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Free Seminar for distressed Santa Monica homeowners

by WestsideDB April 19, 2010

I have an incredible broker who gives lots of free advice.  If you know of someone who is considering a short sale or is concerned about selling their home, this free seminar in Santa Monica is just for them.  All they have to do is register.

On April 22, 2010 Marty Mead, Broker of Record at [...]

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January Market Stats for Santa Monica real estate

by WestsideDB February 3, 2010

Do numbers baffle you?  Its my job to look at numbers and make sense of the real estate market in Santa Monica.  After all, my clients depend on me for trends, analysis, and letting them know of a great deal when it becomes available (or maybe even before it comes to market).  Here are the [...]

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The new FHA and how it affects Santa Monica real estate

by WestsideDB January 22, 2010

Are you one of the fortunate ones who can get a loan with FHA?  Well, after April 5th 2010 the times they are a-changing as the song goes.  The window of opportunity is shrinking on current conditions.
The Federal Housing Administration is making a few changes to its guidelines and if you are an FHA buyer, [...]

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UCLA Family Commons Grand Opening

by WestsideDB January 20, 2010

A good friend of mine has been working with this organization for awhile now.  Its a perfect opportunity to learn more about how you can be connected to your community as well as be a part of family wellness.  Check it out and tell them DB sent ya!

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The fight against leafblowers in Santa Monica

by WestsideDB January 7, 2010

I just read about this new site where you can report about leaf blowers in Santa Monica (after all, the gas powered polluting kind are illegal).
The Santa Monica Daily Press wrote about it and you can check out the site for yourself at http://stopleafblowers.com/

I once knew a guy who owned a gas powered leaf blower [...]

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Eradicate Christmas tree deforestation guilt by going green and recycling your tree!

by WestsideDB January 3, 2010

The City of Santa Monica Solid Waste Division is offering free Christmas tree recycling for the entire month of January.
Residents with curbside recycling service may place their cut-up tree in their yard waste collection container.  Please remove tinsel, ornaments, and stands from the tree.
It is unlawful and a fire hazard to leave trees at the [...]

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January’s Calendar for Sunset Park FOSP

by WestsideDB January 2, 2010

We’re back!  After a little holiday hiatus, samolive is back in full swing.  Here’s the calendar of activities sent to us by our friends over at Friends of Sunset Park:
Calendar for January

Friends of Sunset Park Board/Membership meetings – Jan 14, Feb 11, Mar 11, April 8, May 13

January 4 — SMMUSD Board of Ed – [...]

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Ride Blue – Go Green

by WestsideDB December 18, 2009

Our friends over at http://www.voiceofsantamonica.com have a great article about the green movement in Santa Monica and how you and Big Blue can make our city of Santa Monica more sustainable.
Go check it out http://www.voiceofsantamonica.com/ride-blue-go-green-local-art-students-use-their-creative-holiday-display-at-big-blue-bus-store-to-spread-the-message/
               

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December’s Calendar

by WestsideDB December 7, 2009

From the Friends of Sunset Park:
December 8 — City Council – 6:45 PM – City Hall
December 8 — Orchestra & Choir concert – 7 PM – John Adams Middle School
December 8 — SMC Board of Trustees – 7:30 PM – Business Bldg.,  Rm. 117
December 9 — Band & Choir concert – 7 PM – John [...]

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Santa Monica Main Street Christmas Tree Lighting is Nigh

by WestsideDB December 3, 2009

Will we see you down on Main St this Saturday at 5pm?  Rumor is that Santa will be there.  Let us know if you are going and we’ll see you there!  Look out for the shopping cart Christmas tree – candlelight walk at 6pm for daring souls.   Raffles, sidewalk sales, and holiday parties abound!
http://www.mainstreetsm.com/holiday-09/
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Todays Santa Monica Farmer’s Market Treat

by WestsideDB October 14, 2009

I visit the Santa Monica Farmer’s Market almost every Wednesday morning, preferably early since the best stuff goes quick (kind of like everything in life)
And every time I visit, I try something new – today was this incredible creature – an organic tropical dragon fruit.  Made me think I was visiting Kauai again with the [...]

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Pico Art Walk and Car Show This Saturday

by WestsideDB October 13, 2009

Come on down to Santa Monica’s very own Pico Blvd and check out some great art, cool cars, workshops, studios, grub, and businesses this Saturday the 17th from 10am – 5pm. There’s even free parking at SMC with a free shuttle on a double decker bus from Starline Tours.
For more information, please visit the picopassport.com [...]

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Shadow Buyer on Wordpress wants to buy your Home

by WestsideDB October 12, 2009

This is something I’ve never seen before, but I think its brilliant.  This guy seems like the real deal and I told him I would blog about his quest.  He’s a family man looking to buy a home that is currently not on the market.  Price range 1.6MM-3MM.  There are what some circles call “shadow [...]

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Santa Monica Homes for Sale Hits an Interesting Turn

by WestsideDB October 5, 2009

If you’ve been paying any attention to real estate trends of late, you know that it’s as Yogi Berra said, “The future ain’t what it used to be”.  Indeed, this economic turn of events has taken everyone by surprise and given us cause for introspection and an opportunity to change direction.  I know so many [...]

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October Calendar from Friends of Sunset Park

by WestsideDB October 5, 2009

Here is the calendar of events happening in Santa Monica from our friends over at FOSP:
October 6 – SMC Board of Trustees – Business Building – 1900 Pico Blvd. – 7 PM -
agenda: www.smc.edu <http://www.smc.edu/>
October 7 – SMC 2009 Master Plan Update – Community Meeting – 7 PM – Academy of
Entertainment & Technology, Rm. 235, [...]

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Buy Local – October 3rd is the day you celebrate saving money

by WestsideDB September 28, 2009

Not only is October 3rd my birthday, but it’s Super Saturday in Santa Monica where a week long sustainability drive and a part of the Buy Local campaign is underway.  Bring in a canvas bag or even mention Buy Local to over 40 businesses, and you will receive free stuff and discounts. Its the people’s [...]

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Cha Cha Chicken is ChaChing! Best Bets for the Beach

by WestsideDB September 17, 2009

I had the distinct pleasure to stay home with the kids today since they were feeling a little under the weather the night previous.  A romp at the Santa Monica beach, and then a block straight up Pico Blvd for some free parking at Cha Cha Chicken to soothe the hungry beasts.
I haven’t been here [...]

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The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Santa Monica Home

by WestsideDB September 14, 2009

Hey everyone – I created this whitepaper for anyone interested in buying a house in Santa Monica – actually, the principals can be applied to anywhere in California.  If you know someone who can use this pdf, please forward it on.
Just register over there on the right with your email for an immediate download.
An excerpt:
The [...]

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Santa Monica August Condo Stats

by WestsideDB September 12, 2009

I’ve been meaning to post this for awhile now – Condos for sale in Santa Monica are among some of the most amazing pieces of property on the Westside.  Not only do homeowners get the benefit of excellent schools, ocean breezes, a sustainable city, you get the benefit of not having to cut the grass!  [...]

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Santa Monica single family home sales for August

by WestsideDB September 1, 2009

Yep.  Today’s the first of September.  Once again, we look back on the real estate activity for homes in Santa Monica.  Check out this market analysis (pulled from my MLS search – let me know if you want something more specific to a zip code or area) but for ease of seeing the macro of [...]

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