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LA Eats: Mother’s Day Edition

Mother’s Day is a week away, meaning by now you are either well prepared or not… For the sake of all mother’s we hope you have 1-800-Flowers on Speed Dial. To take away the dreaded where to go question, we have you covered. We have put together the best Mom-approved brunch options throughout L.A. so you don’t have. Spend less time stressing on where to eat and more time on whether Mom really needs another Pandora charm. Read on for our round-up!

Inn of the Seventh Ray

This hidden creekside gem in Topanga is humbly ideal. Book ahead as you likely won’t be the only one planning to visit this nature spot. Enjoy the fresh air alongside healthy food, relaxing music and renewing ambience.

Geoffrey’s Malibu

Driving down the PCH, you’ve likely passed by or visited this seaside spot. With perfect views of the pacific and gourmet dining options, Mother’s Day at Geoffreys is a no brainer. Make the coastal trek and treat mom to brunch with a side of ocean views.

The Tuck Room

While this may not come to mind as your first choice for Mom, it should be if your a “Mom-osa” fan. The glam-bar setting and menu created by Wolfgang Puck protege Sherry Yard are rightfully indulgent. Enjoy Keto-friendly delicacies and perhaps a movie after since it’s next to the luxurious iPic theaters. The best part is you don’t have to rush on the drinks as they’re allowed inside the theater. Need we say mom-more?

Abigaile

While this hip Hermosa Beach Gastro-pub gives off the urban vibes, it’s rooftop brunch seeks to shake up that notion. Indulge in a meal that doesn’t require you to call in the babysitter with a laidback bite by the sea.

The Queen Mary

This Long Beach staple is also a staple on our holiday list. No matter the celebration, the Queen Mary always succeeds. With a decadent Mother’s Day brunch, Mom wont mind this champagne infused soiree.

Cliff’s Edge

The Silverlake eatery is a woodsy combination of relaxing ambience and delicious food. While the drive to East LA seems far for those not in East LA, it is more than worth it for a trip through the hipster locale.

Fred 62

Another favorite on the hipster list also happens to be a celeb hangout, if you’re into that sort of thing. Aside from the star studded patrons, is a family friendly and affordable spot in Los Feliz. Their brunch is a treat of comfort foods, healthy foods with a twist.

Descanso Gardens Brunch

Getting in for Brunch here is tougher without a reservation so we recommend planning ahead.Those familiar with the Descanso Gardens will understand why the botanical setting is so ideal. Allow Mom to be serenaded with live entertainment while enjoying Patina’s culinary treats in the Rose Garden. Brunch will be served Saturday and Sunday with plenty of activities to keep the kids entertained

The Huntington Library

Another Garden setting worth visiting on Mother’s Day is the famed Huntington Library. This Pasadena gem will host a harp-infused English Tea in the Rose Garden celebration along with a jazz brunch on the lawn. With acres of different botanical scenes, there is no shortage of sites and sips.

Pelican Hill Resort

An obvious choice for luxury pampering is the Pelican Hill Resort. Mom will ave a choice between not one but five dining options ranging from Cali fresh to Italian style as well as a poolside buffet. And since your already there, you have the option to take it up a notch by treating the lady of the day to some well-deserved Spa time.

 

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Rodeo Realty Top Producers celebrated at 2019 Award Ceremony

Rodeo Realty celebrates its Top Producers for 2018 in luxury style.

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (April 22, 2019)-Rodeo Realty celebrated it’s Top Producing agents last week at the Luxe Hotel in Brentwood. The annual event brought together agents and branch managers from all 12 Rodeo Realty Offices.

Rodeo agents work diligently throughout the year to achieve recognition at the years Top Producer Awards. The categories for each award are based on total production for the year and are as follows: Chairman’s Ward, Founder’s Circle, President’s Elite Platinum Circle, President’s Elite Circle, President’s Circle, Director’s Club and Executive Club.

View photos from this years awards ceremony here: Top Producer Awards 2019 Album

The list of awardees for Top Producers of 2018 are listed below:
CHAIRMAN’S AWARD
  1. Josh Flagg – BH
  2. Peter Maurice & Tregg Rustad – BH
  3. Jordana Leigh – BH
  4. Ben Bacal – BH
  5. Jimmy Heckenberg & Ross Groefsema – BH
  6. Joe Babajian – BH
  7. Roger Perry – BH
  8. Carol Wolfe – ENC
  9. Adi Livyatan – SO
  10. Marc Tahler & Ken Zietz – WH
FOUNDER’S CIRCLE
  1. Darryl Wilson – BH
  2. Desiree Zuckerman – CLB
  3. Poupee & Karen Komenkul – NR
  4. Ben Salem – SO
  5. Casey Gordon – WLV
  6. Dana Frank – WH
  7. Brandon Haft – WH
PRESIDENT’S ELITE PLATINUM CIRCLE
  1. Paul Margolis – BH
  2. Scott Goshorn – BH
  3. Adriane Westland – BTWD
  4. Milla Pariser – CLB
  5. Michael Barasch – SC
  6. Tom Otero – SC
PRESIDENT’S ELITE CIRCLE
  1. Barbara Stover – BH
  2. Willis Liu – BH
  3. Monty Abramov – BH
  4. Wayne Saks – BH
  5. Alexander Howe – BH
  6. Mary Kay Nibley – BH
  7. Felix Fooks – BH
  8. Tamar Asken – BH
  9. Michele Martin – BH
  10. Terre Steinbeck – BH
  11. Michael Mikail – BH
  12. Irina Hill – BH
  13. Merrie & Ben Liaou – BH
  14. Michelle Graci – BH
  15. David Salmanson – CLB
  16. Lisa & Scott Sorrentino – CLB
  17. Ron Tanzman – CLB
  18. David Friedman – CLB
  19. Lilach Basson – ENC
  20. Andrew Teshinsky – ENC
  21. Sharon Stonefield – NR
  22. Carol Otero – NR
  23. Laura Plourde – SC
  24. Todd Jones -SC
  25. Mike & Rosie Harutunyan – SO
  26. Ron Maman – SO
  27. Bernie Leibovitch – SO
  28. Colleen Martin – SO
  29. Edith Radloff – SO
  30. Marly Tempel – SO
  31. Jamie Tian – SUN
  32. Matthew Paul – SUN
  33. Leo McHale – WLV
  34. Carmen Mormino – WLV
  35. Shane Nichols – WH
PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE
  1. Brad Downs – BH
  2. William Strassner – BH
  3. Zizi Pak – BH
  4. Kris Mooney & Debra Ziven – BH
  5. Sunny Yi – BH
  6. Brandon Assanti – BH
  7. Judy Cycon & Greg Davis – BH
  8. Jasan Sherman – BTWD
  9. Elyse Arbour – BTWD
  10. Lisa Moriarity – CLB
  11. Oren Ovadia – CLB
  12. Blue Chavira – CLB
  13. Aaron Scott – CLB
  14. Lois Stone – CLB
  15. Rebecca Epstein – CLB
  16. Francesca Luteraan – CLB
  17. Shelhee Gal-Kossover & David Elan – ENC
  18. Jo Ann Oster – ENC
  19. Julia Dvir – ENC
  20. Chelsea Robinson – ENC
  21. Scott Post – NR
  22. Sana Saleh – NR
  23. Jennifer Wardell-Kelly – NR
  24. Matt Wildstein – NR
  25. Anthony Revolorio – NR
  26. Edward Group – SC
  27. Donna & Moti Haim – SC
  28. Mary Acierno – SC
  29. Stamatia Karakasidis – SC
  30. Asaf Betesh – SO
  31. Dan Drantch – SO
  32. Ken Marker & Corey Brown – SO
  33. Davide Giardino – SUN
  34. Joshua Buxbaum – SUN
  35. John Galich – SUN
  36. Mohammed Hamza – WH
  37. Nikki Abish – WH
  38. Gitty Ruehman – WH
  39. Ashley Novak & Jonathan Schultz – BTWD
DIRECTOR’S CLUB
  1. Alla Vinnik – BH
  2. Armin Vartanian – BH
  3. Candace Lazan – BH
  4. Michael Rabbani – BH
  5. Alex Hekimyan – BH
  6. Bruce Walker – BH
  7. Bobby Boyd – BH
  8. Mark Handler – BTWD
  9. Stefanie Bluestone – BTWD
  10. Iris Goldstein-Hagay – CLB
  11. Behnaz Tavakoli – CLB
  12. Derek London – CLB
  13. Matthew Schroeder – CLB
  14. Bobby Karami – CLB
  15. Wende Schoof – ENC
  16. Brian Bord – ENC
  17. Amy Klein – ENC
  18. Roy Sulka – NR
  19. Ralph Norton – NR
  20. Carla Patterson – SC
  21. Harry Kapukchyan – SC
  22. Kathleen Smith – SC
  23. Linda Cardoso – SC
  24. Jessica Felix – SO
  25. Denise Bryson – SO
  26. Kathy Gardner – SO
  27. David Burger – SO
  28. Joe Diab – SO
  29. Michael Chez – SO
  30. Linda Bianchi – WLV
  31. Randy Tolchinsky – WH
  32. Lonnie Mintz – WH
  33. Oliver Darwich – WH
  34. Richard & Renee Cure – WH
  35. Jill Gumbert-Rosenberg – WH
  36. Joyce Riskas – WH
  37. Jennifer Gamero – WH
EXECUTIVE CLUB
  1. Hope Faust – BH
  2. Beatrice Martinez – BH
  3. Safir Shamsi – BH
  4. Madeleine Schulsinger – BH
  5. Randy Fred – BH
  6. Daniel Giventer – BH
  7. Pedro Flores – BH
  8. Brandon Douglas – BH
  9. Antony Arkel – BH
  10. Ron Wolotzky – BH
  11. Jennifer Meyers – BH
  12. Christopher Mentzell – BH
  13. Adrienne Kessler – BH
  14. Diana Kaye – BH
  15. Kaitlyn Olson – BH
  16. Lolita Bagramyan – BH
  17. Michelle Gurman – BH
  18. Claudia Hansen – BTWD
  19. Igal Bakshandeh – BTWD
  20. Scott Price – BTWD
  21. Jordan Johnson – BTWD
  22. Kathleen Rottner – BTWD
  23. Haleh Dowlatshahi – BTWD
  24. Loni Weiner – BTWD
  25. J’naiya Ermon – CLB
  26. Tina Fanelli Moraccini – CLB
  27. Richard Klein – CLB
  28. Jennifer Winchell – CLB
  29. Melodi Belluomini – CLB
  30. Joe Goldin – ENC
  31. Mina Bavandpour – ENC
  32. Dionisio Danny Fiorella – ENC
  33. Bruce & Nadine Moskowitz – ENC
  34. Stephen Walton – ENC
  35. Miry Rabinovitch – ENC
  36. Christina Garay – ENC
  37. Mojgan Rachel Kohanoff – ENC
  38. Jack Ross Thomas III – NR
  39. Kristen Aslanian – NR
  40. Vladimir Sandoval – NR
  41. Betty Galvan – NR
  42. Renee Trinidad – NR
  43. Alex Vernikov – NR
  44. Wendy Dern – NR
  45. Yesenia Garcia – NR
  46. Aaron Bernbach & Devin McNichol – PP
  47. David White – SC
  48. Cheryl Acrey – SC
  49. Vicki Watson – SC
  50. Jennifer Hein – SC
  51. Linda Ouaknine – SC
  52. Omar Saab – SC
  53. Maggie Oreck – SC
  54. Blayne Pacelli – SC
  55. Jesse James – SC
  56. Susan Bernstein – SC
  57. Mike Ace – SO
  58. Allyson Carter – SO
  59. Claudia Cuadras – SO
  60. Karen Shahar – SO
  61. Edward Dolce – SO
  62. Brian Gardner – SO
  63. Dustin Alavazo – SO
  64. Nina Sadovskaya – SO
  65. Mina Ivanova-Garrett – SO
  66. Kristina Kaminski – SO
  67. Jonelle Bechard – SO
  68. Brandon Kramer – SO
  69. Frank Fahimi – SO
  70. Jay Geisenheimer – SO
  71. Ilona Barsoomian – SO
  72. Kyle Eisenhart – SUN
  73. Rhonda Payne – SUN
  74. Cynthia Land – SUN
  75. Kristin Morley Zaslow – SUN
  76. David Ferrugio – SUN
  77. Robert Leighton – SUN
  78. Danielle Lankford – SUN
  79. George Garcia – SUN
  80. Jeffrey Knudsen – SUN
  81. Ajay Vidure – SUN
  82. Daniel Schott – SUN
  83. Deborah Lynn Lucas – WLV
  84. Jenna Kaye – WLV
  85. Mary Kay Donahoe – WLV
  86. Mory Nadjmi – WLV
  87. Kathleen Smiley – WLV
  88. Lynn Regal – WLV
  89. Todd Kaufman – WLV
  90. Alec Minkow – WLV
  91. Debra Valentine – WLV
  92. Fern J Rice – WLV
  93. Sheila Milano – WLV
  94. Kevin Litinsky – WH
  95. Fred Darwich – WH
  96. Patricia Contreras – WH
  97. David Winn – WH
  98. Santiago Sanchez – WH
  99. Gordon Polk – WH
  100. Diane Thrall – WH
  101. Hanri Javaherian – WH
  102. Helen Pavlova – WH
  103. Lissette Lara Haber – WH
  104. Randy D’Angelo – WH
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Jimmy Heckenberg’s $35 Million Sale featured in Variety

Stunning Beverly Hills Mega-Mansion sells for $35 Million

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (April 24, 2019)- Rodeo Realty’s Jimmy Heckenberg recently closed sale on a stunning Gala Asher designed $35 Million Beverly Hills Mansion. A meticulously designed abode, the massive sale has already gone on to receive press. The striking 14,279-square-foot manor is considered the largest Real Estate sale for the City of Beverly Hills in 2019.

Asher, an Israeli mega-mansion developer had built the home in conjunction with the abodes prior owners, Dallas-based eyewear entrepreneur Dr. Doug Barnes. Completed in 2014, the estate was initially listed for a whopping $55 million.

Prior to the Barneses breaking ground on the lavish estate, stood a modest ranch-style residence, home to the late Dinah Shore until her passing. Then in 2005, Jodie Foster acquired the property, calling it home for six years before selling to the Dr. Barnes in 2011 for $8.3 Million.

Aside from the past and present owners is the grandeur design of this luxury residence. As Variety describes “Any NBA star will feel comfortable under the 25-foot ceilings, and the dazzling 80-foot-long computerized waterfall will leave guests’ jaws a-hangin’.”

Lest we not forget to mention the 7-bedroom abodes’ 3,200 square foot master suite. If one is wondering how vast that is, the average Americans living quarters in total are half that size.

This should come as no surprise for those familiar with Gala Asher’s portfolio of work, having built luxury homes for the likes of Kris Jenner, Billionaire Tom Gores and more. While we are unable to disclose any information regarding the buyer that Rodeo Realty’s Jimmy Heckenberg helped in securing the home for, we can acknowledge this as a sale that is truly astounding.

About Jimmy Heckenberg:

Jimmy Heckenberg is well recognized in Beverly Hills and the entire Westside for his top producing Heckenberg Realty Group Sales Team. Whether you are a first-time home buyer, existing home buyer or investor, Jimmy Heckenberg will make the buying and selling of real estate as cost effective as possible while maintaining the highest level of service. He will provide you with accurate and up-to-date real estate market information, skilled analysis and sound real estate advice. He continually explores new ideas and technology in order to make the selling and buying of real estate faster, less costly, stress free and simple.

For every single client, Jimmy Heckenberg promises to work diligently to help you achieve your real estate goals. The best interests of his clients will always come first, and he will place your concerns ahead of his own in each and every transaction, as he is dedicated to the development of long-term relationships! Jimmy Heckenberg is grateful and inspired to be working with a select team of professionals whom he believes are the most capable, honest and hard-working in the country. He believes that working hard at something you love to do, with people you trust, is one of the greatest experiences in life. He is devoted to his clients, family, colleagues and his community.

Jimmy Heckenberg and his team at Heckenberg Realty Group look forward to working with you and answering any questions you may have!

Read the Variety Article here.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Samira Murphy

Public Relations-Rodeo Realty

(310472-2600

mediarelations@rodeore.com

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Weekend Events: April 26-28

Now that Angeleno’s are returning to their normal schedules post Coachella, the spring weekend fun is just ramping up! With so many activities to chose from throughout LA, why limit your days off to just one outing. Check out our weekend round-up and discover the best of Los Angeles all weekend long!

Discover your inner Angeleno!

Friday April 26, 2019
Photoville LA

Location: Outside of the Annenberg Space for Photography

This New York export heads to Los Angeles for the first time and features exhibitions in repurposed shipping containers, photo cubes and light-boxes. Over two consecutive weekends in Century Park (that’s right next to the Annenberg Space for Photography), expect a mix of nighttime projections, talks, workshops, family-friendly activities, Smorgasburg vendors and a community beer garden.

Click here for more info.

MLB Food Fest

Location: Magic Box, DTLA

MLB FoodFest comes to Los Angeles for the first time on April 26 – 28. Angelenos can dine on an array of food from the MLB world including Mariners Toasted Grasshoppers, the D-Backs Churro Dogs, Fish and Chips with Mushy Peas from London, the Japanese Curry from Tokyo, and many more.

Click here for more info.

Cirque Du Soleil Amaluna

Location: The LA Waterfront

The famous Montreal based theatrical company will be performing Amaluna kicking off this week through May 26. The story is loosely inspired by Shakespeare’s The Tempest, at the LA Waterfront in San Pedro. The island you’ll visit is ruled by goddesses, and the athletic acts and circus-cool expertise will include teeterboards, aerial acrobatics and more.

Click here for more info. 

Saturday April 27, 2019
L.A. River Clean Up

Location: Compton Creek @ Del Amo Station

Feeling guilty for not doing anything for Earth Day? Well it’s not too late to take part in the Friend’s of the Los Angeles River’s annual cleanup. Every Saturday of the month of April, volunteers have been organizing cleanups with multiple meet-up locations at each and instead of focusing on one spot, the cleanup tackles a different branch.  This Saturday is the last chance to take part in your civic duty but to make it more enjoyable there will be live music performances, gift giveaways, family activities and refreshments.

Click here for more info.

Our L.A. Voices Festival

Location: Grand Park

Grand Park’s “Our L.A. Voices” takes over for a weekend-long spring arts gathering on April 27 – 28 that showcases diverse and important artistic work from Los Angeles county. This free festival features both visual arts exhibits, as well as dance, musical, and theatrical performances. This year’s theme is “Origin Stories”, and explores and questions Los Angeles perspectives and culture.

Click here for more info.

Wanderlust 108

Location: Santa Monica Pier

Wanderlust 108—the world’s only mindful triathlon—brings the community together for a 5K run/walk, DJ-powered yoga session, and guided meditation in your local park.  Wanderlust has joined (RED) in the fight to end AIDS. For every Wanderlust 108 ticket purchased, Wanderlust will donate $1.08 to the Global Fund to fight AIDS with (RED).

Click here for more info.

Sunday April 28, 2019
Taste of the Eastside

Location: Los Angeles River Center and Gardens

This food enthusiast event returns to Los Angeles River Center and Gardens this weekend. Stop by for a day of celebrating food and drink from Eastside neighborhoods including Silver Lake, Echo Park, Eagle Rock, Highland Park, Los Feliz, Atwater Village and beyond.

Click here for more info.

14th Annual Thai New Year Songkran Festival

Location: 5448 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood

The Thai New Year Festival returns to Hollywood’s Thai Town neighborhood on April 28 for one of the largest, free festivals in the area. This vibrant festival features a Sidewalk Cafe with many Thai food choices for purchase and the Singha Beer Garden with live jazz music. Additionally, there will be a variety of entertainment choices, including a Beauty Pageant, Folk Dancing, a Tribal Costume Show, Muay Thai Face-off, Thai Cooking Demonstration, Fruit Carving Demonstration, Ice Sculpture Demonstration , Lei Making Demonstration and a Thai Wedding Ceremony.

Click here for more info.

Skirball Puppet Festival: Fantastic Creatures

Location: Skirball Cultural Center

Enjoy a celebration for the art of puppetry and the magic of storytelling at the museum’s eighth annual Puppet Festival. This massive affair features both new and old tales, presented by a variety of puppets, in addition to live music and art making. 2019’s program showcases animals (both real and imaginary), including performances and creations by North Carolina–based puppeteer and designer Hobey Ford, as well as local artists Yulya Dukhovny, the Los Angeles Guild of Puppetry, and the legendary Bob Baker Marionette Theater. Attendees can also design a puppet and join the storytellers and puppeteers for the festival finale with funk band Delta Nove.

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The Best Lightbulbs for Your Home

Buying lightbulbs used to be a cinch. When your 60-watt incandescents burnt out, you simply bought more 60-watt bulbs. But incandescents wasted a lot of energy to create that warm glow and were phased out. Energy-saving CFLs were meant to replace them, temporarily, and then LED lightbulbs arrived in stores.

LED bulbs are electronic devices and since lighting is the most important real estate in the home—it’s in every room and everybody uses it—manufacturers are adding sensors, cameras, or speakers to some LEDs. These bulbs are designed to provide home security, safety, or music while casting light.

Your Lightbulb Lineup

LEDs (Light-Emitting Diode Bulbs)
LEDs instantly brighten and light color ranges from warm yellow to cool bluer white, and colors in between. Some are dimmable. LEDs use slightly less energy than CFLs, trimming your electric bill, and most are claimed to last 20,000 to 50,000 hours. That’s about 18 to 46 years when used three hours a day.

They cost more than other bulb types, although prices continue to drop. Some A-type bulbs, named for their bulbous shape and used in lamps and other general applications, do not evenly cast light in all directions, providing spotty light. And LEDs emit more blue light than other bulb types. Any light can suppress melatonin, the hormone that facilitates sleep, but research has shown that human eyes are especially sensitive to blue.

CFLs (Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs)
CFLs use about 75 percent less energy, last 7 to 10 times longer than the incandescents they replace, and cast light that’s warm yellow to cool blue, and colors in between.

They take time to fully brighten, especially when used outdoors in frigid temperatures. Most aren’t dimmable, and CFLs contain a small amount of mercury and should be recycled to prevent mercury from being released into the environment if the bulbs break in the trash or a landfill. Follow the clean-up tips from the Environmental Protection Agency if you break a CFL at home. Several manufacturers offer bulbs with a plastic coating, which contain the mercury and shards if the bulb breaks.

Halogen Bulbs
Halogen, a type of incandescent bulb, uses about 25 to 30 percent less energy than standard incandescents. It instantly produces light, and can be used almost anywhere and with dimmers. The A-type bulbs, used as general purpose bulbs, cast light in all directions and accurately reveal the color of objects and furnishings.

They do not last much longer than standard incandescent bulbs yet cost more. Light color is typically a cooler white or blue, and while some bulbs have a color filter that improves the light, the filter reduces brightness.

Shopping Made Simple

Energy Star-qualified LEDs and CFLs meet high standards for brightness, color, and energy use and the mercury content in CFLs is capped. CFLs come with a warranty of at least two years and three years or longer for LEDs. Look for Energy Star rebates before you buy, and consider these tips:

Bring Your Old Bulb With You
It’s a sure way to know that the LED or CFL fits your fixture since some are bigger or heavier than the incandescents they replace.

Read the Label
A Lighting Facts label must appear on the packages of most lightbulbs. It indicates brightness, light color, energy use, estimated energy costs, and expected life.

Learn the Lingo
• Lumens tell you how bright the bulb—think luminous—and the more lumens the brighter the bulb. You’ll want around 800 lumens for light that’s as bright as a 60-watt incandescent.

• Color Temperature indicates light color. Warm yellow light is around 2700K (the K is for Kelvin temperature). White light is about 3000K or so. Bright white light is 3500K to 4100K and bluer white light is 5000K to 6500K.

• Color Rendering Index, or CRI, isn’t always on the box and tells you how accurately colors appear under the bulb’s light, ranging from 0 to 100 (incandescent bulbs are 100). A CRI of at least 80 is generally recommended for interior lights and differences of fewer than five points are insignificant. To compare bulbs look at the CRI of bulbs with the same Kelvin (K) temperature. We test the color accuracy of lightbulbs so you’ll see the scores in our Ratings.

Features You’ll Want

Dimmable
Bulbs must be dimmable if you’re using with dimmers. Most LEDs we tested are; most CFLs are not. Our Ratings indicate which bulbs are dimmable.

Works in Fully Enclosed Fixture
Some CFLs and LEDs we tested can be used in fully enclosed fixtures, according to the manufacturers, and is noted in the Ratings. This matters because if heat builds up inside the fixture it can change the bulb’s performance and shorten its life.

Works Outdoors
Many of the tested CFLs and LEDs work outdoors but cannot get wet, and need to be protected from direct contact with rain or snow. The Ratings indicate which bulbs can be used in this way, according to their manufacturers.

Works With Motion Sensor
Also known as an occupancy sensor, it automatically turn on lights when activity is detected and shut them off after activity stops indoors or a short while later outdoors. The bulb and motion sensor must be compatible to work properly. Check the website of the motion sensor manufacturer and read the bulb package to be sure.

Works With Photocell
Another way to save energy, the photocell turns off lights when daylight appears and turns them back on when it’s dark. Check the photocell manufacturer’s website and read the bulb box for compatibility information.

Courtesy of: Consumer Reports
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Out and About: Members Only Clubs

You’re probably thinking what good will it do for me to know about places I can’t go? With all the recent additions of members only clubs in LA, that red rope is a little looser. This round-up is here to provide you all the details to LA’s private retreats. Read our list of members clubs’ that for the most part don’t require as many recommendations as a job interview.

Spring Place

Spring Place BH

Location: Beverly Hills

Spring Place is a collaborative workspace and membership club connecting work, leisure, and entertainment for the community of global professionals and entrepreneurs in the business of shaping contemporary culture. Expanding to Los Angeles and looking towards centers of culture and commerce worldwide, Spring Place is more than just a space away from your home or office, it is an accessible community for international creative talent. Here, the distance between your next inspiration and its reality is simply an introduction. This is your meeting place.

Click here for Membership Info.

The Wing

Location: West Hollywood

This women’s only members club has just debuted in Weho. The Wing is 11,000 square feet and functions as gathering space, workspace, and clubhouse. Designed as “an ode to the historic glamour of Southern California,” the space was designed with Chiara de Rege and implemented by The Wing’s interior design team. Members of The Wing, will have access to a library curated by Skylight Books and New York’s The Strand Book Store, a cafe stocked with local products from women-owned or -run businesses, and a calendar of talks and hosted workshops.

Click here for Membership Info. 

The Jonathan Club

Location: DTLA and Santa Monica

For over a century, Jonathan Club continued to redefine itself. With historically significant leaders and entrepreneurs a part of the Jonathan heritage, being a member means being counted among those who have propelled southern California, (and some, the world) into the future, laying the foundation for generations to learn, grow, and succeed. Current members enjoy lifelong friendships and connections that run deep, and with their families’ help begin to cultivate a legacy of their own.

For membership inquiries please email Member Relations or call 213-312-5268

City Club

Location: DTLA

City Club LA is the premier private business club of downtown Los Angeles. City Club is the place where diverse community and business leaders come to connect, network and do business. Members have access to the industry-leading ClubCorp Network of more than 300 country clubs and business clubs nationwide. Plus, special offerings at more than 1,000 hotels, resorts and entertainment venues.

For Membership  information click here.

Los Angeles Athletic Club

Location: DTLA

Founded in 1880, the LAAC has adapted to the new influx of young, moneyed folk in Downtown, and, per a 2011 LA Times write-up, seems to be “gaining traction with up-and-comers attracted by the combination of gym facilities and ‘Mad Men’-style retro chic”. The club’s facilities include a pool; basketball, handball, and squash courts; and boutique hotel rooms. Famous members include Charlie Chaplin, Colonel James B. Lankershim, and Esther Williams.

For Membership information.

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Your NBA Playoffs Guide 2019

Download Me! Your Official Rodeo Realty NBA Playoffs Bracket

The NBA Playoffs are in full swing! As the bracket dwindles down to the final two we have a guide to get you through the season. Will the Golden State Warriors come out with another win? Who’s to say. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have some NBA fun along the way. Read on for all the facts you need to know for NBA Finals 2019!

Where to Watch?

Lucky for you we’ve rounded up the best sports bars in town. Click here to view our pick of brews, bites and basketball viewing spots.

Opting to stay home? No worries our dear sports fans! All games will air on ESPN, ABC, TNT and BNA TV during the post season. TNT and NBA TV can also be streamed on fuboTV too!

NBA playoffs second-round series schedule

*All times Eastern

Eastern Conference:

Milwaukee Bucks (1) vs. Boston Celtics (4) (Series breakdown)

  • Game 1 (at MIL): Sunday, April 28, 1 p.m. — TV: ABC
  • Game 2 (at MIL): Tuesday, April 30, TBD  — TV: TBD
  • Game 3 (at DET): Friday, May 3, TBD — TV: TBD
  • Game 4 (at DET): Monday, May 6, TBD — TV: TBD
  • Game 5* (at MIL): Wednesday, May 8, TBD — TV: TBD
  • Game 6* (at BOS): Friday, May 10, TBD — TV: TBD
  • Game 7* (at MIL): Monday, May 13, TBD — TV: TBD

Toronto Raptors (2) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (3) (Series breakdown)

  • Game 1 (at TOR): TBD — TV: TBD
  • Game 2 (at TOR): TBD — TV: TBD
  • Game 3 (at PHI): TBD — TV: TBD
  • Game 4 (at PHI): TBD — TV: TBD
  • Game 5* (at TOR): TBD — TV: TBD
  • Game 6* (at PHI): TBD — TV: TBD
  • Game 7* (at TOR): TBD — TV: TBD

NBA playoffs first-round series schedule

*All times Eastern

Eastern Conference:

Milwaukee Bucks (1) vs. Detroit Pistons (8) (Series breakdown)

Milwaukee wins series 4-0

  • Game 1 (at MIL): Bucks 121, Pistons 86 (Box Score)
  • Game 2 (at MIL): Bucks 120, Pistons 99 (Box Score)
  • Game 3 (at DET): Bucks 119, Pistons 103 (Box Score)
  • Game 4 (at DET): Bucks 127, Pistons 104 (Box Score)

Toronto Raptors (2) vs. Orlando Magic (7) (Series breakdown)

Toronto wins series 4-1

  • Game 1 (at TOR): Magic 104, Raptors 101 (Box Score)
  • Game 2 (at TOR): Raptors 111, Magic 82 (Box Score)
  • Game 3 (at ORL): Raptors 98, Magic 93 (Box Score)
  • Game 4 (at ORL): Raptors 107, Magic 85 (Box Score)
  • Game 5 (at TOR): Raptors 115, Magic 96 (Box Score)

Philadelphia 76ers (3) vs. Brooklyn Nets (6) (Series breakdown)

Philadelphia wins series 4-1

  • Game 1 (at PHI): Nets 111, 76ers 102 (Box Score)
  • Game 2 (at PHI): 76ers 145, Nets 123 (Box Score)
  • Game 3 (at BKN): 76ers 131, Nets 115 (Box Score)
  • Game 4 (at BKN): 76ers 112, Nets 108 (Box Score)
  • Game 5 (at PHI): 76ers 122, Nets 100 (Box Score)

Boston Celtics (4) vs. Indiana Pacers (5) (Series breakdown)

Boston wins series 4-0

  • Game 1 (at BOS): Celtics 84, Pacers 74 (Box Score)
  • Game 2 (at BOS): Celtics 99, Pacers 91 (Box Score)
  • Game 3 (at IND): Celtics 104, Pacers 96 (Box Score)
  • Game 4 (at IND): Celtics 110, Pacers 106 (Box Score)

Western Conference:

Golden State Warriors (1) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (8) (Series breakdown)

Golden State leads series 3-2

  • Game 1 (at GS): Warriors 121, Clippers 104 (Box Score)
  • Game 2 (at GS): Clippers 135, Warriors 131 (Box Score)
  • Game 3 (at LAC): Warriors 132, Clippers 105 (Box Score)
  • Game 4  (at LAC): Warriors 113, Clippers 105 (Box Score)
  • Game 5 (at GS): Clippers 129, Warriors 121 (Box Score)
  • Game 6 (at LAC): Friday, April 26, 10:00 p.m. — TV: ESPN
  • Game 7* (at GS): Sunday, April 28, TBD — TV: TBD

*If necessary

Denver Nuggets (2) vs. San Antonio Spurs (7) (Series breakdown)

Nuggets lead series 3-2

  • Game 1 (at DEN): Spurs 101, Nuggets 96 (Box Score)
  • Game 2 (at DEN): Nuggets 114, Spurs 105 (Box Score)
  • Game 3 (at SA): Spurs 118, Nuggets 108 (Box Score)
  • Game 4 (at SA): Nuggets 117, Spurs 103 (Box Score)
  • Game 5 (at DEN): Nuggets 108, Spurs 90 (Box Score)
  • Game 6 (at SA): Thursday, April 25, 8 p.m. — TV: TNT
  • Game 7* (at DEN): Saturday, April 27, TBD — TV: TBD

*If necessary

Portland Trail Blazers (3) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (6) (Series breakdown)

Portland wins series 4-1

  • Game 1 (at POR): Trail Blazers 104, Thunder 99 (Box Score)
  • Game 2  (at POR): Trail Blazers 114, Thunder 94 (Box Score)
  • Game 3 (at OKC): Thunder 120, Trail Blazers 108 (Box Score)
  • Game 4 (at OKC): Trail Blazers 111, Thunder 98 (Box Score)
  • Game 5 (at POR): Trail Blazers 118, Thunder 115 (Box Score)

Houston Rockets (4) vs. Utah Jazz (5) (Series breakdown)

Houston wins series 4-1

  • Game 1 (at HOU): Rockets 122, Jazz 90 (Box Score)
  • Game 2 (at HOU): Rockets 118, Jazz 98 (Box Score)
  • Game 3 (at UTA): Rockets 104, Jazz 101 (Box Score)
  • Game 4 (at UTA): Jazz 107, Rockets 91 (Box Score)
  • Game 5 (at HOU): Rockets 100, Jazz 93 (Box Score)
For complete information including recaps and official NBA correspondence visit: https://www.nba.com/playoffs#/
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Rodeo Realty Ranks High on Real Trends The 500 List for 2018

Pulling in top rankings for the year, Rodeo Realty continues to emerge as a top producer in real estate.

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (April 24, 2019)- This week REAL Trends released their highly anticipated “The 500 Residential Real Estate” list for 2018. Rodeo Realty held it’s place in some of the top rankings with the #17 spot for Average Sales Price and the #27 spot in both the Billionaires’ Club and the largest brokerages by volume.

Aptly titled “The 500”, the list is comprised of the leaders in residential real estate across the United States. The accolades are a true accomplishment during what was considered one of the tougher real estate quarters heading into the new year. With a total sales volume of $4,908,093,531 in 2018, Rodeo Realty showcased an impressive year-end average out of thousands of other competing brokerages.

“A record 1,757 firms qualified this year. The results-turned in by the firms on this year’s REAL Trends 500-showed that the nation’s leading realty firms outperformed the market, proving that size and leadership do matter.”

Rodeo Realty has received numerous awards through the years as a leader in residential real estate for Southern California. Being the largest single owned brokerage, company President and CEO Syd Leibovitch takes pride in each accolade received.

The REAL Trends 500, now in its 32nd year, remains the undisputed leader in ranking the performance of residential real estate firms. Due to the requirement of independent verification, the REAL Trends 500 is the trusted source for information about the performance of these firms.

These transactions represent over one-third of all new and resale transactions completed by brokers during the year. The 500-ranked brokers closed nearly 3.3 million home transactions with a value of nearly $1.2 trillion during 2018, up from $1.1 trillion in the calendar year 2017.

The 500 top firms by sides and volume will be published in REAL Trends’ acclaimed magazine. The magazine will also rank the Top Affiliated Firms, the Largest Independents, the Top Movers by Count and Percent, the Billionaires’ Club, the Up-and-Comers (firms that did not qualify for the 500 yet still closed 500 or more sides for the year), and other categories based on their analysis.

This year’s survey represents the most comprehensive collection of data assembled on the leaders of the residential brokerage industry. Numbers are documented by outside accounting firms and/or MLS reports.

“For several years, the REAL Trends 500 has gained market share,” says Steve Murray, president of REAL Trends. “In 2019, the REAL Trends 500 did it again—up 2.7 percent in 2018 against a national existing home sales factor which was down 3 to 4 percent. ”

About Real Trends:

REAL Trends has been The Trusted Source of news, analysis, and information on the residential brokerage industry since 1987. We are a privately-held publishing, consulting and communications company based in Castle Rock, Colorado. Residential real estate leaders look to us for timely and trusted information and analysis through our monthly newsletter, news updates, conferences and publications. In addition to creating research studies, we are a leading provider of high-level business, technology and digital marketing consulting services to the residential real estate industry. We provide a wide range of advisory services to a clientele of local, regional, national and global real estate organizations. Our areas of expertise include operational analysis, valuations, mergers and acquisition advisory services, compensation analysis, consumer and business research, strategic planning and technology and digital marketing consulting services.

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About Rodeo Realty:

Rodeo Realty is a residential real estate firm that has more than 1,200 licensed agents and brokers and 12 offices throughout Los Angeles and Ventura counties.

Rodeo Realty services various markets in Southern California, including luxury real estate markets. The company’s celebrity and other multi-million dollar listings are regularly featured in the news through several television networks, online sites and publications.

Operated under the direction and vision of a single owner, Rodeo Realty stands today as one of the largest independent real estate companies in the nation, while still maintaining the friendly approach of the neighborhood REALTOR®. As the largest independent real estate brokerage headquartered in Beverly Hills and operating throughout the Los Angeles area, with the highest sales volume, Rodeo Realty has the resources to provide the best tools in the industry to deliver the very best results.

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South Park creator repped by Oren Barkan nabs Adi Livyatan’s Brentwood listing

It has been an outstanding month for our agents! In what is a double feat for the company, as many outlets reported Rodeo Realty agents repped the seller and buyer for the $6.2 million purchase by South Park creator, Trey Parker.

Los Angeles Times was one of the first publications to report on the sale of the 4-bedroom and 4.5 bathroom estate.

The luxurious listing held by Adi Livyatan of Rodeo Realty Encino was picked up this month by Trey Parker.

Oren Barkan of Rodeo Realty Beverly Hills was the buying agent for Parker on his purchase of the Brentwood Estate.

The stunning pad is a modern masterpiece with 5,322 square feet of interior living space. Parker will have plenty of zen space as the home also boast a vast outdoor area with swimming pool, detached yoga studio and private courtyard.

The abode also comes equipped with a wine cellar, indoor-outdoor family room and designer kitchen.

Every detail was thoughtfully considered in this stunning contemporary style home.

Trey Parker is most notable for his hit satirical animated series South Park, co-created in 1997 with Matt Stone. The show has run for 22 seasons and remains a pop-culture fixture. Parker has also gone on to create other hits like the Tony Awarded Broadway comedy “The Book of Mormon.

Read the full LA Times Feature here

About Adi Livyatan:

A Luxury Home Specialist, Adi is a top producing real estate professional and is the Number One agent in Rodeo Realty’s Sherman Oaks office. Recognized by “Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate”, she is one of the country’s top Realtors and one of the most accomplished and respected agents in Southern California. With sales over $100 million per year, Adi is in the top 1% of all agents nationwide. In 2018, she was recognized for her sales volume and ranked #184 in the nation by REAL Trends The Thousand as advertised in The Wall Street Journal. She has been a consistent award-winning associate for several years, winning the President’s Circle Elite award for a number of years, and is one of a very select group who won the Chairman’s Award, the highest award possible, for her production in 2017, with closed sales of over $100 million. In 2018, Rodeo Realty recognized Adi for her significant sales in 2017, as she had the most transactions recognized as ‘Significant Sales in San Fernando Valley’ by Rodeo Realty. Exceptionally well respected, Adi has represented hundreds of buyers and sellers in various price ranges, and is one of the very top agents specializing in development and new construction in the San Fernando Valley and surrounding communities. Known for her integrity, honesty, and knowledge, Adi is committed to providing the highest level of service to all of her clients.

About Oren Barakan:

Providing Fantastic Real Estate Service throughout the San Fernando Valley, I am “”Your Family’s Realtor.”” My Philosophy of one-on-one communication allows me the opportunity to find the perfect real estate match for my valued clients. I understand that exactly what a family needs is vital. Once they share their vision with me, the home buying and selling process is extremely successful and smooth. I offer the finest services, technology tools, marketing and concierge programs. My service has proven results!

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Leslie Kavanaugh’s Pacific Palisades listing featured in Variety

Leslie Kavanaugh holds the listing for a stunning Nantucket inspired estate in the Pacific Palisades.

Beverly Hills, Calif. (April 22, 2019)– Leslie Kavanaugh received an array of press coverage over the last week for a stunning Palisades abode that she holds the listing for. Sitting on three-quarters of an acre of land, the 10,500 square foot mansion is a seaside dream.

With panoramic views, the $25 million dollar estate sits nestled in the mountains above Will Rogers State Park. The spacious pad features 7 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with a 10-seat theater and 960-bottle wine cellar.

The master suite includes luxury elements like a boutique style dressing room lined in floor-to-ceiling glass fronted wardrobes. While the backyard includes a stunning infinity edge swimming pool and open-air loggia.

The current owner Ryan Kavanaugh, principal of film finance firm Proxima Media purchased the home in 2008 from football legend Joe Namath’s ex-wife Tatiana Namath. Kavanaugh is a longtime Hollywood heavyweight with a wide-ranging real estate portfolio.

So it should come as no surprise that property landed on the market with the expertise of his mother and highly awarded real estate agent-Leslie Kavanaugh.

About Leslie:

A native Californian, Leslie Kavanaugh began her real estate career in 1979. A top-producing agent, Leslie specializes in the Westside communities of Bel Air, Hollywood, Santa Monica, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Malibu and Beverly Hills.  She has received both the California 100 and the Circle of Distinction awards, President’s Elite Circle and National President’s Circle in recognition of her sales record and extensive experience, having served as a sales associate, estates director, marketing director and training director as well as in management for several major real estate firms.
Over the years, she has participated in a variety of charitable and community organizations. She is a past President of Friends of Robinson Gardens and this year will be Garden Tour Co-Chair. She was the first woman honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award by JBBBS. Leslie also serves as COO for a multi-office medical corporation, which was then successfully sold. She is currently serving on the Boards of Jewish Big Brothers/Camp Max Straus, Virginia Robinson Gardens and AVIVA Family and Children Services. Additionally, she is involved with Los Angeles Ballet and Art of Elysium. Leslie has personally represented more than 200 estate sales in the Los Angeles, Beverly Hills and Malibu area, and Rodeo Realty is very proud to welcome her to our Beverly Hills office.
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View the full Variety Article here
listing information for 815 Paseo Miramar here

 

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