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Salt Water vs. Chlorinated Pool

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...

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Glendale Luxury Real Estate Sales September 2014

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...

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Pasadena Real Estate Values, September 2014

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 ...

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La Crescenta Luxury Home Sale September 2014

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...

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Ridiculous MLS Photos 1

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...

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Real Estate Virtual Tours Versus Still Photography

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...

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La Canada Home Sales Decrease in August 2014

Number of La Canada Home Sales Decrease in August 2014

The number of La Canada home sales decreased in August 2014. Although the absorption rate indicates an extreme seller’s market, it increased from last month (it is still a strong seller’s market, just not as intense). Investors are f...

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56% of La Crescenta Homes Sales Were To Cash Buyers 2

56% of La Crescenta Homes Sales Were To Cash Buyers

   The average price per square foot of La Crescenta homes sold in August (2014) was the highest for the year.  Perhaps the influx of the cash buyer is the reason that the selling price to list price decreased a bit (lowest year to date). ...

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Glendale Luxury Real Estate Sale August 2014

Glendale Luxury Real Estate Sale August 2014

Glendale Luxury Real Estate Sale August 2014: Through August 31st, fourteen Glendale homes have sold for over $1,500,000. Last month, the only luxury Glendale home sale was 812 Moorside Dr, which sold for $1,555,000. MLS records indicate th...

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