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Just Listed: 5081 Fallhaven Lane La Canada 91011
This single-story ranch is situated on a private cul-de-sac in one of La Canada’s most coveted neighborhoods. Ideal for entertaining both indoors and out, the family room embodies California living and opens to the private backyard. O...
Just Listed: 4295 Mesa Vista Drive, La Canada Flintridge 91011
Welcome home to 4295 Mesa Vista Drive, a picture perfect four bedroom home located in the idyllic Descanso Garden’s neighborhood. Enter this home to find a light-filled kitchen that’s been completely remodeled with features such as stainl...
Pricing your home is an art not a science
How to Determine Your Listing Price Pricing your home is an art not a science. Achieving the optimal listing price is the result of both objective research into similar properties and instinct in determining how much a buyer will be willing ...
In a Realtor’s Week
As summer draws to a close, this Realtor becomes busier. I just closed Via Venado in La Canada’s Sagebrush neighborhood. As my client had lived in the home for twenty years and wasn’t entirely certain where she was moving, I structured the ...
I want to be a Realtor because I love to look at houses
People often tell me they want to become a real estate agent because they love to look at houses. But real estate agents don’t just spend their days looking at homes. Of course most full time real estate agents look at homes in their neig...
Soot and Ash Insurance Claim
photo courtesy LA Times I vividly recall the Angels Crest Station Fire of 2009. For days we couldn’t go outside, each time you walked to your car, it was covered with more ash. After the fire, I remember the ash in my pool and everywhere...
Los Angeles Senior Housing Options
photo courtesy of avilaretirementcommunity.com I recently discussed options with a La Canada senior who is considering selling her home and was curious to learn more about Los Angeles senior housing options. As she is Catholic, I initiall...
In a Realtor’s Week
In real estate, we often dedicate considerable time to working on a listing before we sign a contract. Subsequently, we await the preparation of the home for sale. What I did six months ago influences my business today. My July would be dismal...
