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Declutter for Mental Health
The Impact of Clutter in Your Home Clutter isn't just an eyesore; it's a health hazard for your mind. Unopened mail stacks, countertops overflow, closets bursting at the seams, and procrastination grows. These are more than household annoyan...
Pasadena Real Estate December 2024
Let's examine the Pasadena real estate market December 2024. Twenty of the thirty-six homes sold above their asking price, seven sold at the asking price, and nine sold below it. The six-bedroom, five-bathroom home at 895 N Los Robles Ave sol...
What’s good in the Neighborhood: Chi Dynasty Los Feliz
You should check out Chi Dynasty in Los Feliz if you love a good Chinese meal. Brothers Jonathan and Justin Chi opened the restaurant in 1983 in Glendale to elevate Chinese cuisine by using fresh ingredients and providing quality service. After...
560 S San Rafael Ave Pasadena – Most Expensive Home Sold December 2024
In December 2024, 560 S San Rafael Ave was the most expensive home sold in Pasadena. Initially listed for $6,495,000 in August and reduced to $5,995,000. This San Rafael home sold for $5,700,000. The sellers purchased this home in 2022 for $5,...
Zestimate Vs Agent Value
4 Things Your Zestimate Can’t Tell You About Your Home’s Value We’ve all been there—opening Zillow, typing in our address and holding our breath as that magical Zestimate appears. While it might give you a quick rush of excitem...
When is the best time to cut fruit trees in Southern California?
I have a variety of fruit trees at my La Canada home: lemon, orange, lime, apple, fig, pomegranate, and plantain. Unfortunately, I have had tree trimmers ruin my trees, and they don't produce for several years. When is the best time to cut frui...
Trends in Los Angeles Real Estate
What trends in Los Angeles real estate did the Harb & Co. Team discover in 2024? We had a client sell a rented Burbank condo. Although they had a 2.5% mortgage, they hated the homeowner's association (HOA). We have seen a trend of absent...
Deciding When to Be Patient or Call It Quits in Real Estate Selling
It can be tough to decide when to be patient or call it quits in real estate selling. We've all faced long waits, whether at a coffee shop, on hold, or for a restaurant table. Similarly, as sellers, we often wonder if our patience wil...
