7.29.2011

property crush.

Orinda, CA
$7,250,000









wsj.

A Coast of One's OwnThe Siren Call of the Sea Inspires a Search for the Ideal Waterfront Home
By Derek Duncan

One of the most indelible images in American literature takes place on a waterfront. The scene, from The Great Gatsby, depicts Jay Gatsby standing on the lawn of his extravagant estate, looking across a moonlit bay of Long Island Sound with arms outstretched toward a distant green light....click belwo to read the rest of this article.

diet.

I have been on a never ending search my whole life for healthy snacks that are actually enjoyable, and it seems that I have actually found some good ones during this round of dieting. Special K not only makes great cereal and cereal bars, but their healthy chips are perfect if you need a salty snack in the middle of the work day. I strongly suggest them for anyone who is trying to eat healthy.



7.26.2011

celeb sales.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Buyer
Southampton, NY
$22,500,000 list price
22,000 square feet, 11 bedrooms, 8.5 bathrooms




 

celeb sales.

Tony Danza, Seller
Malibu, CA
$9,100,000
3,000 square feet, 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms



 

7.20.2011

7.19.2011

property crush.

Costa Brava, Spain







 

real estate reality.

Our company works with an awesome lender, Tony Butler with Equitable Mortgage. He sends us weekly updates on the state of the market as well as interest rates. Below is his latest article. If you ever have any questions about the lending market, contact Tony at tonyb.@eqfin.com


WEEKLY INTEREST RATE OVERVIEWThe Markets. Rates on home loans fell back near previous lows for the year in response to the weak employment report. Freddie Mac announced that for the week ending July 14, 30-year fixed rates averaged 4.51%, down from 4.60% the previous week. The average for 15-year fixed decreased to 3.65%. Adjustable rates also fell with the average for one-year adjustables increasing to 2.95% and five-year adjustables falling to 3.29%. A year ago 30-year fixed rates were at 4.57%. Attributed to Frank Nothaft, vice president and chief economist, Freddie Mac, "Long-term bond yields and rates on home loans fell this week following a weak employment report. The economy added 18,000 jobs in June, well below the market consensus forecast, and the unemployment rate rose to 9.2 percent, the highest since December 2010. In addition, employee wages stagnated. These factors may lead to less consumer spending, which in turn, reduces the threat of inflation in the near term." Rates indicated do not include fees and points and are provided for evidence of trends only. They should not be used for comparison purposes.
Current Indices For Adjustable Rate Mortgages
Updated July 15, 2011

realtor chic.


Love these Mango dresses! These would be perfect to show houses in!




diet.


After months and months of being miserable with my weight and the few extra pounds I have put on in the last year, I am finally fed up. Greg and I have definitely gained our "lovers layer" by making dinner an event every night, wether we're hungry or not. It really hit me when I tried on a pair of my summer jeans that I had left at the lake over the winter...needless to say, I could hardly get them buttoned. I have complained enough and now I am going to do something about it.

My grandpa is challenging me, and giving me $25 for every pound I lose with a minimum of 10 pounds! This was my first week and I am down 3. I refuse to say that I am on a "diet" because that means there are certain things I'm not allowed to have, and if I'm not allowed to have it, I want it more, so I am focusing more on making healthy choices and portion control.

I know a lot of people struggle with weight loss, or even just staying healthy, so I thought I would start this diet segment to share any fun exercises I learn or any good foods I come across in my journey. Any comments or suggestions would be very helpful.

Wish me luck!

celeb sales.

Ashlee Simpson
Lease
Beverly Hills (Post Office), CA
4,193 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms





 

celeb sales.

Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell, Sellers
Malibu, CA
$14,749,000
4,195 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms





celeb sales.

Leeza Gibbons, Sellers
Beverly Hills, CA
$6,895,000
6,333 square feet, 6 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms