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KITCHEN REMODELING ON A SHOESTRING BUDGET
I took off my princess hat and got a major reality check. It appears that kitchen remodeling on a shoestring budget is more fact than fiction. I listed a Glendale home not too far from where I was raised. The kitchen and bath need updating an...
La Canada Real Estate Values, June 2015
The increased number of home sales impacts La Canada real estate values. The absorption rate reflects supply and demand. Last month’s absorption rate was the lowest for the year. Search all La Canada homes for sale here
Should you do a pre-inspection when selling your home?
As inspection reports on the same home often vary from home inspector to home inspector, I have consistently been against a pre-inspection when selling your home. I believed buyers should conduct their due diligence at their own expense. I...
Pasadena June 2015 Real Estate Statistics
Each month, Harb & Co analyze the previous month’s Pasadena real estate statistics. The absorption rate is 1.75 % - a more normal rate would be 4 or more month's supply of real estate listings. The median selling price is the highest...
La Crescenta June 2015 Real Estate Statistics
Each month, Harb & Co. analyze the previous month's La Crescenta real estate statistics. The absorption rate is 1.0% - a more normal rate would be 4 or more months’ supply of real estate listings. Homes are selling quickly and last month re...
How Going Solar Will Impact Your Resale Value
Several years ago, I sold a La Crescenta home with a Sunny Boy Solar System. The monthly electric bill was only about $20.00 for a 2,000 square foot home. This was certainly a bonus for the buyer. But for those considering a conversion, you sho...
Pasadena June 2015 luxury home sales
Last month the most expensive Pasadena home sale was 359 W. Del Mar Blvd. This 1908 English Revival Manor is just over 8,000 square feet on ¾ acre. This home was purchased in 2008 for $2,000,000. All bathrooms and kitchen were remodeled a...
