Picasso's Last Home and Studio - FABULOUS!

WHERE LIFE MEETS ART

 



You won't believe the beauty - or the price - of this magnificent home in which Pablo Picasso spent his last days living and painting. Anyone who can afford this $220M home, can afford a Picasso original! Unfortunately, none are included...

Click on the link for more fabulous photos:

 

As seen on Curbed.com

http://curbed.com/…/pablo-picassos-final-home-and-studio-li…

 

 

WHO SAYS CRIME DOESN'T PAY?

"GANGSTA'S PARADISE" - Al Capone's Miami Pad!

Check out what Al Capone bought with all that tax money he never paid!


http://miami.curbed.com/…/03/26/al-capone-house-media-tour.…

At What Point is a Home Too Extravagant?

Hi Friends,

I sell high-end real estate in the Hollywood Hills and Beverly Hills, so I am used to seeing spectacular homes. I am also used to the shock on the faces of my friends and relatives when I describe some of the palatial residences I often see on caravan. In this age of excess, are we going overboard with luxury? While we should celebrate the success of others, are we losing sight of what is important in life? This begs the question: At what point is a home too extravagant? Check this out, and you be the judge:

THIS IS WHAT $125M WILL BUY IN BEVERLY HILLS!

Click Link for More Fabulous Photos!

http://www.gwenbanta.com/1868147.html

The Slow Burn...

A lot of listings went up in metaphorical flames this week, friends. Check out these bloopers and you’ll know why some listings are DOA. Thanks to Jane Peters of Los Angeles for being my ever-vigilant third eye.

I Smell Smoke

"This pad is smokin" (And you obviously have been too, Stony.)
“Charring back patio” (Reason # 1 not to mix tequila and butane.)
“Open Sungay” – (Fancy snacks and they'll do your hair.)
“Lots oof stares” (Methinks they’re staring at the hole in your head.)
“Be careful – blond turn” (That explains the tire tracks and the mascara smears on the crossing guard...)
“Breezes and birds stinging” (Whimpered Magic Johnson when he lost his shorts to Larry Bird and the Celtics in the ’84 playoff games.)

I See Flames

“Sunset Blvd - orange house left” (No doubt it left after being cited for lack of taste.)
“Last month rant” (Another session in Congress must be coming to a close...)
“Spit rail fence” (Let me guess - latest tune by Mucous Mary and the Phlegmhackers?)
“House turd″ (I see you've met my ex.)

I Hear Fire Trucks

“Condo for leash” (You must be the thrill of the dog park...)
“English Tudor w/ high patched roof” (It’s your pitch that needs patching, and you must be high.)
“Newq lasting - red hot” (That explains the black hole in your cerebral cortex.)

Last Words…

Fabulouse wrap around views…formal dinning room…Master Suit… salin pool (I suggest you don your suit, make your way through the din, drown yourself in the salin pool and enjoy the fabulouse views as you go into the light….)

Epitaph

“No balls after 8 pm” (Hollywood’s version of “Not tonight, honey – I have a headache.”)

For more real estate humor, please visit Gwen at  Agent Genius. For all your real estate needs, please go to www.LAhomesite.com.

Un-real Estate - The Humor in Selling

The Blooper Scooper is back, folks, and this week’s picks demonstrate the beauty of the written turd. Uh, word. Thanks to Bruce Walter of West Lafayette for his hysterical contribution. Check out these absurdities if you want a few laughs:
Expect the Unexpected
“Please compact me” (Last words of Jimmy Hoffa)
“Good desin” (So the exorcism was a success?)
“Fax or bail docs” (If I bail out a doc, can I get a free colonoscopy?)
“House with colorful accent” (Must be an Italian villa…)
“Watch the sun set over the buffs” (Gold’s Gym must be up for sale.)
When Ordinary Just Won’t Do
“Showing Tim – 1:00 pm” (Does Tim have something to brag about?)
“Widow shudders” (Because you just walked into the room?)
“Coffin ceilings” (Perfect for an agent like you who is already DOA.)
“One car grudge” (Kia owner, I presume?)
“Ranch w/ 2 dunk houses” (When a coffee cup just won’t satisfy your donut…)
One Toke Over The Line
“Drop in sot” (Description under Uncle Paddy’s photo at Chuck-a-Jug.)
“Lick your own pants” (Recommended when you slosh your martini. )
“Designer saint” (Vera Wang before she left the convent…)
Typo of the Year:
“A wonderfuk house” – (Uh, I think that’s only legal in Nevada.)

That’s is for this week, folks. For more real estate humor, please visit Gwen at Agent Genius. For all your real estate needs, please go to www.LAhomesite.com.

Trash Talkin' on the MLS

The Blooper Scooper is back, folks, and this week's picks demonstrate the beauty of the written turd. Uh, word. Check out these absurdities if you want a few laughs:

Expect the Unexpected

"Please compact me" (Last words of Jimmy Hoffa)
"Good desin" (So the exorcism was a success?)
"Fax or bail docs" (If I bail out a doc, can I get a free colonoscopy?)
"House with colorful accent" (Must be an Italian villa...)
"Watch the sun set over the buffs" (Gold's Gym must be up for sale.)

When Ordinary Just Won't Do

"Showing Tim - 1:00 pm" (Does Tim have something to brag about?)
"Widow shudders" (Because an idiot just walked into the room?)
"Coffin ceilings" (Perfect for an agent who is already DOA.)
"One car grudge" (Kia owner, I presume?)
"Ranch w/ 2 dunk houses" (When a coffee cup just won't satisfy your donut...)

One Toke Over The Line

"Drop in sot" (Description under Uncle Paddy's photo at Chuck-a-Jug.)
"Lick your own pants" (Recommended when you slosh your martini. )
"Designer saint" (Vera Wang before she left the convent...)

Typo of the Year:

"Wonderfuk house" (Uh, I think that's only legal in Nevada!)

That's it until next week, friends. In the meantime, be sure to visit https://www.gwen.banta.com for all your real estate needs.

The MLS Circus (Real Estate Humor)

There was a spelling circus on the MLS this week, friends. My friend from Active Rain, Kim McMahon, sent us a beauty from Chicago and colleague Marco Giancola from Ft. Lauderdale found a side-splitter. Enjoy the performance!
Under the Big Top
“Buy or tent” (Offered by Ringling Brothers Realty.)
"Foot served" (How does the other one taste?)
“Not hare Wedsday” (…But you’re a jackass today.)
“Near school an liberry” (…Then I suggest you check them out, you fruit cup.)
“Two car detected garage” (Half-brain detected on agent)
“A lot of guests parking” (This must be an L.A. rehab.)
Bring in the Clowns
“Buy now – beet rush” (Thank you for the vegetable update, potato head.)
“Central vacumme” (Perhaps you are describing your cranium?)
“This is a good by” (I suggest you say that to your career.)
“Don’t piss this one up” (That’s what I did in my pants when I read this.)
“You can’t top this house” (Have you tried calling a roofer?)
Now On The High Wire…
“Buy while interest is so low” (That’s doesn’t say much for your listing, pal.)
“Newly stagged” (Another divorce in Hollywood…)
“Nice valoo” (Is that served with chicken tandoori?)
“Tenant occupied, don’t get off in front yard” (Excuuuse me? Is this the home of Jenna Jameson?)
The Big Finale
Thanks to Kim for this Egregious Gaffe:
“VINAGE 18 units… Newr boiler porches… north of ravenswood brown line tain & short walk to river park, tuckpoint bsmt…
(Hello? Hellooo??? You with the drool on your chin - COME BACK – DON’T GO INTO THE LIGHT!!!)

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