October 2009
French Food
October 24, 2009 by Jane Peters · Leave a Comment
Monsieur Marcel is a fabulous find on 3rd St. Promenade in Santa Monica. I had the onion soup and bouillabaisse. Probably the best I have ever had. Monsieur Marcel They have another location in Farmers Market/The Grove. The Santa Monica locations is in the middle of the street with outdoor seating only. With lighting, ambiance, and peopel walking by you get a feeling of sitting on a Paris boulevard. ... [Read more...]
Now is a Good Time to Buy – How is Your Credit Score?
October 22, 2009 by Jane Peters · Leave a Comment
Credit Score How is your Credit? Tougher lending laws are now are now leading Fannie Mae to require a minimum of 620 credit score as a qualification for some loans. This includes FHA and VA loans. However, in order to get the best rate, a credit score of 720 is required and verifiable income. In the past a mortgage broker was able to shop around for the best rates, but the new procedures and the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC) have made... [Read more...]
Persian Food
October 22, 2009 by Jane Peters · Leave a Comment
Persian Food Shahrzad Restaurant 1422 Westwood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90024 Phone: 310-474-1410 The absolutely best rack of lamb you have ever had. Consistently moist and sweet. Medium priced ... [Read more...]
Italian Food
October 22, 2009 by Jane Peters · Leave a Comment
La Bottega A neighborhood bistro atmosphere. Great service, great food. Deli appetizers – try the eggplant. Delish. ... [Read more...]
Indian Food
October 22, 2009 by Jane Peters · Leave a Comment
Indian Food India’s Tandoori Among the best Indian food I have eaten, and I am from the U.K. where the best Indian food outside India is found. It is on the pricey side, but worth it. Anarkali There is a story behind this name which you can read on their website. The best, consistently good Tandoori chicken I have had. They offer two for one discount coupons which you can use every time you go. It makes this an excellent choice for both... [Read more...]
Chinese Food
October 22, 2009 by Jane Peters · Leave a Comment
Chinese Food My favorite Los Angeles Chinese restaurant is Hop Li. They have four locations, but the one I frequent is their “Westwood” location. Consistently good food, always packed – an good sign – and excellent service. Hop Woo’s food is among the best Chinese I have had. Moderately priced. It is in a strip mall where parking is a problem and the waiters a surly to put it mildly. But if you can overlook that... [Read more...]
Venice California Housing Market Report
October 19, 2009 by Jane Peters · Leave a Comment
Venice California homes sold down 20% Properties going under contract has increased 40% Properties available for purchase on any given month is down 15% New properties coming on the market is down 23% The number of days on the market is up 27%% And the months supply of inventory is down 46% ... [Read more...]
Buying a Home in Los Angeles – The Most Important First Step
October 19, 2009 by Jane Peters · Leave a Comment
Buying a Home In Los Angeles Buying a home in Los Angeles can be a daunting prospect. You start to look on line at areas you would like to live and estimate the amount of home you can afford. Well, this is not the way to start looking for a home. You must get pre-approved by a lender! No ifs ands or buts. Many first-time buyers don’t realize the upfront costs in involved in buying a home – loan fees, insurance, escrow fees, etc. and... [Read more...]
Culver City Market Report – Third Quarter
October 17, 2009 by Jane Peters · Leave a Comment
Based on the Culver City Third Quarter Market Report, the median home prices have fallen 6%. The number of sold homes in Culver City has dropped 20%. The properties on the market in any given month where a buyer could have written a first position offer to purchase it at any time during that month. Different from Months Supply of Inventory below. The number has increased 3%. The number of properties going into contract on any given month shows... [Read more...]
Beverly Hills Market Report – Third Quarter ‘09
October 13, 2009 by Jane Peters · Leave a Comment
The properties on the market in any given month where a buyer could have written a first position offer to purchase it at any time during that month. Different from Months Supply of Inventory below. The number has increased 3%. The number of properties going into contract on any given month shows the sales activity. This has increased 108%. These figures show how long it would take to sell the present inventory based on the present monthly... [Read more...]
Santa Monica Market Report – Third Quarter ‘09
October 12, 2009 by Jane Peters · Leave a Comment
The median price of a Santa Monica homes has only dropped 2% over the last year. The number of home sold has increased by 114% over a year ago. The number of properties going into escrow has increased by 127%. The number of properties for sale has remained reasonably steady. The number of new properties being listed each month has also remained pretty steady. The total inventory of homes has dropped 66% Supply has stayed the same as compared... [Read more...]
