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2015 

Yet Another Head Scratching Moment In Real Estate Does it happen everyday? Some days it certainly feels that way. But it really doesn't. It's rare but still kinda annoying. Recently, as I was checking our MLS hotsheet for new listings, I see one on a particular street that might be of interest to...
12/21/2015
The New Urbanism Movement Comes to South Pasadena Mission Meridian Village is a unique collection of various housing types designed by architects Moule & Polyzoides located in South Pasadena, California.  The urban village created is definitely a part of the New Urbanism movement, a term Elizabet...
12/21/2015
Historic Living in South Pasadena at Ostrich Farm Lofts This is a recap of real estate transactions for Ostrich Farm Lofts in the city of South Pasadena. This report covers 2015 year-to-date activity as well as a look at closed sales for the complex for full years 2012 through 2014.  Statistical ...
12/20/2015
South Pasadena 2016 Tournament of Roses Parade Float Entry "Fishing Follies" Recently, I had the opportunity to stop behind the War Memorial Park and see progress on the South Pasadena 2016 Tournament of Roses Parade float entry.  The 127th annual Rose Parade will be held on Friday, January 1, 20...
12/19/2015
Is The Bathroom The Most Important Room In A House? This is a completely unscientific poll so I offer no conclusive answer.  In fact -- this post has more to do with finding topics for blogging than the bathroom as the topic.   You see, I was out of ideas for a blog post today and while thoughts ...
12/19/2015
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Count Me Out This controversial post may cost me an acquaintance or two. Could a possible client eliminate me due to my decision?   It’s not likely to endear me to some.  Add another thing to the list, I guess. And quite frankly, I don’t care. My admission:   I am not going to be attending the St...
12/18/2015
It’s A Pasadena Kind of Holiday  Pasadena, California is a city rich in tradition and that is especially true during the holidays.  I would like to share a mini-tour through photos of the Old Pasadena District where you will find over 100 dining destinations and 200 shops in addition to entertain...
12/17/2015
Kindness and Mischief Coming to Highland Park I find the combination of words interesting so the name on the storefront along Figueroa Street in the Highland Park neighborhood in the city of Los Angeles captured my attention.     The street is changing.   To say gentrification is happening would ...
12/17/2015
Pasadena Place Condos in Old Pasadena Market Update This is a market update for the Pasadena Place condominium complex in the vibrant and popular Old Pasadena neighborhood. Located at 159 West Green Street, the complex was built in 2006 and consists of 38 single level condos  over ground level re...
12/16/2015
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Second Guesses Breaking News and A Story That Is Still Developing…. Read This Morning's Los Angeles Times Story Here Already there is a lot of second guessing going on. Too cautious. Not cautious enough Is this really a time for criticism? Difficult times...yes...wondering about decisons made...s...
12/15/2015
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