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Syd Leibovitch on Top Agent Magazine April Cover!
Syd’s words:
“I guess I’m good at driving people around and showing them homes,” he says. “I think everyone would rather own a home than rent a home, and everyone who owns a home would rather own a better home. Anyone who has money to invest would like to invest in real estate, so it’s really not very difficult.”
“I think one of the reasons for our success over the last 5 or 6 years has been that we aren’t doing what other companies are doing,” Leibovitch says. “Everyone has been crying the blues about the economy and taking things away from their agents. They panicked, and their agents ended up thinking it was worse than it really was. We, on the other hand, were showing our agents what a tremendous opportunity this was to make money.”
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Local Expertise, Global Presence.
Rodeo Realty has greatly increased their global presence and worldwide networks, particularly in Asia. Last Saturday, an article ran in the Epoch Times newspaper, an International Asian paper. Epoch Times is one of the only Asian newspaper in Los Angeles and also has the largest circulation and readership in China. If you can read Mandarin Chinese, check out the article!
Congratulations to the Top Producers of 2011
Growing Trend: Solar Power Housing
Net-zero-energy homes are increasing in popularity in the United States. With an increase in energy costs, the green building trend has blossomed, making accessible, affordable home-efficiency building technologies key attributes for some potential home buyers. These homes use solar energy to achieve net-zero energy use vs. consumption, and thus achieve a year-end positive energy generation-to-use balance.
The Drantch Group, Aaron Scott and Dan Drantch of Sherman Oaks are representing the first solar power housing development, The Village, in the Valley. Located on 1221 block of Pierce Street in Pacoima, the development consists of 57 solar powered homes with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. The Village is being built in four phases, with homes selling in the $275,000 to $309,900 range. The trick to selling in this market is finding an affordable price point, president of California Homes Builder, Shawn Evenhaim states. The first phase of 12 homes has been sold and the 13 homes of phase two are 85 percent completed and nine of those homes are in escrow. Phase 1 completed in February and phase 2 is expected to be completed this March.
The Village development ceremony took place at the end of February and in attendance was the Los Angeles City Officials, Mayor Villaraigosa, Rodeo Realty’s Aaron Scott and Dan Drantch and the California Home Builder team.
Homeowners pay a fixed power fee of $49 a month for 20 years. Each homes also receives a $10,000 solar incentive from Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, the homeowner receives this credit for the power the home generates. Homeowners will save 5-15% right away on their electricity and those savings will increase overtime, pending the price of fossil fuel.
This growing trend of energy-efficient solar power homes are providing homeowners affordable homes with some relief on rising energy costs by giving back to the power grid.
Linda Ballou Travel Column: An Outdoor Day in Calabasas
Linda Ballou is a seasoned real estate professional with Rodeo Realty, and an outdoor adventure-travel writer.
On her days off from helping clients buy and sell homes, she explores the trails and eateries in the Santa Monica Mountains, Valley Hillsides and along the shores of Malibu Los Angeles , Ojai, Santa Barbara
Check out her latest post titled “Outdoor Day # 23-Mind Sailing in Las Virgenes Open Space Nature Preserve.”
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After your hike, why not stop in for a visit at Rodeo Realty Calabasas office across the street from Sagebrush Cantina?
Linda Ballou Travel Column: Calabasas Outdoor Day
Linda Ballou is a seasoned real estate professional with Rodeo Realty, and an outdoor adventure-travel writer.
On her days off from helping clients buy and sell homes, she explores the trails and eateries in the Santa Monica Mountains and along the shores of Malibu Los Angeles , Ojai, Santa Barbara
Check out her latest post titled “Outdoor Day # 23-Mind Sailing in Las Virgenes Open Space Nature Preserve.”
After your hike, why not stop in for a visit at Rodeo Realty Calabasas office across the street from Sagebrush Cantina.
After your hike, why not stop in for a visit at Rodeo Realty Calabasas office across the street from Sagebrush Cantina.
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Linda Ballou Travel Column: Calabasas Outdoor Day
Linda Ballou is a seasoned real estate professional with Rodeo Realty, and an outdoor adventure-travel writer.
On her days off from helping clients buy and sell homes, she explores the trails and eateries in the Santa Monica Mountains and along the shores of Malibu Los Angeles , Ojai, Santa Barbara
Check out her latest post titled “Outdoor Day # 23-Mind Sailing in Las Virgenes Open Space Nature Preserve.”
'Under the Tuscan Sun' Villa goes on the Market
International Listings: Cortona, Italy
Rodeo Realty Beverly Hills Agent, Michele Blackmon holds one of the most sought after properties of Italian Real Estate, featured in the film, Under the Tuscan Sun. Newly renovated and furnished impeccably, this gated and walled compound is a perfect reflection of the romance and historical beauty and energy of Italian living. The beautiful yellow Villa with the infamous authentic green door and shutters are still present and take you back to the memories of Diane Lane’s walk up the Cortona hillside with a suitcase in hand, ready for her life changing adventure.
The Villa and Farmhouse dates back to the 16th Century and has been restored to maintain its original integrity, however has been updated for comfort with modern amenities, offering air conditioning, WIFI, exquisite use of travertine and marble throughout, a Hollywood style swimming pool, accents of antique lighting, antiques from around the world, some of which include porcelain painted Capo di Monte fixtures from Sicily and a beautiful Baccarat crystal chandelier. Situated in one of Italy’s oldest Medieval cities, Cortona, a place where every pebble has a history and excavations reveal layer after layer of deeply entrenched Roman and Etruscan life unfolding before your eyes.
The Villa and Farmhouse offers 10 bedrooms, 9.5 baths each room meticulously restored with no expense spared. The main house presents a beautiful private chapel, formal living and dining room for memorable entertaining. The gourmet kitchen is wonderfully appointed with top of the line appliances and fixtures. The beautifully situated property features a Medici garden, private lake and bocce court. The property is approximately 10,000 square feet and well positioned between Rome and Florence. Also, in close proximity to Tuscany’s most beautiful winery’s which boasts to be some of the finest vineyards in the world, makes this property a dream home for any wine lover. This property is listed for sale at 9.5 million euro and is also available for lease.
International Real Estate: "Think Globally, Buy and Sell Locally"
Greg Moesser talks about going International
Beverly Hills Agent, Greg Moesser is interviewed regarding buying and selling residential real estate in Los Angeles with international buyer and sellers. Check out his video.
Greg Moesser will also be a guest speaker for 3rd Prestige MLS Luxury Real Estate Congress 2012 in Venice, Italy April 12-13, 2012
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This Congress brings together Luxury Real Estate Professionals from leading companies.
This two-day event dedicated to Conferences with major international speakers, hot topics, Workshops, Business Dating and Networking is an unequalled opportunity to make connections and generate new business. Speakers include : – Greg Moesser, “Attracting European Buyers and Foreign investors” – Jean-Michel Billaut, “Futur 2.0” – Matthew Ferrara, “Real Estate Marketing and Social Media” – Francesca Zirnstein, “Women in Luxury Real Estate Industry, Reasons and Tendencies” Don’t miss the opportunity to attend the 3rd edition of Prestige MLS Luxury Real Estate Congress, the most important event in Luxury Real Estate Community! |