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Hows Trancas Market Is Closing: A Great Part of the Malibu Community Will Surely Be Missed

by John Hathorn on August 12, 2011

Hows Trancas Market in Malibu is closing its doors for good this month. The Trancas Retail center has been sold, and then resold and the…Read more »

Santa Monica Real Estate Market News: North of Montana Avenue Summer Update

by John Hathorn on August 6, 2011

The north of Montana Ave market continues its sluggish pace so far this year with only 38 closed sales in the first half of the year. Compared to 2010’s first six months in which there were 50 closings by the end of June, this is a 24% drop in the number of closings.

Cool Down in Santa Monica: DiDio’s Italian Ice on Montana Avenue

by John Hathorn on July 27, 2011

For the past 15 years, DiDio’s Italian has been the perfect place to stop by for a cool treat on a hot day. With 16 different flavors of Italian ice, gelato and a wide assortment of candy, they have a little bit of something for everyone with a sweet tooth.

Malibu Real Estate Market Update: Sluggish Market in Beginning of 2011

by John Hathorn on July 19, 2011

The first half of 2011 showed a worse market in Malibu as compared to 2010.

The number of closed sales, reported in the MLS was 79 in 2011, down 4% from 82 in 2010. That’s the good news – only a 4% drop in closings. The bad news is that it took 28% longer to get a home sold in 2011. In the 1st half of 2010 it took about 6 months to sell a house in Malibu. This year the average is a little over 7 months or 213 days.

Duck Blind Liquor in Santa Monica: Fine Variety of Domestic and Imported Wines on Montana Avenue

by John Hathorn on July 8, 2011

Duck Blind Liquor has been a staple on Montana Avenue for over 35 years. The current owner has been running the store for over 1 ½ years.

Jewelry for All Prices and Occasions: Tala Jewelers on Montana Avenue in Santa Monica

by John Hathorn on June 22, 2011

Located at 1302 Montana Avenue, Tala Jewelry is owned by designer Arto Atmajian. His creations are available only at his store and he specializes in interpretations of classic designs.

Ranging from classic to contemporary he works with everything from white, yellow and black diamonds as well as rubies emeralds, topaz and sapphires.

Babalu on Montana Avenue: Caribbean Asian Fusion Cuisine in Santa Monica

by Francis Vergel de Dios on June 9, 2011

My family and I were strolling up Montana Ave. from 9th St. when we saw a bright and colorful bamboo shack. The name on top of the front door “Babalu” intrigued us since the word “Babalu” in our native language translated to “long chin.” The kind of word that you wouldn’t want anywhere in your College year book profile.

Limonaia on Montana Avenue: Unique Gifts and Handcrafted Items from Around the World

by John Hathorn on May 31, 2011

Since our move three blocks west on Montana Avenue we have been making our rounds to meet the neighboring businesses. Montana has truly become a street for one stop shopping!

Limonaia is owned by Jessica Goldfarb who relocated from San Francisco to Los Angeles in 2010 to share her love of handcrafted items from around the world. The name of the shop comes from Jessica’s visits to her family home in Italy. Located there is an area called a Limonaia, it is a warm and sunny room where lemon trees are stored during the winter.

Eco-Friendly Skin Care Products: Palmetto Serves Montana Ave Area for Years

by John Hathorn on May 6, 2011

Palmetto has been serving the Montana Avenue neighborhood in skin and body care for over 25 years.

Carrying natural and organic skin care, bath, aromatherapy, candles, make-up, accessories, perfume and cards, Palmetto is perfect for those that are looking for natural products as well as unique gifts. Free gift wrapping and basket arrangements are also available.