Although my family typically does not travel this time of year, there are numerous holiday parties, lunches, and end-of-the-year gatherings for those staying in town. The last thing any of us wants is a break-in. Here are some tips for keep...
La Canada real state continues to hold its value. 18 La Canada homes sold last month. Last October (2013) the real estate absorption rate was 3.05% versus last month’s 1.89%. It continues to be a strong sellers’ market in La...
October 2014 Luxury La Crescenta Real Estate Sale: What is a luxury home sale in La Crescenta? Let’s go with any sale in the 91214 zip code selling for over $1.5 million. Not too many La Crescenta real estate sales meet this criteria; th...
George and I moved into our home 18 years ago. At the time our La Canada home was a fixer with “good bones”. We didn’t need to knock down walls, it just really cried out for updating. But I could see the potential and that’s wha...
What are the top negotiating mistakes made by home buyers? Although my buyer's agent works with more home buyers, I sold a charming Pasadena home earlier this year. This prime piece of Pasadena real estate was exactly what the buyer wan...
Year to date, the average price per square foot of La Crescenta homes has been averaging $411 –$ 447. 16% of last month’s La Ctrescenta real estate sales were to cash buyers. Foreclosure and short sales continue to have little i...
Los Angeles home buyers in the market to purchase their dream home are aware that although the LA real estate market has slowed it continues to be a home seller’s market. Well priced homes often sell over asking price in multiple offer ...
16% of Glendale real estate sales are to cash buyers. Short sales and foreclosures continue to have little impact on the Glendale real estate market. The average Glendale home is selling for close to asking price, but many continue to s...
Most everyone is interested in trending real estate news. Here are some of my favorite real estate news items:
*Nearly 10% of all American households rent storage space. So, what are Americans storing in all this space? "I store out-of-sea...
In 2013, my most significant difficulty was getting my listings appraised for what the buyer agreed to pay. But the real estate tide has turned. A recent study by Quicken Loans compared homeowner perceptions of value to appraiser opinions. On a...