Have you considered Home Staging for the Holidays?  ************************************************************************************************************************I have noticed a number of stagers talking about business slowing down around this time of year. Have you considered offering "Staging For The Holidays" services? I'm not talking about putting up Christmas decorations (or decorations for your religious holiday of choice) although that can be part of the services offered. I'm talking about helping homeowners primp and prepare their homes for holdiay visitors. Business hasn't slowed down for us at Moving Mountains Design Home Staging. In fact I am looking to hire another assistant to help get through the holidays. Besides home staging, we are also working on several o... 11/07/2008

By Coco Clayman-Cook Evo, Los Angeles' newest condominium is ready to change the face of downtown's condominium scene.  The question is: Is Los Angeles ready?  This isn't just your average condo building, this is a green condo.  Poised to receive a silver rating from the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program (LEED) Evo will offer its residents 24 stories of eco friendly design. Will this environmentally conscious living space be enough of an enticement to lure buyers into the turbulent market to buy?  We'll see, but with the clock ticking on the city council's commitment to greener buildings it is just a matter of time before green becomes the new black.  Until then we will see what kind of greeting the Evo building located at 1155 S. Grand ... 11/07/2008

Townhouses en venta con garage directo en el Valle de San Fernando, consulta gratis!. Lupe Soto, Reatlor en Espanol. Los townhouses del Valle de San Fernando tienen dos o tres niveles o pisos, los condominiums tienen un nivel o sea la sala-comedor y recamaras estan en un solo piso, los townhouses usualmente tienen las recamaras en el segundo o tercer piso con uno o dos banos segun el modelo, la sala y comedor se encuentran en la primera planta con 1/2 o 1 bano, usualmente tienen garage directo hacia la cocina, muchos tienen uno o dos patios y algo de jardin, se clasifican cono "condos" cuando Ud aplica para su prestamo hipotecario, hay townhouses con paredes comunes y hay townhouses con paredes independientes y parecen casas, para mas informacion sobre los townhouses o condos, solicite ... 11/06/2008

  FREE CHILDREN'S CONCERT AT AMOEBA MUSIC IN HOLLYWOOD SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2008 12 NOON YO GABBA GABBA! PARTY WITH DJ LANCE ROCK AND FRIENDS Bring the kids and enjoy this amazing show plus meet DJ LanceRock after the performance! Amoeba validates for 2 hours free at the Arclight parking garage. Parking also available in the Amoeba garage and in the Amoeba parking lot on Ivar. For more details, visit http://www.amoeba.com/. The YO GABBA GABBA! Party is the final concert of this season's Santa Monica Pier's Wake Up with the Waves Concert Series. Be sure to visit http://www.santamonicapier.org/ for upcoming events and activities.Thanks to the sponsors: Amoeba Music, The Santa Monica Daily Press and Pacific Park.To view the finest Real Estate in Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, Malibu, M... 10/31/2008

Everybody loves the beach, even your cuddly canine friend! Check out this cool dog beach on a hot day!     Huntington Beach Dog Beachwww.dogbeach.org Official off-leash dog park on the beach! Located on the Pacific Coast Highway between 21st Street and Seapoint Street, open 5am to 8pm daily. Dogs may be off leash in the water and on the wet sand.   ~ Brought to you by http://www.stockteam.com/dogbch.html:Huntington Beach Dog Beach is located in a stretch of Huntington City Beach along Pacific Coast Highway between Seapoint Street and Golden West Street.  You must drive south on Pacific Coast Highway beyond Seapoint Street to enter the closest parking lots to this beach, where pay meters charge $0.25 per 10 minutes.  Dog Beach is a public beach open free of charge as the only beach where... 10/29/2008

Hey all my westside dog lovers here is a list of the rules, codes and regulations for the dog parks in Los Angeles, better to know than to get a ticket! Have a blast with your furry friend at the Los Angeles Dog Parks! 1. Dog defecation is to be immediately removed by owner (LAMC 53.49). 12. Absolutely no food or treats are allowed inside the park. The presence of food my lead to aggression. 2. Aggressive dogs are not allowed in the park. Dogs exhibiting unusually aggressive behavior are to be removed from the park at once (LAMC 53.34). 13. Alcohol is prohibited. (LAMC 41.27). 3. In the event of dog bite or injury owner/guardian must exchange current tag information and phone number (LAMC 53.29, 53.38). 14. Glass bottles and/or containers are not permitted in the park. 4. Dogs must not ... 10/29/2008

Here is a list of all the codes and regulations for dog parks in Los Angeles, best to be in the know than get a citation! Enjoy your time with your canine companion! 1. Dog defecation is to be immediately removed by owner (LAMC 53.49). 12. Absolutely no food or treats are allowed inside the park. The presence of food my lead to aggression. 2. Aggressive dogs are not allowed in the park. Dogs exhibiting unusually aggressive behavior are to be removed from the park at once (LAMC 53.34). 13. Alcohol is prohibited. (LAMC 41.27). 3. In the event of dog bite or injury owner/guardian must exchange current tag information and phone number (LAMC 53.29, 53.38). 14. Glass bottles and/or containers are not permitted in the park. 4. Dogs must not be unattended. (LAMC 53.10 and 53.12) any dogs left u... 10/29/2008

Make sure to have the Sierra Madre Dog Park on your list of things to do for your furry friend! Sierra Madre Dog Park 611 E Sierra Madre Blvd,  Sierra Madre, CA 91024 Fenced, handicap, pickup bags, trees, parking, phones, restrooms, water, trash cans. One area for large/active dogs, one for small/special needs dogs. Located at the northwest end of the park. Open 6am - 10pm.       http://cityofsierramadre.com/index.php?mod=sierra_vista      Pawspot Website   This post is supported by James90210 on Active Rain, Localism and all other blogs. 10/29/2008

 Take your favorite canine companion out to the Runyon Canyon Dog Park for some fun in the sun!   RUNYON CANYON DOG PARK   2000 N Fuller Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90046DRIVING DIRECTIONSPhone: (323) 666-5046Fax: (213) 847-7129 Facility Hours Of Operation:   Monday - Friday: Dawn to Dusk Saturday: Dawn to Dusk Sunday: Dawn to Dusk Facility Features: CHILDRENS PLAY AREA     Special Features: HIKING TRAILOFF-LEASH DOG AREA Region: Griffith/Metro District: Griffith Area Maint. Council District: 4 Neighborhood Service Area: Central Public Information: 160 acre park90 acres off-leashPark is on a steep hill with trails.Children's park (at Fuller side)*No dogs allowed in the children's play areaTwo entrances: Fuller and Mulholland Limited street parking on Fuller, Dirt parking available on Mulholl... 10/29/2008

  If you live close to Laurel Canyon you jut have to ckeck out this OFF-LEASH dog park! LAUREL CANYON DOG PARK 8260 Mulholland DriveStudio City, CA 90046DRIVING DIRECTIONSPhone: (818) 769-4415 Facility Hours Of Operation:   Saturday-Thursday 6:00 a.m. to sunset Friday 11:00 am to sunset Special Features: OFF LEASH DOG PARK   Region: Valley District: North Valley Council District: 5 Neighborhood Service Area: South Valley Public Information: 3 acres off-leashSmall fenced children's play areaParking for 35 carsPublic phones availablePark Hours:Saturday-Thursday 6:00 a.m. to sunsetFriday 11:00 am to sunset This park is unstaffed. The number listed above is for Studio City Recreation Center. Any questions can be answered by calling the number listed above and speaking with the director. You... 10/29/2008

Take your favorite canine to Hermon Park For a Day of Fun!     Hermon Park in the Arroyo Seco Dog Park 5566 Via Marisol Los Angeles,  CA 90042DRIVING DIRECTIONSPhone: (323) 255-0370* VIEW MAP OF OFF LEASH DOG EXERCISE AREA     Region: Metro District: Arroyo Seco District - Park Maintenance Council District: 14 Neighborhood Service Area: East     Public Information: 1-1/3 acres of exercise areaSeparate area for small dogs and large dogs.This park is unstaffed and open from dawn to dusk. Any questions can be answered by calling the number above and speaking to the park maintenance supervisor.   Facility Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday: Dawn to Dusk Saturday: Dawn to Dusk Sunday: Dawn to Dusk   Facility Features: BARBECUE PITSCHILDRENS PLAY AREAPICNIC TABLESTENNIS COURTS (LIGHTED)     ... 10/29/2008

Difrute Halloween & Feliz Dia de Los Difuntos, Octubre 31, & Nov 1, 2008 www.CasasConLupe.com     Disfrute Halloween! & Feliz Dia de Los Muertos Oct 31 & Nov 1 ESTO ES HALLOWEEN! Niños,niñas y los demás, Si venis os voy a enseñar Algo extraño que hay aquí, La ciudad de halloween Esto es halloween Esto es halloween Gritos en la oscuridad Esto es halloween La funcion ya va a empezar Somos traviesos y a todos vamos a asustar. Mi ciudad,vamos a gritar En la ciudad de halloween. Yo soy el monstruo que se esconde en todas partes Dientes afilados,ojos muy brillantes. Yo siempre me escondo detrás de la escalera, Siempre tengo arañas en mi cabellera. Esto es halloween Esto es halloween Halloween Halloween Halloween Halloween En la ciudad que es mi hogar El dia de difuntos voy a celebrar Mi ciuda... 10/27/2008

  Home staging for Seniors This past Thursday, I was invited along with Annie Pinsker-Brown and Karen Ann Thornton to do a presentation on home staging for Los Angeles seniors. There were 90 audience members. I didn't know Karen prior to the event, but I do know Annie from a few Round Tables and Active Rain. It was an incredible event, and I enjoyed every minute of it. Karen and I sent Annie examples of what we would each be speaking about, and Annie kindly compiled the whole into a PowerPoint presentation. Karen spoke about painting, repairs and landscape issues as they apply to home staging. Annie did the introduction and spoke about staging kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms. I spoke about staging living rooms, dining rooms, family rooms and staging vacant homes, an aspect of home stag... 10/25/2008

After two years of building, planning, and executing we are finally landing in LA! While I have 25 agents working the market already, I just secured our first office in the heart of Downtown LA, in the prestigious Wells Fargo Center. I am excited to finally have a place to hang our hat in this market and our agents are going to benefit from having a local place to meet clients, attend training and dominate the LA landscape. We are in the Bunker Hill area of Downtown at 333 S. Grand Ave. 25th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90045 Great place to meet clients Iconic Building...Great Location...Live Customers to Your Phone...The Perfect Match...     10/25/2008

  SCI Real Estate Investments and Exeter 1031 Exchange Services cordially invite you to: Tax Deferral and Replacement Property Solutionsin a 1031 Exchange Wednesday, November 5th10:00am - 12:30pmSCI Real Estate Investments11620 Wilshire Blvd., 10th Fl.Los Angeles, CA 90025 This educational workshop will teach you how you can preserve wealth through various tax-deferral and tax-exclusion strategies, including combining Section 1031 with Section 121. You will also  learn about "Tenant-in-Common" ownership of institutional real estate properties. Learn how you can own your portion of a newer, Class A apartment complex, student housing property or shopping center with national credit tenants and be able to relieve yourself of day-to-day management responsibilities. Who Should Attend?Anyone... 10/25/2008

Check out Los Angeles Farmers' Market at Harambee this week and every week for all your fresh produce!     Day: Saturday Hours: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Location: Crenshaw Blvd & Slauson City: Los Angeles County: Los Angeles Manager: Jabari Jumaane Office Address: 3010 Wilshire Bl. #257, Los Angeles, CA 90010 Phone: 323-292-5550     After you check out your Farmers' Market at Harambee Los Angeles check out this fun recipe! Dinner in a Pumpkin Ingredients 1 medium pumpkin 1 onion, chopped 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 lbs ground beef 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms 1 (15 ounce) can cream of chicken soup 1 1/2 cups cooked rice 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts Directions Cut off the top of the pumpkin and thoroughly clean out pulp and see... 10/24/2008

The South Park Farmers' Market is right across from the Staples Center!      Day: Sunday Hours: 11 AM - 4 PM Location: 11th & Flower Parking Lot City: Los Angeles County: Los Angeles Parking: $3.00 Parking       After your trip to the South Park Farmer's Market in Downtown Los Angeles try this fun recipe! Pumpkin Pie Wontons Ingredients 1 cup canned pumpkin 2 tablespoons maple syrup 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 16 packaged wonton wrappers granulated sugar, for dusting ground cinnamon, for dusting cooking spray Directions Preheat oven to 400ºF. In a medium bowl, mix pumpkin, maple syrup, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice. Place one wonton wrapper flat on work surface. Spoon 1 Tbsp. filling into center. Moisten edges of wonton with water and fold in half to form... 10/23/2008

Make sure to check out the Little Tokyo / Arts District Farmers Market on Thursdays! This is a great opportunity to visit the city hall at the same time if you happen to have any business there.     Day: Thursday Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Location: Los Angeles City Hall City: Los Angeles County: Los Angeles Manager: Susan Hutchinson Office Address: 2464 Lindsay Lane, Los Angeles, CA 90039 Phone: 323-660-8660 Web Site: Click Here to open     Now, for a fabulous pumpkin recipe since they are in season and it's a great time to try something new! Moroccan Pumpkin Soup Ingredients 1 cup dried garbanzo beans 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 leeks, white and light green part only or 2 large onions 8 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth 6 cups fresh pumpkin or butternut squash, peeled, seede... 10/23/2008

Friday is the day to go on down to the Farmers' Market in Los Angeles Wilshire Center. We here in Los Angeles are so blessed with tons of fresh produce at any one of the Farmer's Markets around town so why not check out the Wilshire Center one this week!     Day: Friday Hours: 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM Location: South Mariposa Avenue & Wilshire Blvd City: Los Angeles County: Los Angeles Manager: Jennifer McColm Office Address: 19301 Caladero St., Tarzana, CA 91356 Phone: 818-591-8161       Here's another great pumpkin recipe to celebrate the Halloween season! Creamy Sage Pumpkin Pasta Ingredients 1 lb short pasta, such as penne or fusilli 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 1/2 cups diced fresh pumpkin or 1 cu... 10/23/2008

 Chinatown has a great Farmers' Market every week so make sure you check it out! Name: L.A. Chinatown Farmers' Market Day: Thursday Hours: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Location: 727 N. Hill between Alpine and Ord City: Los Angeles County: Los Angeles Manager: George Yu Office Address: 727 N. Broadway, Suite 208, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Phone: 213-680-0243 Web Site: Click Here to open  Public parking Lot at 727 North Hill, between Alpine and Ord. The lot is adjacent to the United Commercial Bank building. On Thursday, May 16, 2002, Chinatown became the first multicultural district in the Los Angeles area to host a farmers' market. And this farmers' market is unlike any other in the region. While it features quality produce from certified growers and producers in Southern California, it also offers a... 10/22/2008