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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Friday Fun Day: well, when it comes to cooking in the kitchen... I am sure Nina Hollander, Broker  will appreciate this post. Thank you for your kind gift.Now let's focus on the meal. Diane loves seared Scallops. Hence, I decided to make it an easy meal. Frozen French Fries that can be backed as I always do. Left over sweet potatoes from the Thanksgiving.Fresh baked/steamed Broccolis and some baked Cheddar Cheese Schrimp.Easy Friday Dinner, so, what did you have for dinner? Hopefully it was fun like mine. 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 f...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Throwback Thursdays: went to an open house in 2012 I took a few pictures, because I had a hard time appreciating the benefits of this sign. here we are and I am still wondering. Now with that said 12 years later I still scratch my head what were the sellers thinking and what the benefit was?Clearly the listing agent could not convince them to remove it for the Open House.Basically, everywhere I went I saw the same signs, was this a Freudian slip, that one of the sellers did not really want to sell? Let me know your thoughts. 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...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Well, we are making progress the front and back of the house is pretty much done.Now I am working on the inside of the house.Do you love decorating for Christmas? We do and it does bring us joy. Do share how you feel about Christmas decorations?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 lux...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Speechless Sundays: Decorating for Christmas not just outside the house but inside as well.I always loved Christmas hence it is not a chore it is a fun activity, between phone calls, texts and emails from clients the house still manages to look more and more festive.We are getting there, not quite there, still need to get the stockings out and the Horizontal Christmas Tree needs to be decorated. 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, plea...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Monday Motivations: another quote or two from Marcus Aurelius... with all the distractions that are going on around us: Politics, Wars, on the local and national level elections and within our profession the National Association of Realtor's settlement and now all the changes, I thought this would be a great message to share."... do not waste the remaining part of your life in thoughts about other people, when you are not thinking with reference to some aspect of the common good. Why deprive yourself of the time for some other tasks? I mean thinking about what so-and-so is doing, and why, what he is saying or contemplating or plotting and all that line of thought makes you stray from the close watch on your own directing mind..."(I thought this illustration would make you think before u...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Speechless Sundays: our birds were crying out for help. I had the backdoor open and I heard lots of loud noises from the back yard. There were no birds in sight, but I could hear them all screaming in the bougainvillea bush.Wiley our security department cat was right at the back door giving us heads up. As I looked on top of the Bougainvillea bush was a Hawk how strange. Clearly, I needed to go out and help. So, with that said I did not want to be mean but at the same time help out our birds. Hence, I got the attention of the Hawk and signaled for him to move on. He looked at me and reluctantly moved higher up from the bush. The birds thanked me, and the Hawk moved along.Order has been restored in the back yard and the birds are happy drinking water from the Bird Bath and peacefully enj...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
2529 Woodstock Rd Los Angeles CA 90046 is still available in case you missed it. We are looking forward to your offers.Directions: Sunset Blvd turn right to Willow Glen Rd continue to Woodstock Rd turn right past the paved Rd on the dirt road first structure is 2529 Woodstock Rd.Remarks: Huge Price Reduction. Seller wants it sold! This is truly an exceptional opportunity to purchase this land/project. Ideal for developers, end users, investors or flippers or for an owner user. This fantastic property is located in close proximity to the Houdini Estate. Head up Laurel Cyn to Willow Glen Rd to Woodstock Rd. 8,841 sq ft of down sloped land with a foundation and many more. Vacant panoramic view Land with a structure on it. The property has a foundation and substructure and grading done alre...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Wordless Wednesdays: It is not about ego it is about standing out of the crowd. Do not be buried by the hundreds of other Real Estate Practitioners, my recommendation is to separate yourself from the masses.At the same time, it is a forewarning about AI, if you are one of the thousands of sheep following AI you will be one of the masses.I have been a successful Realtor for 29+ years in two different locations. One being in Boston, MA for about three years and the other being in the greater Los Angeles area for 26+ years.What I have learned over the years is, that those who act and behave like the 'masses' you know the 'sheep' end up not having listings, because they do not separate themselves from the masses.What I mean by that is, that there are about 10,000 or more agents in the great...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Share your legacy in a letter, is the Active Rain Challenge for July. I had been torn, whether I should participate in this challenge or not. Well, my take is I am just a humble Realtor in the Greater Los Angeles area, what could I pass on to those who read my post in this case my letter?First my handwriting is atrocious at best, even I have a hard time reading it after a few days later and if someone found it in my piles of ‘stuff’ would they attempt to read it or just toss it with all the other ‘stuff’. Now with that said I opted to type not handwrite this post.Dear Julianna,If I wrote you a letter, you’d never be able to read it, hence I decided to type it.  I know you celebrated your 11th birthday this weekend, so happy birthday!  Isn’t it fun to have a birthday in the summer when t...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Best Priced Vacant Lot in the Hollywood Hills: 7260 Woodrow Wilson Dr, Los Angeles. CA 90068 is still available for you to buy. Take advantage of this great opportunity. Directions: Cahuenga Blvd to Oakshire Dr. to Passmore Dr. to Woodrow Wilson Dr. Next door to 7270 Woodrow Wilson Dr.Remarks: Priced to sell! Huge Price Reduction! Seller is looking for your offer, a fantastic View Lot in the Hollywood Hills it is the best priced view lot on a paved road. Take advantage of this fantastic opportunity & build a stunning Hollywood Hills view home on the world-famous Woodrow Wilson Dr. Panoramic views of the San Fernando Valley including Universal Studios. This land consists of two APN numbers on one of the most coveted streets, nestled in an exclusive enclave of the who is who of Hollywood....
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
The XXXIII Olympiad Games very soon to be hosted in Paris, France brings back memories of XX Olympiad Games which were held in Munich, Germany which at the time was known as West Germany.I had just graduated high school and managed to secure a highly coveted summer job as an Interpreter at the Olympic Press Center.  A large part of how this came about was that when my parents and I lived in Austria I learned to read, write and speak the German language; then when we legally immigrated to the United States, I learned to read and write in English.  Let me tell you, I felt very special indeed! The Olympic Committee gave me a company car, complete with the Olympic Logo. However, having learned to drive in the United States did not in any way prepare me for driving in Munich. So after only a...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Wordless Wednesdays: I had a busy day, hence wanted an easy cleanup dinner, one pot dish. In addition, Diane was going early to the Dentist and then to work reconfirming the easy cleanup dinner concept. So, with that said my one pot dish was adjusted.I wanted to have spinach tortellini with the easy one pot dish, Diane said, well could you make rigatoni instead? So, with that said had to add more stock and wine to the pan so the rigatoni will cook.Yes, it was a winner and virtually no leftovers. In case you are wondering had a little leftover red sauce, added some frozen Argentinian Schrimp and some frozen Langostino Tails and you know me some mushrooms too. So what did you have for dinner yesterday? Wishing you a safe and healthy life and I look forward to your comments. If you are loo...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Pet's do the darnedest things: a post inspired by our friend Wayne Martin . As most of you who read my posts regularly know, that Diane received a new gift. Our two cats have been circling around it and Jill the Leader took possession of the house.Today I was about to start cooking and  I noticed Holly being very focused, well see for yourself. I wanted to know why is she so focused.Well, I saw that instead of Jill it was Wiley inside the new house. Go figure the pets in our house do the darnedest things:)))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...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Well, many of you know I have stopped following sports due to the entitled speeches from players and talking heads.... The TV has been shut off as well.  Diane,  insisted on me turning on the TV since across the street our neighbors and us used to have a Red Sox & Dodger rivalry. She also asked me to put out my Red Sox Flag.Now keep in mind Friday and Saturday the Dodgers beat the Red Sox here in Los Angeles.Hence tonight was about getting broomed or not. I do not have the picture of the neighbor's flag nor his wife using the broom as he did a video of her. It is all on Diane's phone and it is OK for it to stay there, with that said you get the idea what happened:)p.s.: George Souto  will appreciate the three day results:)))  Wishing you a safe and healthy life and I look forward to yo...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Just for fun: Pets are curious and unpredictable... Diane went out to lunch with friends. Not the closest place to us, it was halfway between Los Angeles and Bakersfield.Now with that said, one of her friends, from Bakersfield gave her a small "cat house" we were wondering what the reaction would be from Jill and Wiley.Needless to say, we were wondering if we need to donate the new gift to a Rescue Organization if ours would not like it. Well clearly, we were wrong. Jill after an hour or so checked it out and claimed it as her own. Even took a nap in it.I mentioned to Diane that Wiley will check it out later in the night. Well, he could not wait till late into the night, he had to check it out before. Diane and I were joking it is too small for him.Clearly it was a great gift, and the c...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Thank you, Katina Hargrove 352-551-0308 , for introducing me to The Mount Dora Olive Oil Co. Tonight, I decided to make an easy meal and thought how fun it would be to try the olive oil with one of my favorite breads from Trader Joe's.Needless to say, the Olive Oil was fantastic, and this post now focused on the oil and not my meal. The meal was secondary.I said to Diane to make sure you try to bread and dip it in the oil before you taste my meal. Well, she did, and the rest is history. We loved the smell and the incredible flavor of the Extra Virgin Olive Oil. tomorrow I am ordering a bottle or two full sized. Clearly worth the money.Katina on a side note no need for you to drive and have a hassle trying to park. Just order online like I do well worth the shipping charge, which was not...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
What to write? A market report about Los Angeles real estate? I was debating with myself, should I write a Market Report, like John Pusa  or Jeff Dowler, CRS  do on a consistent basis? Or should I just post a fun picture of what I had the other day at a Wolfgang Puck Restaurant on the Sunset Strip, in West Hollywood, CA.Well clearly those of you who know me well, I opted to do a photo. Some of you might wonder why on earth would I eat a burger and fries at a Wolfgang Puck Restaurant? The answer is easy, I make many of his complicated recipes, which I have eaten over the years in his restaurants, but I do not make a Burger. Hence the Burger won out.Anyway, if you are not familiar with Wolfgang Puck, please google him and you will realize he is a Los Angeles Gourmet Chef or should I say a...
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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, I have been a reader, then became a book collector and now I have reached the next level I am now a book seller.Hence, I wanted to give the opportunity to all my friends and readers who would like to have first opportunity to buy the books I am selling. Please reach out to me privately if you would like to buy any of these books at  homes@endrebarath.com.The first three I chose to sell are from my Stephen King collection: Misery, Dolores Claiborne, and the Stand.Please reach out to me privately what you are willing to offer before I put it out to the public. Keep in mind $7 is just to send a book at book rate in the post office. So, with that said anything above is appreciated.As you can see from the photos the books are in excellent condition, these are not autogra...
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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, I love drinking red Bordeaux wines. The French managed to perfect wine to a higher level. The Bordeaux region is well known all over the globe for producing exceptional wines.Now with that said, I found a bargain basement priced Bordeaux. I am almost ashamed to tell you how inexpensive this one is:)Seriously under $13 a bottle, I tried it and loved it, well, let me tell you, I will order a whole bunch more soon, before word gets out.   2015 Roche Darjac is the wine, and the word is out now:) Hurry and buy it before everyone else will. 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...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Thankful Thursdays: We are so grateful our Central A/C is finally done. Today the technician came back and made sure that the Heating part of the system became functional. The other two guys who came cleaned &vacuumed the ducts. Now we are just waiting for two inspections one of which is the HERS Inspection, and the other is the inspection from the city, that everything was done to code.The difficult part is over, being on standby from 7am to usually 4 pm until they would call it a day or should I say quit for the day.All in all we were very pleased with the workers. Two days remove and install the new equipment by two guys. Then the third day two other guys cleaning the ducts. Of course, a third technician who fixed the heating issues.So, with that said we had the A/C running two days ...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Wordless Wednesdays: just for fun Mac & Cheese flavored popcorn... I do a lot of high-end meals but there are times when I just like playing with food. Now with that said how about making a Kraft's Mac & Cheese flavored Popcorn?Ingredients:1.   1/2 a cup of corn2.  one tablespoon of canola oil3.  two ounces of butter4. bag of Mac & Cheese mixture (use the pasta for something else)5. another four ounces of melted butter.        Bake a half a cup of corn     with the butter and oil. Then pour it into a container such as a plastic one or a large bag.... pour the powder over it and then add some more melted butter. Shake and mix together and you got a great flavored popcorn. Just to be clear Diane loved it and now I will have to make it again:)               Wishing you a safe and healthy l...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Randy's Donuts: people from all over the Globe stop by to taste Randy's Donuts. We live less than two miles from the original place. Seldom have we stopped by and bought some donuts.Well, the A/C crew was working hard I thought why not. So, with that said yesterday and today. Two days in a row I bought some Randy's Donuts. It was a huge hit the first day as well as today.Now if you are wondering this is what the inside of the box looked like before consumption:))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...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Have you replaced an old Central A/C? well we are in the middle of the process. Today was pretty much removing the old equipment and bringing in the new equipment.Sounds simple, but it is very challenging, when you have an opening that is basically the size of the old equipment 28 by 28 inches and then you bring in the new equipment and same story.Lucky for us we had two great installers who spent all morning and afternoon making this happen. As you can see the old tray was pretty much rusted out and was time for it to go.Tomorrow will be the connecting of the new equipment. Today was relatively cooler than the past five days, but tomorrow it will be warming up a bit, hopefully they can get it done before they get too uncomfortable in the attic.This drama is to be continued, stay tuned....
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Many years ago, we got this dog cage, for our Schmoie since we did not want to have drama with him and the cats.Well as time went on, Holly our latest addition had no interest in going into the cage. Instead, she decided to sleep with us and the cats.Now with that said check out who rules the house in this household. Jill decided she can go in here any time she wants to because she rules the house. Like Schmoie did years ago. Yes just to be clear Jill rules the house.  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...
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