Now that my girls are grown, Halloween doesn't hold the thrill of previous years, I have moved on to other favorite holidays, such as Thanksgiving. A simple holiday, one where family and friends gather to celebrate and give thanks (it's my f...
Several weeks ago, our MLS (multiple listing service) was updated. The conversion was not a well laid plan. Over the course of several days, we were unable to input new listings or make changes (such as price reductions). I am a planner; li...
The photographer took exterior photos of my new Arcadia listing on Monday, the estate sale is next weekend and we should be ready for the MLS (multiple listing service) in the next week or two.
For those of you who haven’t had the ...
Flora Morgan is in escrow but we only met the appraiser there yesterday. Not certain what the appraisal hold up was, but the entire process is now different. For those of you who don’t know, lenders no longer order the appraisal directly, t...
When I first started in the real estate business, I was told there were a variety of ways for real estate agents to find new clients. I could door knock (didn’t want to do that), I could cold call (I have tried that, and found one listing...
I have strong opinions. Is it because I am an Aries? I don’t know… is it because my mother is half German?… don’t know. Joe compliments me because when I put my blinders on he pushes me into keeping an open mind. Recently I ha...
Not all homes are created equal! 1400 Stanford Drive, Glendale, Adams Hill
An impressive entry welcomes you to this architecturally significant Spanish Colonial Revival home. Ideal for entertaining the dramatic living room w/soaring beamed...
During the home selling process strangers will be coming into your home. Your Realtor will be taking precautions. But it is critical that you do your part to ensure your privacy, safety and security. Things to hide when your home is listed...
Each Tuesday, my brother-in-law Joe and I look at the newest Foothill listings on Broker’s Caravan day for La Canada and La Crescenta. It’s a tough real estate market for home buyers; well priced homes are selling quickly and often ov...
A big portion of a Realtor’s job description is to preview property. We do this so we can keep up to date on real estate trends, pricing, home staging trends and current inventory. Although I have several buyers’ agents, I often have a ...