As a real estate agent, I receive more requests from home buyers seeking Spanish (Mediterranean) homes than any other. Several years ago, I had many potential home buyers seeking Craftsman homes. However, that interest has waned in my business. What’s your favorite architectural style?
One of my favorite architectural styles is mid-century often found in Glendale’s Whiting Woods neighborhood. And also found in the La Canada Sage Brush community and the Linda Vista neighborhood in Pasadena (Peg Fair Estates is an especially FINE example) have some stunning mid-century homes. I love how this style of home embraces the outdoors.
I appreciate a home with character, any kind of character. Pasadena, Glendale, Eagle Rock and Altadena have numerous neighborhoods boasting custom built vintage homes. Most designed one at a time and by different architects and builders. While La Canada was home to the sprawling ranch style home, there are a sprinkling of amazing character estates. La Crescenta has several hundred character homes; El Caminito is one of my favorite streets. Burbank also has a limited number of fine vintage homes and I have sold many of them, the Victorian on Olive, the Federal on Walnut and the Amherst estate.
