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Re: MB Market Update for 11/30/09

LarsVictor — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:46:56 -0000

It's always amazing on this site when folks guess about what the law is regarding real estate, probate etc. when most of the answers are available by a simple web search. For example, the LA County Assessor has an excellent website which answers most questions regarding new construction. Only on rare occassion does one have to contact the SBOE attorneys to correct the assessor's office or clarify ambiguities. Your speculation about home owner exemption, new construction and assessment is wrong. Check out the assessor's general site and, more specifically, the faq site at http://assessor.lacounty.go... .

Re: Open Forum (11/18- )

LarsVictor — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:59:52 -0000

Bruce, in response to your question:
1. There's no beach;
2. It's 45 minutes to the airport;
3. If you want anything, you must drive to it;
4. It's a totally different vibe than MB;

These are a few. Is it a great place to live? You bet. Are the lots bigger. Oh yeah. There are many pluses. But, it is a different life style than MB and it is difficult to monetize the difference. I grew up always wanting to live on the cliffs. But having lived in MB for many years I would rather live in MB than PV. It's a very personal choice.

Re: Open Forum (11/18- )

LarsVictor — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:24:29 -0000

You forgot the part where someone pays the eye doctor.

The pig farmer produced a pig.
The supplier of food and fuel produced food and fuel.
The prostitute produced pleasure.
The hotel provided shelter.

The only one who didn't produce or provide anything was the eye doctor.

Re: Weekend Opens (10/31-11/1)

LarsVictor — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:34:43 -0000

A_whatever's concept of "six figures", with x=any single digit whole number:

$ x,xxx.xx

Re: The Fine Print to NAR's Ad

LarsVictor — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:47:25 -0000

A day in the life of A_whatever:
8:43 a.m.: Wake up, post comment to MBC. Go back to sleep.
10:40 a.m.: Wake up, post comment to MBC. Go back to sleep.
11:59 a.m.: Wake up, post comment to MBC. Go back to sleep.
2:07 p.m.: Wake up, post comment to MBC. Go back to sleep.
4:37 p.m.: Wake up, post comment to MBC. Go back to sleep.
5:00 p.m.: Wake up, go to job at Simzys.
1:00 a.m.: Go back to sleep.

Re: Whose Gain?

LarsVictor — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:58:50 -0000

A_whatever, based on your inarticulate ramblings, I'd say ice is your regular poison de choix.

Re: Open Forum (10/7- )

LarsVictor — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:35:49 -0000

I thought you started work at Simmzy's at 5:00, so your 3 minutes late.

Re: Open Forum (10/7- )

LarsVictor — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:52:26 -0000

Don't worry everyone. I called the police and they put out a loon-alert. We are all safe. But I'd sleep with a cell phone near by. Oh yeah, lock your doors.

Re: Open Forum (10/7- )

LarsVictor — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:13:16 -0000

A_whatever. Interesting metaphor. Mouse fits you perfectly. By the way, market's busy today. Seems like with an hour to close you'd have something to do.

Re: Open Forum (10/7- )

LarsVictor — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:06:28 -0000

"Back to printing money". I knew you weren't legit A_whatever. I emailed a copy of this to the proper authorities.

Re: Open Forum (10/7- )

LarsVictor — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:10:53 -0000

"You see, guys like a_non and me (and others on this blog) are the epitome of what Lenny and Huggy detest. Successful people that accumulated wealth without the help of real estate.e your comment here."

Please MB Poor, no more humor. I laughed so hard when I read your comment I scared my dog.

Re: How Resales of '03-'06 Purchases Are Faring

LarsVictor — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 14:55:37 -0000

Guest, the only true statements in your diatribe are: "I don't thinks so." and "I don't know an economist in the world." Please go back and lay on your bed of money and go back to sleep.

Re: Sand Notes

LarsVictor — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:18:27 -0000

The 100 block of 8th street has been known for some time as frat row, and for good reason.

Re: Median Movement, 2007-09

LarsVictor — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:04:18 -0000

Agree Lenmeister. In 10 years his excuse will be: "I was too poor to be looking at a house ten years ago."

Re: Data Week

LarsVictor — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:02:48 -0000

"Now is a great time to purchase a home." Great Huggy, just when I thought I'd start this Columbus day with a peaceful stand-up paddle, you go and fan the flames of the cult. I'm turning off my computer before it explodes.

Re: Why Wait for the NOD?

LarsVictor — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 01:18:42 -0000

Citizenjoe, the fact that you call yourself a "citizen" is a strong indication that you are not. However, keep saying "citizen" "citizen" over and over and maybe it will come true. Taking the RV from Seattle to Chicago to Detroit to Toronto, wow, quite a trip. You obviously have too much time on your hands. I hope your old lady has her hands on the wheel while you are texting this crap. And good luck trying to get back in the country. Oh, wait, you're "citizenjoe". No problemo eh amigo, Jose? Adios!

Re: Time for a New Champ

LarsVictor — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 01:33:32 -0000

"Eastofhwy" . . . nuf said.

Re: Time for a New Champ

LarsVictor — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:15:52 -0000

Smart move RBDud. So you paid over $100,000 in state and federal income tax on the $500K gain, and gave up the ability to transfer your tax basis. Plus you've lived in a rental in Redondo Beach for 5 years. Smart move indeed.

Re: Time for a New Champ

LarsVictor — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:31:12 -0000

Pardon me for questioning the great RBDud, but a sale 5 years ago would put you somewhere in 2004. The argument is frequently made on this site by you and your relations, that prices are in the 2004-2005 range. If this is the case, how did the sale save you "$100's of $1,000's?". My research indicates that your actions may have even caused you to suffer a substantial loss. http://www.scam.com/showthr...

Re: Open Forum (9/22- )

LarsVictor — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 01:18:16 -0000

RBDud, the next full moon isn't until October 3, but you are already starting to scare me.

Re: Open Forum (9/22- )

LarsVictor — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:12:38 -0000

Melissa, you win the quote of the day award:

"I'd guess the average MB resident has larger percentage of discretionary income than the average Compton resident."

Congratulations.

Re: Downtown Beauty Goes

LarsVictor — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:24:51 -0000

I think it's his name. He should change it to Manhattan Beach Intelligent Investor. People just don't take someone named Redondo Beach Dude seriously. It gives people the impression that he's a renter in Redondo Beach.

Re: Fixing The Strand

LarsVictor — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:00:37 -0000

I've got to join this lovefest of unanimity. I believe that 99% of the dog owners are responsible and pick up after their pets. Unfortunately, it only takes one irresponsible owner and one piece of dog crap to screw everything up. Also, after a dry spell (ie. all summer and fall) the urine smell becomes a problem on the Strand. Dogs on the beach? Fagetaboutit.

Oh yeah, the bikers. Again, most are responsible, but it only takes one to hurt you. My biggest worry is small kids crossing the bike path. I've seen too many close calls and someday a kid is going to be seriously injured. However, most of my friends who are serious bikers won't ride on the path, they prefer the street.

Re: Sunday Opens (9/27)

LarsVictor — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:43:59 -0000

AH9, you wrote "The census says ~30% of people in MB rent. I doubt more than 5-10% of the housing stock is apartments in MB. That means they live in SFH, unless you've got illegal boarders in your garage." I pointed you to a site that puts doubt in your estimate of apartment ratio in MB. Instead of accepting your cluelessness and trying to better your life, you try to change the subject. Why am I not surprised? I "hope" you enjoyed your sunny weekend at your apartment. Unfortunately for us, it was socked in at the beach. By the way, have you been served yet?

Re: Sunday Opens (9/27)

LarsVictor — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:40:22 -0000

AH9: According to Citydata.com: For Manhattan Beach: Houses and condos: 14,984
Renter-occupied apartments: 5,068