At my last open house, I noticed a lot of very nervous home buyers. For those of you reading my real estate blog, you know the absorption rate in most Los Angeles communities is low – meaning that listing inventory is low – i.e. a sel...
The average Glendale’s price per square foot continues to hover in the low to mid 4’s, while the absorption rate remains in the 2’s. It continues to be an extremely strong real estate market for Glendale home sellers
This four bedroom, three bath home has been meticulously remodeled and features numerous upgrades throughout. You will enjoy cooking in the granite kitchen with newer appliances – the stove and microwave have not yet been used! The baths ri...
Luxury real estate in La Canada is doing well. Last month there were two high end real estate sales:
1313 Descanso Drive, La Canada sold for $4,250,000 3/31/15
5 + 6, ½+ acre, 5700+ sq. ft.
348 Blythe Rd., La Canada sold for $4,50...
What's making the real estate news headlines?
*Nearly one-third of Baby Boomers and seniors are choosing to buy larger homes in retirement instead of downsizing…
*So what features are so important that buyers are willing to make big sacrif...
How are real estate values in Pasadena holding up? The median price of Pasadena home sales has increased each month in 2015. The average Pasadena home is selling just shy of asking price, but many Pasadena homes continue to sell over askin...
Spring has sprung, and prime house hunting season has arrived. If you happen to have a friend who is a great real estate agent, you are fortunate. Before hiring your Realtor friend, check their online reviews. Ensure they are a full-time real...
I have a good friend who works for the probation department. She warned me that the passing of Proposition 47, allowing the early release of thousands of inmates, would result in higher crime rates. And she was right! There has ...
Last month, (February 2015) there were five Pasadena luxury home sales, three of which were purchased by cash buyers:
1137 Parkview Ave. in Pasadena’s Linda Vista neighborhood sold for $6,950,000. The buyer of this 8600+ square foot home pai...
My father was a Los Angeles fireman and the men in his battalion were notorious pranksters. What’s your favorite April Fool's prank? Years ago we were in Maui with friends and some of the kids were playing ding dong ditch in the hotel. We...