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Open House Trivia

  As my parents are from Michigan, we grew up playing board games. During the holidays, we now play Trivial Pursuit and Pictionary. I just returned from a visit to my sister in Washington State, and we played Catch Phrase. It’s electron...

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Recommended Service Providers 1

Recommended Service Providers

At least once a week, I receive an inquiry regarding a recommendation for a roofer, exterminator, electrician, real estate attorney or other recommended service provider. Because of this, I have dedicated a page on my website noting recommended...

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Luxury July 2015 Real Estate Sales in La Crescenta

Luxury July 2015 Real Estate Sales in La Crescenta

Luxury July 2015 Real Estate Sales in La Crescenta It’s no longer rare for luxury real estate sales in La Crescenta to exceed the $1.5m mark.  Last month (July), the most expensive La Crescenta home sale was 2411 Cross Street—this 4 bed...

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A quick trip to Seattle 2

A quick trip to Seattle

I was raised in Glendale. My brother, sister and I attended Glendale schools:  Incarnation, Toll, and Hoover.  Twenty years ago, my parents moved to Washington State, and my sister and brother followed.  I love living in Southern California ...

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La Canada December 2015 Real Estate Sales 1

Glendale June 2015 Real Estate Values

Glendale real estate values are at an all-time high. Last month, (June 2015) there were 61 lucky Glendale home buyers.  The absorption rate is the lowest it has been all year. The average sales price and median selling price are both at year...

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Glendale July 2015 Luxury Home Sales 1

La Canada June 2015 luxury home sales

 Last month the most expensive La Canada home sale was 4407 Shepherds Lane. The home was rebuilt in 2015 leaving only one original wall.  This 5 bedroom, 5 bath luxury home sold for in 31 days for $3,275.00 – 99% of asking price. The home i...

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Are lockboxes out of style? 2

Are lockboxes out of style?

Not too long ago, most homes priced under $750,000 offered lockbox access.  While showing homes in Pasadena, I am coming across more and more that are shown by appointment only. Why this new trend, are lockboxes out of style? Lockboxes have e...

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Glendale July 2015 Luxury Home Sales 1

Glendale June 2015 luxury home sales

Last month the most expensive Glendale home sale was this Tudor beauty located at 1944 Montecito Drive in the popular 91208 zip code. The home offers 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, encompassing nearly 4,000 square feet on ¼ acre. The Glendale luxury hom...

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