A Buyer’s Perspective
Just Listed: Toluca Lake Fixer
I just listed this Toluca Lake Fixer. It's a charming farmhouse located at 4554 Cartwright Ave Toluca Lake Open House Schedule for this Toluca Lake Fixer: Thursday, 10/8 9:30 AM - noon Saturday, 10/10, 2-4 PM Sunday, 10/11 2-4 PM Tuesday 1...
The Inside Scoop About Back up Offers
My sister lives in Washington (state) and she and her husband decided to move from their community to a neighboring one. Like most home buyers she was looking online, at sites such as Realtor.com and Zillow. In the same manner as the majo...
Just Sold: Pasadena Traditional
I recently closed escrow on this charming Pasadena Traditional in Pasadena’s President’s neighborhood. About my buyer: I had sold his parent’s La Crescenta home years ago. The son has grown, has a great job, and is getting married i...
Real Estate Roller Coaster – Should you sell now and rent?
You may have read Steve Lopez’s article in the LA Times: Cash buyers and premium prices leave middle-class home seekers locked out. Now that real estate prices have skyrocketed, I am learning that homeowners want to sell and rent until th...
How many home inspectors does it take to inspect a Pasadena home?
After looking at homes for several months my clients successfully had their offer accepted for a home in Pasadena's President's neighborhood. A 1930's home with a shake roof. So how many home inspectors does it take to inspect a Pasad...
Are lockboxes out of style?
Not too long ago, most homes priced under $750,000 offered lockbox access. While showing homes in Pasadena, I am coming across more and more that are shown by appointment only. Why this new trend, are lockboxes out of style? Lockboxes have e...
How functional obsolescence can impact resale value
There is a lot of conflicting information about the Los Angeles real estate market. Is now the right time to buy? Is this another housing bubble? When will the market slow down? Since nearly every day, I am listing, selling or showing, I can ...
LOS ANGELES & ADJACENT PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS
While growing up in Glendale, I always dreamed of having my own swimming pool. Since my family didn’t have one, we often visited public pools instead. For example, Glendale’s Verdugo Park pool—now sadly gone—was a favorite. These out...
