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The Importance of Good Credit

The Importance of Good Credit

Being in the real estate business, I know the importance of a good credit history.  My daughters both recently graduated college and are now employed.  My oldest daughter deplores credit and was a bit resistant to my suggestion that she o...

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WHAT IS AN APPRAISAL CONTINGENCY?

WHAT IS AN APPRAISAL CONTINGENCY?

It’s a red hot seller’s market. Inventory is low and some home buyers are nearing desperation.  They are tired of writing offers and not being selected. There are many components of a strong offer other than price. When the price offered...

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La Crescenta March 2015 Luxury Real Estate Sales

La Crescenta March 2015 Luxury Real Estate Sales

La Crescenta luxury real estate is personified by Markridge Estates.  Last month’s most expensive La Crescenta home sale was 3812 Brittany Lane in La Crescenta’s Markridge Estates community.  This 4 bedroom, 4 bath home is over 3700 squar...

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HOME BUYING ADVICE

HOME BUYING ADVICE

At my last open house, I noticed a lot of very nervous home buyers. For those of you reading my real estate blog,  you know the absorption rate in most Los Angeles communities is low – meaning that listing inventory is low – i.e. a sel...

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Glendale March 2015 Real Estate Values

Glendale March 2015 Real Estate Values

The average Glendale’s price per square foot continues to hover in the low to mid 4’s, while the absorption rate remains in the 2’s.  It continues to be an extremely strong real estate market for Glendale  home sellers  

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La Canada Luxury Real Estate Sales 2

La Canada Luxury Real Estate Sales

Luxury real estate in La Canada is doing well.  Last month there were two high end real estate sales:   1313 Descanso Drive, La Canada sold for $4,250,000 3/31/15 5 + 6, ½+ acre, 5700+ sq. ft.  348 Blythe Rd., La Canada sold for $4,50...

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Real Estate News

Real Estate News

What's making the real estate news headlines? *Nearly one-third of Baby Boomers and seniors are choosing to buy larger homes in retirement instead of downsizing… *So what features are so important that buyers are willing to make big sacrif...

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Glendale Luxury Real Estate Sales, February 2015

Glendale Luxury Real Estate Sales, February 2015

Sadly, Glendale’s most expensive home sale in February was anything but luxurious.  This 1910’s Craftsman sited on over 1/3 acre in Glendale’s Auto Zone is a fixer or possible tear down. 614 S. Centeral Ave., Glendale

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Pasadena Real Estate Values; February 2015

Pasadena Real Estate Values; February 2015

Pasadena homes are selling faster and for substantially more than last year. The only bright light for Pasadena home buyers is that the average selling price to list shows a little wiggle room.  The absorption rate is a bit higher than last Fe...

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