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Southern California’s median home price rose 8% in March from February and increased 23.4% year-over-year.
Southern California’s housing market is headed toward the spring shopping season with strong price gains and a steady improvement in sales.
The robust price gains — driven by a low inventory of homes listed for sale, more move-up purchases and fewer foreclosures — should help solidify a recovery that began last year, experts said.
The March numbers were reported Wednesday by DataQuick, a real estate information service.
While some analysts have voiced concern about the potential for speculation in certain fast-gaining markets, many also note that a sharp recovery should be expected given how far home prices fell during the bust.
“It’s remarkable how much the housing scene has changed in a year,” DataQuick President John Walsh said. “We’re seeing the release of a lot of pent-up demand, especially in the middle- and higher-priced neighborhoods where activity had been sluggish for years.” …Continue…
Small bulldog meets big police horse & decides they should be friends
This little French bulldog spots a huge police horse in New York City and decides they should become best buds. Why not? The bulldog approaches, starts doing some playful dancing and prancing to win him over, and eventually the horse can’t resist the fur ball. The big beast lowers his head, nuzzles and kisses the little guy to the bulldog’s extreme delight. Hard to get cuter than this!
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Video of a hound dog going about the daily human activities from waking up to the alarm, getting dressed, brushing teeth, having breakfast, watching TV and driving to work.
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An excellent selection of 35 photographs created over 100 years ago. This fine collection of images of the largest cities in the U.S. comes from the site of My Science Academy. We’re the best Venice real estate agents when you want ocean front real estate in Venice ca, because we’ve been beach residents for many years as well as Venice realtors.
Yep, this video is sure short but sweet–just nine seconds. This puppy reminds me of me when I was a puppy who was first learning how to catch. Yeah I was just as pathetic. But I bet this little guy’s gonna practice and practice and get better and better. But for now it sure is fun watching him flop and fail. Arf! Beach Bums real estate agents assist you in finding beach houses and condos for sale in Venice ca.
Here’s a video of a cat impersonating a barking dog when he thinks no one is watching. In all my years of being a dog, I’ve never run into a cat who sounds like a dog. Very weird. Arf! We’re the best Venice real estate agents when you want ocean front real estate in Venice ca, because we’ve been beach residents for many years as well as Venice realtors.
Cat barking like a dog
Cat barking like a dog explained
A cat that barks? What is going on here? Yasmin Gazelle finds out the truth behind this canine-impersonating feline.
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The Venice Art Crawl is crawling with creative fun. This is a non-profit and non-boring organization by and for the people. Their goal is to strengthen communication and collaboration within the Venice community through art events. Their ultimate aim is to foster and reinvigorate the creativity that has historically made Venice such a vibrant & dynamic community. The next one is June 20th. See ya there or beware. Finding great ocean front homes in Venice Beach are the Beach Bums real estate agents specialty.
Southern California’s housing market recently posted strong median home price gains as new foreclosure starts plummeted dramatically across the state. We’re the best Santa Monica real estate agents when you want ocean front real estate in Santa Monica ca, because we’ve been beach residents for many years as well as Santa Monica realtors.
The six-county region’s median home price rose 23.5% from the same month a year earlier to $321,000, according to real estate research firm DataQuick. Home sales rose 10.6% to 16,058 over the same period.
The rise in home prices came as foreclosure starts in California took a massive tumble. The foreclosure decline came as new state laws aimed at prohibiting certain aggressive bank repossession practices went into effect.
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The real estate website ForeclosureRadar.com reported a 60.5% decline in the number of default notices issued in California in January compared with December. …Continue…
Mexican architects Alejandro D’Acosta and Claudia Turrent continue their experiments in sustainable living with their recently completed earthen home built into a cliff.
D’Acosta and Turrent began their two-year construction project by digging a foundation into the cliff, then constructing a perimeter of 3-foot-thick rammed-earth retaining walls. They called the inner structure of earthen tunnels an “hormiguero,” or ants’ nest. A concrete slab hearth supports the weight of the wood floor and roof, “like a huge column supporting a bridge,” D’Acosta said. The result is a 2,300-square-foot house with bohemian flair.
Alejandro D’Acosta stands on the back deck of his house. “The sea is moving all the time,” he said. “The sun, the wind, all the natural elements are moving the point of view. When you stop to think of the project, we are floating on the Earth.”
Another component of the home is recycled 100-year-old redwood planks from a bridge in Northern California. The couple bought 200 of the timbers, each 27 feet long and 1 ton, from a salvage yard in Rosarito Beach. They cut the plants and used them to fashion the front door, pictured here, as well as the roof and floor, front walkway, back deck and kitchen table. A steel pivot in the floor allows the 18-foot-tall, half-ton door to move with ease. …Continue…
Beach Bums Events | Venice Art Crawl - creative fun in Venice
The Venice Art Crawl is crawling with creative fun. This is a non-profit and non-boring organization by and for the people. Their goal is to strengthen communication and collaboration within the Venice community through art events.
Cool & Beachy Homes | Rammed-earth eco-house built into a seaside cliff
Mexican architects Alejandro D’Acosta and Claudia Turrent continue their experiments in sustainable living with their recently completed earthen home built into a cliff.
Humor | Enzo’s favorite laughing babies supercut
This is my most favorite collection of laughing babies ever. Being a dog, I can tell you this video shows the reasons why babies are a canine’s favorite human flavor.
Apps | GasBuddy – great free app that finds the cheapest gas
This superb free app, GasBuddy, finds the cheapest gas prices on the go or at locales you know. GB is my BFF and he wants to be yours too.
Neighborhoods | Venice - origins of our cool canals
A video about the origins of our cool Venice Canals, and a look at them today.
Real Estate Trends | So Cal home prices rise 23% and foreclosures plummet
Southern California’s housing market recently posted strong median home price gains as new foreclosure starts plummeted dramatically across the state.
Neighborhoods | Marina Del Rey – morning weirdly turns into night
Good morning, weird morning. Although this looks like a night time oceanscape with the moon rising, this photo was actually taken early morning from the pier.
Dog Video | Jesse the little terrier performs a big bunch of “useful dog tricks”
Here’s my furry friend’s second installment of his “Useful Dog Tricks” collection. I think it would take me several doggie lifetimes to learn all the tricks he can do.
Dog Services | Dog Vacay – board your pooch in a real home while you’re away
This new Santa Monica based company, Dog Vacay, enables dog owners who are going out of town to get in touch with hosts who will take the pets into their homes.
Dog Wellness | financial assistance for veterinary care
It can get expensive keeping us dogs healthy. And super-duper expensive when we get a serious illness or injury. So I dug up a bunch of organizations that offer financial assistance for vet care.
Dog/Human Connection | photo essay proving us dogs are the most loyal animals of all
Here’s a touching photo essay showing why we’re man’s best friend. Thanks to Pattie for sending.
Dog Humor | canine comics – some faves I dug up and chewed on
Some good comics with dog sense and nonsense.
Dog Products| Apps | Dog Park Finder – sniffs out places where we can romp in the wild or the city
Since us dogs think being off-leash is off the charts, Dog Park Finderis a most sweet treat. It has a big list of off-leash areas and they’re well mapped out for your convenience.
Dog Video | beast making baby hysterical
This one’s simple and sweet. Here’s a baby who thinks his pooch is quite a comedian–but I don’t know why. Babies can be pretty silly.
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Neighborhoods | Marina del Rey – small house remade modern, airy, open
Robert Sweet of the firm Ras-a transformed a rundown 1952 house by opening up the interior, moving rooms and raising the ceiling so the living area felt larger.
Neighborhoods – Venice Beach | Little Free Library brings neighbors together outside their homes with books
Little Free Library prompts bibliophiles to put up shelved structures outside their homes where people can take books and leave some too. The result can be conversation, friendship and sense of community in Venice.
Real Estate Trends | 30-year mortgage rate dips to another record low
The typical rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to a record low of 3.66%, Freddie Mac’s latest survey of lenders showed.
Real Estate Trends | Median home price in Southland climbs
The southern California move-up market showed some signs of life as the region’s median home price improved for the second consecutive month.
Leasing And Greening | Renter’s Guide To Eco-Friendly Living
Just cause you don’t own your own home now, it doesn’t mean you can’t go and green up your space and help out the environment. This guide will help learn ya to do what you can do
Bellissima Venezia | sunset + berm + family & friends = ahhhh
Here’s another installment of my Bellissima Venezia series–my project to stop being lazy and make an effort to capture the everyday beauty of my home turf.
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Dog Wellness | The Enzo Combo - the natural way I keep fleas outta my fur
Nothing us dogs hate more than those evil, pesky, disgusting fleas. But the chemicals in flea treatments are darn scary. Fear not, dogs and dog lovers. Cause I’m gonna tell you a natural way to keep fleas outta our fur.
Dog Humor | Video | Beast is addicted to guitar, but in a good way
I don’t have much to say about this one except that it’s simple, sweet and funny. And I like it a lot. His smile will make you grin.
Dog Products | Apps | Fido Factor – Mobile guide to dog-friendly locations–don’t leave home without your best friend again
Think us dogs wanna be left behind while you go have fun? Well we don’t! Not never! So fetch the Fido Factor app and it’ll tell you where you can go with your canine, where ever you happen to go.
Dog Behavior | Video | Scientist uncovers the secret of how canines really lap up liquids–burp!
Who knew? Seems nobody did. Not until these smart scientists recently shot this video and figured it out, did anyone know the real technique dogs use to slurp liquids.Turns out, we drink backwards! Huh?
Dog Recreation | Beasts like the beach too, so please sign this petition to get us one
Please sign the petition to help us pooches get a trial dog beach in Santa Monica. The City Council finally gave a thumbs up, but Parks & Rec then kicked sand in our face. Grrrr! Thus the petition drive.
Dog Behavior | “Dog Sense” – Groundbreaking book on the hows and whys of what us dogs do and think–helping you to be dog’s best friend
What can I say about “Dog Sense: How the New Science of Dog Behavior Can Make You a Better Friend to Your Pet”? Wow, what a book, and a big loud WOOF! It’s like John Bradshaw, the author, is reading my furry mind.
Dog Activities | Yipeeeee for pet therapy–I love being a therapy dog and I bet your pooch would too
There’s nothing’s more fun and rewarding for pooches and peeps to do together than pet therapy! It’s a blast and I bet your beast would be head over paws happy doing it too. I’m gonna tell you all about it and how you can get going with it too.
Dog Humor | Video | This funny talking canine is the barker blockbuster of all time
This dog is a dog’s dog. Know what I mean? He thinks and slobbers like me. Loves bacon and cat food like me. Yummo!
Dog Humor | Canine Comics – Some faves I recently dug up and chewed on
Some comics with dog sense and nonsense
Podcasts | The Bugle - comedic news podcast created by John Oliver and Andy Zaltzman
The Bugle is one of my favorites. For several years, I’ve been enjoying this weekly satirical news podcast created by John Oliver and fellow comedian Andy Zaltzman.
Health & Wellness | Sleep on the job to work better–scientists prove what my grandpa and cat told me
My Grandpa and cat told me naps are important. Now smarty-pants scientists also say ‘power naps’ improve cognitive functioning, increase reaction time, learning, efficiency and health. Result? Get more work done.
Video | The Terrific Terrier - dog as housekeeper and personal valet
Amusing video of an amazing dog performing his housekeeper & personal valet talents. Watch & be bow wowed.