In June 2021, the highest-priced Pasadena home sale was the Allen House by architects Johnson, Kaufmann & Coate. In 1919, Coate joined Reginald Johnson and Gordon Kaufmann. These architects also designed the Hale Observatory, St. Paul�...
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Appraisal Discrepancies
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My wife and I are first time buyers and have saved $80,000 for our down payment. Each of our parents is h...
There are many different wood trim finishes. Growing up in Glendale and visiting so many of my friend's home's, I never noticed or appreciated the beauty of different wood finishes. As a new agent, I would ask other real estate agents to ex...
Years ago, I was working in my La Canada office trying to catch up on few things before I took a quick trip to Seattle to visit my family. A man happened to drop in the office asking to meet with a real estate agent regarding his parent’s La ...
When I first married my husband, he was a member of the La Canada Flintridge County Club. The more I frequented the club, the more I appreciated the architecture. As a La Canada Realtor, I needed to study and learn more about the La Canada arch...
Not too long ago I had the privilege of listing a home designed by Los Angeles Architect Ray Kieffer. (Raymond) Ray Kieffer was a popular architect among the wealthy in the late 1920's and early 1930's. Thought to be through a connection of Sen...
I am excited to share the tale of how Harb and Co. Sold this Buff and Hensman during Covid. Here's the inside scoop on the 2430 Bywood Drive Glendale sale.
The plan was to have our first showings on March 26, during Pasadena's broker c...
This Webster Wiley mid-century ranch is located in the highly desirable Verdugo Woodlands. Sited on a nearly 10,000-square-foot lot, this property was purchased in the early 1900s and has remained with the same family. This home was custom-buil...
Just Listed: 3737 Madison Rd., La Canada Flintridge
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Mid-Century Canyon Retreat Tucked Away on Over ½ Acre
This gated single-level home has been lovingly and meticulously maintained by the same famil...
We just listed 685 Westbridge Place Pasadena, a mid-century time capsule. This single-story home is sited on a peaceful cul-de-sac off the Arroyo Seco. Features include a circular driveway, formal entry and dining room, eat-in kitchen, and copp...