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April Fool’s Pranks
My father was a Los Angeles fireman, and the men in his battalion were notorious pranksters. What's your favorite April Fool's prank? Years ago, we were in Maui with friends, and some kids played ding dong ditch in the hotel. We had hot...La Crescenta Real Estate Statistics
If you have been looking for a home, you are aware that most new La Crescenta listings sell quickly. The absorption rate of less than two months’ supply reflects this fact. There are three reasons inventory is low. I love compiling these r...
Pasadena Luxury Real Estate Sales
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Last month, the most expensive Pasadena home sale was 3120 Lombardy Rd. This four-bedroom three, three-bath home is not quite 2,800 square feet and is situated on nearly ½ acre. Although this single-lev...
Event Pricing and how it Appeals to the Herd Mentality
A popular real estate pricing strategy is to underprice a home to obtain multiple offers and a bidding war. Pricing your home 3 – 5% below market value typically results in the home selling at a higher price than if originally priced at fair ...
La Canada Real Estate Values
February may be the last full month of winter, but we’re already seeing signs of an early spring, with rapidly growing demand for the relatively few available homes that are on the market, especially here in California. This may be the best t...
The Eight Most Common Questions Asked by Homebuyers
Home buyers have many questions; if they don’t, they should. According to Realtor.com, these are the eight most common questions asked by homebuyers (with my answers): 1. What home can I afford? Only a home buyer knows how much home they ca...
Pasadena Real Estate Values
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] When I look at rental prices, I am astounded! With rent being so high, it’s extremely difficult to save for a down payment. One in four home buyers say they want to buy a home because their rent is too h...
Glendale Luxury Home Sales
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Last month (February 2016), the most expensive Glendale home sale was at 2845 Kennington Drive in Glendale. This four-bedroom, five-bath view home sold for $2,100,000. The seller purchased the home in 2010...
