People often tell me they want to become a real estate agent because they love to look at houses. But real estate agents don’t just spend their days looking at homes. Of course most full time real estate agents look at homes in their neig...
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I vividly recall the Angels Crest Station Fire of 2009. For several days, we couldn’t go outside. Thick ash blanketed everything. Each time we walked to the car, it was covered again. No matter how often we wiped i...
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I recently discussed options with a La Canada senior considering selling her home, and was curious to learn more about Los Angeles senior housing options. As she is Catholic, I initially chec...
In a Realtors Week July 2016: In real estate, we often dedicate considerable time to working on a listing before we sign a contract. Subsequently, we await the preparation of the home for sale. What I did six months ago influences my business t...
555 Meadow Grove Street La Canada Flintridge: We are busy prepping another La Canada listing (not that it needs much prepping). Hope to have this elegant Tudor home on the market this month. If you love architecture, this is a must-see! ...
I am so excited about my new listing at 555 Meadow Grove Street in La Canada Flintridge!
This English Revival estate was designed by renowned architect Ray Kieffer. It offers rare character, thoughtful updates, and timeless elegance. Located ...
When selling your home, you decide how much effort to invest. Some sellers prefer a simple sale, while others take on more to boost their return. A good rule of thumb: for every dollar you spend, aim to gain three in return.
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Longer summer days mean more sunlight and my favorite time of year. My favorite summer pastime is lounging on a chaise lounge with a great book. Here is my Top 10 List of Books to Read this Summer:
Nelson DeMille has written so many excellent ...
During the heyday of the housing bubble California housed over 260,000 active real estate agents. Today it is down to 170,000 as licenses expire. The drop in the number of real estate agents corresponds to the big drop in sales volume. Cali...
There are two types of open houses. One is the broker's caravan. Recently I have been holding more public open houses. As I have been selling real estate for more than two decades, I not only run into friends and neighbors but people I have m...