Arcadia CA Woodlands Gated Community Homes For Sale and Market Update   This is a recap of the homes for sale in the Woodlands gated community in the city of Arcadia along with market activity for the first six months of 2014.   Statistical information is from our local multiple listing service(mls).      Woodlands consists of 125 single family detached two story homes in four different floor plans with three to five bedrooms and up to three baths. They were built by Greystone Homes in 2002.  The homes which feature exteriors influenced by Spanish, Craftsman and Traditional architecture range in size from approximately 1830 to 2398 square feet per builder provided estimates. Tax assessor records reflect higher square footages.   There is a recreation center with a pool, spa and barbeque... 07/19/2014

Arcadia CA Fashion Park Villas Townhomes for Sale 2014 Mid-Year Update   This is a report for the Arcadia California Fashion Park Villas townhome complex including those for sale along with market activity for the first six months of 2014.   Statistical information is from our local multiple listing service(mls) as of July 17, 2014.     Fashion Park Villas is located along Huntington Drive across from Westfield Santa Anita shopping center and historic Santa Anita Park.  It is close to the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens  It is served by the Arcadia Unified School District which is currently ranked within the top ten school districts in the entire state of California.   Located just south of the Foothill(210) Freeway and just west of a Gold Line light rail station on Fir... 07/18/2014

Arcadia CA - Fashion Park Villas Townhomes for Sale and  Update 02.27.14   This is a market update of the Fashion Villas townhome complex located in Arcadia CA.  All information is from our multiple listing service(mls) as of February 27, 2014.      Fashion Park Villas is a 90 unit townhome complex on Huntington Drive directly across from Westfield Santa Anita shopping center and historic Santa Anita Park.   The split and multi-level floor plans feature attached garages, master suites, fireplaces and dramatic vaulted ceilings.  Each unit has a private enclosed private patio.  The homes have two or three bedrooms and up to two-and-one-half baths.        The complex which was built in 1974 has expansive, mature, landscaped grounds with a pool and lounge area.   In addition to the shopping... 02/27/2014

Arcadia CA - Woodlands Gated Community     This is a real estate market update for the Woodlands gated community of single family homes in the city of Arcadia.   All statistical information is from our local multiple listing service(mls) as of December 26, 2013.   Woodlands consists of 125 single family detached two story homes built by Greystone Homes in 2002.      There are four floor plans designed in Spanish, Craftsman and Traditional architectural styles.   The homes range in size from approximately 1830 to 2398 square feet per builder provided information (updated tax assessor reflects larger square footage) with three to five bedrooms and up to three baths.   There is a recreation center with a pool, spa and barbeque area in the professionally managed community.     There are cur... 12/27/2013

Los Angeles 411: The Arboretum, Arcadia   An oasis in an urban county, The Arboretum is place teeming with plant and wildlife as well as historic treasures. It is a place of escape where people of all ages can simply enjoy, relax and learn about nature. Meandering around the grounds you may be surprised to see peafowl and other migratory birds, as well as water creatures and other small animals. Situated in the middle of the historic Rancho Santa Anita, The Arboretum' provides 127 acres of plant collections from all over the world including rate and endangered species. The Arboretum's intrigue also includes its rich Native American, Rancho Style, and late 19th century historical and architectural heritage. The more popular sights at The Arboretum include: Grace Kallam Perennial Garden L... 09/29/2013

Arcadia CA - The Last 626 Night Market for 2013 Happy Labor Day     We are experiencing the hot days of what has been a relatively mild Summer in the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles.  The warm hot weather is predicted to continue through the end of the week.   So what's one to do during a part of the Labor Day Weekend?   This past Saturday and Sunday, the 626 Night Market was held at the historic Santa Anita RaceTrack in Arcadia.  This was the last Night Market for Summer and for 2013.   Although it is a Night Market - my previous visits this year have been in the late afternoon.  This weekend, it was much too hot to go earlier, so I waited until the sun went down.   Obviously, there were others with the same idea.   The long lines of cars on Huntington Drive snaked slowly into the pa... 09/02/2013

Arcadia CA  Celebrate The Weekend with A Visit to the 626 Night Market       Celebrate Labor Day Weekend 2013 in Arcadia as San Gabriel Valley and Southern California residents and visitors alike can experience the 626 Night Market at the Santa Anita Race Track.      This will be a great way to celebrate Labor Day Weekend, the last 626 Night Market of the Summer and of 2013.      The 626 Night Market is the largest Asian Night market in the United States and it is here again for the final time this summer and for the final event for 2013 on Saturday, August 31, 2013 and Sunday, September 1, 2013.      Located at the historic Santa Anita Race Track and Park, 285 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia in the Front Paddock Gardens.    Use Gate 5 or 8 off Huntington Drive, Gate 8 off Baldwin Avenue... 08/28/2013

Arcadia CA Fashion Park Villas Townhomes for Sale   Located along Huntington Drive in Arcadia CA, you will find the Fashion Park Villas townhome complex.    Built in 1974, the 90 split and multi-level townhomes have attached garages, master suites, fireplaces and vaulted ceilings with private patio areas.  The residences have up to three bedrooms. The mature landscaped grounds feature a pool and lounge area.        Fashion Park Villas townhomes are located across from Westfield Santa Anita shopping mall and historic Santa Anita Park and Racetrack.   The Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens is very close to the complex.   The area is served by the Arcadia Unified School District which is well-recognized for its scholastic reputation.   The complex is convenient to the Foothil... 08/11/2013

It’s SoSoCal and Time Again for 626 Night Market Sat July 6 Sun July 7       It’s time again for the 626 Night Market and the largest Asian Night market in the United States this weekend Saturday, July 6 and Sunday, July 7.   Located at the historic Santa Anita Race Track and Park, 285 West Huntington Drive in Arcadia.    Hours are Saturday 4PM - 12AM and Sunday 4PM - 8PM.    Admission is $2.00 per person before 6PM and $4.00 per person after 6PM.   Children 12 or younger FREE and parking is FREE.   626 refers to the area code for much of the San Gabriel Valley - hence the name 626 Night Market.   If you have never attended before you will be enticed by over 150 local restaurants, food vendors, entrepreneurs, artists, musicians and non-profit groups.   The Night Market concept is quite ... 07/05/2013

Speechless Sundays --Peacocks Struttin’ Their Stuff on the Streets of Arcadia CA           05/19/2013

Arcadia CA Fashion Park Villas Townhomes Located along Huntington Drive in Arcadia CA, you will find the Fashion Park Villas townhome complex.    Built in 1974, the 90 split and multi-level townhomes have attached garages,master suites, fireplaces and vaulted ceilings with private patio areas.  The residences have up to three bedrooms.  The mature landscaped grounds feature a pool and lounge area.      The Fashion Park Villas townhomes are located across from Westfield Santa Anita and historic Santa Anita Park.   The Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens is very close to the complex.   The area is served by the Arcadia Unified School District which is well-recognized for its scholastic reputation.   The complex is convenient to the Foothill(210) Freeway and a proposed Gold Li... 12/23/2012

Arcadia-San Gabriel Valley CA - The Asian Night Market Returns to the 626 This weekend the 626 Asian Night Market returns to the San Gabriel Valley.  On Saturday, October 20 and Sunday, October 21, 2012 the third installment of this very popular event returns but at a new venue:  Santa Anita Park.  For the two day event, the famed racetrack will be transformed into a night market with Asian food vendors and multiple retail outlets.  The two previous events were held in Pasadena but the crowds, street closures and lack of parking made the move to Santa Anita Park a logical decision.    What:   626 Asian Night Market celebrating the food, festivities and products that can be found  in many of the San Gabriel Valley residents’ home countries.  Why 626?   This is the primary area code for t... 10/19/2012

Lloyd Cullen Real Estate is a local Arcadia Short Sale Realtor. As a Arcadia Short Sale Company that specializes in short sales, you are assured the highest standard of professionalism and can always count on our Arcadia Short Sale Realtor to help answer any questions you have in regards to Arcadia Short Sales. Arcadia Short Sale Realtor Lloyd Cullen is a local Arcadia Short Sale Expert with experienced Arcadia Short Sale Agents here to assist you.   Arcadia Short Sale Realtor We specialize in Short Sales for Arcadia and Surrounding Areas Our Arcadia Short Sale Realtors in our area are the talk of the town because they provide great results to the clients. When the clients are happy then we know we have done our job in full effect. At Lloyd Cullen, our Arcadia Short Sale Realtor aims to... 05/28/2012

New real estate buyer's and seller's strategies in second half of 2012 in San Gabriel Valley & Los Angeles Greater Areas and many cities The House Market Forecast and Outlook 2012 for a Local Real Estate Market in San Gabriel Valley is changing rules and strategies for the year 2012 for SFR - Single family Residences and Condo, Townhomes.   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   May 06, 2012 - The market is heating up locally in Southern California in some desired areas. Rules of the game are changing, if you like to close your escrows.The well price listing are getting multiple offers and there are also multiple escrow fell outs due to low appraisals.The apprisals seem to be a lot more conservative on appraising values, for the buyer's and borrower's benefit only. This low valuers hammer down prices,... 05/06/2012

I was just reading my friend's William's Active Rain Post on the Grand Opening of The Races at Del Mar and thought that I'd share our local Santa Anita Race Track which was featured in 365 Things Around Pasadena™ So... here's a bit of history: Day 228 of 365 Things Around Pasadena™ brings us to Arcadia and Santa Anita Park. photo courtesy of Rennett Stowe Opened Christmas Day, 76 years ago, this is the oldest racetrack in Southern California.  Designed in the Art Deco style by architect Gordon B. Kaufman, this Park has quite a colorful history. It was originally part of "Rancho Santa Anita" and was owned by former San Gabriel Mission Mayor-Domo, Claudio Lopez, named after a family member "Anita Cota". The ranch was later acquired by rancher, Hugo Reid, a Scotsman. Later, it would be own... 07/17/2011

  There are 170 active single family homes for sale in Arcadia California ranging between $304,900 to $7,390,000. 43 of these homes were listed in the month of June with an average list price of $$1,205,190. There are 44 pending/under contract sales and in the past 30 days there has been 40 closed sales with an average closed price $1,023,672 spending an average of 70 days on the market. YTD there have been 216 closed sales with an average sold price of $1,024,415 spending an average of 70 days on the market Average price per square foot was $402 Average interior square footage – 2,610 Highest Priced Home for June 2011 – $3,750,000 – 94 days on the market.  The home was on Wistaria in the Baldwin School District of Arcadia Lowest Priced Home for June 2011 – $323,00 – 3 days on the marke... 07/15/2011

Interested in buying a home in Arcadia?  Here're some quick stats for May 2011: There are 158 active single family homes for sale in Arcadia California ranging between 319,900,000 to $7,390,000. 40 of these homes were listed in the month of May with an average list price of $2,109,00. There are 38 pending/under contract sales and in the past 30 days there has been 31 closed sales with an average closed price $1,180,000 spending an average of 57 days on the market. YTD there have been 176 closed sales with an average sold price of $1,046,674 spending an average of 69 days on the market Average price per square foot was $401 Average interior square footage – 2,619 Highest Priced Home for May 2011 – $3,728,000 – 48 days on the market. Lowest Priced Home for May 2011 – $198,00 – 3 days on t... 07/02/2011

ARCADIA, CA Location: 240 West Huntington Drive – City Hall West Lawn City of Arcadia 2011 Concerts in the Park Summer Concert Series is a free event that invites you to bring lawn chairs, blankets to sit on, and picnic baskets if you like. Time: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. There will also be a Free Kids Fun Zone with games and crafts The 1st Marine Division Band (Patriotic) Thursday, July 7th The Fenians (Celtic) Thursday, July 14th Mariachi Divas (Mariachi & More) Thursday, July 21st The Late Bloomers (Folk Rock) Thursday, July 28th Cold Duck (70s/Top 40) ***FREE birthday cake in honor of Arcadia's 108th birthday! (while supplies last)*** Thursday, August 4th Tommy Tassi and the Authentics (Oldies) Thursday, August 11th Surfin' Safari (Tribute to the Beach Boys) Thursday, August 18th Interested ... 06/25/2011

Come join in and honor our wonderful brave Veterans at the 14th Annual Veteran’s Event in Arcadia, California! The 14th Annual Veteran’s Event will be held on Saturday, May 28, 2011 from 10 am- 3 pm at the Arcadia County Park located at 405 South Santa Anita Avenue in Arcadia. This honorable event will have something for everybody of all ages to enjoy and to also thank a courageous Veteran for their sacrifice for our freedom! There will be live music, food, skydivers, a special “Wall of Remembrance” of Veterans, a children’s area and so much more! At the 14th Annual Veteran’s Event, there will also be free haircuts, manicures and vaccinations available for Veteran’s and their families. For more information regarding the 14th Annual Veteran’s Event please visit the link below: http://sa... 05/27/2011

Please do not lease our future to greaddy Banker's Congress buddies ! They can always borrow money via " special client packages " ,but most of us will not be able to do so ever again at resonable interest rate !   Congress Eyes Eliminating Fannie and Freddie   Congress will soon be debating possible changes to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the government sponsored enterprises (GSEs) that purchase or guarantee mortgage-backed securities on the secondary mortgage market. Proposals for “reform” include possible legislation to phase out and eventually eliminate Fannie and Freddie altogether.   Elimination of the GSEs, which purchased or securitized two out of every three loans written in 2010, would have grave consequences for home buyers and sellers, the real estate market and the rest of ... 04/05/2011