I am not a conspiracy theorist, but a 28% increase in Pasadena real estate values seems eerily frightening. However, a closer analysis reveals that while 25% of Pasadena home sales were short sales or foreclosures last year, this September (...
Several weeks ago, our MLS (multiple listing service) was updated. The conversion was not a well-laid plan. Over several days, we could not input new listings or make changes (such as price reductions). I am a planner; life improves when th...
Harb and Co Real Estate Wrap Up October 2013:
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.
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Flora Morgan is in escrow, but we only met the appraiser yesterday. I am unsure 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; they con...
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...
Spanish Colonial Revival in Glendale's Adams Hill: Not all homes are created equal! 1400 Stanford Drive, Glendale, Adams Hill - the Wow Factor!
Step through an impressive entry into this architecturally significant Spanish Colonial Revival ho...
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...
3959 Madison Rd: 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. However, home buyers face a challenging real estate market where well-priced homes se...
Home Staging Trends: A significant portion of a realtor’s job description is previewing property. We do this to keep current on real estate trends, pricing, home staging trends, and inventory. Although I have several buyer’s agents, I often...