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Feast of St. Joseph at St. Bede

Celebrating the Feast of St. Joseph at St. Bede has been a cherished tradition since 1984. It remains a rare event where faith and community come together under one roof. In 2026, we proudly marked the 10th anniversary of our Sile...

The Harb & Co Team Calendar

Our new Harb & Co Team calendar is our newest investment, and here's why: 1. Total team visibility Kris and I can easily keep track of our personal and business appointments. We know when the other is available for client meetings, showin...

A costly mistake

This month the fuser on my printer blew up. I have had the printer since COVID and ever since had it plugged into a power strip. I learned the hard way it should have been plugged in directly to an electrical outlet. It was a costly mistake whi...

The many hats of a Realtor

Real Estate is a hectic career. Daily, we are project managers, negotiators, or marketing experts. But it doesn’t stop there. The Many Hats of a Realtor: 1) Therapist We spend much time with clients and often get to know them personal...

One South Orange Grove, built in 1980, is a gated collection of townhomes in the best part of Pasadena. Residents have front-row seats for Pasadena's Annual Rose Parade, while close by is the Norton Simon Art Museum, the Rose Bowl, the Historic Arroyo Seco and easy freeway access. Nearby there is Old Town Pasadena shopping and dining to enhance the year-round living experience. One South Orange Grove offers 13 units on 3 floors with two bedroom layouts ranging from 1,700 square feet up to 2,200 square feet. They feature formal entry, floor-to-ceiling windows, formal living room with fireplace, formal dining room and spacious private patios. The gourmet kitchens offer an abundance of cabinet space and breakfast area. The master suites include a fireplace and walk-in closets. The master baths boast dual sinks, soaking tub, separate shower and lavatory room. The attached over-sized 2-car garages have built-in cabinetry and a separate storage room as well as a laundry area. Amenities include gated entry, a pool and spa.

1 South Orange Grove Pasadena Sold

Earlier this month, I sold 1 South Orange Grove Pasadena. First, a little about the community: Constructed in 1980, One South Orange Grove is a gated collection of townhomes in Pasadena's finest location. With a front-row view of Pasadena's ...

Silent Auction Time – Realtor Downtime

So much of a realtor's day is waiting. Thus, Kris and I volunteer in our La Canada community. We work on the first Silent Auction of the Year for the Italian Catholic Federation. On March 19, we celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph at St. Bede Chu...

The Los Angeles real estate market is changing

The Los Angeles real estate market is changing. There are many unknowns: Are we in a bubble waiting to pop? Will prices drop even more? How much higher will interest rates go? Will they ever come down? Is it a buyers’ market, or are sellers s...

Source of Business

Each year, Kris and I tally our source of business. In 2022, 59% of our business came from referrals and 29% from previous clients. The rest of our business is from various sources, such as people we meet at open houses. We also find busine...

Real Estate Lingo – Say This not That

I recently sold a La Canada home, and my engineer client had written the property description. In his description, he used the term "master suite." The term "master" is considered a reminder of slavery and is now offensive. The new buzzword is ...

Real Estate Personalities

An interesting aspect of my job as a real estate agent selling homes primarily in La Canada, Montrose, La Crescenta, Eagle Rock, Pasadena, Burbank, Shadow Hills, and Toluca Lake is the people I meet. Real estate transactions are very stressful,...

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