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Glendale July 2015 Luxury Home Sales
Last month (July 2015), the most expensive Glendale home sale was at 3317 Barnes Circle in Glendale’s Oakmont Country Club neighborhood. 3317 Barnes Circle is six bedrooms, five baths encompassing 5790 square feet. The 8500 square foot lot...
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 of homeowners wanting to sell now and rent un...
La Canada July 2015 Home Sales
Spring home buying season has ended but La Canada home sales are still going strong. The 2.17 absorption rate indicates that there are just two months of inventory available which reflects a very strong seller’s market. And note th...
Open House Trivia
As my parents are from Michigan, we grew up playing board games. During the holidays, we now play Trivial Pursuit and Pictionary. I just returned from a visit to my sister in Washington State, and we played Catch Phrase. It’s electron...
Recommended Service Providers
At least once a week, I receive an inquiry regarding a recommendation for a roofer, exterminator, electrician, real estate attorney or other recommended service provider. Because of this, I have dedicated a page on my website noting recommended...
Luxury July 2015 Real Estate Sales in La Crescenta
Luxury July 2015 Real Estate Sales in La Crescenta It’s no longer rare for luxury real estate sales in La Crescenta to exceed the $1.5m mark. Last month (July), the most expensive La Crescenta home sale was 2411 Cross Street—this 4 bed...
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...
A quick trip to Seattle
I was raised in Glendale. My brother, sister and I attended Glendale schools: Incarnation, Toll, and Hoover. Twenty years ago, my parents moved to Washington State, and my sister and brother followed. I love living in Southern California ...
