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Realtor Downtime
Realtors often find themselves in holding patterns: for instance, I am waiting for the buyer of 969 Verdugo Circle to obtain loan approval so we can move towards closing, waiting for the seller of 1707 Monterey in South Pasadena to move, waitin...
Make your home appealing to buyers
You have addressed curb appeal; Your gardener has trimmed your trees and bushes, planted flowers, and mulched the planting beds. The front porch is clean and welcoming. Now you aim to make your home appealing to buyers. For example, neutr...
Moving is my business, but I don’t want to move
Although moving is my business, I don't want to. Now that my daughters are grown, my husband constantly brings up moving to another community. He would love to live in a high-rise in the Wilshire Corridor. So many people in La Canada relocate a...
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 February 2016
La Crescenta Real Estate Statistics February 2016: If you have been looking for a home, you know that most new La Crescenta listings sell quickly. The absorption rate of less than two months’ supply reflects this fact. I love putting to...
Pasadena Luxury Real Estate Sale April 2017
Pasadena Luxury Real Estate Sale April 2017: 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 s...
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 2016
La Canada Real Estate Values February 2016: February may be the last month of winter, but signs of an early spring are already here. Across California, buyers are stepping up their home searches. Demand is rising quickly, while the number of ho...
