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How lazy can you be?
For years, I bought fresh herbs at the grocery store, only to find that they were rotten after a few days in the fridge. Because I have dogs, I didn’t want to plant herbs in the backyard, so several years ago, I planted some herbs in the patc...
La Crescenta November 2015 Real Estate Sales
La Crescenta November 2015 Real Estate Sales: It's no surprise to La Crescenta home buyers that inventory has been tight all year—two or fewer months' supply, which reflects a very unbalanced seller's market. Looking at our chart, you...
Pros and cons of hiring a friend or family member as your Realtor
With roughly 185,000 California real estate agents how do you go about selecting the right one for you? If you are fortunate to have a good friend or family member who is a full time Realtor, this may be your best option. But what are the pros...
Glendale November 2015 Home Sales
Glendale November 2015 Home Sales: Last month (November 2015), there were just 28 Glendale home sales. Sales typically slow down for the holidays, so there’s no cause for alarm. Few people list their homes this time of year, but those who did...
La Crescenta Luxury Home Sale November 2015
La Crescenta Luxury Home Sale November 2015. Last month, 2755 Stevens Street was the most expensive La Crescenta luxury real estate sale. This four-bedroom, three-bath home is just over 2700 square feet on an 8,800+ square foot lot. It sold for...
What this Realtor has learned after 25 years of selling homes
I thought I knew everything I needed to know about real estate when I entered the profession after a ten-year career in mortgage banking. But I was very wrong; I had a lot to learn about people and the psychology of home buying. Let me share wi...
La Canada November 2015 Home Sales
La Canada November 2015 Home Sales: There were just 19 La Canada home sales last month. Our chart shows that the La Canada real estate market is fueled by the school calendar. The bulk of this community’s closings occur in June, July, and Aug...
Top New Year’s Resolutions for 2016
The point of making a New Year’s Resolution is to improve yourself and or your lifestyle. On average, it takes more than two months before a new behavior becomes automatic -- 66 days to be exact. For those making resolutions in 2016, understa...
