your long term objective? What are you paying for rent now? How much are you comfortable paying per month? What is your dream home? The questions go fast and furious. How is your credit? How much do you have...
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By Jane Peters, Los Angeles real estate concierge services
(Home Jane Realty)
Every year, world-renowned Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills puts on its best show for holiday season.  In 2004 they decorated with $1 million worth of Baccarat crystal chandeliers.  This year, together with Harrods in London and  Takashimaya stores in Tokyon and Singapore, Swarovsky holds sway with Sparkle 90210. Swarovsky Elements have installed Swarovsky crystals along the median of Rodeo Drive featuring a helix-shaped sculpture with embedded LED lights which scrolls people’s holiday messages ticker-tape style.  If you wish to be included Tweet your message to #letitsparkle or text 877877. Today, and on December 15 and 16 you can see snow and sparkle effects together with horse drawn carriages and caroler.  Some restaurants will be extending their happy hours, offering free cocktails with...
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By Adrienne Kessler
(Rodeo Realty - Beverly Hills)
  I always try to be a positive person and I try my hardest this time of year. Everyone should be jolly! So here are bits of good news I’ve discovered in the market recently… Pending sales of existing U.S. homes surged in October by the most in nearly a year. And I should know, I’m in escrow on one- about to be two properties. My clients aren’t alone; Americans are taking advantage of low interest rates for mortgages. Sales of existing homes jumped in October, they are up 1.4%, rising to 4.97 million units from a downwardly revised 4.90 million the previous month. The supply of homes on the market is on a continuous decrease, which is a sign of health. This will start giving demand a chance to increase for the first time in a long time. I am a very positive person but I promise my infor...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Pumpkin Soup/ Stew for a chilly night! This soup is easy to make, but is time consuming, hence it is great to do on a day you are working out of your home or just want to take time off from the hustle and bustle of your daily activity. Ingredients: ·         2 cups of dried navy beans ·         2 bay leaves ·         Three sprigs of Thyme ·         One large onion ( I always use sweet onions with all my recipes) ·         2 sugar pumpkins (washed & dried) see picture ·         ½ cup of extra virgin olive oil ( I always use cold pressed extra virgin olive oil from Trader Joe’s or cold pressed extra virgin calamata olive oil also from TJ’s) ·         2-3 cups of Chicken stock ·         Salt & pepper ·          About one pound of Potatoes (ideally fingerling potatoes, or new potatoes, or Y...
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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 Thanksgiving the National Holliday was created for one reason:  to give the country an economic boost? The holiday has been attributed to the 1621 celebration at Plymouth, Massachusetts by most people. They claim that this was started, when they had a feast and thanksgiving was offered for a good harvest. Later the tradition continued. Interestingly  according to historical documents initially the Plymouth colony did not have enough food to feed half of the colonists, the Wampanoag native Americans helped the Pilgrims by providing seeds and teaching them to fish.   Of course as in everything now days there is controversy as to when the first Thanksgiving celebration was in the United States. Saint Augustine Florida claims the date of September 8, 1565, Plymouth, MA cla...
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By Heather Paul, Realtor,Top Selling Real Estate Agent
(Expert 1 Realty)
Beverly Hills Property Values have been steadily rising.  The following Beverly Hills Property Values Report  As you can see below, the Beverly Hills Real Estate Market is moving very quickly.  Now is a Great time to Sell Your Current Home or Property and with the amazing interest rates currently available, there truly is no better time to buy your next dream home.Check out Nearby Cities Real Estate Market Trends and Statistics Here: CLICK HERE If you would like to find out exactly what your property is currently worth, enter your property address and information here:   CLICK HERE FOR YOUR HOME VALUE NOW HIRE A LOCAL BEVERLY HILLS REAL ESTATE AGENT Search Beverly Hills Home Listings-One of the Best Resources Available to Buyers is this Beverly Hills Real Estate website:   www.HeatherPa...
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By Jane Peters, Los Angeles real estate concierge services
(Home Jane Realty)
Beverly Hills, is the world renowned home of the rich and famous. There is something for everyone in this beautiful enclave, including the best dining, shopping, and some of the most expensive real estate in the country.  In fact, 90% of Beverly Hills is zoned for residential use.  62% of the housing is apartments and condos, and 37% single family.       Beverly Hills, is almost entirely surrounded by the city of Los Angeles, except for a small area of Doheny Dr. on the east which borders West Hollywood.  It is approximately 5.7 square miles in radius, with the approximate boundaries being the Los Angeles Country Club to the west, Whitworth Dr. to the south, Robertson Blvd., San Vicente Blvd. and Doheny Dr. to the East and the Hollywood Hills to the north. Beverly Hills is an incorporat...
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By Heather Paul, Realtor,Top Selling Real Estate Agent
(Expert 1 Realty)
Top 11 Tips to Sell your Beverly Hills Home   When considering selling your Beverly Hills home, there are many things you can do to quickly help you earn more money on the sale of your home.  The real estate market in Beverly Hills is very active right now and when selling your home, you will want to capture the attention of the buyers over other competing properties.    Beverly Hills Real Estate Expert-Heather Paul with Coldwell Banker  “A local Beverly Hills Real Estate Agent” provides some great tips to help you sell your Beverly Hills or Los Angeles home quickly and for the most money.   Feel free to contact me anytime with your questions when selling your home.  I hope these tips provide much use to you and wish you much success in selling your Beverly Hills home or property. TOP 1...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Update on our Third Cat:  Jill As some of you know our household consists of Dougy, Jack & Jill, our three Cats.  Dougy came from the Lange Foundation and Jack knocked on our Patio Door and insisted that we let him in. Jill was the latest addition from the Lange Foundation as well. Needless to say we went thru some Cat relationship dynamics.  Those of you, who have cats, know what I am referring to. Specifically, that the dynamics change when a cat is added to the house hold or if one goes to Rainbow Bridge. Not trying to bore you with the details.  When Jill was incorporated into our household, Jack got along with her instantaneously. Dougy on the other hand kept hissing, growling and was basically not in favor of the new addition to the house hold. As a Realtor who works out of the ho...
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By Jane Peters, Los Angeles real estate concierge services
(Home Jane Realty)
We are coming towards the end of 2011 so it is a good time to check in on Beverly Hills home sales to date this year.   Single Family Homes   Sold Low High DOM Active Absorption Under $ 1 Million 5 $800,000 $995,000 64 0 - $1 to $2 Million 37 $1,016,000 $2,000000 75 11 2.9 $2 to $5 Million 50 $2,095,000 $4,800,000 72 24 14.4 Over $5 Million 29 $5,175,000 $35,000000 142 57 19.7 Condos Under $ 1 Million 49 $334,900 $985,000 85 34 6.9 $1 to $2 Million 18 $1,030,000 $1,700,000 128 21 11.7 $2 to $5 Million 1 $4,400,000 655 7 70 Over $5 Million 4 $6,085,000 $13,826,000 202 4 10 All information from the CLAW MLS is deemed accurate but is not guaranteed   Absorption rate is the time it will take existing listings to sell based on prior sales over the past 10 months.  6 months is a balanced mar...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
411 Oakhurst “The Oakhurst” in Beverly Hills, CA 90210 If you love an exquisite recently built Mediterranean condominium than you must check out 411 North Oakhurst Dr. “The Oakhurst” was built in 1990 with the most discriminating buyer in mind, who wanted to live on a quite tree lined street inside the Beverly Hills school system. The complex is quite not pretentious, just solid busting with quality from the 24 hour concierge to the 16 hour bellman. Each unit has three side by side parking spaces. It is a quite small building consisting of 34 Townhomes with custom crown moldings and all the features your discriminating taste require such a granite counter tops and modern state of the art appliances. Some units have Patios & Balconies others just have Balconies. All units have romantic f...
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By Matt Sweeney, Rich Kids Real Estate
(Rich Kids Real Estate: The Brokerage)
I am pleased to announce an uber significant sale for Rich Kids Real Estate Group for two reasons: 1) This was a record breaking sale for me in terms of the closing period. My client immediately fell in love with the property and we recorded within 5 days from acceptance of offer – my fastest escrow period…ever. It would not have been possible without the help of an individual who I have looked up to since before I became a licensed agent  (see next item). 2) I had the opportunity to work with the most accomplished and recognized residential developer in Beverly Hills (if not the world), Brian Adler. Brian has made his mark on the Beverly Hills real estate scene in numerous ways since age 21, but is probably best known for developing the ultimate in gated living chic, Beverly Park North...
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