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Glendale September 2014 Real Estate Values
While still a strong seller’s market, the absorption rate has increased for the third consecutive month, making it a bit more favorable to the buyer. The average price per sq ft is the highest for the year, while the selling price to li...
Salt Water vs. Chlorinated Pool
When we moved into our La Canada fixer-upper, we knew we wanted to put in a pool. But first things first. We focused on the inside and remodeled the kitchen and bathrooms. That took time, energy, and most of our budget. So, the pool had to wai...
Glendale Luxury Real Estate Sales September 2014
Glendale Luxury Real Estate Sales: There have been 17 luxury real estate sales (over $1,500,000) in Glendale this year, including three last month (September 2014). 1621 Arbor is in one of Glendale’s premier locations, adjacent to Cumber...
Pasadena Real Estate Values, September 2014
82 Pasadena homes closed in September. Days on market (DOM) increased – taking a bit longer to sell. 30% of Pasadena home sales closed with cash. Short sales and foreclosures while slightly increased continue to have little impact on ...
La Crescenta Luxury Home Sale September 2014
La Crescenta Luxury Home Sale September 2014: There have been three La Crescenta luxury home sales this year for over $1,500,000. Last month, 5230 Briggs Ave. was sold for $1,560,000. The asking price was $1,599,000. This La Crescenta...
Ridiculous MLS Photos
Today's ridiculous MLS photos are of this Sparr Heights home listed for $599,000, which is an excellent buy for the neighborhood. Apparently, this real estate agent doesn't believe in pr...
Real Estate Virtual Tours Versus Still Photography
When a home is listed for sale, the first showings are from the Internet, and professional photography is critical. Crisp, clean photos are needed to get that potential home buyer through your front door. When I take a listing, we make sure...
Online Home Evaluations: The Ouija Board Method Of Determining The Value Of Your Home
My parents are from Michigan, and likely because of the long winters, their families were big card players. We grew up playing board games. Today, at family gatherings, we often play Pictionary. But one of the most popular games homeowners ...
