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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
My latest version of a corn chowder with clams... I have been a huge fan of fresh corn and other ingredients to make the Chowder. This time I decided instead of the canned minced clams why not go with the Wild For clam meat version.All I can say is once you switch to this you will never go back to the canned minced clams.You can actually taste the clams, and it was a hit. Tonight's easy dinner, since I had a really challenging day. Some day I might post about it. In the mean time enjoy the Clam/Corn Chowder. 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 pe...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Lemon, Avocado, Bucatini & Shrimp pasta dinner... this dinner was inspired, because Diane wanted a break from " Red Sauce so with that said I reached into my cookbooks and found this recipe in one of my favorite cookbooks: "Pasta Modern." Those of you who read my posts know I would end up modifying the recipe to make it my own.Well, I did the short recipe, lemon, lemon zest, shrimp, avocado and lemon juice.My additions, fresh parsley, clam juice, little bit of heavy cream and a lot more wine:). I also added little bit of heavy cream and substituted red onions with sweet onions as well as added some baby spinach,  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...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Wordless Wednesdays: Citrus Tree pruning in the back yard... Diane decided to prune the trees. Needless to say, she has been coordinating with our Gardner to do this. Hence, I was stuck dealing with them.They showed up in the afternoon while I was in the middle of keeping one deal together and negotiating two other deal.Next thing I know is they are putting cut branches into the "trash" barrel after they filled the "Green Barrel."  after they left, I was trying to salvage many of the oranges. Clearly you know for future Orange Juice.... Needless to say, managed to save some but what you see here was probably 50% the rest were lost!    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 ...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Just for fun: I do not mind sharing our oranges with the Squirrels what I mind is if they are wasting the oranges.Well, see for yourself.I make fresh squeezed orange juice every other day and Diane I love drinking it. Now days here to get a quart like I squeeze can cost anywhere from $5.99 to $8.99 and for me it is 20 minutes, worth of work. I hate waste, I guess I grew up with parents who were born before or during the depression and I learned to be frugal about certain 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 friendly Beverly Hills Realto...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Speechless Sunday: Did you ever have a Persimmon?... I have always been open minded about trying different things of all food varieties... now with that said I have been around for a hundred years, and I never had Persimmon. Have you?Well Diane's office manager brought us two Persimmons from her tree. We never had it until now. I looked and amazingly Trader Joe's charges .79 a piece, Kroger's aka Ralphs charges $1.49 a piece. Well with that said we finally had one because it was given to us.Let me know if you had it and what your thoughts were. I hear it can be made into Jam or cookies we had one to taste. We still have one more to eat.  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 t...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
It's that time of year again: remember to set you clocks this weekend. As most of you know I complain about this ritual twice a year. It always feels like to me that, we just set the clocks forward and now we are setting it back.What I do not understand is why are we still doing this? There was an election last year the majority of Californians voted to eliminate this ritual... anyway politicians do whatever they want that is my take.I am always grumpy when this happens it takes me about four or five days for my body clock to adjust to the time changes. Then if I may continue my grousing, we have two cats and a dog who have built in Rolexes, and they do not understand why breakfast and dinner are either an hour early or an hour late.I am generally upbeat and positive all year around wit...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Well, I have been crazy busy the last few days, and as our friend George Souto  shamed me into making a quick soup. Here it goes, Diane thought it was great.Lot's of fun seafood in it, shrimp, scallops, mussels, to name a few well see for yourself.There were many more seafood items in there, as to vegies, spinach, kale, potatoes and tomatoes to name a few.  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 Bandele Oguntomilade, Top REALTOR, Your Woodland Hills Real Estate Agent 818-825-6996
(Bogun Realty and Luxury Homes)
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Not the first time I am thanking  Ricki Eichler McCallum for getting me back to reading again! After enjoying her novel and sequel, I next decided to pick up Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie. If you've not read this classic tale book and love mysteries, this one is a must read.  I saw the movie when it came out in 1974 with the stellar cast of Sean Connery, Richard Widmark and Ingrid Bergman and Albert Finney as Inspector Poirot. After all these years, I had no recollection of the details or the ending, hence it was an easy fast-paced read that held my attention and had me guessing right up to the last page. The history of the Orient Express is a colorful one; Wikipedia offers a great synopsis that is worth the read if you are so inclined. If not, the basics are that the ...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Have you had this Garbanzo Soup? My fans loved it... I have been on a kick to use dried beans and bring them back to life.This time I chose Garbanzo Beans. I soaked them for two days replacing the water with fresh water.Then I opted to boil them in chicken stock for about two hours. Diane kept asking me what I going to make with them. I told her be patient and some will be soup others will be a side dish.Well today I decided to make the soup. Basically, add another two hours or more to the process.The end result was a superb soup and Diane loved it.The pasta is minimal just cook it in the soup when you are close to finishing about 15 minutes from serving.take half the soup or about a fourth and blend in another container once you done that put it back into the main soup, will make it so...
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By Bandele Oguntomilade, Top REALTOR, Your Woodland Hills Real Estate Agent 818-825-6996
(Bogun Realty and Luxury Homes)
OPEN HOUSES 1-4pm on SUNDAYS | Two Newly Beautifully Built Houses on One Lot – Each House has 2 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms www.323East74.com | Call 818-825-6996Priced Below Market at $970,000 
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Just Listed:  2806 N Paradise Dr Los Angeles CA 90032... another fantastic panoramic view lot. Directions : W. Huntington Dr/S. Telluride/W Forest Park Dr/N Amethyst Ct.Remarks: This land is located in the El Sereno Hills with stunning Panoramic Views. Truly a fantastic opportunity to acquire a view lot and build your dream home. Alternatively great for a developer as well. There is a flat pad, and it has a concrete driveway as well as a concrete bunker, which was used as a bomb shelter during WWI. This land is conveniently close to city parks nearby, including Acot Hills Park, Guardia Park as well as El Sereno Arroyo Playground to name a few. Numerous great Restaurants are conveniently nearby as well. Seller may consider financing. Please reach out to listing agent directly. Sold as is...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Wordless Wednesdays: easy dinner after a busy day... how often do you get home and say I want an easy but tasty dinner with minimal clean up? Well, here is one for you.Shrimp, baked potatoes and baked brussels sprouts all done in 30 minutes or less. The Shrimp will be super crispy as well as the brussels sprouts.Well, let me know what you think? Easy to make? Tasty?Bone Appetite!   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 t...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Some of you might not recall, when I started out my Real Estate practice 26+years ago, my Office was on Sunset Blvd. in West Hollywood. It was hip cool and trendy to have some of the entertainment stars just walk in without an appointment.... ah the good old days. Now with that said lets look at what the market is like today:) Los Angeles, CA 90046 - West HollywoodTue Oct 24 2023This week the median list price for Los Angeles, CA 90046 - West Hollywood is $3,625,000 with the market action index hovering around 36. This is about the same as last month's market action index of 36. Inventory has increased to 84. In the last few weeks, the market has achieved a relative stasis point in terms of sales to inventory. However, inventory is sufficiently low to keep us in the Seller’s Market zone...
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By The Hoeke Team, Local Realtors® at EXP
(The Hoeke Team, Local Realtors® at EXP – Real Estate Agents | Listing Agents)
Selling a house can be a challenging and time-consuming process, often involving realtors, closing costs, and a lot of uncertainty. However, there's a more straightforward, stress-free option available: House Buyers California, an off-market cash home buying company. In this blog, we'll explore House Buyers California's unique approach to buying homes without the need for realtors or closing costs. By the end of this comprehensive guide, you'll have a clear understanding of how this process works, its benefits, and how you can benefit from it.Chapter 1: The Traditional Real Estate MarketTo understand the appeal of House Buyers California, we first need to grasp the complexities of the traditional real estate market. The conventional process involves several steps:1. Realtor Involvement:...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
This post is for my friend George Souto . Not sure if he remembers the Yankers were up 3-0 against the Red Sox. and the rest is history. I figured if you are a Yankers fan you will remember and would appreciate that I added this post into the Craptacular Group:) Now with that said let me share a few more photos anyway. Bottom of the 8th:).... 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 b...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
I was caramelizing onions the other day and I could tell Diane had a craving for the best French Onion Soup. I have not made it in a while, clearly because it is very time consuming.Well today was the day I finally finished it and she was thrilled.The recipe is easy 8 sweet onions, caramelized for anywhere from 4-8 hours.Then once it is about a cup and a half add it to it about 4-5 quarts of chicken stock, I mix it with chicken bone broth. Here you go again reduce it to about 40 per cent or more of the liquid. takes about another three or four hours.Once you are there add another ten minutes to toast the crouton and add the cheese. Once done broil for about 3-4 minutes. All I can say is Bone Appetite. Thank you Thomas Keller uber chef of many restaurants. Wishing you a safe and healthy ...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Speechless Sunday: While waiting for my smog check and certificate, I had to sit for about 10-15 minutes next to this bird cage.I had so much fun watching many of these birds, eating, frolicking and check me out too.I needed to get this done since in a few days my registration needed renewing too. Hence smog check then across the street to DMV as in Department of Motor Vehicles to renew my registration.All done within an hour and a half from start to finish. The best part was watching the birds.   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 ...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
How is your Halloween Decoration coming along? This was the question one of our neighbors asked me three blocks away as I was walking Holly. Keep in mind the top photo and this one were taken at their home.I had to admit shamefully that we are still at ground zero. Needless to say he offered his wife to help me and she in turn clarified that it was their four-year-old daughter who handled the decorations, she was just following orders. Well, I must admit it was incredible a 12-foot-high skeleton and the list goes on. Now with that I was shamed into buying candy this year after the last two years not participating in Halloween thanks to the Covid Shutdown by our politicians.Wishing you a safe and healthy life and I look forward to your comments. If you are looking for a knowledgeable, fo...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Throwback Thursdays: Hard to believe we had the bird bath installed a year ago today! Diane and I have been enjoying the many birds of all different size and shape visiting it.In all fairness Diane is on top of constantly replacing the dirty water with fresh water and the joy it gives us watching the birds enjoy the bird bath, is hard to express.I have a front row view from the kitchen window as I was the vegetables and the dishes. I need to take some pictures of the birds instead of being mesmerized by the joy it provides them. They always remind me of my parents who would feed the birds and get the same happy results and satisfaction from watching them. Wishing you a safe and healthy life and I look forward to your comments. If you are looking for a knowledgeable, focused and goal-ori...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Wordless Wednesdays: check out this photo, Diane called me as she was driving home from work. I asked her how hungry she was? Well she said quite hungry. So with that said I had to jump and go to work. Let me know what you think.It was all baked and it took a bit of an effort, good thing I had been marinating a chicken breast in 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 are considering buy...
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By Bandele Oguntomilade, Top REALTOR, Your Woodland Hills Real Estate Agent 818-825-6996
(Bogun Realty and Luxury Homes)
OPEN HOUSES 1-4pm on SUNDAYS | Two Newly Beautifully Built Houses on One Lot – Each House has 2 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms www.323East74.com | Call 818-825-6996Priced Below Market at $970,000
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Tasteful Tuesdays: Well, you know I always like food, so it is an easy post for me to write. The hard part is what food post to share with you.Well, the other day Diane came home from work, and she stopped at the Farmers Market in Century City. She bought back this "Mediterranean pizza." just to be clear it was not a pizza.The photo does not do service it was a thin, let me be clear thinner than a Fajita. So here I have three slices of this Mediterranean pizza:) so what will I make for dinner tonight?So with that said I went to work quickly, and the key is to have material in your fridge. Well see for yourself I made the equivalent of a shrimp Fajita and it was a winner:). Wishing you a safe and healthy life and I look forward to your comments. If you are looking for a knowledgeable, fo...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Proper planning and event anticipation are two critical necessities for a savvy Realtor. The more prepared and focused one is, the more successful one becomes.  We can, of course, apply this to anyone and in any profession.  At 10 years old, I saw my parents take the leap of faith to leave Communist Hungary and begin our lives over in the United States.  When I was in the US Army and enrolled in Ranger School, it was ingrained to plan every forward step and that you can never be overly prepared. Not only did we have to plan, but we had to practice every step; thus, whenever we actually had to do something (i.e., the Long Range Patrol) my unit was ready, and we could do it in our sleep.  Although I've not played chess in decades, at one point I played regularly; anyone who plays or playe...
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