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2013 

South Pasadena CA Single Family Homes For Sale and Market Update   This is a report of South Pasadena single family homes for sale(as of August 7, 2013 per our multiple listing service statistics) along with a market update for the month of July and year-to-date sales performance comparing 2013 a...
08/08/2013
Paydays are Nice But So Is A Simple Thank You   In the world of commission sales, paydays are nice.  But there other rewards as well.  A simple thank you is pretty nice too and sometimes lasts longer.      I’ve been very fortunate over the years with notes, calls or emails with some very nice tha...
08/08/2013
I Can Guide and Suggest But Ultimately It’s The Sellers’ Decision   All buyers and their agents must remember this:   As a listing agent....   I can guide   I can suggest   But   Ultimately it’s the seller’s decision   It’s their home   And even though we had discussions upfront on a strategy   H...
08/06/2013
Home Buyers Ask - How Low Can We Go And Still Get A Counter Offer?     Even in our extreme sellers’ real estate market in Pasadena, there are homes that do not receive multiple offers or sell at or in excess of their list price.  Sometimes these can be the real opportunities in our market today. ...
08/05/2013
South Pasadena CA Condos, Lofts and Townhomes for Sale   With its small town atmosphere, South Pasadena has a unique appeal in the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County   This convenient and popular city is well-known for its character homes on tree-lined streets, well-regarded schools, except...
08/05/2013
Virtual Light Bulbs, Ah Ha Moments and Lessons Learned     I think I do a pretty good job asking questions and getting to the truth of what is important when working with clients especially home buyers.   But I failed this week and I found out today.     I thought my buyer was being difficult whe...
08/04/2013
Pasadena CA - South Orange Grove Blvd Condos and Townhomes for Sale   This is a recap of South Orange Grove Boulevard condos and townhomes currently available for sale(as of August 3, 2013) as well as those in escrow and sold in the month of July and year-to-date this year and with a comparison t...
08/03/2013
Pasadena CA Hastings Ranch Garden Condo Just Sold - Represented Buyers         In a multiple offer situation in our extreme sellers market, my buyers prevailed in their purchase of this garden condo in the desirable Hastings Ranch neighborhood of Pasadena.   With a cool mid-century vibe, this two...
08/02/2013
Los Angeles CA - Monterey Hills Condos and Townhomes for Sale   There are currently eight Monterey Hills condos and townhomes for sale according to our local multiple listing service as of August 1, 2013.   It is evenly split between condos and townhomes with four each.   The list prices range fr...
08/02/2013
Is A For Sale Sign Still Relevant in the Online Age?   I was showing property to some clients this week -- two of the properties did not have a for sale sign.  I didn’t think too much of it but one of the buyers’ father who was along for the tour asked me - is a for sale sign still relevant?    A...
08/01/2013
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Your source for real estate information in the San Gabriel Valley and northeast communities of the city of Los Angeles including: Pasadena, Altadena, South Pasadena, San Marino, Alhambra, San Gabriel, Temple City, Arcadia, Sierra Madre, Monrovia, Duarte, Bradbury, Azusa, Glendora, Claremont, Glendale and La Canada Flintridge as well as Highland Park, Monterey Hills, Eagle Rock, Mt Washington, Montecito Heights, Glassell Park and Sagamore Park.