Rebecca's Blog

The Los Angeles city council voted almost unanimously to mandate spaying and neutering in Los Angeles.  It became law last October (2008) and was passed with the assurance that all residents of the city would be able to comply because the city made free and low cost spay/neuter vouchers available...

The recently passed federal stimulous package provides for a $8000 tax credit for first time home buyers.  So what constitutes a first time home buyer?  As with all things government, first time homebuyer doesn't mean exactly what it says.  It applies to legitimate first time buyers, but also to ...

As the calls and emails continue to come in asking for information about what is going on with the condos downtown, I am well overdue for an update. The Vue has been renegotiating contracts with buyers apparently.  Price and terms are both up for negotiation, I also hear they are working with a n...

October 24-26 we will be once again having Spay Day LA to provide free spay/neuter services throughout Los Angeles. Oct. 1 a new ordinance making it law that pets must be spayed/neutered in Los Angeles goes into affect.  Many people can not afford the surgery, especially in today's economy.  Spay...

Today I called the sales office for the Vue.  I identified myself and was quickly transferred to the sales manager.  I started to ask questions and she refused to answer them.  She was quite rude and with a raised voice said, "We KNOW who you are!"  Gosh, the power of a little blog. She insisted ...

3 Bedrooms 3 Bath 2200sf remodeled home just listed for $1,199,000.  Best deal in Manhattan Beach currently.Remodeled kitchen with Subzero and Therm-adore appliances, high end cabinetry.  Family room and separate living room BOTH with fireplacesLarge master with 3rd fireplace, huge master bath wi...

So many interesting developments here.  It appears Michael J. Rosenthal who purchased the property LESS THAN A YEAR AGO from John McCowan for $1.815 Million never really intended to keep the store open.  Although he claimed he was selling the property to "developers" he is still has full title to...

I'm very excited to be part of such an exciting event!Spay Day LA will take place Sunday, February 24, 2008.A number of private and public groups have come together to provide FREE spay and neuter throughout Los Angeles for one day.  All of the LAAS centers will have spay/neuter information as we...

3 Bedrooms 2.5 Baths 2 blocks from the beach in wonderful gaslamp area.  Walk to everything.  Zoned R-2 on full size lot with ocean view.  Not yet on MLS...Less than $1.6M.  For those looking to live near the beach, remodeled kitchen, new hardwood floors, great back yard with play set, living and...

Remember when you were a kid...You had big dreams, you knew what you were going to be when you grew up.  If anyone asked, you were quick to tell them your plans for your life.  You never thought, "I can't do that" or "that's not practical" or "It'll never work."At what point in life did we turn f...