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Luxury Home Features 1

Luxury Home Features

One of the most important luxury home features is a home which opens well to the outdoors.  A home which opens well beckons you to venture outside and have a cup of coffee with the morning paper or a glass of wine after a long day.       �...

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La Crescenta Real Estate Values up 22% 1

La Crescenta Real Estate Values up 22%

In September 2012, 18 La Crescenta homes sold versus this year’s 22, the average price per square foot was $361.14.  A year ago the average La Crescenta home was on the market (DOM) 59 days versus this year’s 43.  The CDOM (cumulative/tot...

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In this Realtors Week

In this Realtors Week October 2013

In this Realtor's Week of October 2013: I have four new listings coming on the market in the next few weeks. If you know anyone desperately seeking a home, perhaps one will be a good fit: 926 Encanto Drive, Arcadia $1,588,000 They are hig...

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La Canada Home Values up 17%! 4

La Canada Home Values up 17%!

While the number of homes sold hasn't changed comparing September 2012 vs. September 2013 – the average price per square foot of La Canada home values are up 17%.  Last year the average price per sq ft of standard sales was $435.05,   ...

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Harb & Co. Real Estate Wrap Up

Harb & Co. Real Estate Wrap Up September 2013

Harb & Co. Real Estate Wrap Up September 2013: 7207 Flora Morgan sold (multiple offers) Each homeowner has different needs. Some want a quick sale while others prefer to maximize their bottom line by taking a little time to prepare t...

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What is a Dutch Door? 3

What is a Dutch Door?

My first recollection of a Dutch door was Mr. Ed’s barn door. The Dutch door originated in the Netherlands in the 1600s. It allowed the occupants the ability to open the top half while keeping the bottom closed.  This kept children contai...

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Pasadena real estate values up 26% 1

Pasadena real estate values up 26%

It’s frightening how quickly and how much Pasadena real estate values have increased.   In August 2012, 87 Pasadena homes sold at an average of $366.46 price per square foot.  There were 19 short sales and foreclosures (22% of the Pa...

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Pasadena Luxury Condominiums

Pasadena Luxury Condominiums

Last week, Joe (Harb) and I checked out the new luxury condos at 920 N. Granite Drive in Pasadena. Granite Park, in the heart of Pasadena's South Lake Ave District, was offered for sale a few years ago, and about 50% of the units sold. Ther...

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Top Five Ways to Give Your Home Curb Appeal

Whether you are selling your home, or simply want to spruce it up for the holidays, curb appeal is crucial. Here is my list of the top five ways to give your home curb appeal: Once you have made your initial investment in landscaping it’s ...

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