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How The Real Estate Wheels Keep Spinning?
Several clients and friends asked me how my blog was updated daily while I was hospitalized with pneumonia. The real estate wheel keeps spinning because we have systems in place. I try to write at least a week’s worth of posts beforehand. B...
24% Of La Canada Homes Are Purchased With Cash
No new trends in La Canada real estate: distress sales (foreclosures and short sales) continue to have little impact on the current La Canada real estate market and cash buyers continue to play a key role. Last July the average La Canad...
The Move Up Buyer
The Move Up Buyer: In today's market, sellers are making their wish lists, and buyers are rushing to fulfill the sellers' wants/demands. As such, we can negotiate a contract that allows the "move-up" buyer to move easily from their...
Harb & Co Real Estate Wrap Up July 2014
Harb & Co. Real Estate Wrap Up July 2014: It’s been busy at Harb & Co! Two weeks ago, I had the final walk-through scheduled on Fairmount in La Canada; I woke in the morning with severe shortness of breath and had George take me t...
What’s The Worst Negotiating Mistake A Home Buyer Can Make?
Although I don’t work with many buyers, I sold a charming Pasadena home earlier this year. This prime piece of Pasadena real estate was exactly what the buyer wanted, not too big and small – just the perfect fit. While most Pasadena homes...
How The Typical Realtor Is Paid
How the typical Realtor is paid: A Realtor is paid by the seller. Unless the buyer has a special arrangement with their real estate agent, they do not pay Realtor fees. Several real estate outfits rebate a portion of their commission to ...
What’s The Best Way To Find A Real Estate Agent?
My sister lives out of state and will be selling her home. She asked me: “What’s the best way to find a real estate agent?” This is my advice to my younger sister: When seeking a real estate agent to list your home for sale, their in...
La Canada June 2014 Luxury Real Estate Sale
La Canada June 2014 Luxury Real Estate Sale: Each community has a different price point for luxury real estate. In La Canada, generally anything $2,000,000 and higher is considered luxury real estate Marketing for this La Canada ...
