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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Mount Dora Olive Oil Co. delivers again... htttps://www.MountDoraOliveOil.com Most of you who read my post regularly might remember that Katina Hargrove 352-551-0308  introduced me to Mount oar Olive Oil Co and I wrote a post about it  https://activerain.com/droplet/J9Jr if you missed it here is the link. Needless to say, I was so pleased I decided to order two bottles of the Extra Virgin Olive Oil. What I wanted to share here is look at what a great job they did packing it.Truly amazing and the letter they included if there is damage how to go about getting it rectified. Truly great customer service. The good news is as you can see it the top photo, there was no damage.Now I am looking forward to cooking with it and share some more food posts with you.Wishing you a safe and healthy lif...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Happy Anniversary to Diane!!Well last year Diane & I spent October 4th at The Roof Garden in the Peninsula Hotel. We were having a Linner, late lunch early dinner, after all it was her 29th Anniversary. Well Cheers to another year, this year she was celebrating her 30th Anniversary, what to do? How can we out do that?Seriously not going into details she is having a surgery coming up in the near future and we opted not to focus on her 30th Anniversary. Instead, we took care of important matters such as her glasses and my glasses.... anyway, you get the idea.Hence, I decided to make a Sushi & Sashimi Dinner with Champaign. Easy clean up and not too much work to make it. She loved it and we even had some leftovers.Wishing you a safe and healthy life and I look forward to your comments. If ...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Friday Funday: Holly & I were walking our afternoon stroll... well the neighborhood is getting ready for the Holiday. Clearly some are better than others. I thought let me share a few of the photos we saw on our walk.Let me know which ones you liked better than the others.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 selling a home, a luxury home, luxury investment real estate, l...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Looking through my mother's Sketchbook's which one did you like?... I had a challenging day today, so I opted to get some relaxing time and look at my mother's sketchbook.Well, I decided to post two of them here. Let me know which one you liked better and why. On a side note I heard not my favorite President turned 100 today and we had one more thing in common. Hate to admit it, we both love Classical Music:)) 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 e...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Speechless Sundays: Holly on the cover of Vanity Fur... one of Diane's friends in New York got Holly to get featured on the cover of Vanity Fur. We were so thrilled...The life of a pet friendly Beverly Hills Realtor. Truly we were so excited, not everyone gets to be on the cover of Vanity Fur:)))))))))) p.s.: the Photo was taken in the back seat of my car, where Holly resides, or should I say she stays there when we are on the road.If you would like autographed photos, please reach out to Holly at my email address:   homes@endrebarath.com 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 direct...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Just listed: the best priced city view lot in Glassel Park of Los Angeles, CA  90065...Directions: Head north on Figuero St. Turne (L) on to Cypress Ave, then turn (R) on to Division St follow W Ave 33 & Moss Ave to Raysel Rd aka Yorkshire Sr.Remarks: Incredible City View vacant lot. If you have been looking for a vacant lot with city views this is the one for you. The land is located in a cul-de-sac and very serene area. The terrain consists of a gentle downslope lot. Truly had to find nowadays. There is only one house past this lot. A rare and amazing development opportunity to build your dream home. The best part is seller is open to Seller financing, please reach out to listing agent for a plat mad, directions and seller financing details. Now add to that where can you find this typ...
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By Fred Sweezer Sr. CMI, LLC., HUD 203k Consultant
(Hud Certified 203K Consultant)
Before drones walking on the roof was the only way to get a good roof inspection done. This video of a clay tile roof inspection I recently performed using a drone. The home is a approximately 4700 sq ft 5 bedroom, 5 baths home. 
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Tuna Noodle Casserole with Spinach & Artichokes... well it was Friday, and I wanted to do a twist on an old recipe our parents used to make.The ingredients were, fresh baby spinach, frozen Artichoke Hearts, garlic, and of course egg noodles.Oh, and let me not forget three cans of tuna, some butter, some olive oil and some milk and a bit of flour.If you are interested, I can do a full-blown recipe.  The key once everything was done to bake it in the oven for about 25 minutes at about 425 degrees and that will bring the meal up to the next level. Especially if you add some panko bread crumps on top with some shredded parmesan cheese.  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 Be...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Target America: Terrorism in the US.  A book review... I am a bit late reviewing this book. It was published in 1993 and ironically it was sadly after 9/11. The introduction is by Bill McCollum, please Google his history, clearly an interesting career. Let me quote one sentence:This is why I believe it is vital that all Americans read Mr.  Bodansky's book... and become familiar with the nature of the terrorist threat and who is behind it..... it is only by publicly exposing this threat to America and through educating our citizens that we can stop the terrorists from carrying out the nefarious plans and protect our freedoms....Interestingly enough I only paid One Dollar for this book, a true bargain, but it took a great deal of effort to read it, because I kept putting it down and watch...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Speechless Sundays: life in the home of a Pet Friendly Beverly Hills Realtor, Endre Barath. Jr. I could take photos any day or any moment and you could see how life is in our home. Well, look at the Feature Photo, this is Wiley who used to be an outdoor cat. We bought the house and used to joke we bought it so Wiley could come in. We were worried that he would want to go out. He has no desire ever to go out:))Holly is eating and Wiley is checking it out. Wiley is wondering is her food better than ours? Why is the gate locked? Clearly so Holly could eat in peace:)))Check this photo out, usually it is not Wiley and Jill butt to butt, instead it is usually Wiley and Holly. This is a special treat:))  Wishing you a safe and healthy life and I look forward to your comments. If you are lookin...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Tonight's Dinner was inspired by one of my cookbooks. The one I referenced the other day The Flavors of Asia, by Mai Pham.  Endorsed by the Culinary Institute of America aka the CIA.Needless to say, I looked at about ten recipes and decided to do my own version. First and foremost, I made Sushi Rice. Plan on 30 minutes to make it. While I was making the rice, I decide to do some creative ideas, well smoked mussels from the can, then I realized how powerful the smell and the flavors were, I immediately opened another can of Patagonian mussels, much milder. Realizing that this would not be enough I added some frozen vegies to cut the strength. I also felt I needed to add some Argentinian red shrimp.Then I added some mushrooms to it (fresh) as well as some sun-dried tomatoes and then added...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Wordless Wednesdays: Holly is getting a groom... over the years we have taken Holly to the groomer... things changed. Then we took her to another groomer... then sadly there were some dog diseases circling around so we opted to have the groomer come to our home.Well, we tried the bathroom, not very successful for a shy little dog. Then we tried the bathroom sink equally a failure.Now we finally got the problem resolved, she is fine in the kitchen sink. She also needs ear protection hence the shower cap.All good, just a small trade off, we need to clean the sink before and after each grooming session. Oh well not complaining just sharing life of a Pet Friendly Realtor's dog:))). Wishing you a safe and healthy life and I look forward to your comments. If you are looking for a knowledgeabl...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Some nights you know you will have to get up early and still need to make dinner... what is one to do? Well in my case I just pull out my leftover soup from the other day.Then make a salad, not just an ordinary salad, but I use one of my leftover baked salmons. Vola and you have a light easy clean up dinner.So, with that said what is your easy dinner when you need to be out the door early? Inquiring minds want to know. 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...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Friday's Dinner: Happy Birthday Dinner for Diane.... Honest she thought I was trying to outdo the Linner we had the day before.I reassured her that nothing was purchased in advance or on Friday, everything was in the Fridge or in the Freezer:) 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 selling a home, a luxury home, luxury investment real estate, luxury vacation homes, or luxu...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Los Angeles land buyers need to know about the entitlement process... depending on where they decide to buy a land and build their home, the rules can vary a great deal.Most importantly they need to know that if they buy a land within 1.5 miles of the Pacific Coast the approval process falls into Coastal Commission Jurisdiction. Hence that means it could take two to three years for the approval process. I have known buyers that would like to shorten this process hence they opt to buy land outside of the Coastal Commission Jurisdiction.My point is that the entitlement process can be long and quite complicated, but without that no one cannot build a home in the Greater Los Angeles area.Now should they choose to buy a steep up or down sloped lot then that will fall into Los Angeles Hillsid...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
As those who read my posts regularly remember that Jill was very actively watching the debate between the Former President and the Current President.Well, Jill also enjoyed watching the Republican convention what I posted about as well.It looks like she lost interest in politics, her take is "politics as usual" today she chose not to watch the TV screen and halfway through the debate she left the area.By the Time the talking heads started she was already in my chair taking a nap. I wonder how many people felt the same way? Inquiring minds want to know. 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 ou...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Speechless Sunday: A nice call from the new owner... I was heading out to showings in Malibu, CA. I had an out of State client wanting to see some vacant lots in Malibu, CA.On my way to meet them, I received a call, and the person wanted to tell me that my sign is still at the property. I asked which property, and he told me that it is 1553 Cliff Dr. He is the new owner, and the land sale took place in April of this year. I thanked him for his call and patience and assured him that this week Monday or Tuesday the sign will be removed.I was appreciative that he was gracious and did not flip out instead moved the sign closer to the street for the sign guys to pick them up.Little did I know that my Marketing Continued for another three to four months. He texted me the photos to make it eas...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
End of Summer heat wave in Los Angeles, CA, showing properties can be challenging especially if you are a land specialist. Friday I was heading to one of my listings in Pacific Palisades for a showing.Went through Brentwood, CA and look at what the temperature gage was showing. Had to smile that is what our current Vice President calls home. Well, I continued to my listing, two streets below in the Pacific Palisades, CA that Tom Hanks has his home. Now look at the temperature my phone was showing.In all fairness I have been in the greater Los Angeles area for 26+ years and this heat wave was unexpected and not accustomed to it. I feel terrible for the 7,800+ people who have been without electricity and the other thousands who do not have Air Conditioning.I am so grateful that we had ele...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Wordless Wednesdays living next to Los Angeles International Airport better known as LAX!I was taking out the trash and saw this plane clearly first time flying to LAX and was clearly off by about 400 yards or more. I wonder what the  Air Traffic Control was telling him? :)I suspect they were yelling at him and telling him to make an adjustment...Well one of the benefits of living close to LAX you get to see day or night when new pilots coming to Los Angeles for the first time. Locals like me know that they are off course, ironically, they do not.Reminded me of new agent in this great profession of ours, we see them coming a mile away. The send you a text or an email or a voice mail but it might take a day or two for them to reply to our response.   Wishing you a safe and healthy life a...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Hope you had a Happy Labor Day Weekend!I am always amazed how many people are inconsiderate and text you, call you and email you early in the morning and throughout the day without apologizing and saying "hope I am not bothering you during the long weekend..." Needless to say, I respond to texts and emails and calls, not as fast as on a regular day or regular weekend, but it tells me what type of potential client I am dealing with....Just remember, those who work hard in life and never hesitate from challenges are the ones who shine the brightest! (author unknown) I was also amazed how business like Tire Shops were open during the weekend as well as Wine Stores and Grocery Stores. Needless to say, I managed to provide them with business.Yes, yesterday morning I was ready to go do some e...
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