Posted by Bruce Tipson on March 29, 2012
MIRACLE MILE: If you picked up a donut after your viewing of The Clock at LACMA last weekend, then you already know that the art boosters at ForYourArt have opened their first space, just across from the museum at 6020 Wilshire. More than 2,000 people showed up for free round-the-clock donuts, according to a press [...]
Posted by Bruce Tipson on March 19, 2012
International real estate advisor Savills expects Amsterdam to be a hot spot for hotel investment in 2012 as a number of new hotels from budget to luxury open in the Dutch capital. The firm notes that average occupancy rates in Amsterdam stand at 75-80%, due largely to demand from business travelers and weekend tourism, it [...]
Posted by Bruce Tipson on March 16, 2012
Nob Hill, $1.649 million 1250 Leavenworth, Unit 3 Beds: 2 Baths: 2 Square footage: 1,822 Montclair, $1.695 million 6111 Mazuela Drive Beds: 5 Baths: 4 Square footage: 5,164 This elegant and spacious Traditional-style home has straight-on San Francisco and bay views. With its thoughtful two-story floor plan, most rooms open to view-filled patios, decks and [...]
Posted by Bruce Tipson on March 7, 2012
DOWNTOWN: You’re going to have to find two quarters to rub together or walk your butt up Bunker Hill–Angels Flight is raising fares from 25 to 50 cents (Metro pass holders will still get the quarter fare). Apparently, those measly fares have never covered operating costs and AF has always gotten by on donations. Railway [...]