Formerly known as La Grand Orange, M Street Kitchen  is one of the newer cool spots on Main Street, Santa Monica CA. I was there for brunch last week for the second time and just thought I’d share a bit about my experience.The vibe is very cool whether your sitting inside in the quasi contemporary sort of rustic dining room or your on the patio enjoying the people-watching on Main Street. They play a very eclectic mix of music. The wait staff are friendly and somewhat attentive...read more

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Santa Monica Real Estate – Single Family Homes:

Active Listings: 93
* Short Sales – 5
* Bank Owned/REO – 3

Of the 93 active Santa Monica homes for sale, 32 had their List Price decreased, and 2 actually increased in list price.

Current Pending Sales: 34
* Short Sales – 8
* Bank Owned/REO – 0

Total Sales: 5
* Short Sales – 0
* Bank Owned/REO – 0

Average Days on the Market for the 4 sold Santa Monica homes for sale was 19

Average Selling Price versus the Average List Price of Santa Monica homes for sale was 98.14%

Average Selling Price was $3,185,000.00

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Santa Monica Real Estate – Condomi...

A new project in Santa Monica is currently in development: a large new commercial property across the street from the Water Garden in Santa Monica, and would probably be the same size and attract almost the same number of cars to this already traffic congested area.On Tuesday, August 23rd, starting at 6:45 p.m., the Santa Monica City Council will consider once again, on what will the future be for a new development at 26th and Olympic, site of the former Paper Mate building. It’s called the Bergamot Transit “Village.”The proposed project to be built will be 770,000 square feet, with the building rising up to 81 feet (7 stories).

The Santa Monica City Council has just lately permitted d...

With school starting just around the corner, Santa Monicans are starting to shop for supplies, but not just for themselves. They’re stocking up on pens, papers, and a bunch of toys and other gifts to stuff their shoe boxes to give to Operation Christmas Child. The project is an International effort by Samaritan’s Purse to send gifts to children whose lives have been disrupted by natural disasters, disease, war, terrorism, famine or poverty....Read full Story

Today I wanted to write a bit about divorce, and a tip on how you might get through it when there’s a home involved. Divorce is a very disastrous situation and obviously something we would all like to avoid if possible. But the reality is that more than 50% of marriages end up in a divorce that involves splitting up of joint assets and liabilities. It is now more complicated and difficult to go through a divorce, given today’s economic conditions; couples going through this are struggling on how to end their relationship and trying to figure out what to do with their assets. One asset in particular, their home, becomes a liability in the sense that they might now owe more money for thei...

Santa Monica Real Estate - Single Family Homes:

Active Listings: 93
* Short Sales - 4
* Bank Owned/REO - 3

Of the 88 active Santa Monica homes for sale, 33 had their List Price decreased, and 2 actually increased in list price.

Current Pending Sales: 44
* Short Sales - 8
* Bank Owned/REO - 0

Total Sales: 4
* Short Sales - 0
* Bank Owned/REO - 0

Average Days on the Market for the 4 sold Santa Monica homes for sale was 58

Average Selling Price versus the Average List Price of Santa Monica homes for sale was 96.31%

Average Selling Price was $3,977,500.00

Santa Monica Real Estate - Condominiums:

Active Listings: 146
* Short Sales - 14
* Bank Owned/REO - 10

Of the 146 active Santa Monica condominiums for sal...

I wanted to discuss a situation that comes up often: when a homeowner needs to relocate because of work but their home is worth less than what they currently owe. It’s great if you’re coming from unemployment to getting your dream job, but it’s a shame that you have to move to another location...read full article

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The Santa Monica Farmers Markets were established in 1981. Today, they cater to about 900,000 customers per year, bringing farm fresh local produce to their patrons. The markets are a way for farmers to still stay on their land and bring their crops and harvest to a city crowd.

On Thursday, August 11, 2011, The Santa Monica Farmers Market will be kicking off its five-day 30th anniversary celebration which will be held in September, with a panel discussion at the Main Library, suitably dubbed “Celebrating 30 Years.”

Four Santa Monica farmers market long-timers - Two Chefs and Two Farmers: Renowned chefs Mark Peel of Campanile and Josie Le Balch of Josie, together with Santa Monica farmers ma...

Santa Monica Real Estate - Single Family Homes:

Active Listings: 88
* Short Sales - 6
* Bank Owned/REO - 1

Of the 88 active Santa Monica homes for sale, 29 had their List Price decreased, and 2 actually increased in list price.

Current Pending Sales: 37
* Short Sales - 6
* Bank Owned/REO - 1

Total Sales: 7
* Short Sales - 1
* Bank Owned/REO - 0

Average Days on the Market for the 7 sold Santa Monica homes for sale was 47

Average Selling Price versus the Average List

Price of Santa Monica homes for sale was 96.55%

Average Selling Price was $1,691,500.00

Santa Monica Real Estate - Condominiums:

Active Listings: 154
* Short Sales - 16
* Bank Owned/REO - 11

Of the 154 active Santa Monica condominiums for sale...

Westside LA CA – Most homeowners negotiating a loan modification are not amazing negotiators. After all, it’s not every American’s job to be a great negotiator.

America is built on hard work and treating people fair. Most stores offer products at a good, fair price. The price is the price. If you don’t like it, then don’t buy it.

But, don’t kid yourself on loan modification negotiators. The lenders teach them how to negotiate. They train them to do everything they can to squeeze as much money out of you as possible.

Get my Free, Step By Step Loan Modification Guide by clicking here.

The supervisors tell them, “If it means not modifying the customer’s loan, then go ahead and do what yo...

eXp Realty, LLC, the world’s first fully-immersive, Web 3.0 real estate brokerage has announced that Dana Ehrlich has joined the company in Santa Monica, California. Prior to joining eXp, Dana was affiliated with Keller Williams Realty where she consistently ranked among the top 6 producers in an office of close to 300 agents. Dana is a member of the Beverly Hills Greater Los Angeles Association of Realtors and is one of approximately 250+ members of Cyberstars International, an elite group of top technology-oriented real estate professionals across the U.S.

The first Realtor to join eXp in Westside Los Angeles, Ehrlich brings to eXp a track record of accomplishment, an appreciation of t...

Westside LA CA – If you are in financial trouble, then I’m sure you’re worried. Here are a few things I see people worry about that aren’t as bad as they think.

Financial Worry #1: We could be forced to move out of our house at moment’s notice.

Get my Free, Step By Step Loan Modification Guide by clicking here.

If you own your house, then I have some good news. Most lenders are taking 6-12 months to file foreclosure. The debt collectors don’t always tell you the truth.

Many get paid bonuses based on how much they collect. That encourages them to stretch the truth.

They might tell you the foreclosure is going to filed next month. Yes, even if it’s not true. Here is the other good news...

Santa Monica Real Estate - Single Family Homes:

Active Listings: 104
* Short Sales - 9
* Bank Owned/REO - 2

Of the 104 active Santa Monica homes for sale, 35 had their List Price decreased, and 2 actually increased in list price.

Current Pending Sales: 35
* Short Sales - 6
* Bank Owned/REO - 0

Total Sales: 6
* Short Sales - 0
* Bank Owned/REO - 0

Average Days on the Market for the 6 sold Santa Monica homes for sale was 23
Average Selling Price versus the Average List Price of Santa Monica homes for sale was 99.81%
Average Selling Price was $2,104,167.00

Santa Monica Real Estate - Condominiums:

Active Listings: 158
* Short Sales - 18
* Bank Owned/REO - 11

Of the 158 active ...

Westside LA CA – Lenders hate losing money. They hate loan modifications, principal reductions, and any other thing that causes them to lose money.

But, in today’s tough economy they have no choice but to accept them. The primary reason a lender will grant a loan modification is because that usually reduces their losses.

Get my Free, Step By Step Loan Modification Guide by clicking here.

If they foreclosed on the house instead, then the losses would be larger. Besides most foreclosures take 18-24 months and often longer.

(That alone should convince you that their losses will be larger after a foreclosure.)

Use this to your benefit when negotiating a loan modification. Hire a real est...