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Pasadena Real Estate Values October 2014
    There were 62 Pasadena home sales last month; more than ¼ sold to cash buyers. The absorption rate has steadily increased the last four months and is the highest for the year. While still a strong seller’s market, the marke...
Luxury Real Estate Sales in La Canada
Luxury real estate sales in are thriving in La Canada. There were four, three million + La Canada real estate sales in October, one of which sold for cash: 655 Hillcrest, La Canada, 91011 sold for cash. It was a tear down on a one + acre v...
Harb & Co. Can Move You Across Town Or Across The Globe
Did you know that Harb & Co. can help you move across town or across the globe? Sometimes, your doctor will give you a referral to a specialist. A referral from a trusted provider is often appreciated and answers:Â What do I do next? Real ...
Will An Open House Sell Your Home?
Prior to the internet, open houses rarely sold homes, but all of that has changed. Buyers are constantly searching popular real estate web sites such as www.Realtor.com and often learn of new listings and price reductions sooner than their R...
New Lending Guidelines Make It Easier For Some To Get A Loan
Now that home prices have escalated and most investors have slowed their buying frenzy, the banks have decided to welcome those with lower FICO scores and/or smaller down payments back into the real estate game. New lending guidelines make ...
Pasadena September 2014 Luxury Listings and Home Sales
When envisioning luxury real estate in Pasadena, I picture those beautiful character homes near the Langham Hotel. Pasadena September 2014 Luxury Home Sales Three luxury real estate transactions closed, and buyers purchased two with cash. 6...
How The Water Shortage Is Creating Havoc With Southern California Curb Appeal
Every home seller knows that the first order of business in preparing your home for sale is creating curb appeal. Upgrading a home's landscape from average to excellent can raise its overall value by about 10%. The water shortage is creating ha...
La Crescenta Real Estate Values
Short Sales and foreclosures continue to impact La Crescenta real estate values little. The average La Crescenta home is selling in 47 days over the asking price. The low absorption rate indicates an extremely favorable sellers market.�...
