Did you know there is a Gender difference of about $1200 on buying a Car? How does Home purchasing differ? I was in the process of contemplating on buying a car for Diane. She started having car issues. Hence I started on my beginning stages of research. In the mean time she came to me without research that she wanted a particular type and model of a vehicle. I was surprised and it made me wonder. I always start my research beforehand about the car I want I am focusing on making sure that it is a good value. At the same time I have an alternative car in mind and am doing the research on both vehicles. She on the other hand came to me this is the model and type of car I want. So this made me think that men and women approach shopping for a car differently. So now, I was side tracked and ... 07/18/2011

  If you love nature and trees, then why not volunteer with the TreePeople in Beverly Hills, California! The TreePeople is a non-profit environmental organization that has one mission, that mission is to help and inspire people to take care of their environment in the urban development areas. The TreePeople Organization is located at 12601 Mulholland Drive in Beverly Hills, California. This amazing organization is always looking for plant and tree lovers to volunteer in helping with educating, inspiring and supporting people of all ages to help take care of their community, so that they too can have a safe haven to go to! The bottom line is, the TreePeople’s work is all about helping nature heal our urban areas for everyone to enjoy and bask in its beauty! For more information regardin... 07/12/2011

When selling your Beverly Hills house, one of the first steps you'll take is setting an asking price or also known as a listing price for your home, a maneuver that requires the ability to find the perfect balance between attracting solid offers and ultimately receiving top dollar.  We highly recommend working with a Local Beverly Hills Real Estate Agent or Realtor, they can provide you with a vast amount of information about the local Beverly Hills real estate market such as the recently sold homes in Beverly Hills, current homes on the market-which your home will be in direct competition with, and some of the best tips on selling your Beverly Hills home for the highest price.  You'll probably hear talk of fair market value, which typically means the highest value an educated buyer wi... 07/01/2011

Beverly Hills Real Estate Agent-Best "Top Selling" Beverly Hills Real Estate Agent Heather Paul Specializes in Selling Beverly Hills Most Exclusive Homes, Mansions, and High End Properties  When buying or selling High End Luxury Real Estate in Beverly Hills, you will want to hire a local Beverly Hills Real Estate Agent that specializes in High End Luxury Real Estate.  Hiring the Best Beverly Hills Real Estate Agent will help you sell your Luxury High End Real Estate for Top Dollar and when buying Luxury High End Real Estate here in Beverly Hills, this top Beverly Hills Real Estate Agent will be able to show you the best properties currently on the market and help you negotiate the best deal on your next Beverly Hills home purchase. Heather Paul- “Best Beverly Hills Real Estate Agent” S... 06/29/2011

  New Luxury Real Estate Listings in Beverly Hills-Exclusive Luxury Beverly Hills Real Estate  Luxury Real Estate abounds in Beautiful Beverly Hills, California.  Here are some of the New and Latest Beverly Hills Luxury Real Estate Listings that just came onto the local Beverly Hills Real Estate Market.   Are you thinking of moving to Beverly Hills, request a Free Beverly Hills Relocation Packet here.   Whether you are considering buying, renting, or selling your current home in Beverly Hills, using a local Beverly Hills Real Estate Agent that knows all the best homes currently on the market and has the tools to sell your home for Top Dollar is crucial!   Contact a Local Luxury Beverly Hills Real Estate Agent now.   $55,000,000 : 9577 Sunset, Beverly Hills 9 beds, 13.0 baths Home size: ... 06/29/2011

Are you a Generalist or a Specialist? Red Doors? Brick Doors? Or Yellow Doors? Are you a generalist or a Specialist that was the question I was asked the other day? Being a Relocation Specialist, being an International buyer's specialist, being a Land Expert I was surprised by the question. More so I was having a difficult time answering, that I am both a generalist and a specialist. As most of my readers know I live in Marina Del Rey, CA and my office is in Beverly Hills and I work for Coldwell Banker Realtors. Thanks to the advent of the Internet and now that almost 85% of potential Buyers and Sellers of Real Estate start their search for a home or search for a Realtor on the internet. I have the privilege of working from my home. I do not have to fight the daily traffic, only if I ha... 06/19/2011

My principal business as owner and Broker of West Los Angeles Real Estate Group is to know the distressed housing market on the west side of Los Angeles. I am up to date on all Short Sale Houses Beverly Hills , Santa Monica and Brentwood to name a few of our communities I found this Short Sale House West LA in Beverly Hills and it is a winner. SHORT SALES IN BEVERLY HILLS GO FAST AND ALTHOUGH CURRENTLY ACTIVE COULD CHANGE AT ANYTIME. IF INTERESTED OR YOU HAVE A REFERRAL CALL 310.505.5571 OR EMAIL bob_schmalz@wlaregroup.com ASAP SO I CAN SEND THE FULL LISTING OR SET UP AN APPOINTMENT   3 BEDROOMS - 2 1/2 BATHS - 2500 SQ FT - 8500 SQ FT LOT LIST PRICE $1,595,000   Robert SchmalzWest LA Real Estate Group11812 San Vicente Blvd Suite 100Los Angeles, CA 90049California Broker Lic #01813025 ww... 06/12/2011

The Frequently Asked Questions of Rich Kids Real Estate   OK, So What’s With the Name “Rich Kids Real Estate” and Are You for Real?   I am so glad you asked! In a not so distant land called Beverly Hills, our fare city was peppered with such real estate branding as “The Smith Group”, “Beverly Hills Properties”, and “Luxury Real Estate R’ Us” (these are fictitious names to protect the bland and boring). Our quest was to create a totally unique real estate experience that spoke to a specific demographic of clientele in the 35 and under range. If you are reading this, chances are you are our core demographic or the name inspired some sense of curiosity to explore further. Every detail of Rich Kids Real Estate from the site and written content to the actual buying/selling process was custo... 06/12/2011

Since the beginning ofthe new year, I have been hinting that change was in the air. After earning my CA State Broker's License this past April, my business partner Victoria Wood and I are pleased to announce the launch of Rich Kids Real Estate: The Brokerage in the heart of Beverly Hills' Golden Triangle. I can definitively say that Rich Kids Real Estate is the first independently owned brokerage specifically geared towards the youth demographic in existence today. We celebrated the launch of the new brokerage with a blow out party last week for all of our clients and friends at Brent Bolthouse's Trousdale. The booze was flowing, the place was packed, and I couldn't think of a better way to commence the new chapter for Rich Kids. Throughout my real estate career, I have had a very clear... 06/11/2011

Chinese Real Estate Investors Head to Beverly Hills Chinese Real Estate Investors Head to Beverly Hills and then consider buying their first Real Estate in the US. Many of you have seen the Headlines: The Chinese are considering buying Real Estate for investment in the US. Who are these Chinese Investors? It may seem like what a strange question. Upon closer analysis you discover that there are at least four groups of Chinese Property Investors: (1) The Hong Kong residents, (2) The Mainland Chinese, (3) The Taiwanese residents and (4) the Canadian Immigrant Chinese. Now then comes the question which buyer are you dealing with? The Mandarin, Cantonese, Taiwanese or the Shanghais, they all have different languages, cultural backgrounds and goals in investing in the US Real Estate. Do you ... 06/11/2011

The Huffington Post reports that Guess Clothing co-founder Armand Marciano has listed his Benedict Canyon mansion in Beverly Hills for $63 million. The $63 Million Price Tag makes this property the third highest priced property currently listed For Sale in the Los Angeles area. (First place is held by Candy Spelling's $150 Million Mansion followed by a $75 Million listing in Malibu).    According to The CLAW MLS, Marciano's 30,000 sq ft Mediterranean Villa in Beverly Hills is set on nearly 20 acres with a view overlooking the city. The property has 7 Bedrooms, 13 full Baths and 9 half-baths. There are also 9 fireplaces, an elevator and a garage & motor court to accommodate 27 cars. Staff quarters consist of 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms and a seperate kitchen. The impressive looking property ... 06/10/2011

Please welcome Luke Gibson, Photographer to Active Rain. The other day I saw that someone subscribed to my blog. I then went to see who it was. Much to my surprise I saw that it was Luke Gibson my Real Estate Photographer. http://www.lukegibsonphotography.com   I was so excited he is the photographer who made my 221S Gale Dr. Condominium in Beverly Hills, CA look so good. He is also the photographer who took those great pictures of my 5330 Yarmouth Ave in Encino, CA. Most of you kept praising how great the pictures are.  Now the man himself is on Active Rain. In hindsight I should have invited him. Oh Well. Give him a huge welcome and if you need a good Real Estate Photographer in the Greater Los Angeles area, he is your go to guy. If you are a consumer  who is considering buying  or se... 06/04/2011

"The Most Spectacular Modern Home and Compound"   The Real Estalker has broken the news that Ellen Degeneres is selling her Beverly Hills compound. The entire estate which is situated on over 3 acres," features 12,000 sq ft of main house plus a guest house/studio, and another full separate house which can function as a additional guest house for the estate or a separate home office. According to Listing Brokerage Westside Estate Agency, Ellen's Beverly Hills Home is up For Sale for an undisclosed price - but the well-connected Real Estalker reports that the numbers are something like this: "$49,000,000 for the the main house–plus separate guest and staff quarters and extensive grounds; $60,000,000 for the entire kit and caboodle that includes the main house–plus separate guest and staff... 05/31/2011

Beverly Hills short sale, walkable to shops 621 N. Palm Dr. $4,195,000_________________________________ This beautiful Beverly Hills short sale home is walkable to shops within the Beverly Hills Post Office area.  It has a walk score of 66 (walkscore.com), which is considered “somewhat walkable.”  But, oh...what a walk it is! It’s a .8 mile walk to the world’s most exclusive shopping street...Rodeo Dr.  And the walk is past multi million dollar homes and many elegant parks (also known as the yards of these homes!).  This home is set back from the street behind a very English manor looking doorway. This Beverly Hills short sale home is listed by Jade Mills of Coldwell Banker and has 4400 square feet with 5BR’s, 4.5 baths, and is situated on a 14,760 lot of prime Beverly Hills real estate... 05/30/2011

While reviewing recent sales activity in the coveted 90210 Zip Code of Beverly Hills I noticed a sale of a multimillion dollar property that surprised me. "NEVER BEFORE ON THE MARKET, famed Doheny Family property. Extraordinary opportunity to develop one of the most spectacular estates on sought after Doheny Rd. Flat and useable acreage, two separate parcels and beautiful vistas and mature landscaping. Quality existing one story residence with gated access on two streets. Once in a lifetime opportunity". The property was listed in January 2011 at $28.5 Million. 116 Days later it sold for $12.5 Million - representing only 44% of the List Price. That's a huge discount in anyone's language .... so I'm wondering if the sale may have only been for one of the two parcels advertised.    Pics c... 05/28/2011

Memorial Day Weekend what does it mean to you? If you are in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills or anywhere in the United States what does Memorial Day mean to you? As some of you know Memorial Day Weekend has signified to many the beginning of summer. To many it is Parades, hot dogs, hamburgers and hanging out either at the beach or by water of any type. As a Veteran Memorial Day means more to me, as a Patriotic American it means thanking all the Veterans who gave their lives so we can have a long weekend with fun, food, friends and family. Someone sent me a series of serious of pictures from an unknown source. If you have seen it, Great! Pass it on! To everyone who reads this I wish you a Peaceful & Pleasant Memorial Day Weekend. Be safe! Be Grateful! If you are a consumer  who is considering... 05/28/2011

Beverly Hills Tell me it is not true... A short sale of a beautiful pool home that has had a architectural landscaper take care of your weekends. This is one of the parts of my job as the broker and owner of West LA Real Estate Group, that I love doing. Finding a gem like this for my clients. We are the short sales specialist -West LA, and if there is a Brentwood House Short Sale or a Santa Monica Condo Foreclosurewe know about it It is very rare that we see a Beverly Hills House of this caliber that is a short sale. As with all distressed homes the good ones go quickly and the status chnages daily. I always recommend to my clients that if they are interested in buying distressed homes they need to be ready to move fast. For more information of what West Los Angeles Real Estate can do f... 05/23/2011

9577 Sunset Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 One of the most expensive listings in Los Angeles/Beverly Hills has had a huge price reduction of $13.5 Million. Originally listed almost a year ago at $68.5 Million, the opulant 36,000 sq ft 9-Bed 13-Bath mansion remained unsold - hence the hefty 20% price reduction.       The MLS Listing describes the mansion as "The epitome of European elegance .... (with) delicate hand carved imported limestone exterior, onyx marbles, marble columns, antique mirrors, exceptional French moldings with 24karat gilt, & bronze beveled double paned windows & doors .... An entertainer's paradise, extraordinary scale .... No expense has been spared in this famed 3 level French Palladian residential estate. Shown to pre qualified clients only". Pics courtesy of The C... 05/17/2011

The 2011 Festival of Books had a Legendary Chef: Thomas Keller at the Cooking Stage! Thomas Keller is not only a Chef's Chef, he is someone who deserves awe and he is very inspirational. I went to see him because he created "The French Laundry" ( http://www.thefrenchlaundry.com ), Bouchon" (www.bouchonbistro.com)  and "Per Se"(www.perseny.com) He is a perfectionist and he is a motivator, but mostly he is role model to look up to. He is a multiple James Beard award winning Chef. He is the only American Chef ever awarded the coveted Michelin three star rating simultaneously for two restaurants Per Se and The French Laundry. He gave me such inspiration and motivation by listening to him that I would have paid to hear him had I known what I was going to receive. The good news it was free. I... 05/13/2011

Yesterday, was a very busy day.  We left home at 5AM for an appointment at a hotel near LAX at 7AM.  After that, we had another appointment in Beverly Hills at 1:30PM.  We managed to have lunch, and had a little time to spare.  We stopped at the Nieman Marcus Store in Beverly Hills.  It is a lovely store full of buzz and innovation.  The buzz comes from the new products that they are encouraging customers to view and marvel at.  The innovation comes from their floral designers. Fresh flowers are beautifully arranged on every available spot.  We loved this vase of peonies.  Their stems are wrapped in banana leaves, and inseted in a tall glass vase. We found it an innovative way to display one of our favorite flowers.  We are taking it easy today, Happy Friday to all of you.  Cheers, Ron... 05/13/2011