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Perfect For First Time Buyers or Investors!
This Glendale duplex is within walking distance to the Glendale Americana. The front house has been updated and offers 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and family room. There is laundry in the attached garage. The 3 bedroom, 1 bath back house is curre...Glendale Real Estate Values January 2014
Last January (2013) 37% of Glendale home sales were short sales or foreclosures whereas the January 2014 distress market is less than 5%. Cash sales last year comprised 33% of Glendale real estate sales versus 11% in 2014. The average price...How Much Home Do You Need?
Did you read my post last week about our journey to buying our dream home? For those of you who own a home, you will agree that when you first purchase your home, you are worried about making the mortgage payment. The first year or two are...
The Windy Path To Buying Your Dream Home
When I met George, I owned a small two-bedroom home in Glendale's Northwest Brand Park neighborhood. I loved my home with the octagonal entry with peg and grooved floor; the tree-lined street – all of it. George and I married and de...Where is this Realtor’s next vacation?
I am too busy to vacation, BUT not too busy to dream about my next trip. Here’s a sneak peek: 1) Adults only (16+ years) Casa Velas, a small boutique 5-star hotel all-inclusive the last time I was there, I didn’t leave thei...
Toluca Lake Storybook Tudor Closed
I just closed the Toluca Lake storybook, Tudor. It had previously been on and off the market for 760 days (more than two years) with various real estate agents. When I first met the seller, I was concerned that he really enjoyed the exc...Valentine’s Day, 2014: Gift ideas, Los Angeles Dining and Celebrations
Valentine’s Day personifies love. You can make it about your spouse, child, or significant other. Or, in honor of the new pope, you could make it about someone less fortunate. If you love animals you could donate to Los Angeles Westsi...
How To Find The Perfect Neighborhood
When I met my future husband, George, I lived in Glendale near Brand Park. I had two German shepherds and loved walking them by the Doctors House at Brand Park. During the winter, there was a stream, and it was such a beautiful and calming pl...
