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The Average Price Per Sq Ft of Homes Sold in La Canada Continues its Climb
Last March (2013), the average La Canada home sold in 46 days at $521.21 per square foot. The average selling price was $1,433,654; 27% of the sales were to cash buyers. In March 2014, cash sales were less impacted – just 15% of the La Canada...
Just Listed: 3055 Piedmont Ave
Just completed this 3 bedroom, 3 bath residence offers an open floorplan and an abundance of light. The great room is lit by a fireplace and opens beautifully to covered patio and yard. The cooks kitchen features stainless appliances, so...
A Love Hate Relationship
Once a month, I receive a telephone call from an appraiser who is on the ball and performing their job. These appraisers will reach out to me to ask “when are you closing your listing, and for how much?” It’s a professional courtesy fo...
Just Listed: 6240 Hamilton Lane La Crescenta
Sited in a “pride of ownership” neighborhood, 6240 Hamilton Lane La Crescenta boasts an open & flowing floorplan. A large living room with fireplace and hardwood floors welcomes friends and family to this spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath La...
Can St. Joseph Really Help Sell Your Home?
If you read my real estate blog you know that we are in a strong seller’s market. While inventory is tight and most homes are selling quickly in multiple offers for over asking price, a handful remain on the market a bit...
When In Doubt Disclose
Most home sellers (other than the institutional type) must disclose facts and defects that materially affect their home's value or desirability. The Transfer Disclosure Statement (T.D.S.) and Seller Property Questionnaire (S.P.Q.) assist the se...
Happy April Fool’s Day!
Happy April Fool's Day! Years ago, we were in Maui with friends (at the time, George smoked). He was always sneaking away for a cigarette or, against hotel rules lighting up on our balcony. On April 1st, the hotel re...
Are You Prepared for an Earthquake?
Are you prepared for an earthquake? Earthquakes are a fact of life in our Southern California neighborhoods. Are you prepared? You need to be! If a significant quake doesn’t rely on immediate help from the government or the Red Cross (remem...
