For many the dining room can become a “catch all” for all kinds of paper and clutter. But when staging your formal dining room to sell, the room should have a defined purpose. It’s a more elegant space in which to eat. Your goal is to mak...
Last month the most expensive home sold was 1240 S Grand Ave Pasadena. This English Tudor was listed for $8,900,000 and sold in three and half months for $8,350,000. The sellers purchased this home in 2015 for $4,450,000. That's a lot of appre...
Understanding supplemental property taxes
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As a Glendale real estate expert, it's my job to keep track of values. Let's dissect the Glendale housing market January 2022.
Note the tremendous increase year over year for price per square foot, average selling price, and median price. Th...
I haven't been to a movie theater since pre-Covid. Last month, I got COVID and binge-watched the final two seasons of Modern Family. I am not sure why I like this show so much. Is it because I relate to Claire Dunphy trying to juggle a career a...
The most expensive home sold in January 2022 in Glendale was 1021 Matilija Road. This French Chateau was originally listed for $3,850,000 and sold in forty-five days for $3,800,000. The sellers had this luxury home listed in 2020 for two months...
Short sales are quicker the second time around
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My husband and I have been looking at homes for about six months. Because of all of the horr...
Real Estate disclosure blues
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I enjoy your weekly question and answer and haven’t seen you address real estate disclosures. I am in the ...
Here's the in-depth examination of the La Canada housing market for December 2021:
Last month, nineteen homes sold in La Canada. Fifteen homes sold for over the asking price. One at asking and three less than asking. Four of these homes had ...
We are excited to share our newest listing at 165 Sequoia Drive Pasadena! It's all about the views. Almost every window offers breathtaking views of Downtown Los Angeles or snowcapped mountains!
This mid-century fixer provides the ideal...