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Glendale luxury real estate sales
Last month (November 2015) the most expensive Glendale luxury real estate sale was 1735 Las Flores Drive. This 4 bedroom, 4 bath home is nearly 4,000 square feet sited on over ½ acre. This 1920’s Spanish was on the market for four months and...
Pasadena Real Estate Sales
Last month, November there were 56 Pasadena real estate sales. Most Pasadena homes are selling quickly near (or over asking price). The absorption rate of 2.72% indicates a very strong seller's market - less than three months of inventory. �...
The Pitfalls of Seller Financing
Seller financing is also referred to as a seller carry back. Likely due to my banking background I believe there are many pitfalls to seller financing. As interest rates are cyclical, the benefits of seller financing increase when rates are ...
La Canada Luxury November, 2015 Real Estate Sales
Last month (November 2015) there were seven luxury La Canada real estate sales – homes which sold for over $2,000,000. The average selling price of these seven homes was $2,779,000, on average they sold for 98% of asking price and price per s...
Keeping your home safe during the holidays
Due to the increased burglaries in my La Canada neighborhood and in most of our Foothill Communities, we rented a safety deposit bank. The banker told me there were only a few available, so we aren't the only ones concerned with break-ins. We d...
Is it meant to be?
Throughout the world, there is hunger, poverty, and sickness. Being born in the United States is like hitting the lottery. To some extent, I believe God helps those who help themselves. Unfortunately, not everyone is in a position to help thems...
Pasadena Luxury Real Estate Sales
Last month (October 2015) the most expensive Pasadena luxury real estate sale was 1466 San Pasqual St. MLS remarks read: Situated in the coveted Caltech neighborhood this grand Mediterranean is a perfect example of Pasadena's well respect...
Happy Thanksgiving
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