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The Real Estate Escrow Process – California

The Real Estate Escrow Process – California

The California Escrow Process – Explained I work with so many first-time homebuyers and clients buying real estate in Los Angeles for the first time, I thought this article might really help inform and educate people on what the process looks like. The first step in the home buying process is to get approved for your mortgage [...]

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Santa Monica’s Co-Opportunity is Throwing a Picnic!

Santa Monica’s Co-Opportunity is Throwing a Picnic!

The Santa Monica Co-opportunity, Santa Monica’s Co-operative Natural Grocer is holding it’s Annual Meeting in conjunction with a Picnic, this Sunday, October 19th from 3:30 to 6pm. This should be a really great event, to be held at the clock tower area of Santa Monica College (the clock tower area is easily accessible from Pearl Street.) Parking in [...]

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Are You One of Those Buyers That’s On The Fence?

Are You One of Those Buyers That’s On The Fence?

Are you one of those buyers that’s “On The Fence” about buying a home in today’s market?The most important thing you need to understand is how the $700 Billion Bailout affects you, right? Here are the Top 5 things you want to know about the Bailout 1. It will help to transform the mortgaged-back securities. [...]

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5 Reasons Why NOW Is A GREAT Time to Buy Real Estate in Santa Monica, CA

5 Reasons Why NOW Is A GREAT Time to Buy Real Estate in Santa Monica, CA

Serious uncertainty has plagued our country of late. Every real estate agent I know is feeling the effects of the economic calamities that fill the airways of today’s news. These days, I am CONSTANTLY being asked, “Wow, how’s the real estate market? You must be really struggling.”. Considering I am coming off the best year [...]

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One VERY Creative Property Owner Uses Wacky Tactics in Tough Times

This press release just landed in my inbox, and it made me laugh out loud. I’m almost tempted to go down to Coto de Caza for the auction just to see what he ends up with at the auction. I love hot air balloon rides! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OC, CA estate property owner pulls out [...]

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OPA’s Beach Cleanup Station Brought in Record Numbers of Volunteers

OPA’s Beach Cleanup Station Brought in Record Numbers of Volunteers

Ocean Park Association participated in a big way, and Santa Monica, California’s beaches are better for it. California Coastal Cleanup Day is the premier volunteer event focused on the marine environment in the country. This year, more than 70,000 volunteers worked together to collect more than 900,000 pounds of trash and recyclables from our beaches, [...]

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Great Cause, Great Excuse To Spend The Day At The Beach In Santa Monica

Great Cause, Great Excuse To Spend The Day At The Beach In Santa Monica

Just making sure you know about Annual Coastal Beach Cleanup, this Saturday morning, 9/20 from 9-12. Please plan to come out and tell all of your friends, family, coworkers and neighbors! This is truly a special day. Annual Beach Cleanup is a Worldwide event – over 70 countries are participating in cleaning up their coast lines on the [...]

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Come and Taste the Best Restaurants in Santa Monica

Come and Taste the Best Restaurants in Santa Monica

40 Restaurants 40 Dollars 4 Hours! Plan to savor Santa Monica’s top cuisines for one price!   And, look forward to:   Route 66-Live Peformance of California Beach Music Interactive Molecular Ice Cream Lab Wine Tastings Jamie Kaler and other cast members from TBS’ My Boys are scheduled to emcee this event!     Great Gourmet Giveaway You’ll [...]

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