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Real Estate Juju
Real Estate Juju An interesting aspect of real estate sales is that sometimes the same home seems to be listed for sale again and again. For whatever reason, numerous owners just can’t put down roots. Does the home have bad real estate Juju?...
La Crescenta January 2016 Real Estate Sales
La Crescenta January 2016 Real Estate Sales It appears buyer demand will be strong throughout the year; the problem is inventory (supply) isn’t keeping up: Calculated Risk: “Low inventory is probably holding down sales in many areas.�...
Pasadena January 2016 Real Estate Sales
Pasadena January 2016 Real Estate Sales At first glance it appears, Pasadena's average price per square foot is down, from December but it's much higher than January of last year. DOM (days on market) remains under two months a...
The 15 Best Farmers Markets in LA
The 15 Best Farmers Markets in LA I love Farmers Market and frequent the one in La Canada each Saturday morning. When my daughters were young, we found the Montrose Farmers Market more enjoyable for our family. Of course, the best Farmers ...
Pasadena Luxury Real Estate Sales
Pasadena Luxury Real Estate Sales Last month (January 2016) the most expensive Pasadena luxury home sale was 1645 Orlando Rd. This seven-bedroom, seven-bath home was built in 1976, offers 8200 square feet, and is situated on a 33,000+ square...
Selling your home – Mum’s the word!
Selling your home? Mum’s the word! Real estate agents differ on whether or not the home seller should be present during open houses, showings and the buyer’s inspections. I prefer that my clients avoid the buyers like the plague. the prima...
La Canada Flintridge January 2016 Real Estate Sales
La Canada Flintridge, January 2016 Real Estate Sales The home ownership rate was on the rise for the second consecutive quarter as an improving job market and a slight easing in access to credit helped put an end to nearly two years of dec...
Why Don’t You Have Fruit Trees?
George and I purchased our La Canada home during the real estate recession of the early 90s. After several years we could afford to add our pool. We had a delicious apple tree in the middle of our yard, which we were not smart enough to attempt...
