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Are lockboxes out of style?
Not too long ago, most homes priced under $750,000 offered lockbox access. Â While showing homes in Pasadena, I am coming across more and more that are shown by appointment only. Why this new trend, are lockboxes out of style? Lockboxes have e...
Glendale June 2015 luxury home sale
Glendale June 2015 luxury home sale: Last month, the most expensive Glendale home sale was this Tudor beauty located at 1944 Montecito Drive in the popular 91208 zip code. The home offers four bedrooms and four baths and encompasses nearly 4,00...
KITCHEN REMODELING ON A SHOESTRING BUDGET
I took off my princess hat and got a major reality check. It appears that kitchen remodeling on a shoestring budget is more fact than fiction. I listed a Glendale home not too far from where I was raised. The kitchen and bath need updating an...
La Canada Real Estate Values June 2015
La Canada Real Estate Values June 2015: The increased number of home sales impacts  La Canada real estate values. The absorption rate reflects supply and demand. Last month’s absorption rate was the lowest for the year. The absorption rate...
Should you do a pre-inspection when selling your home?
As inspection reports on the same home often vary from home inspector to home inspector, I have consistently been against a pre-inspection when selling your home. I believed buyers should conduct their due diligence at their own expense. I...
Pasadena June 2015 Real Estate Statistics
Pasadena June 2015 Real Estate Statistics: Each month, Harb and Co. analyzes the previous month’s Pasadena real estate statistics. We take time to study the numbers carefully. Why? Because staying on top of market trends helps us guide ou...
How Going Solar Will Impact Your Resale Value
Several years ago, I sold a La Crescenta home with a Sunny Boy Solar System. The monthly electric bill was only about $20.00 for a 2,000 square foot home. This was certainly a bonus for the buyer. But for those considering a conversion, you sho...
