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Email vs. Conversations
I first began selling real estate before email. Each listing and escrow involved daily phone conversations.  Was this less time-consuming than email? Sometimes I believe so; emails and texts are often just snippets of information. I someti...
Nearly 1/3 of La Canada Homes Are Selling For Cash
It’s a competitive real estate market for La Canada home buyers. The average La Canada home is selling for 3% over asking price and nearly 1/3 of La Canada home buyers are purchasing their piece of La Canada real estate  for cash! Th...
A La Canada Flip Gone Right
…With home prices back on the rise again, many markets are seeing flips on the upswing. Homes that were purchased and then resold within six months accounted for 4.6 percent of all U.S. single-family home sales during 2013, according to ...
Negotiating the physical inspection – What do you think is reasonable?
Everything has a life expectancy. Our bodies, our homes, our cars… parts and pieces will only last so long. Some thing’s last far longer than expected while others last less. Personally, I go through washing machines and dryers li...
2014 Pasadena Showcase House Revealed!
Photos from MLS at time of purchase in 2012 You will have to attend Pasadena Showcase House to see the after, but here are some facts: Designed by Stiles O. Clements . Clements designed many notable buildings and homes including Hollywood...
La Crescenta Homes Sold For $1,000,000 or More
In 2007, 22 La Crescenta homes sold for $1,000,000 or more – the high for La Crescenta luxury home sales. The average price per sq. foot and average selling also hit record breaking levels in 2007. Last year (2013), there were 11 La Cre...
The Psycho Real Estate Agent
It’s not easy being a home seller. You spend days, weeks, and sometimes months preparing your home for sale. You have throngs of people through your home and then sell your home and open escrow. Big sigh of relief…… Until you come...
Top 3 Ways Los Angeles Home Sellers Can Prepare for the Spring Real Estate Market
 With spring bringing out the most home buyers, Los Angeles home sellers planning to put their homes on the market should begin working towards that goal today. Having several months to prepare your home for sale will decrease the stress of ...
