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REAL ESTATE INVESTORS

REAL ESTATE INVESTORS

According to a recent article in Realtor Magazine: "With limited housing supplies this spring in many markets, real estate investors realize they need to act fast, and some are willing to make an offer within minutes of a listing debuting – ...

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Pasadena March 2015 Luxury Real Estate Sales

Pasadena March 2015 Luxury Real Estate Sales

The most expensive Pasadena home sale in March (2015) was newly constructed 543 Woodward Blvd. The home is over 5500 square feet on ½ acre.  The buyer purchased the home with cash. Search all Pasadena listings here

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The Importance of Good Credit

The Importance of Good Credit

Being in the real estate business, I know the importance of a good credit history.  My daughters both recently graduated college and are now employed.  My oldest daughter deplores credit and was a bit resistant to my suggestion that she o...

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LA CRESCENTA MARCH 2015 REAL ESTATE VALUES

LA CRESCENTA MARCH 2015 REAL ESTATE VALUES

Looking at just the average price per square foot and average selling price can be misleading. If you really want to know how LA Crescenta real estate values are holding up, one should also look at the median selling price.  For the first quar...

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WHAT IS AN APPRAISAL CONTINGENCY?

WHAT IS AN APPRAISAL CONTINGENCY?

It’s a red hot seller’s market. Inventory is low and some home buyers are nearing desperation.  They are tired of writing offers and not being selected. There are many components of a strong offer other than price. When the price offered...

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La Crescenta March 2015 Luxury Real Estate Sales

La Crescenta March 2015 Luxury Real Estate Sales

La Crescenta luxury real estate is personified by Markridge Estates.  Last month’s most expensive La Crescenta home sale was 3812 Brittany Lane in La Crescenta’s Markridge Estates community.  This 4 bedroom, 4 bath home is over 3700 squar...

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HOME BUYING ADVICE

HOME BUYING ADVICE

At my last open house, I noticed a lot of very nervous home buyers. For those of you reading my real estate blog,  you know the absorption rate in most Los Angeles communities is low – meaning that listing inventory is low – i.e. a sel...

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Glendale March 2015 Real Estate Values

Glendale March 2015 Real Estate Values

The average Glendale’s price per square foot continues to hover in the low to mid 4’s, while the absorption rate remains in the 2’s.  It continues to be an extremely strong real estate market for Glendale  home sellers  

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COMING SOON: 3008 PIEDMONT AVE., LA CRESCENTA 2

COMING SOON: 3008 PIEDMONT AVE., LA CRESCENTA

This four bedroom, three bath home has been meticulously remodeled and features numerous upgrades throughout. You will enjoy cooking in the granite kitchen with newer appliances – the stove and microwave have not yet been used! The baths ri...

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La Canada Luxury Real Estate Sales 2

La Canada Luxury Real Estate Sales

Luxury real estate in La Canada is doing well.  Last month there were two high end real estate sales:   1313 Descanso Drive, La Canada sold for $4,250,000 3/31/15 5 + 6, ½+ acre, 5700+ sq. ft.  348 Blythe Rd., La Canada sold for $4,50...

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