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Echo Park Fishing

September 2, 2015

Imagine being able to fish in the middle of Los Angeles and get a taste of nature and/or an escape without traveling too far. You can appreciate the beauty of natural elements while practicing a fun hobby in the city you call home through fishing in Echo Park.

Echo Park Lake

Fishing in Echo Park is available at Echo Park Lake; you can also fish in nearby lakes, including MacArthur Park Lake, Hollenbeck Park Lake, Belvedere Park Lake, Lincoln Park Lake, etc. Just make sure you have a California fishing license and that you check the Fishing and Hunting Regulations of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW).

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Echo Park Lake via Splash of Pretty

Echo Park Lake contains trout during the winter and catfish during all the other times of the year. Additionally, you may come across carp, bluegill and largemouth bass in the lake.

There are photos of people fishing at the lake since the late 1940s. Today, the city allows fishing at Echo Park Lake between the months of June and September. See the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and the Parks and Echo Park Recreation Center for more information.

Fishing in the City

Since 1993, the CDFW has provided a city program named Fishing in the City. If you can find an opportunity near you, it includes free fishing day clinics for people who want to fish for the first time. The clinics go over fishing methods, like how to catch fish and how to get it ready for dinner.

Girl fishing at Echo Park Lake in 1958 via Echo Park Forums

Free Fishing Days

Consider getting a California fishing license, because without one you could be fined for fishing at Echo Park Lake or other bodies of water in the state of California. Licenses are required for people who are 16-years-old and older. The city offers a couple days a year during which people can try fishing for free to see if it’s something they enjoy. If so, the person can think about getting the license without paying for it upfront.

The Free Fishing Days always fall in July and September. The first one of the year was on July 4, 2015, and the next one will take place on September 5, 2015. The next Free Fishing Day is coming up very quickly, so get ready if you want to take advantage of it and try fishing this year.

While you’re fishing in Echo Park Lake, check out the other things you can enjoy there. At Echo Park Lake, you can take out a pedal boat and take in the view from within the lake, walk on the trails surrounding the water and/or visit the famous lotus flower beds. Also, consider the real estate available to you in Echo Park.

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Vegan Restaurants Near Echo Park

August 25, 2015

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Earlier on the blog, we covered New Eateries in Echo Park. Today, we’d like to explore some of the vegan options in the neighborhood. If you’re vegan and living in Echo Park, or thinking of moving to Echo Park, this is the post for you!

Veganism & Benefits A vegan diet excludes dairy, meat and eggs from food, as well as anything that comes from animals. Many people choose a vegan lifestyle because of the maltreatment of animals in the food industry and/or because of the negative impact the meat industry has on the environment.

A vegan diet is mostly compromised of vegetables and can contain fruit, beans, soy, tempeh and satay. Many people on a vegan diet will experience weight loss and benefit from the natural vitamins and minerals (protein, iron, calcium, etc.) in the produce they eat.

The Vegan Scene in Echo Park These vegan restaurants support local farmers, and thus support local businesses. They support the concept that we should know where our food comes from and we should eat high quality, organic produce.

Sage Vegan Bistro This restaurant believes in the “from the field to the table” mentality and supports the “farm to table movement.” Sage Vegan Bistro, on W Sunset Blvd in Echo Park, carries menu items created with produce that is in season from local farms. Sage offers a brunch menu, lunch menu and dinner menu. There’s also locations in Culver City and Pasadena, a mobile food truck, and the same owner runs Kindkreme (a vegan ice cream store). Stop by Sage Vegan Bistro for lunches like the buffalo chicken wing salad or the tempeh avocado pesto burger.

Bowl of Soul via Yelp

Elf Cafe El Cafe is another farm to table establishment. This restaurant features Eastern Mediterranean food and has been open since 2006. The original chef was Lebanese and the owners were inspired by Greek influences. The current chef, Dave Martinez, brings elegance and creativity to the menu. Some dishes to enjoy at Elf Cafe include the baked tarte with mushroom, caramelized onions and mozzarella; the chickpea flour crepes with truffle cream, and the kofta with saffron cous cous.

Fromage Rigatoni with Charred Cauliflower via Yelp

Vegan House Vegan House offers vegan Thai cuisine in an environment that feels like home. The Thai menu offers favorites, such as pad thai, orange soy chicken, satay chicken and spring rolls. Also stop by for their creative sushi items, including grilled veggie sushi. Don’t forget dessert; try the coconut ice cream. This is Thai food done right with healthy cooking as the priority. Tip: there’s free parking towards the back of the building.

Green Curry via Yelp

Tribal Cafe Tribal Cafe calls itself the “the Eat Good Do Good Cafe.” This vegan restaurant definitely has flair with its colorful and attention-grabbing decor. Patrons of the Tribal Cafe enjoy deli sandwiches, espresso, fruit juice, green smoothies and a variety of dishes. The veggie mushroom burger, spinach and mushroom tamale, Reuben tempeh sandwich, spicy Filipino chicken adobo panini and the Asian veggie wrap all look equally tempting and appealing. In addition to the healthy and delicious menu, Tribal Cafe offers open mic nights, which are recorded for YouTube, and also hosts local cultural events (such as art shows).

Tempeh Tacos via Yelp

Bon appetit!

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The Best Food Delivery Services in Echo Park

August 17, 2015

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Food delivery services are becoming more commonplace as people want more convenience at an affordable cost. There are many services to choose from and each has its own specialty or way of doing things. If you’re new to the food options in Echo Park, and would like an idea of the food delivery services available, read on to learn more.

Some food delivery services in Echo Park offer readymade food brought to your door, while others deliver boxes of food that need to be cooked for the meal. These options are perfect for those of us who don’t have the time to shop for food and prepare it. It’s also a great idea for those who want to learn how to cook gourmet dishes without the hassle of grocery shopping.

Blue Apron Food Service

Oftentimes, having the exact amount of food delivered to you that you need to cook a meal is economical because you won’t have any leftover ingredients in your fridge that will go to waste. For example, some ingredients only come in bulk sizes, but you may only need a small portion of a specific ingredient for a recipe you’re only going to make one time.

Other times, you may be craving take out but don’t want to stop the movie you’re watching or leave the party you’re at to pick up the food. In those cases, you can use a delivery service that brings you food from restaurants in Echo Park.

The following are some of the food delivery services available:

Blue Apron – The service from Blue Apron will deliver three boxes of food to your home each week. Each box contains everything you need to cook one meal using locally grown ingredients. The cost is $9.99 per person.

Yummy – Forget about driving to the store and waiting in line; Go to Yummy.com to order groceries and other items that will be delivered to your home or workplace within 30 minutes.

LAbite – LAbite offers delivery from a network of1757 restaurants in Southern California brought to you by teams of LAbite drivers. You can order dinner to someone’s home or cater lunch for the entire office. LAbite also offers personal assistance via the phone and order tracking online.

Amazon Fresh – Amazon Fresh, whose offices are located in downtown L.A., offers free delivery on orders over $50. You can order groceries, premade meals and products from local stores via your phone or computer. The membership also comes with other Amazon Prime benefits.

Drizly – This delivery service specializes in delivering alcoholic beverages to your door within half an hour. You order from the app, and you don’t have to worry about sending the designated driver to pick up more drinks.

Farmbox L.A. – With Farmbox L.A., you’ll receive a box of fresh produce and groceries from local farms. You’re in control of how many deliveries you want, whether that’s every week or once a month. You can also customize the contents of the box based on what’s being harvested at that time and your personal preferences.

DoorDash - Have goods and food delivered from local businesses with DoorDash. DoorDash was founded by college students at Stanford back in 2013 to connect consumers with local business. Expect your order to arrive in 45 minutes or less.

Test out food delivery services in Echo Park to see which one best fits your needs. Are you planning on moving to Echo Park? Don’t forget to check out Echo Park real estate with Los Angeles Real Estate Unlimited.

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Draining of the Silver Lake Reservoir

August 13, 2015

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We’re all familiar with the lack of water in California due to the drought, and we’re even getting accustomed to integrating water saving behaviors into our routines. In addition to these precautions, you should also expect the draining of the Silver Lake Reservoir in Los Angeles (which was slated to happen in June or July of 2015).

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power plans to drain the 400 million gallons of water in the reservoir. Once it’s drained (which will take at least several weeks to completely empty), the city will begin construction on a water pipeline underneath the reservoir. The reservoir can hold as much as 800 million gallons of water. The reservoir has to be completely dry before the work on the new pipeline can begin.

The Silver Lake Reservoir has not been used to supply drinking water to L.A. for the past seven years. Open-air water supplies can no longer be used as drinking water. Using water from open-air sources is too risky, as they are vulnerable to outside elements, including carcinogens, bromate, runoff, sunlight and pollution. Thus, the city will fill a new underground reservoir in Griffith Park named Headworks Reservoir. L.A. will most likely stop using Ivanhoe Reservoir for drinking water as well.

If you live in the Silver Lake area, and enjoy walking the trail surrounding the reservoir, you’ll be happy to know that the trails will remain open to the public. Also, note that the construction on the water pipeline will not block traffic; the city will house the construction equipment inside of the reservoir itself. You may be able to hear the construction going on, but at least it won’t create any inconvenience.

We’re wondering what may be found at the bottom of the reservoir this time around. Last time the city drained it, back in 2008, clothes and hundreds of golf balls were found. A missing wedding ring was found as well!

Will the draining of Silver Lake Reservoir affect real estate in the surrounding area? We know that the reservoir is expected to be empty for at least a year. If you have questions about Los Angeles real estate, contact Real Estate Unlimited. We’re happy to help and will get back to you as soon as we can.

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New Eateries In Echo Park

August 13, 2015

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Once you’ve checked out the New Eateries in Silverlake, head over to Echo Park to discover more places to grab a bite to eat in Los Angeles, California. (In case you’re wondering, Echo Park is located near Downtown L.A. and Santa Monica Boulevard.)

Browse through these successfully new eateries in the Echo Park area to learn more:

Ostrich Farm – Located near Sunset Boulevard, Ostrich Farm is open for dinner from Tuesday to Sunday while brunch is offered on the weekends. There are many different types of items on the menu, ranging from flatbreads to small plates of pork rillettes, mussels and chicken liver to a variety of salads. For dessert, try a dark chocolate tart with sea salt or a vanilla bean creme brulee. The large brunch menu covers tartines; poached eggs with chickpeas; blueberry lemon, ricotta pancakes; and thick cut bricoche French toast (to name a few of the choices).

The Park Restaurant – The Park is self-described as, “a place to relax and get nourished.” This establishment showcases simple food for a great price and provides options for vegetarians and vegans. The Park runs an impressive deal on Tuesdays that includes a 3 course dinner for the great value of $20. Plus, on Wednesdays, the eatery advertises a burger for $6. Enjoy brunch, lunch or dinner at The Park for a casual atmosphere with great food. The food served includes a wide variety of cuisine, including American, Greek and Italian. Keep an eye out for the Happy Hour, which takes place from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm on weekdays.

The Park’s Finest BBQ – This isn’t just your average BBQ place; The Park’s Finest serves none other than Filipino barbeque. This location is close to Downtown. Visit The Park’s Finest for delicious BBQ in a casual dining environment. The menu was perfected by different families in L.A. who designed recipes and sauces like the ones enjoyed at family barbeques. At this eatery, you can try dishes like spicy sausages, longanisa, roasted chicken, pork ribs and riblets, pulled pork, tri tip and coconut beef. The restaurant also offers a selection of craft beers and a side of elote (corn flavored with mayo, cheese and cayenne pepper). Don’t forget that you don’t have to wait for those holiday parties to start to enjoy good, family barbeque.

As you can see, there’s a lot to choose from when it comes to dining in Echo Park. In addition to trendy homes and trendy nightlife, Echo Park has a lot to offer in terms of where to eat and where to try new dishes. If you are looking for real estate in Echo Park, be sure to check out our website Los Angeles Real Estate Unlimited for more information on home listings and property in Los Angeles, CA.

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Hire a Helper: Los Angeles Moving Services

May 28, 2015

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You’ve done your homework while shopping for houses and the sale has closed. Congrats! We’re excited for you to transition your life into your new Los Angeles real estate. However, moving is easier said than done. Moving an entire home, whether it’s an apartment or a house, can be a daunting task. But don’t worry; there are tools online to help you prepare.

Hire a Helper is one of the tools at your disposal for finding moving services available to you if you are moving to or within the Los Angeles area. The great thing about Hire a Helper is that it’s easy to search for moving help within the area where your new property is located. Secondly, you can also compare and contrast different moving companies on the same website; you can even book moving labor right on the page! Everything is at your fingertips in one easy-to-use website.

Don’t forget that Hire a Helper also offers insider info on the city of Los Angeles itself. The Los Angeles City Guide on the website can be great resource if you’re new to the city, or if you just want to find new places and activities to broaden your horizons. Get the most out of living in beautiful Southern California! There’s also helpful tips in the Moving 101 section.

You can really think of Hire a Helper as your one-stop-shop for moving labor, including info on moving insurance and where to get moving boxes or storage space. The Hire a Helper Blog also covers additional topics for you to browse, like 10 Things to Ask Your Self Storage Facility Before Leasing and How Do I Remove Smoke Odor From My New House?

Remember, if you really don’t have time to shop for a moving service, you can fill out the website’s contact form, and a representative will call you to discuss your options in L.A. We wish you the best during your move. At Real Estate Unlimited, we understand what an important time this is for you as you make your new house your home. If you’re still shopping for a house, you can contact a realtor on our website.

How To Get Approved of a FHA Loan Even if You are Self-Employed.

May 28, 2015

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Federal House Administration Loan is the most popular term for the first time buyers and the middle class income bunch of people. The process of getting a FHA Loan is different from the conventional method as the guidelines are entirely different and a thorough analysis is done before the approval.

Both the parties:- Borrower as well as the Lender needs to undergo the verification process in phases in order to reach the final stage. The verification can be in the form of tax returns and the employment history documents. As per the Department of Housing and Urban Development, a minimum of 25% and greater is the ownership interest of a self-employed borrower and he/she needs to apply with a FHA-Approved Lender to complete the proceedings as per the directives laid by the society.The approved Lenders are available easily at Online Database of HUD and are responsible for the reviewing and verification of the documents of the borrower if they meet the standards of the Guidelines or not.

Moreover, the income tax that the borrower pays should depict the nature of the business he/she is working for which are categorized into 5 sections as per the HUD:-

Sole Proprietorships
Limited liability corporations
Partnerships
Corporations
“S” corporations

The must have criteria for any borrower applying for the loan is the stable self-employment from the last 2 years. If this criterion is not fulfilled, the alternative comes in the scene where the training period is a compulsion that will replace the 2 years of employment. So, if the employment time frame is for a year, a training period can replace the extra time and one can get the FHA Loan. The candidates with less than 1 year of experience faces a tough challenge and are not able to stand in the Queue.

Documents required to get through the procedure are not a pile of sheets. You just need to carry the proper income tax returns proof with all tax schedules which are applicable. Along with this, a Business Credit Report, Loss Statement, year-to-date profit and a well maintained balance sheet.

So, it’s a myth that signifies that FHA Loan is not approved if the person is self-employed. The target is met if the candidate follows the complete set of guidelines and is a genuine tax payer.

Need some assistance in the Procedure? Please do not hesitate and give us a call. Rest apart, we will get back to you soon!!

Echo Park

May 28, 2015

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Echo Park, one of the most happening places in Los Angeles got its name after workers building the original reservoir said their voices echoed off the canyon walls.

Echo Park is well located to the North of Elysian Valley, just past the West lake which lies to the South West. The area offers all the convenience of nearby areas including Angelino Heights, Elysian Heights, Historic Filipino town, and Victor Heights while also benefiting from its own cluster of independent bars and restaurants. Also known as the “the city’s hippest neighbourhood’s”, it does a great, healthy(ish) food, an amazing nightlife in the bars to dance to the tunes of the favourite bands.

So, we are here presenting the stunning and breath-taking property of your dreams at Echo Park where the beauty resides in the environment. The wide variety of apartments at the affordable price can be found here. The location is filled with thousands of apartments for rent on daily basis direct from the independent owners, real estate brokers, landlords and management companies.

Echo Park is a bit of a hidden gem! You can avail the apartment community features, open houses, move-in specials and current Echo Park rental rates. The best representation of the property available can be seen in the listings at losangelesunlimited.com with the opaque and transparent reviews.

Not to miss the creative spirit of the place, many artists are related to the place such as Director John Huston, Jackson Browne contributed to the entertainment business. Nearby, one of Los Angeles’ most remarkable architects, Harwell Hamilton Harris, lived in a tiny house of his own design that can be reached only on foot.

The bungalows and the colonial style homes are the best fit for the accommodation for the rich pockets but surely there are the brick storefronts and cutely designed homes for the mediocre wing as well.

Coming to the recreational activities for the kiddos, ample of parks with several amenities are the options in the area which will add a boon to the living lifestyle. So, there is no regret checking out the listings in the website that depicts the recent available property with the best pictorial view and the most optimal price.

So, Must be thinking what are we here for? Let me clear the Query and give you the one line answer that represents our goal – TO REFINE THE SEARCH AND MAKE THE CLIENTS AWARE OF THE BEST PROPERTY OF THEIR DREAMS AND IMAGINATION.

If you’re looking for the home in the Echo Park and need guidance, feel free to call Emmanuel Lao at 213-261-1931 or via E-mail elao@square1grp.com

New Contemporary Construction in Mt. Washington

February 3, 2015

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I am happy to present to you a brand you contemporary construction in Mt. Washington, CA. This 3 bedroom 4 bath was erected on an empty hillside lot. Here is a snippet from the MLS description:

A perfect blend of contemporary elegance & high efficiency. This newly constructed beauty sits high-atop the hillside of desirable Mt. Washington area. Boasting views of the magnificent Los Angeles skyline from every room. From the chef’s kitchen with custom cabinets, quarts countertops, smooth-running pullout drawers & Viking appliances – to the balcony off the luxurious master suite. Other features include over-sized pivot-hung front door, spacious living room with vaulted ceilings & stylish energy saving linear fireplace, bamboo flooring, quality marble, glass, and ceramic tile appointments throughout,front door intercom and motion sensor security system, central air, attached two-car garage with brushed aluminum steel door, built-in electrical vehicle charger and much, much more!

The property is currently listed at $919,000. You can view more information about the property on the listing website, 3625kinney.com. Please contact me for showing instructions!

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Real Estate Agent vs Realtor. What’s the Difference? (Inforgraph)

April 17, 2014

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For those of you that don’t know, there is a huge difference between working with a real estate agent versus a Realtor. It mainly has to do with a code of ethics that we all live by. There are a lot of shade real estate agents out there. With that being said, it’s always best to work with a Realtor. You know we will keep your best interests in mind.

My friend Jackie over at AgentHarvest sent over a really awesome inforgraph depicting the difference between a real estate agent and a Realtor. I hope this sheds a little more light on the difference.

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Author: Emmanuel

Echo Park Fishing

Vegan Restaurants Near Echo Park

The Best Food Delivery Services in Echo Park

Draining of the Silver Lake Reservoir

New Eateries In Echo Park

Hire a Helper: Los Angeles Moving Services

How To Get Approved of a FHA Loan Even if You are Self-Employed.

Echo Park

New Contemporary Construction in Mt. Washington

Real Estate Agent vs Realtor. What’s the Difference? (Inforgraph)

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