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OPEN HOUSE 14610 HILLTREE RD SANTA MONICA, CA

2012-02-12T15:30:00Z

Please call me for a private showing: Thomas Ray,MS,Realtor Cell:310-420-1149 $4,535,000 5BR,3.5 Bath, 4818 square feet. Grand, quintessential Rustic Canyon Ranch style house sited on a sprawling, lush, corner lot adjacent to the famed experimental eucalyptus forest and Rustic Canyon Park. The house exudes a feeling of peace and comfort. The first level offers two bedrooms one bath tucked away from the entertaining spaces which include a formal living room, music room/library, a cook's kitchen...(read more)

Open House at our Office:::1327 Ocean Ave Santa Monica

2012-02-12T14:41:00Z

Sunday 11-4. 1327 Ocean Ave Santa Monica,CA I will be in the office today (Feb 12). Please come in and meet us and let us show you the map of OPEN HOUSES on our big screen. Thanks! Tom 310-420-1149 www.LAexclusiveProperty.com...(read more)

101 Ocean Ave Condo Santa Monica Spectacular Ocean Views

2012-02-06T16:37:00Z

2BR,2Bath,1385 square feet $1,099,000 Exquisite 2 bedroom 2 bath unit in premiere building overlooking the Pacific. The unit offers black sisal carpet throughout with marble tile in baths & entry. Spacious living room opens to dining area and large patio. Features include a bonus room that can be used for storage or office. A semi-private elevator provides direct access from the garage and 2 parking spaces. Building is full of amenities including 24 hr doorman/ security, pool, spa, gym &...(read more)

New Listing Condo Santa Monica Sea Colony Condo

2012-02-06T15:51:00Z

2BR,2.5Bath,1855 square foot $1699000 Lowest price at the exclusive 24 hour guard gated Sea Colony I and just steps from the beach. Featuring hardwood floors throughout, spacious living rm with fireplace, balcony and office/den. Renovated kitchen with granite countertops. Master suite with fireplace, bathroom with double sinks, separate tub and shower and walk-in closet. 2nd bedroom opens onto a private patio and has a full bathroom. Plantation shutters, recessed lighting throughout, added skylights,...(read more)

Ocean Blue Luxury Homes Office Interior Video Santa Monica CA Broker Real Estate

2012-02-06T00:56:00Z

This is inside the Office:...(read more)

Ocean Blue Luxury Homes Video of the Office on Ocean Avenue Santa Monica CA

2012-02-06T00:31:00Z

Ocean Blue Luxury Homes Office 1327 Ocean Ave Santa Monica,CA Thomas Ray,MS,REALTOR Cell/Text:310-420-1149 Search the MLS on my Site: www.LAexclusiveProperty.com...(read more)

Mortgage Rates Hit a Record Low...Again...3.14%

2012-02-05T20:46:00Z

Mortgage rates hit a record low Just one day after President Obama detailed a proposal to enable millions of homeowners to refinance to record-low mortgage rates, those rates notched another record. The 30-year, fixed rate fell to an average of 3.87% and the 15-year fixed dropped to 3.14% for the week ending February 2, both the lowest rates ever recorded in the 40-year history of the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey. Frank Nothaft, vice president and chief economist at Freddie Mac said...(read more)

Exclusive Buyers Agent What Do They Do How Are They Different

2012-02-03T16:41:00Z

Buyer agents are Specialists in Property Searches, Negotiations and Buyer Protection. In some companies the broker/owner and all the agents in that office only work with buyers and take no seller contracts or "listings". This specialization is usually referred to as "exclusive buyer agency" as defined by the National Association of Exclusive Buyer Agents. Because exclusive buyer agent companies do not have listings, they do not have signed agreements to get the highest price and...(read more)

NEW LISTINGS Santa Monica Pacific Palisades Los Angeles CA

2012-02-03T02:20:00Z

!!!NEW LISTINGS!!! Please go to my Web site MLS Search page and find what you are looking for: http://www.laexclusiveproperty.com/MLS_Search/page_1746909.html Also, if you are Buying a Home in the next 3 months and need to get the best resources, please see my Buyers Page: http://www.laexclusiveproperty.com/BUYERS/page_2026513.html Learn more about Thomas Ray,MS,REALTOR:Cell/Text:310-420-1149 http://www.laexclusiveproperty.com/About/page_1743055.html ****OPEN HOUSE AT OUR OFFICE THIS SUNDAY (YES...(read more)

370 VIA FLORENCE PACIFIC PALISADES, CA 90272 Ultra Luxurious

2012-02-02T16:15:00Z

I previewed this Outstanding Home in Pacific Palisades. 5BR/7.5 Bath,8500 Square Foot $9,995,000 1928 Mediterranean Villa set on nearly 2 manicured acres. >Multi-year Restortation >4 Bedroom Suites >Gourmet Kitchen >Indoor/Outdoor Patio >4 Car Garage >Art Studio For a private and discreet viewing please call: Thomas Ray,MS,REALTOR Cell/Text:310-420-1149 or Come buy our Office in Santa Monica: 1327 Ocean Avenue (next door to Shangri-LA Hotel) www.LAexclusiveProperty.com...(read more)

853 21ST ST #102 SANTA MONICA, CA 90403 Green New Construction

2012-02-02T15:57:00Z

I Previewed this home on Brokers Caravan Tuesday. WoW...Totally Green Construction with OCEAN VIEWS! 2BR/2.5Bath Townhome. $1,325,000 STEPS FROM MONTANA, THIS NEW & MODERN 2 BED/2.5 BATH TOWNHOME, DESIGNED BY INTERNATIONALLY-ACCLAIMED ARCHITECT WILLIAM HEFNER, OFFERS UNSURPASSED PRIVACY & A WONDERFUL BALANCE OF HIGH-END FINISHES & SMART, GREEN FEATURES (SOON TO BE LEED FOR HOMES-GOLD CERTIFIED). THIS BRIGHT HOME EPITOMIZES THE CALIFORNIA LIFESTYLE, WITH AN INVITING INDOOR-OUTDOOR FLOW,...(read more)

Asilomar Home for Sale

2012-02-02T04:15:00Z

Please see my previous post for this spectacular home in Pacific Palisades. Thomas Ray,MS,REALTOR Cell/Text:310-420-1149 www.LAexclusiveProperty.com...(read more)

Amazing Home in Los Angeles Pacific Palisades Stunning Views 7700 s.f.

2012-02-01T14:02:00Z

Attended Brokers OPEN HOUSE Tuesday and previewed this property on Asilomar in Pacific Palisades. Asking $7,395,000 but it has been reduced. HIGHLIGHTS: -7BR/6Bath -Rooftop Deck with 360 degree Views of the Ocean and surrounding Mountains. -Gourmet Kitchen by Montana w Sub Zero, Viking Range,Teppanyaki Grill, and center Island with Costa Esmeralda Stone. -Dual Salt and Fresh Water Aquarium -40 foot Bar INSIDE!!!...Must see that! Please call me for a viewing Thomas Ray,MS,REALTOR Cell/Text:310-420-1149...(read more)

How to Hire a Contractor What Questions Should a Homeowner Ask

2012-01-30T04:41:00Z

Interview each contractor you're considering. Here are some questions to ask. How long have you been in business? Look for a well-established company and check it out with consumer protection officials. They can tell you if there are unresolved consumer complaints on file. One caveat: No record of complaints against a particular contractor doesn't necessarily mean no previous consumer problems. It may be that problems exist, but have not yet been reported, or that the contractor is doing...(read more)

Tip Off to Rip Offs Contractors

2012-01-30T04:35:00Z

Not all contractors operate within the law. Here are some tips that they are a less than reputable contractor: solicits door-to-door; offers you discounts for finding other customers; just happens to have materials left over from a previous job; only accepts cash payments; asks you to get the required building permits; does not list a business number in the local telephone directory; tells you your job will be a "demonstration;" pressures you for an immediate decision; offers exceptionally...(read more)