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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
I must admit the best ' One Dollar' I spent was this book about Dr. Deming, well in case you do not know, he was the American person who thought the Japanese about Quality. This book was written in 1991 and on page 263 he said:Big Deal! All right, so interest rates went up and inflation rose. What's the big deal? To answer that we have to understand something about our financial system.I was distracted by reading his words, incredible but so spot on anyway few pages later I thought I would share this:"...books have been written about the mismanagement of the savings and loan associations and congressional hearings have been held to investigate wrongdoing, yet all of it is silly nonsense. The problems of the S &L's were built into the system...""...everything is easy until you try it. Th...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
As most of you, who read my posts regularly know, that Jack used to be in my home office, while I worked every day, he would give me support. Since December 2022 he has crossed Rainbow Bridge.Holly started to hang out with me to give me support in the home office. Wiley comes in once in a while to let me know he wants to eat and so does Jill.Tonight was the first time in 13 months that Jill decided to hang out with me, well sort of. She decided to take a nap while I was emailing and talking with clients. 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 fr...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
As most of you know, we love our outdoor friends the Squirrels. They come visit our orange tree and enjoy the fruit, just as much as we do.I have learned from my parents not to waste any food or fruit, so with that said I do not mind if the squirrels eat the oranges. What I mind is if they only eat part of the orange and then throw it on the ground.Well see these photos, clearly, they are wasting some of our fruit. Just to be clear Oranges are good source of vitamins and nutrients not just for humans but for the squirrels as well. On a side note, the squirrels like the humans like the taste of it as well.Now keep in mind our squirrels eat well, four homes from us they have an Avocado tree and I see the same issue some are completely eaten others are left to waste.What do you suggest edu...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Los Angeles, CA 90027Sat Jan 13 2024This week the median list price for Los Angeles, CA 90027 is $3,497,500 with the market action index hovering around 39. This is less than last month's market action index of 42. Inventory has decreased to 28.  The market has started cooling and prices have been flat for several weeks. Since we’re in the Seller’s zone, watch for changes in MAI. If the MAI resumes its climb, prices will likely follow suit. If the MAI drops consistently or falls into the Buyer’s zone, watch for downward pressure on prices. Market Segments Each segment below represents approximately 25% of the market ordered by price. Median Price Sq. Ft. Lot Size Beds Bath Age New Absorbed DOM $9,995,000 7,667 0.5 - 1 acre 5 8 97 1 0 84 $4,495,000 4,200 0.25 - 0.5 acre 5 4 58 0 0 161 $2...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
How is the Real Estate Market in 90020 zip code of Los Angeles? Well, if you are thinking of Hancock Park, you will be pleasantly surprised. Some people consider it Mid-Wilshire area. The reality it is a great place to call it home.Los Angeles, CA 90020Fri Jan 12 2024This week the median list price for Los Angeles, CA 90020 is $17,225,000 with the market action index hovering around 31. This is an increase over last month's market action index of 26. Inventory has decreased to 2.The market continues to get hotter. More sales demand and fewer homes listed have contributed to a relatively long run of increasing prices. Clearly, we need inventory in this zip code. Well let's be clear we need inventory in most of Los Angeles, CA.Thanks to Altos Research you just received the latest update. ...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Wordless Wednesdays:  What is the secret to ethnic cooking? knowing the history, knowing the spices, being familiar with the seasonings and the various techniques of how to make certain dishes.I am so grateful that I have Hungarian cookbooks that my mother had and the ones she inherited from her mother aka my grandmother.Just to be clear my cooking style is very Global, and the focus is mostly on seafood, fish and Italian Sauces.I have cookbooks from every ethnicity, may it be Asian, Middle Eastern or European I have it. I have also learned not to tell Diane what I will make for dinner, it is mostly a surprise to her and that is fun too.  Nevertheless once in a while I do cook Hungarian style dishes.Now with that said you need not only the cookbooks, but you also need the spices. For th...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Back on the market: 1553 Cliff Dr Los Angeles CA 90065Remarks: Back on the market subject to cancellation of Escrow. Best priced view lot in Mount Washington area. One of the largest lots in the area and it has a gentle up slope, truly a rare find in the area. Great for a developer or for an owner user who wants to build a view home in the coveted Mount Washington area of Los Angeles. All the utilities are in the street all you have to do is connect to them. Seller financing is available, reach out to the listing agent for details as well as a Plat Map.Here is an opportunity for you to buy this great view lot. First buyer changed directions do not miss out!!    Wishing you a safe and healthy life and I look forward to your comments. If you are looking for a knowledgeable, focused and go...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Speechless Sunday: Diane finally got to read in her chair, as most of you who read my posts saw, that she bought a new reading chair. Unfortunately, she could not read in it, because either Wiley or Jill would take possession of the chair...Finally, she was able to test it out and she assured me that it very comfortable, and she could even take a nap in it:)There were times when only Jill would be taking possession of the chair. Clearly a power struggle:))) 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 ...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Wordless Wednesdays: Cleaning out the Christmas gifts... just curious how are you doing with all the gifts? Diane and I have been busy cutting into all the snacks we received. Needless to say it is not easy there is two of us and we have received probably gifts for ten people:)Nevertheless you can see from the photos we have been doing our fair share to get rid of these wonderful snacks.So how are you doing please share? 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 th...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Night before New Year's Eve: what did you cook for dinner? I wanted to make something easy. So, with that said we had Farro, Yellow Beets and Barramundi. Diane insisted on having a crabcake too:) Hence, we had that added to the menu. Easy cleanup and a light dinner.Now my next question is what will you have for dinner tomorrow?   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 sell...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Wordless Wednesdays: mixing leftovers with something new... Diane asked me to clean out some of the leftovers from the Fridge for dinner. So with that said I said no problem.Just to be clear pasta and veggies what else to add well how about seared scallops:)She was totally surprised and did not expect it. Yes there were no leftover scallops for the fridge.  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 ar...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
A Holiday Salad: can be made even if there are no Holidays... I was looking for recipes that I could make ahead not to disrupt the Holiday Meal. I ran into a couple salads that you could make ahead. Needless to say, I had to improve or modify the recipe.So, with that said here are the ingredients:1. Shredded and Toasted Almonds (some would replace it with walnuts or hazelnuts, my take is whatever you have at home)2. I used fig balsamic reduction if you do not have it use any type of balsamic vinegar (if no reduction then just add more honey)3. a little Dijon mustard (not too much or it will be too sharp, I use less than a 1/4 teaspoon just a hint)4. some olive oil about a 1/4 cup and I add a hint of Truffle Oil to it as well5. bunch of kale (I like the Lacinato aka Italian Kale you can ...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Monday Motivation: Just because it is Christmas, no need to stop we need to continue to stay motivated and on top of our game.So, with that said let me leave a few quotes here for all to read and enjoy: Christmas waves a magic wand over the world and behold everything is softer and more beautiful, Norman - Vincent PealFor it is in giving that we receive. – Francis of Assisi“A good conscience is a continual Christmas.” – Benjamin Franklin“Love the giver more than the gift.” – Brigham Young Again, wishing you a very Merry Christmas!!! Stay Motivated, stay safe and stay true to your beliefs, Endre Barath, Jr.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 he...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Wishing all my readers, friends and acquaintances a very Merry Christmas and those who do not celebrate this great Holiday wishing you a great Holiday Season.I love Christmas Eve, we had a wonderful dinner, Diane's request was Sword Fish, since her father loved it and we have not had it in years. Now with that said. here is a glimpse of the dinner. Baked Sword Fish with Sauteed Spinach and Mushrooms and mash potatoes.Last few days we had some good eats I need to post about them. On a side note, I always wonder why people do not decorate their homes? What is the reason? Attitude, money, effort or just lack of spirit? This is our Horizontal Christmas Tree thanks to having cats:))))     Wishing you a safe and healthy life and I look forward to your comments. If you are looking for a knowle...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
What a pleasant surprise: a flag arrived in the mail, This Act of Kindness was very much appreciated by Diane and me. I would like to thank Nina Hollander, Broker  for this wonderful surprise. One of the many wonderful benefits of being on this platform is the relationships and friendships that we developed over the years. Not only have I received and given referrals, but the wonderful surprises that I have received over the years are just an added benefit of being on this platform.Just to mention a few of the items we have received over the years from Active Rain Members were, cookbooks from Texas, cookbooks from New York and ‘Ma Gastronomie’ by Fernand Point to name a few. Some members are sadly gone from the platform, but their kindness is still appreciated by me. Others are still he...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Here we are it is the Friday night before Christmas... I wanted to surprise Diane with a special dinner. So, with that said I reach out to my newest cookbook "From the Oven to the Table" those who read my post know this was my latest acquisition to my cookbooks. There were a couple recipes that I had my eye on. p.s.: as my regular readers know, once I make a dish the cookbook is paid for:).Today's meal I chose as a side dish to my main course. The main course was baked & grilled Lobster tails. Now with that said I opted for the Roasted Autumn Vegetables with a Miso Sauce.It is a bit labor intensive but worth every effort.The ingredients:     1 Celery root (peeled and cut into 1/4 inch thickness                                    2. Multicolored Carrots (for different flavors            ...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
It Never Rains in Southern California, I am sure you heard the song... I am dating myself the year was 1972 when it was first publicly released.Just as many of my readers who do not live in the greater Los Angeles do not believe me that we have four seasons. The only difference is that our seasons are milder.On the other hand, when we have rain, Oh Boy it is like going through a car wash is the best comparison. I took a few photos for the nonbelievers:) Also do not fret we are clearly out of the drought based on the last few days and there are a couple more rainy days ahead for u.   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 Rea...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
What did you make for dinner tonight? or what did you have for dinner tonight? Clearly not everyone cooks on a Saturday night... Diane and I prefer to be at home relaxing on the weekend. So with that said I made a pasta dish. Should I say seafood pasta dish. It consisted of Rigatoni and squid ink pasta aka spaghetti. The ingredients were mussels mixed with shrimp, scallop and calamari. I already had the sauce made in advance hence it was like "jar sauce" then to boot I added some mushrooms.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 ...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Here was a headline of a few hours ago:  California to vote on allowing ‘toilet-to-tap’ projects: What to know...Some Californians could find themselves flushing a future drinking water source down their commodes in just a few years’ time — pending the approval of long-awaited, but misnamed, “toilet-to-tap” rules next week. There are many other things going on as well. not wanting to make this a political post instead just asking for your thoughts.Not trying to digress, but every year U-Haul comes out with the list of fifty states where they stand with outward and inward migration. I used to enjoy this over the decades. Just to be clear 26 years ago my first niche market was "relocation specialist" Since I have moved around the Globe, and all over the US as well. Hence, I was able to pr...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Friday: Fun Day which meal would you choose and why? Just to be clear there are no right or wrong answers. I made two of the three meals, but had all three. Let me know which one you prefer and why? Two were dinners and one was late lunch. The photo above is Linguine with sausage but not your ordinary sausage it is chicken sausage with cheese and tomatoes.the above photo has baked Salmon, baked potatoes with four cheese on top and baked vegetables too.Clearly some would not like certain foods first photo is seared Tuna in case you are wondering.  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 m...
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