Pasadena Weekend Events August 22nd-24th:
La Canada, La Crescenta, & Montrose
Clothing drive fundraiser to support Crescenta Valley Instrumental Music this Saturday 9-12pm and Sunday 11-2pm at the CV Band Parking Lot off Ramsdell Ave....
Let's dive into the Pasadena real estate market for July 2025. Last month, buyers closed on 59 homes in Pasadena. Of those, forty-four sold above the asking price, three met the asking price, and twelve sold below it. A three-bedroom, three-bat...
The first time this out-of-area seller contacted me was in November 2023. He wanted help selling his mother's home. It was occupied by a tenant who used to be his mother's caretaker. The tenant allowed me to view the home and also allowed an in...
In July 2025, 5114 Los Altos Dr was the most expensive home sold in Pasadena. Initially listed in October 2024 at $10,800,000, this luxurious 1929 Wallace Neff masterpiece entered the market with high expectations. However, after some time, t...
La Canada has no shortage of grocery stores, but sometimes what we want is quality over quantity. Enter Le Petit Pantry, a charming new market tucked along Foothill Boulevard, bringing a fresh take on everyday essentials. This isn’t your typi...
Pasadena Weekend Events August 15th-17th:
La Canada, La Crescenta, & Montrose
This weekend at Descanso Gardens is Walking Nature Meditations. The gardens are also a great way to spend the day. Click here for events. Descanso Gardens...
To maintain my status as one of La Crescenta's most knowledgeable real estate agents, I routinely examine the La Crescenta Real Estate market statistics . In July 2025 only thirteen homes sold, which is low for this time of year. Six sold over ...
A Broker’s Caravan (Realtor Caravan or Broker Open) is an open house where new property listings are showcased to real estate agents. In recent years, due to online platforms such as Zillow and Realtor.com, buyers often attend if the listing ...
Last month, June 2025, the most expensive home sold in La Crescenta was located at 2410 W Cinco Casitas Lane. This luxury home was initially listed for $1,995,000 and sold in six days for $2,350,000. The seller purchased this La Crescenta hom...
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I’ve been a longtime reader of your column and always appreciate your real estate insights. My aunt recently passed away, and I’m ...