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Rodeo Realty agents take part in Hope of the Valley’s Thanksgiving Banquet

On Wednesday, November 22, Hope of the Valley provided the largest Thanksgiving meal in the Valley at their Help Center in Van Nuys.

Several Rodeo Realty agents were in attendance helping serve more than 1,000 traditional Thanksgiving meals to the homeless and hungry.

In order to help the ministry offset the cost of feeding so many hungry people, Rodeo Realty also sponsored several tables for the event. The company cares about the less fortunate and is happy to continue sponsoring the event and also volunteer.

For the Thanksgiving banquet, homeless individuals and people in need were bused to the center from all over the Valley to enjoy a gourmet Thanksgiving meal. In addition to enjoying a meal with all the fixings, guests also were able to participate in the fourth annual street fair where community partners gave away blankets, socks, tooth brushes, sleeping bags, medical exams, and much more! Hope of the Valley also gave away two cars!

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Weekend Events: November 23 – 26

This weekend you could go Black Friday shopping for all the hottest, door-busting, steals and deals of the century. You could also enjoy the outdoors and attend a fun event with your family!

Below are a few things you can do this weekend. Enjoy!

Thursday November 23rd, 2017

22. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

23. Trot along the streets of Downtown L.A. during the annual Turkey Trot Los Angeles. This year, the Turkey Trot is also raising money for local non-profit The Midnight Mission.

24. CorePower Yoga will be holding donation-based classes at all 1o of their L.A. studios on Thanksgiving day. Proceeds from the donation based lass will go to a local charity chosen by each studio.

25. There’s a Long Beach Turkey Trot hosting a 5k and 10k run and walk on Thanksgiving morning.

Friday November 24th, 2017

26. California Market Center, in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles’ Garment District, opens to the public for a big sample sale this Friday (just in time for holiday shopping!)

27. Asian AF Los Angeles celebrates their one year anniversary show this Friday at Upright Citizens Brigade Sunset. Stand-up by Peter Kim, screening of Cartoon Network’s We Bare Bears, improv by Voltron: The UCB Superteam and more are on the bill.

28. Winter is coming and The Dirty Little Secrets will bring the heat to Harvelle’s in Long Beach with a steamy Game of Thrones Burlesque show. DISCOUNTED (via Goldstar)

29. The LA Phil presents West Side Story at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Listen to the score performed live while the re-mastered film plays on screen. Happening Friday and Sunday.

30. The Holiday Light Festival Train Ride at Griffith Park is a festive one mile ride on the tracks with tens of thousands of lights to get you in the Holiday spirit. Running now through December 23 and then again from December 26 to December 30.

Saturday November 25th, 2017

17. Make feline friends at ‘Caturday Night Live!’, a sketch show about cats. Event will be at UCB SUNSET (HOLLYWOOD). Catch a slew of UCB house performers along with NaNa the Cat Lady. Cost: $7

19.  Celebrate brunch and bodies with deviled eggs’ Christmas burlesque show at the BRACK SHOP TAVERN (DOWNTOWN). It’ll feature a menu of modern takes on classic 1960s recipes, a lineup of burlesque dancers performing Christmas-themed acts, and a full bar with wine, beer, and an array of specialty, thematically-appropriate cocktails. Cost: $50-$65

20. Eat like it’s Thanksgiving all over again at Smorgasburg Black Sunday being held at ROW DTLA. Hit up Smorgasburg’s special Black Sunday Market with nearly double the amount of vendors on site. In addition to the holiday photo booth there will be a Land Rover converted into Jamie Oliver’s kitchen to serve up turkey banh mi sandwiches benefiting Food Forward.

Schedule provided by We Like LA & Thrillist. 

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Rodeo Realty's Calabasas agent Aaron Scott sells home of former NFL player Joselio Hanson

Former NFL player Joselio Hanson, who played with San Francisco, the Philadelphia Eagles, and the Raiders, has sold his Calabasas home. Rodeo Realty’s Calabasas agent, Aaron Scott, had the listing.

The six bedrooms, eight bathrooms home sold for $3.135 million and made headlines in the Los Angeles Times. Built in 1996, the Mediterranean-style home sits on more than an acre.

With nearly 6,200 sq. ft. of living space, the property comes with a large family room, a center-island kitchen, billiards room, and a home theater.

Each bedroom in the home comes with a private bathroom. The master suite features two large walk-in closets, a fireplace, and a balcony. Outside, you can find a basketball half-court, large putting green, an outdoor kitchen, and an infinity-edge swimming pool with a waterfall and slide.

To read the LA Times article on this home, click HERE.

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Last Minute Ideas for Where to Eat Out on Thanksgiving in Los Angeles

Thanksgiving is this week and if you’re like many you have done zero in the planning department. Luckily there is still time to make reservations at some of the best establishments across Los Angeles. If you’re still looking for a place to wine and dine take a peek below at some of the top last minute Thanksgiving ideas.

On that note, here’s hoping everyone has a happy (and delicious) holiday, whether you’re planning to prepare all the fixings at home or taking one of the recommendations below.

Bon Appétit!

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Last Minute Thanksgiving Ideas

1. The Mar Vista (Mar Vista)

Eclectic neighborhood restaurant The Mar Vista will offer a three-course menu featuring Thanksgiving dishes with a twist. Highlights include wild rice pistachio turkey roulade, turkey leg confit and a cranberry raspberry crumble. The meal will be offered over two dinner seatings; at 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. –> More information

2. Gracias Madre x Guelaguetza Thanksgiving Benefit (West Hollywood)

Plant based Mexican restaurant Gracias Madre combine forces with Oaxacan power house Guelaguetza for a Thanksgiving fundraiser benefiting Por Oaxaca, who’s mission is to aid indigenous communities in Oaxaca affected by the 8.2 earthquake in Mexico on September 7, 2017. Head over to Gracias Madre on Thanksgiving from 1-5pm and donate a suggested $25 to the cause and dine on seasonal eats like Butternut Squash Tamales, Pumpkin Cheesecake and Cranberry Margaritas. –> More information

3. Clifton’s Republic (Downtown Los Angeles)

Spend Thanksgiving at a legendary venue. From 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Executive Chef Andrew Pastore will host a buffet with “all you care to enjoy” options for $55 per person. Highlights include classic trimmings like mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, roasted vegetables and mac n’ cheese. There’s also a special value menu for $12 featuring your choice of turkey or chicken pot pie with a slice of pumpkin pie and a soft drink. Those not interested in Thanksgiving fare can head to the Pizza Station! Cocktail Ambassador Beau du Bois will be serving a cider sparkling punch cocktail called Turkey Day Punch made of apple cider, Prosecco, Brandy, orange, cranberry, cinnamon and apricot. –> More information

4. The Raymond 1886 (Pasadena)

One of Pasadena’s oldest establishments opens it’s historical cottage up for a traditional family-style feast this Thanksgiving. Highlights include Oven Roasted Turkey, Garlic & Black Pepper Encrusted Prime Rib, Candied Weiser Farms Yams with Toasted Homemade Marshmallows, Italian Sausage & Grilled Apple Stuffing, Green Bean Casserole and more. Save room for dessert, they’ll be serving a decadent Caramalized Apple with Almond Bread Pudding and Pumpkin Mousse. The meal cost $76.00 per person and is available from noon to 7 p.m. –> More information 

5. Craft LA (Century City)

Chef de cuisine Denis Crutchfield will host a seasonally-driven family-style feast. Guests will start with succulent pork belly with butternut squash, an endive and pear salad and octopus with celery root before selecting an individual entree. Options for entrees include roasted organic turkey, diver scallops and a wagyu sirloin. in addition an assortment of sides will be presented to go with entrees. Pastry chef Shannon Swindle will help end the night on a sweet note with a pumpkin & cranberry “bombe” and a quince brown betty to share with the table. Thanksgiving dinner is served between 1-8 p.m. and cost $140 per person.  –> More information

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6. Spring (Downtown Los Angeles)

Michelin Starred Chef Tony Esnault will offer a special three- course meal this Thanksgiving. On the menu diners will find, Roasted Mary’s Free-Range Turkey with Gravy, a Slowly Cooked Prime Rib with herb crust and chimichurri, Pan Seared Branzino with capers and Meunièr and a Farmer’s Market Root Vegetable Gratin. Each entrée will be accompanied with traditional Thanksgiving sides. There will also be an Old-Fashioned Pecan Pie with bourbon caramel sauce and Pumpkin Pie served with spiced Tahitian vanilla chantilly for dessert. The meal cost $65 per person and is available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. –> More information

7. Crossroads Kitchen (Beverly Grove)

Innovative plant based eatery Crossroads will serve a four course prix fixe menu on Thanksgiving from noon to 5 p.m. Guests will start with a Butternut Squash Bisque and Autumn salad and move onto a Holiday Spices Chickpea Cake served with seasonal trimmings such as mash potatoes, stuffing, brussle sprouts and sweet potato biscuits. –> More information 

8. Wolf (Melrose)

Chef Marcel Vigneron will host a Thanksgiving prix fixe featuring a five-course tasting. On the menu guests will find brined and spatchcocked turkey, ora king salmon and roasted roots of carrot, turnip and sunchoke. The meal cost $75 per person and will be available from 4-9 p.m. –> More information

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9. Nick & Stef’s Steakhouse (Downtown Los Angeles)

Enjoy a traditional turkey dinner with all the delicous trimmings during Nick & Stef’s Thanksgiving dinner. The meal includes Diestel Farms Turkey, chestnut stuffing, potato purée, candied butternut squash, pickled cranberry compote and turkey gravy for $49. Guests can pair their meal with a spiced hot toddy made with Bulleit bourbon a end their meal with a Pumpkin Crème Brûlée or Chocolate Spiced Cremeux. Dinner is served from 3-9 p.m.–> More information

10. by CHLOE. (Silver Lake)

The fast-casual, plant-based eatery by CHLOE. will be open on Thanksgiving Day. This year they’ll bring back their famous, vegan, Thanksgiving burger. Deemed as The Gobble Gobble the burger comes with a lemon-caper seitan, sautéed kale, rosemary gravy, harvest stuffing, and fresh cranberry sauce, served on a potato bun for $11.95. End your meal on a sweet note with a Pumpkin Cupcake topped with toasted marshmallow and a Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate. The specials are available all month. –> More information

11. Upstairs 2 (Sawtelle)

If pairing the perfect wine with your Thanksgiving meal is a top priority, head to Upstairs 2 this Thanksgiving. They’ll be serving a three course turkey dinner with family sides from 2-7 p.m. Menu highlights include a grilled elk chop with whole grain mustard sauce, pan roasted wild salmon with coriander yogurt sauce and a traditional roast turkey with giblet gravy and cranberry sauce. The meal cost $55 for Adults and children 12 and under will be served their own turkey dinner for $25. Wine pairing with each course cost an additional $25. –> More information

Story courtesy of We Like LA.

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25 Incredible Places to Take Pictures in L.A.

Looking to take cool photos in and of Los Angeles?

Below are some of our most-loved spots in a little video montage put together by We Like LA. The idea is that you’ll give it a watch, get some inspiration, then go out to take a few photos of your own!

For more information on each of the locations mentioned in the video, scroll below for links to all.

As a reminder, you should be fine doing recreational photography at any of the locations mentioned below, but be sure to double-check what fees/permits are required if you’re planning to do professional work.

Hope the list helps!

1. Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook (free)

2. Eaton Canyon Falls (free)

3. Venice Canals (free)

4. Santa Monica Pier (free)

5. Hollywood Bowl (free during day)

6. The Bradbury Building (free)

7. The Huntington Library ($$)

8. Echo Park Lake (free)

9. Chinatown Central Plaza (free)

10. Ascot Hills Park (free)

11. Vista Hermosa Park (free)

12. Turnbull Canyon Hiking Trail (free)

13. Kenneth Hahn Recreation Area (free on weekdays, $6 on weekends and holidays for single vehicles)

14. 1st Street Bridge (free)

15. Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve (paid parking)

16. El Matador State Beach (free)

17. The Getty Villa (free admission w/paid parking)

18. The Getty Center (free admission w/paid parking)

19. Walt Disney Concert Hall exterior (free)

20. City Hall Observation Deck (free, only open on weekdays)

21. Grand Park (free)

22. Urban Lights at LACMA (free) – Note that the museum offers free admission on second Tuesdays and after 3 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays.

23. Descanso Gardens ($$)

24. Historic Core of Downtown Los Angeles (free)

25. Griffith Observatory (free)

Article courtesy of We Like LA.

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Enchanted: Forest of Light Returns November 19 – January 7

Enchanted: Forest of Light is back at Descanso Gardens from November 19 through January 7, and they’re stepping up their game this year with a couple of new attractions, including a Starlight Garden and Aqueous, an interactive pathway of lights.

Give it a watch below!

Tickets for Enchanted: Forest of Light are on sale now starting at $28 for non-members of the botanical garden. Remember that tickets must be purchased in advance if you want to attend.

Info provided by We Like LA.

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Economic update for the week ending November 18, 2017

Stocks end week lower on tax reform uncertainty and falling oil prices –  Stocks fell for the second straight week. There was unusual volatility this week. The Dow dropped 168 points in the first three days of the week as it looked like tax reform was losing some support in Congress. On Thursday, the House passed their version and the Dow gained almost 200 points. On Friday, a few Republican Senators said they may not support the Senate version and The Dow dropped 100 points to end the week down for the second straight week.  Meanwhile, both the Senate and the House removed changes to how they would be taxing stock options for tech firms, after industry leaders argued that higher taxes on options would limit their ability to attract talent. This helped the tech heavy NASDAQ, which closed up for the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended the week at 23,358.24, down from 23,422.22 last week. It’s up 18.2% year-to-date. The S&P 500 closed the week at 2,578.85, down slightly from its close last week of 2,582.30. The S&P is up 15.2% YTD. The NASDAQ closed the week at 6,782.79, up from its last week’s close of 6,750.94.  It’s up 26% year-to-date.

Bond yields drop this week – The 10-year Treasury bond closed the week at 2.35%, down from 2.40% last week. The 30-year treasury yield ended the week at 2.78%, down from 2.88% last week. Mortgage rates follow treasury bond yields so we watch bond yields carefully.

Mortgage Rates up slightly this week – The November 16, 2017 Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Survey reported that the 30-year fixed mortgage rate average was 3.95%, up from 3.90% last week. The 15-year fixed was 3.31%, up from 3.24% last week. The 5-year ARM was 3.21%, almost unchanged from 3.22% last week.

California jobless rate falls to 4.9% – California posted strong job gains in October, adding 31,700 net new non-farm jobs. That brought the state’s unemployment rate down from 5.1% in September to 4.9% in October. Wage growth slowed as hourly wages were 3.2% higher in October from one year earlier, down from September’s wage growth of 3.8%, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. California is outpacing the U.S. as the national rate of wage growth was 2.4% in October.

New housing starts rebounds in October – The Commerce Department reported that new housing starts jumped 13.7% in October. That was the highest level since October 2016. September’s new home starts pace was down considerably because of a very steep drop in new construction in hurricane damaged areas. Because September’s figures were depressed, a 13.7% month-over-month increase is not as exciting as it sounds. Yet it was the highest number of permits pulled for new home construction since October 2016.

The housing sales and price report should be released next week by The California Association of Realtors.

Have a great weekend,
Syd

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The Ultimate Moving Checklist

If you’re about to move home, chances are you’re probably feeling a little stressed. Don’t worry; it’s perfectly understandable. Moving house is a huge job, and it’s usually associated with emotional upheaval. During such a stressful time, you need to ensure that you’re managing your time effectively.

So, if you need some help, take a look at the tips in this Ultimate Moving Checklist.

What’s The Same About Every Move?

Three things are the same with every move, whether you’re moving locally, around the corner or moving internationally.

1. A Small Move is a Good Move

It goes without saying that the less you have to move, the easier your move will be. So, when you’re going through your things and deciding on what you want to take with you, you need to be quite ruthless. There’s simply no point in packing, moving and then unpacking inessential items. If you haven’t used something in five years, or don’t love it anymore, get rid of it. Moving house is the perfect opportunity for a clean out, followed by a garage sale.

2. An Early Start Is a Good Start

If you start early you can do a little bit each week instead of having to cram the entire process into a couple of days. Leaving everything until the last minute puts you and your family under unnecessary pressure. There are lots of things you can get started on early, such as:

a) Getting a volume estimate and a quote on the move so you can start creating an itemized budget of your moving expenses

b) Deciding if you require storage and getting it booked in

c) Packing rarely used items like unseasonal clothing, photos, books and CDs

d) Considering whether you need to organize pet or car This can be particularly important to organize if you’re moving interstate or overseas

e) Hire a handyman if you need to complete any property maintenance tasks prior to house settlement or final inspection on your rental property.

A Month Before Moving Day

Once you’ve taken into account the two truths of every move you can start making your way through the checklist, with a month to go before move day you can:

  • Start taking stock of all of your fragile and precious items so they get special attention during the move
  • If you’re renting, give your landlord at least 30 days notice
  • Consult the manufacturer instructions to figure out how to move whitegoods properly. For instance, when it comes to moving washing machines, you need to install their transit bolts to prevent the internal drum bumping and breaking while in transit
  • Organise an insurance policy through your moving company and check that it covers you and your belongings in all necessary circumstances
  • Dispose of any items that are prohibited from being moved and empty any gas and air bottles
  • Collect any spare keys that you have given to family, friends and service providers so they are ready for handover
  • Contact your employer and organise time off. Depending on the size of your move you may need the day before and the day after your move off
  • Notify important service providers of your change of address. This might include contacting your bank, doctor, insurance providers, and state road authority
  • Take an inventory of the food in your freezer and your pantry. Then create a meal plan designed to use as much of these foods as possible
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Rodeo Realty's Beverly Hills' Peter Maurice and Tregg Rustad list home of actor Michael Chiklis

‘Gotham’ actor and producer Michael Chiklis is selling his Sherman Oaks estate. Peter Maurice and Tregg Rustad of Rodeo Realty Beverly Hills hold the listing.

The Cape Cod-style mansion has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, The Real Deal, Variety, Mansion Global, Architectural Digest, Page Six, and Realtor.com.

Designed by renowned interior decorator Windson Smith, the estate comes with four bedrooms, five bathrooms, an eat-in kitchen, a media lounge, and a billiards room. An attached two-story guesthouse comes with its own entrance, a private living room, and a bedroom and bathroom.

Listed at $5.195 million, the 5,773 square-foot home also comes with three patios, a pool, and a basketball half-court.

According to sale records, Chiklis acquired the home from “Baywatch” actor David Hasselhoff in 1996.

To read the LA Times feature on this listing, click HERE.
The Real Deal feature, HERE.
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Rodeo Realty's Beverly Hills agent Brandon Assanti lists 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians' home

Currently on the market is the ‘Keeping Up With the Kardashians’ home. Beverly Hills agent, Brandon Assanti, holds the Studio City listing.

The L.A. mansion, once used to portray the exterior of the Kardashian-Jenner home on the reality TV show, has received a lot of media attention since listed by Assanti.

TMZ, Refinery29, People, Curbed, TIME, Los Angeles Times, DIGS Magazine, and several other online and print publications have featured the property.

EXTRA’s Michael Corbett has also toured the home with Assanti. The two-story property is expected to be featured soon on Mansions and Millionaires on NBC.

Listed at $7.895 million, the seven-bedroom, nine-bathroom home is spread out over 7,843 square feet. Some of the highlights of the property include, a screening room, wine cellar, an outdoor kitchen, and panoramic mountain and canyon views. The master suite comes with his-and-her closets, a spa-like bathroom, and a private patio that gives access to the saltwater pool and spa.

In addition to being used in the filming of “Keeping Up With the Kardashians,” the home has also been used on American Horror Story, Chelsea Lately, True Blood, and a Victoria’s Secret commercial.

To learn more about this property, click HERE.

To read the TMZ feature on this home, click HERE.
Refinery29, HERE.
Los Angeles Times
Curbed
TIME
People
PopSugar

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