Yesterday I went to Canter's, a well know Jewish Deli in Los Angeles.  Just to be clear, when I am near it, and conducting Real Estate I make it my time to stop and get some delicatessen or desert and have been doing it for the past 26+ years. A little history, The Canter family originally opened a deli in Jersey City, N.J in 1924 and came to California after World War Two around 1948.  Since the Fairfax District of West Hollywood has been predominantly consisting of a larger Jewish population, they decided to move and open a Deli there.Then after their success they expanded and moved to a better location and added a restaurant. If you ever wanted a perfect Matzo Ball Soup, take my word Canter's is the place.The sad part is what is going on in Israel today, it had a negative effect here... 11/17/2023

Snow Capped Mountains in the distance: a rare sight in Los Angeles... The last time I remember seeing Snow Capped Mountains was about 22 years ago...Diane and I  relocated from Boston MA to Los Angeles CA and when we arrived it was El Nino. Rains we have never seen before. The volume was so bad that I used to drive Diane to work to her office in Downtown Los Angeles. This was before it was called DTLA. This was during the time I was forced to re-take my  Real Estate Courses and license, because California did not have reciprocity with Massachusetts.I remember naively Diane was of the belief system that California does not have four seasons. I told her do not get rid of your winter coats etc. Gratefully she listened and the first three months she used them and thanked me every time.So he... 02/14/2019

Speechless Sunday: Crooks & Castles, Los Angeles, CA     If you are considering buying or selling a home, a luxury home, luxury investment real estate, luxury vacation homes, or luxury beach properties in Southern California, Los Angeles, Century City, Westwood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Marina Del Rey, Venice or Malibu, feel free to contact me at 310.486.1002(m) or homes@endrebarath.com or visit one of my websites at  http://www.endrebarath.com.  I am a Pet Friendly Realtor and I contribute a portion of my commission to local animal rescue organizations 04/03/2016

Images of spring in Los Angeles via blooming Trees. Most people do not realize that Los Angeles is not just high rise buildings.    The colors of these blooming trees are some of the most beautiful, almost breathe taking. If you come to Los Angeles for the first time in May, you will be pleasantly surprised at the various trees in full bloom.   The colors are amazing and magnificent, they are absolutely spectacular. Words are hard to describe them. So enjoy and let me know if you can name the Trees. If you are a consumer who is considering buying or selling a home, investment real estate, vacation homes, or beach properties in Southern California, Los Angeles, Century City, Westwood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Culver City, Marina Del Rey, Venice or Malibu. Feel Free to give me a cal... 05/14/2011

Canter's Deli a Los Angeles Institution. If you have been there then you know what I mean. If you have never been than you must schedule a time. Lucky for you they are open 24hrs and 7 days a week, so you do not have an excuse about the time constraints. If you decide to eat at the Restaurant section, make sure you bring your appetite. I am not exaggerating the sandwiches are half a foot or higher. If you have been craving for a great corned beef or pastrami sandwich, Canter's is the place. My favorite is the matzo ball soup, bigger than a Major League Approved Baseball, soft and moist as a good matzo ball should be. Now if a sit down meal is not in your schedule, than check out the take-out counter, there are always five or six people in front of you. They have everything the restauran... 04/19/2011

Best Friends Los Angeles Super Adoption on Sunday, November 7th, 2010 will host multiple animal rescue organization at the La Brea Tar Pits from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. http://www.bestfriends.org/nomorehomelesspets/localnmhpprograms/laindex.cfm  There will be hundreds of cats, dogs, puppies, kittens all in need of forever homes. The animals with the rescue groups are all rescued from the shelters, and animals from the shelters are hoping NOT to be returning to the shelters at the end of the day. When the rescue groups have a successful day at the Super Adoption, they are able to rescue (save) more animals that very day from the shelter animals that are not adopted at the event. It's a wonderful way to see lots of animals needing homes all in one big festive outdoor location. Shelter volunteer... 10/23/2010

Buyers Beware When Considering Buying Foreclosures!   All first time home  buyers should be very cautious when considering buying a Bank Foreclosed Property(REO). Many people get excited that they want to hit the jackpot by buying a Foreclosed home. Needless to say there are some truly great opportunities out there.   At the same time common sense should prevail. Do the research about the neighborhood, schools and market prices. Do inspect the home; banks are not required to let you know about defects. Have your financing ready.  Be prepared that the banks have priced the home generally a great deal under market value; hence it will not be a buyer's market when it comes to the property. Be prepared to be in a multiple offer situation.  Banks do not negotiate with Counter Offers. Submit ... 12/13/2009