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BEST LOS ANGELES SUMMER CAMPS

BEST LOS ANGELES SUMMER CAMPS

Wondering how to keep the kids occupied this summer? When my girls were young, their favorite camps were Tom Sawyer and the horse camp at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank. Sadly, we never made the commute to the surf camp in Malibu....

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Glendale March 2015 Luxury Real Estate Sales

Glendale March 2015 Luxury Real Estate Sales

The most expensive Glendale home sold last month was USC’s former baseball coach Rod Dedeaux’s home.  Located at 747 W. Kenneth Rd. in Glendale this home is sited on ¾ acre offering over 4,000 square feet.  In March (2015) the home sold ...

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Los Angeles Mother’s Day Brunches & Dinners 2015

Los Angeles Mother’s Day Brunches & Dinners 2015

For those of you still fortunate enough to have mom – take her someplace special for Mother’s Day.  Here are some of my favorite choices: LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE Mother’s Day Bruch at the Proper 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM 464 Foothill Blvd.  ...

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LA CANADA MARCH 2015 REAL ESTATE VALUES 2

LA CANADA MARCH 2015 REAL ESTATE VALUES

How is the La Canada real estate market? Well if you ask La Canada home sellers,  the market is great.  But on the flip side, just ten lucky La Canada buyers were able to close escrow on their La Canada dream home last month.  The average p...

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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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