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Harb and Co Real Estate Wrap Up
Harb and Co is finishing out 2013 strong! On Sunday she and I held my new listing at 926 Encanto open and it was a mob. It will be open again Wednesday and Thursday (Pasadena and Arcadia broker’s open – public is welcome). Last...
What’s your favorite architectural style?
As a real estate agent, I have more requests from home buyers seeking Spanish (Mediterranean) homes than any other. Several years ago, I had a lot of potential home buyers seeking Craftsman. However in my business that interest has waned. W...
La Crescenta real estate values up 15% from last year
Regular readers of my real estate blog know I am concerned over the rapid rise in real estate values. Hopefully values have leveled off and we won’t continue to see the rapid rise we experienced over the last twelve months. Is there tr...
New Real Estate lending changes coming on January 10
This just in from Russell Cerpa, one of my preferred mortgage lenders: As it stands some lenders can qualify loans up to 48%-50% of the applicant's monthly gross income. Real estate lending changes are coming! Next year the debt to income thr...
Los Angeles Thanksgiving Dinners for those who make reservations, 2013
Thanksgiving is fast approaching and I am fortunate that both my daughters will be home AND my parents, sister and her family will be arriving as well. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday because it’s just about gathering loved ones an...
La Canada Real Estate Values Up 22% From 2012
La Canada real estate values have increased 22% from last year. Cash buyers continue to play a major role in La Canada real estate sales. Cash transactions comprised 17% of last month’s home sales. Let’s see how La Canada re...Where’s the best place to search for real estate listings?
We have advertising systems in place once Harb & Co. lists a new home for sale. Joey creates postlets, single property web sites and posts the listings on various community forums. Once the new listing is input in the MLS it quickly ...
Imagine the possibilities! 3754 Montrose Ave. La Crescenta, Just Listed
Who hasn't dreamt of a home on large level lot? With lots of room for pets, gardening, sports, children or ???? 3754 Montrose Ave. La Crescenta is just that! I just listed this 4 + 2 La Crescenta home on a corner 12,000 (almost) square f...
