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April Fool’s Pranks
My father was a Los Angeles fireman, and the men in his battalion were notorious pranksters. What's your favorite April Fool's prank? Years ago, we were in Maui with friends, and some kids played ding dong ditch in the hotel. We had hot...
La Crescenta Real Estate Statistics February 2016
La Crescenta Real Estate Statistics February 2016: If you have been looking for a home, you know that most new La Crescenta listings sell quickly. The absorption rate of less than two months’ supply reflects this fact. I love putting to...
Pasadena Luxury Real Estate Sale April 2017
Pasadena Luxury Real Estate Sale April 2017: Last month, the most expensive Pasadena home sale was 3120 Lombardy Rd. This four-bedroom, three-three-bath home is not quite 2,800 square feet and is situated on nearly ½ acre. Although this s...
Event Pricing and how it Appeals to the Herd Mentality
A popular real estate pricing strategy is to underprice a home to obtain multiple offers and a bidding war. Pricing your home 3 – 5% below market value typically results in the home selling at a higher price than if originally priced at fair ...
La Canada Real Estate Values February 2016
La Canada Real Estate Values February 2016: February may be the last month of winter, but signs of an early spring are already here. Across California, buyers are stepping up their home searches. Demand is rising quickly, while the number of ho...
The Eight Most Common Questions Asked by Homebuyers
Home buyers have many questions; if they don’t, they should. According to Realtor.com, these are the eight most common questions asked by homebuyers (with my answers): 1. What home can I afford? Only a home buyer knows how much home they ...
Pasadena Real Estate Values February 2016
Pasadena Real Estate Values February 2016: Pasadena’s real estate market surprises me, especially considering current rental prices. Rents have soared so high that saving for a down payment has become a significant challenge for many would-b...
Glendale Luxury Home Sale April 2016
Glendale Luxury Home Sale April 2016: Last month (February 2016), the most expensive Glendale home sale was at 2845 Kennington Drive. This four-bedroom, five-bath view home sold for $2,100,000. The seller purchased the house in 2010 for $565...
