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New Lending Guidelines Make It Easier For Some To Get A Loan
Now that home prices have escalated and most investors have slowed their buying frenzy, the banks have decided to welcome those with lower FICO scores and/or smaller down payments back into the real estate game. New lending guidelines make ...
Pasadena September 2014 Luxury Listings and Home Sales
When I envision luxury real estate in Pasadena, I picture those beautiful character homes clustered near the Langham Hotel. There were three luxury real estate sales in Pasadena last month (two of which were purchased with cash). 685 Prospe...
How The Water Shortage Is Creating Havoc With Southern California Curb Appeal
Every home seller knows that the first order of business in preparing your home for sale is creating curb appeal. Upgrading a home's landscape from average to excellent can raise its overall value by about 10%. The water shortage is creating ha...
La Crescenta Real Estate Values
Short Sales and foreclosures continue to impact La Crescenta real estate values little. The average La Crescenta home is selling in 47 days over the asking price. The low absorption rate indicates an extremely favorable sellers market.�...
La Canada September 2014 Real Estate Stats
Slim pickings for home buyers in La Canada. Last month just 13 homes closed versus 20 La Canada home sales in September of last year. La Canada real estate is driven by La Canada schools, and while we don’t have as many active La Can...
Reality TV Versus Real Life
Friends constantly ask if I watch Million Dollar Listing. Until a couple of weeks ago, I never had. I admit that I enjoy my share of reality TV. My husband George knows a couple of Beverly Hills Housewives participants, so watching is fun. I ...
La Canada Luxury Real Estate Listings and Sales
There have been six $3,000,000+ luxury real estate sales in La Canada this year (two purchased with cash). Last month (September 2014) there was one luxury La Canada home sale: Sited on one of La Canada’s favorite streets at 1125 Descans...
New Adams Hill Listing: 1270 Crescent Ave Glendale, 91205
I just listed this 1940’s traditional home located at 1270 Crescent Ave Glendale. This 4 + 2 is charm-packed with character details such as coved ceilings, a brick fireplace, a telephone nook, and hardwood floors. The granite kitchen b...
