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On July 17, 2025, California Association of Realtors (C.A.R) reported that there were 12 homes sold in June of 2025, increased 71.4% from June of 2024 in South Pasadena, California.The medium existing home price was $2.07 million in June of 2025, lower 1.5% from June of 2024 in South Pasadena, Ca...

Every year on July 16th, and this year on Wednesday July 16th, 2025 we celebrate and enjoy the unofficial National Cherry Day.Cherries have a history as rich as their flavor that have been enjoyed since ancient times as far back as 300 B.C. Like many things, cherries were brought to the U.S. by e...

On July 8, 2025, Julie Taylor published a very good helpful interesting report on Realtor.com about the list of mistakes sellers need to avoid during house tours.1. Why sellers are staying home during showings,2. How much does it actually matter?3. How buyers can make the best of an awkward showi...

On July 10, 2025, Realtor.com reported on the nationwide median weekly housing trends for the week ending July 5, 2025.Total available listings jumped 26.7% for the week ending July 5, 2025, from the same period of time in July of 2024.Time on the market increased 7 days for the week ending July ...

Every year on July 11th, and this year on Friday July 11, 2025 we celebrate and enjoy the unofficial National Blueberry Muffin Day.We can prepare and bake blueberries into delicious muffins and enjoy eating abundant potassium, vitamin C and B6, and many other health benefits the blueberry provide...

On July 8, 2025, Realtor.com reported the active listing inventory of homes in the Midwest gained 21.3% in June of 2025 from June of 2024; while new listed homes rose 7.7% in June of 2025 from June of 2024. The median list price of a home down 0.9% in June of 2025 from June of 2024, and houses st...

On July 1, 2025, Julie Taylor Gordon published a very good helpful interesting report on Realtor.com about the list of ways to improve a home without without spending money.1. Deep clean a forgotten or neglected area,2. DIY maintenance check,3. Rearrange your furniture,4. Use up what you already ...

Every year on July 10th, and this year on Thursday July 10th, 2025 we celebrate and enjoy the an unofficial National Kitten Day.We observe the National Kitten Day to play with a kitten or bring a new toy kitten.Share a selfie with your kitten. Visit a shelter and volunteer your time. If you are c...

On July 8, 2025, Realtor.com reported that nationwide median list price of a home was $440,950 in June of 2025, higher 0.2% from $440,070 in June of 2024.There were 1,082,520 listed inventory of homes in June of 2025, jumped 28.9% from June of 2024. While, there were 452,414 new listed homes in J...

On July 2, 2025, Lisa Kaplan Gordon published a very good helpful interesting report on Realtor.com about the list of 1031 exchange rules real estate investors need to know.1. Do you qualify for a 1031 exchange?2. 1031 exchange rules to fallow,    A. Three-property rule:    B. 200% rule:     C. 9...