Real Estate has been a far superior investment than stocks over the past 10 years according to Money.com This chart has been floating around facebook for a while. My regional manager sent it to us today, and I thought it was very interesting. It just shows that time and time again, no matter what the real estate cycle is, it always have a proven track record in the bigger picture. It's a very simple Economics 101 theory of supply and demand. As I always tell my clients:  Buy the dirt.  They're not making any more dirt! Take a look at the chart: Los Angeles Homes For Sale Los Angeles Condos For Sale Los Angeles Townhomes For Sale   10/01/2011

Feng Shui & Real Estate, The Perfect Couple. I hope you enjoy reading this nice article from www.Wofs.com The Feng Shui Of Money    Is there such a thing as the Money of a country affecting its wealth feng shui? Is there any relationship between how a country’s paper money looks and the wealth the country generates? Surely symbols incorporated into the design of currencies must have an effect on the way the country moves forward or backward economically. Central Bankers of the world probably scoff at such an idea… and yet in the old days, coins used as mediums of exchange were always made auspicious, most notably containing the heaven and earth symbols of circle and square. In this issue, FSW does some research into the currency designs of the Dollar, the Euro, the Pound sterling, the R... 08/02/2011

July Swing Sensations - Thursdays nights in July and August 2011 in Burbank, CA "The Media Capital of the World" Come out & Dance under the Stars! Summer Concert Series 0 July 7 through August 25, 2011 Dance Lessons start at 6pm Concerts begin at 7pm until 9pm Location:  @ Palm cross street San Fernando Road, next to Burbank AMC Theathers 16 Here is a preview of the concerts and how Burbank neighbors, friends and family have fun! TODAY JULY 28, 2011 STOMPY JONES Stompy Jones is a San Francisco-based sextet renowed to jumpin' rhythm wailing improvisations, hip charm, retro style, and explosive stage show http://www.StompyJones.com         07/28/2011

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Burbank CA, - Come out & Dance this summer 2011 in Burbank CA - We Love Burbank! Burbank CA known as the "The Media Capital of the World" is hosting great family summer events, music, rocking near the stars, friendly people. Please come to Burbank CA to have fun.  Neighbors from other areas are welcome. SUMMER EVENTS THURSDAYS 6pm - 7/7/11; 7/14/11, 7/21/11, 7/28/11, 8/4/11, 8/11/11, 8/18/11, 8/25/11 - Jazz, Salsa Music and more in downtown burbank ca, check out all details, click here Photos from downtown-burbankclick here for summer events downtown burbank Downtown Burbank Partnership presents the 8th Annual Come Out & Dance! summer music festival with eight glamorous nights of boogie, hop and salsa on Thursdays in July and August. Festivities kick off at 6:00 P.M. with dance lessons ... 07/23/2011

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Affordable NEW condos for sale in Burbank CA including REO's bank owned short sales, condos and townhouses for sale ABOVE glenoaks, new condos and townhouses in Burbank Hills, new condos and townhouses for sale in Burbank Media Center, new condos and townhouses for sale near The Burbank Collection, new condos and townhouses for sale burbank east and west, new condos for sale near your preferred school within The Burbank Unified School District.   Find New Condos & Townhouses For Sale in Burbank CA from $250K easily and effortlessly year built from 200o to 2011.   view PHOTOS PROPERTY DESCRIPTION AND MORE   http://www.HomesWithLupe.com       cannot find what you are looking for? not sure if you qualify to buy a new condo or townhouse for sale in Burbank CA, let us help you with a lender ... 06/22/2011

All real estate is local and nothing illustrates that point better than the S&P Case Shiller Home Price Index that came out last week.  It reported that the average home price for March in the 10 city composite was down .6%(non seasonally adjusted) and the 20 city composite was down .2%.  Actually if you read the report, the overall data was not that bad, but obviously showed a downtrend in prices.  18 out of the 20 areas did show a downtrend when you look at the unadjusted three month average. In case you are curious the S&P Case Shiller Home Price Index tracks monthly changes in home prices in 20 metropolitan areas and comes out monthly.  The report focuses on single family homes and excludes condos and new construction.  Please note that this data was for March, so it does have a two... 06/21/2011

The Rancho Equestrian Neighborhood or "The Rancho" as it's commonly referred to, is bordered by Griffith Park to the south, Victory Blvd. to the east, Olive Avenue to the west and Alameda Ave. to the north.  What makes this community so popular is that it's zoned for horses and it boasts beautiful winding, tree lined streets! There are roughly 785 single family homes and many of those have stables.  The community is represented by the Burbank Rancho Homeowners, a group formed in 1963 to represent the interests of the residents. Rancho real estate is very sought after and tends to sell at a premium.  In addition to the equestrian zoning, other amenities include it's adjacency to the Los Angeles Equestrian Center, connection to riding trails in Griffith Park and numerous parks. It's commo... 05/23/2011

One of City of Burbank's jewels is the DeBell Golf Course. This venue offers a regulation eighteen hole course and a par 3 course. The layout of the Regulation Course is very tight and hilly, but enjoyable for beginners. Its ideal for the family to play. The women often play from two sets of tees on this course, while the men play from the same tees. The 18-hole course at the DeBell Golf Club facility in Burbank, California features 5,633 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71 . The course rating is 68.8 and it has a slope rating of 114 on Kikuyu grass. The course was opened in 1959 and designed by William F. Bell, Richard Bigler and William H. Johnson.  William F. Bell was a prolific designer and is best known for the design of Torrey Pines(with William P. Bell), Bermuda D... 05/22/2011

Bob Hope Airport, to me, represents one of the cool things about living in Burbank.  There is a nostalgic feel to the airport, not just in some of the historical and architectural elements but the fact that it's one of the few airports where you board the plane from the tarmac.  Maybe it's the kid in me, but I love that! The airport was opened on Memorial Day weekend in 1930, so I thought it would be appropriate to write a bit about it's history.   Built by United Airports Company of California (hence it's original name of United Airport), it became the primary airport for the Los Angeles region.  The airport was frequented by famous aviators such as Amelia Earhart, Charles Lindbergha and early aviation heroes connected to Lockheed Aviation.In 1940 Lockheed purchased the airport, expand... 05/20/2011

So, before I attempt to answer that question,  what is shadow inventory? Shadow inventory refers to the housing supply that the banks have foreclosed on ( banked owned properties-REO’s) and are getting ready to foreclose on. According to First American Core Logic, as of September 2009 there was a 1.7 million supply of these homes nationally, as compared to 1.1 million a year earlier. The important thing to note about this statistic is that it includes properties that are at least 90 days delinquent and have not been foreclosed on, so technically we do not know exactly when the bank will foreclose and where these properties are. This pending supply has been much talked about for the last couple of  year as many have been expecting a flood of homes to hit the market. While it is true that... 05/18/2011

Burbank Short Sale Are you behind on your mortgage payments and have already tapped your credit cards, friends and family? Getting out from the weight on your shoulders can seem impossible, but moving on is exactly what you are going to need to do. If you are considering a short sale then call Simon Mills of Mills Realty who will guide you through your Burbank Short Sale. Mills Realty will show you how you can relieve yourself from the debt of your home without any out of pocket expenses. Your lender will pay our fees, so our program will truly cost you nothing out of pocket. It makes no difference who your lender is or how many loans you have on your property Simon Mills of Mills Realty will guide you through your Burbank Short Sale. Our goal is to make the process as stress-free as po... 05/18/2011

Did you know, that City of Burbank has a composting program? The program started back in 1989 and through this program Burbank has been able to keep 50% of it's waste from making it to the landfills! Composting is the process where living organisms turn organic waste and yard waste into a rich amendment that you can use in your yard to naturally fertilize your soil. What's great is that residents are eligible to receive free composting instruction through workshops and a free composter! The workshops cover topics ranging from how and what to compost to Xeriscape(minimal water usuage) landscaping!  Trust me I did not know what the meaning of Xeriscape was either! I attended a free class that lasted about an hour and then received a free compost bin.  I started the process in February and... 05/15/2011

A selection of 36 different craft beers(ipa's and non ipa's), wine, and great vegan and non-vegan sausages are just a few of the things that make this dive bar turned craft beer hub absolutely amazing! For the uninitiated they have a great website, Tony'sDA.com, that will guide you through the different styles of beer with much detail.  Everything from amber to witbier! One of the things that makes this place unique is their focus on being a bottle free, low waste bar/restaurant.  All of the beer, wine and sodas are served on a draught system, minimizing their environmental impact. The goal is to have a zero waste bar and an almost zero waste kitchen. Additionally, all beer, wine, breads etc. come from local or California producers.  When available, all produce is sourced within Califor... 05/11/2011

National Fire Service Day is this Saturday, May 14th! Every year on the second Saturday of May, we celebrate our dedicated firefighters by having a day where the fire house is open to the public.  Kids and adults alike can come meet our firefighters, ask questions, check out the amazing fire engines and participate in fun activities. It's a very informative event and provides great access to a very interesting venue. There will be public tours, life saving demonstrations, a great obstacle course for the kids and plenty of swag.  The pancake breakfast starts at 7am, Santoro Subs at 9am and the event closes at 2pm. Come visit the City of Burbank's Police and Fire Headquarters on Orange Grove and Third, next to City Hall!  For more information, click here. 05/09/2011

Ever wonder if there is an easy way to know what's going on in your Burbank neighborhood with respect to proposed projects? The City of  Burbank Planning Department has now made it much easier for you to see what is going in your neighborhood!  Proposed and current projects are available via the Planning Projects Map! With a simple click you can see what's going on, not only in your area, but throughout the City of Burbank.  The benefits are many as it allows you and other residents to weigh in on proposed projects. Once you click on a specific project it will bring up the project information, click on that link and it will take you to the alphabetized list for all projects. I clicked on one of the projects to give you an example of what you will see:Project Planner:Abo VelascoApplicati... 05/09/2011

The Falcon Theater in Burbank was founded by Garry Marshall, who's resume includes the creation of Happy Days, he also directed Pretty Woman, The Princess Diaries etc.  It's truly a jewel in the Burbank community as it provides a fantastic venue for the performing arts. The theater is a composed of a 130 seat performing arts stage and a smaller venue for children's shows.  There is not a bad seat in the house as it's small size allows for a wonderfully intimate experience.  Past shows have included talent such as Sally Struthers,  Stephanie Zimbalist, Hector Elizondo, Jack Klugman and most notably, Crimes of the Heart with Morgan Fairchild! What makes this venue so much fun is that you can go to the theater, experience great talent and writing at a fraction of the cost of a big producti... 05/06/2011

If you are looking for a slice of suburbia within the confines of a big city, then Magnolia Park, in Burbank California, might be the right neighborhood for you! Magnolia Park is a quaint and beautiful area.  Blocks from the Media Center District, the community is made up of over 3000 homes and hundreds of businesses. This neighborhood is located between Hollywood Way, Buena Vista Street, Clark Ave. and Chandler Blvd.  But residents recognize the boundaries as far east as Pass Ave. and as far south as Verdugo Ave.   However you define the boundaries you are looking at tree lined streets and small town charm. The area offers homes of all types and is a great place to raise kids. It is home to a diverse community and literally minutes from hip and trendy restaurants of Hollywood and NoHo.... 05/04/2011

A monthly publication of the City of Burbank, for more information visit the City's website at www.BurbankUSA.com Monday, April 25-30 - Spring Book Sale, Central Library Saturday, May 2 - 10am - City Counsil Annual Reorganization Meeting in Council Chambers, City Hall Saturday, May 7 - Burbank Book Festival, Buena Vista Library Friday, May 13 - Dodger Night, 7:10pm. Tickets @ Olive Recreation Center, Community Services Building, Burbank Water & Power. Saturday, May 14 - Fire Service Day, 10am-2pm at Orange Grove & Third. note new date. Saturday, May 14-15 - Relay for Life, Johnny Carson Park Saturday, May 21, 2011, 8:30am - 12noon - Weekend Warrior Garden Worshop to register burbankWaterandPower.com   Monday, May 30 - Memorial Day Ceremony, McCambridge, 11am Monday, June 13 to July 7, 2... 04/22/2011