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Santa Monica Development in the works – Bergamot Transit Village Center

by WestsideDB March 21, 2011 Community Issues

I just got an email alert about a proposed mega-center multi use project in Santa Monica that will have ramifications on a lot of things happening in Santa Monica.  Santa Monica real estate aficionados may want to make note of the date and the proposal.  Check it out if you can. Dear david bruce, Bergamot [...]

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Single Bag Ban ENFORCEMENT coming soon – Will it be Martial Law in Santa Monica?

by WestsideDB March 14, 2011 Green

Santa Monica City Council unanimously passed a new law to prohibit single use plastic and paper bags in Santa Monica on February 8, 2011. I think it’s a pretty good idea and now, they’re planning on ENFORCING the law starting September 1, 2011. I don’t know about you, but I’ve been bringing my bags to [...]

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Santa Monica Real Estate Values Over the Past Ten Years

by WestsideDB March 9, 2011 Local Real Estate Statistics and Trends

  I’ve been hearing a lot about us being at the bottom of the housing bubble and Santa Monica homes for sale seem to still be a valuable and sought after commodity. Alright, maybe commodity is the wrong word – sometimes people buy Santa Monica homes because they want to live near the beach, be [...]

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Santa Monica Things to Do – FOSP March Calendar

by WestsideDB March 7, 2011 Community Issues

Hey All – here’s some cool stuff to do in Santa Monica this coming month.  Hope you enjoy.   March 1 and April 5 — SMC Board of Trustees – 7 PM – Business Building, Rm. 117 – Agenda: www.smc.edu/apps/pub.asp?Q=544&B=1 March 2 and 23 – Planning Commission – 7 PM – City Hall – Agendas: [...]

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# 24 WestsideDB’s 365 Things To Do on the Westside – Solstice Canyon Hike – Caution! Waterfalls are Pretty

by WestsideDB February 24, 2011 365 Things to do in Santa Monica

Occasionally I’ll take a Sunday off from hosting open houses for homes for sale in West LA and spend some time with the family and just plain old good exercise.  Today we went up to Solstice Canyon which I had just heard about a month prior from another real estate buddy.  (Are there really any [...]

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Calendar for February 2011 for Santa Monica and Friends of Sunset Park

by WestsideDB February 14, 2011 FOSP

I’m a huge fan of neighborhood organizations and especially Friends of Sunset Park and I get these great alerts about things that are happening in my backyard.  Here’s the new list: Calendar for February 2011: February 1 — SMC Board of Trustees – 7 PM – Business Building, Rm. 117 – Agenda: www.smc.edu/apps/pub.asp?Q=544&B=1 February 2 [...]

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#23 Westside DB’s 365 Things To Do in Santa Monica – Annenberg Community House Beach Tour

by WestsideDB February 11, 2011 365 Things to do in Santa Monica

Anyone that knows me, knows that I LOVE “Back at the Beach” next to the Annenberg Community House! My own secret “country club” that my family and I can enjoy for hours at a very reasonable rate.  I wrote about it awhile ago for spring break, which is now just around the corner again.  It’s [...]

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#22 Westside DB’s 365 Things To Do in Santa Monica – Surfing at Venice Pier and Ocean Front Walk

by WestsideDB February 10, 2011 365 Things to do in Santa Monica

One of the most relaxing things that you can do for yourself is to take a stroll down to Venice Pier in Venice (obviously) where Washington Blvd intersects Ocean Front Walk. Gorgeous views, relaxing atmosphere, fresh air… It’s just a great place to go and where I often get my own juices flowing, therefore, it [...]

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#21 Westside DB’s 365 Things To Do in Santa Monica – Venice Canals Home Tour in Los Angeles

by WestsideDB January 24, 2011 365 Things to do in Santa Monica

There are few places on the Westside more beautiful than floating down the Venice Canals and checking out the amazing million dollar homes from the water. You haven’t done it before? No problem, let me take you on a quick tour with the video that I shot earlier this week. Get ready to start dreamin’!

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Keller Williams Survey – Latest Buyer and Seller Statistics and Strategies

by WestsideDB January 22, 2011 Local Real Estate Statistics and Trends

My company, Keller Williams has all sorts of good stuff to share, like this video. If you are a buyer in this market, or considering selling your home, you should take a minute and see the results from a recent survey. There’s compelling stuff in here. And of course, call me if you have a [...]

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#20 WestsideDB’s 365 things to do in Santa Monica and the Westside – Gourmet Food Trucks on 31st Street

by WestsideDB January 17, 2011 365 Things to do in Santa Monica

I’m always looking for interesting and unique things going on in the area and today was no different, I ran across these great “food trucks” (for lack of a better word) that have all sorts of variety to choose from for just about any appetite. Check out my quick video below and have a look [...]

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The Secret Walk Streets of Santa Monica – Historical Hollister Court

by WestsideDB January 12, 2011 Historic District

Hollister Court in Santa Monica, California 90405 is arguably one of the most lovely gated walk streets in Santa Monica that rarely comes up for sale (there’s a pocket lease there that will be public in a month or two – call me for details $4000/month).  Celebrities like Julia Roberts have owned homes here and [...]

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#19 WestsideDB’s 365 things to do in Santa Monica and the Westside – Hiking Temescal Canyon

by WestsideDB January 8, 2011 365 Things to do in Santa Monica

I’m WestsideDB and I sell homes in Santa Monica California as well as all over the Westside of Los Angeles.  Many of the things that I treasure the most about this area are within a short walk or drive to the Westside and today, my evolving series on “365 Things to Do in Santa Monica [...]

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#18 – 365 Things to Do in Santa Monica and the Westside – Recycle your Christmas Tree!

by WestsideDB January 4, 2011 365 Things to do in Santa Monica

Santa Monica real estate is typically pretty slow around the holidays, so I went away on vacation with the family and grew a beard in the process (more on that later). I really wanted to rent a living tree and got out-voted this year, so we went for the small version to keep the kids [...]

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Shadow Inventory – Is the Hurricane Just Off the Shore of Santa Monica?

by WestsideDB December 28, 2010 Local Real Estate Statistics and Trends

Everyone’s a critic and an expert when it comes to forecasting the real estate market, myself included, and I’m the first to admit that I do have a crystal ball that can tell the future, it’s just that no one makes the batteries for the damn thing. I do my best to remain positive and [...]

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November 2010 Houses for Sale Santa Monica Report

by WestsideDB December 22, 2010 Local Real Estate Statistics and Trends

This last month’s activity seems to be back in line with what we were trending in the Santa Monica real estate market.  Santa Monica houses for sale:

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The Secret to Finding the Right Home and Something to Look Out For

by WestsideDB December 22, 2010 Homebuyer Seminars

This may sound canned, but……..honestly, the real secret to finding any home is finding the right Realtor to work with.   There, I said it! Buyers usually look for homes, and not an agent.  By choosing the right agent, you can find out about properties BEFORE they even come on the market.  And you can [...]

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#17 WestsideDB’s 365 Things to Do in Santa Monica – ICE Go Ice Skating!

by WestsideDB December 20, 2010 365 Things to do in Santa Monica

It’s that time of year again! Take a break from the Santa Monica real estate market and looking for homes for sale in Santa Monica and Let’s go ICE skating in downtown Santa Monica.  The City of Santa Monica takes the parking lot at the corner of Arizona and 5th and turns it into an [...]

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How to Navigate Santa Monica Rent Control when Buying a Santa Monica Condo

by WestsideDB December 17, 2010 Rental Information

Have you been looking for a townhouse for sale Los Angeles?  And even more specifically, for a Santa Monica condo for sale?  Well, rent control in Santa Monica is no joke and you need to be armed with a solid Realtor by your side to help you navigate these tricky transactions.  Every time I assist [...]

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#17 WestsideDB’s 365 Things to Do in Santa Monica – Michael’s Restaurant

by WestsideDB December 16, 2010 Dining

I have a few guilty pleasures. Michael’s is one of them. Simply because something this good should only be sampled once in a while, so as to not dilute the experience. But, go ahead, you NEED to go… Exquisite isn’t the word, it’s much more than that! Indulge and enjoy it!

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