I just became a member of the Arcadia Rock Climbing Gym.  It is only 15 minutes from my house in Los Feliz.   I have always wanted to learn to rock climb.  I spend most of my time hiking and backpacking.  I have to admit I have a very healthy fear of heights.  I like being able to climb in a place where there is a nice soft pad right underneath me.  Did I mention I'm not very good at it?  Because I'm not...yet.  As the banner hanging from the ceiling says, "Never never quit."  I think that's a pretty good life lession. Rock Climbing is a great work out.  In addition to being sore I have also torn pieces of skin off my fingers, but I'm tough...I think.  Did I mention that rock climbing is hard?  This gym is a good value.  They have good deals on everything from one time day passes to ... 04/02/2010

HOMES IN WOODLANDS GATED COMMUNITY IN ARCADIA CA   The Woodlands Gated Community is a collection of 120 homes located in the City of Arcadia California. These well appointed homes were built in 2002, ranging from 1900 to 2460 square feet. These models come with 3 to 5 bedrooms and 2.5 to 3 baths. Some features of these Woodlands Homes include High Cathedral ceilings in the living and dining room areas. Good size family room with cozy fireplace for those cold nights.     The Homeowners Association Dues are $114/month. Amenities include Pool, spa, and barbecues. The Woodlands Gated Community is located between Longden Av and Live Oak Av and west of Peck Rd. With close proximity to the 605 freeway it is a convenient location to get around town. Kids who live in the area can enroll in the M... 04/01/2010

Arcadia CA Real Estate Market Report February 2010     There were 16 homes that closed within the month of February 2010 for Arcadia California, compared to 24 homes closed in February 2009, a decrease of -8. Sales Volume for homes closed in Arcadia CA for February 2009 was $18,894,950 Sales Volume for homes closed in Arcadia CA for February 2010 was $17,811,288 Average list price for homes closed in Arcadia CA for February 2009 was $817,090 Average list price for homes closed in Arcadia CA for February 2010 was $1,144,112 Average SOLD price for homes closed in Arcadia CA for February 2009 was $787,290 Average SOLD price for homes closed in Arcadia CA for February 2010 was $1,113,206 Average Days on Market for homes closed in Arcadia CA for February 2009 was 62 days. Average Days on Mar... 03/07/2010

Browsers used by Realtors, you will get more and FEE milage from Mozilla's Firefox , local Associations and MLS's got the message Finally !   The browser ballot: the end of Greedy and All Controlling Microsoft's dominance, PLEASE Vote & Use #Mozilla’s #Firefox ! http://tinyurl.com/yfoxjlt   Contact: Agency: Century 21 Ludecke Realty 20 E. Foothill Blvd. #105 , Arcadia, CA 91006 Name: John Vostenak Phone: 1-626-408-2266 web: www.johnvostenak.com 03/01/2010

If anyone out there has any discounted luxury homes in So Cal, send them my way. I am now working with a Buyer that buys luxury homes at 80-90% of their value and then resells them quickly. If you have any Sellers that need to sell NOW, send me an e-mail. He buys cash and closes fast. They can be divorce, probate, or even Short Sales. We will be in touch. I pay for referrals (of course)   If you know of clients who may need some help in the So California, feel free to send them to my site: www.SanGabrielValleyHomeSearch.com Be sure that you send me an e-mail with you and your clients' name and information.  I pay 25% for referrals...so let's get to work. Thanks-- velascomark@yahoo.com  (626) 392-9499 Direct. Search MLS: Arcadia, San Marino, South Pasadena, Los Feliz, Downey,& Whittier, ... 02/23/2010

  Arcadia CA Real Estate - Closed SALES for January 2010   Below is a Market Statistics for HOMES SOLD in Arcadia CA. There were a total of 25 closed sales comprised of 20 Standard Sales with the balance either Bank Owned REOs or Shortsales. Of the 25 homes sold, 18 were Single Family Homes, 3 Condo, and 4 Townhome. Average Days on Market for SFR was 50.   Average prices SOLD for SFR, Condos, and Townhomes were 964k, 675k, and 699k respectively. Total sales volume for the month ending January 2010 for Arcadia CA was at $22.1 million.   Average SOLD/LIST price was as follows: SFR:               98.0% Condos:         97.6% Townhomes:  99.4%     Status: Closed Sale (25)         Type: Single Family Residence (18)           List Price  ADOM  Selling Price  SqFt  Min  378,500 3 367,000 706 Ma... 02/20/2010

                                                                                                 I will do the following things:1. I will have a regular communication schedule (weekly or biweekly) to provide regular Buyer feedback.2. I will send copies of ALL ads and marketing materials.                            3. I will make you a part of the process (input is welcome and accepted)4. I will NOT Disappear.5. I will get the Highest and Best home price in the shortest possible time.                                                Click here to find out: What is my home worth? If you know of clients who may need some help in the So California, feel free to send them to my site: Search MLS: Arcadia, San Marino, South Pasadena, Los Feliz, Downey,& Whittier, CA. 02/10/2010

http://www.johnvostenak.com Property owners, property managers, sellers, Do you have a Church, Temple, Mask,  Lodge, Religious  property for sale ? Do you know anybody who has and want to sell the property ?I have a cash buyer client for commercial property with a permitted  Church, Temple, Masque Mask, Lodge, Religious  property use ,  or used as a Church, Temple, Mask, Lodge, Religious use property currently .Desired Location in San Gabriel Valley in the area of North East Los Angeles, CaliforniaRange up to $ 2 mil .Please let me know ASAP for a quick escrow.Thank You !John http://www.JohnVostenak.com   John Vostenak, CA Broker, Lic#: 00871958 CENTURY 21 Ludecke Realty • 20 E. Foothill Blvd , Suite 105 • Arcadia, California 91006 USADirect Line, Google Voice Mail: 1-626-408-2266 •All ... 01/26/2010

New Listings: 74Average Listing Price: $ 995,912 Listings Under Contract: 24Average Listing Price: $ 737,783 Listings Sold: 62Average Selling Price: $ 866,170 % Diference Between Listing Price versus Selling Price: 96.44 %% Sales Price Versus Old Listing Price: 94.97 %Average Days on The Market: 47   http://www.stoppayingrentinla.com  Arcadia Real Estate, Arcadia Probates, Arcadia Foreclosures,  Loans, Statistics, Mortgage Loans 12/10/2009

New Listings: 63Average Listing Price: $ 1,008,156 Listings Under Contract: 18Average Listing Price: $ 1,141,994 Listings Sold: 43Average Selling Price: $ 902,506 % Diference Between Listing Price versus Selling Price: 93.69 %% Sales Price Versus Old Listing Price: 94.79 %Average Days on The Market: 50   http://www.stoppayingrentinla.com  Arcadia Real Estate, Arcadia Probates, Arcadia Foreclosures,  Loans, Statistics, Mortgage Loans 12/10/2009

New Listings: 63Average Listing Price: $ 1,073,966 Listings Under Contract: 21Average Listing Price: $ 867,794 Listings Sold: 55Average Selling Price: $ 763,856 % Diference Between Listing Price versus Selling Price: 97.79 %% Sales Price Versus Old Listing Price: 93.16 %Average Days on The Market: 60   http://www.stoppayingrentinla.com  Arcadia Real Estate, Arcadia Probates, Arcadia Foreclosures,  Loans, Statistics, Mortgage Loans 12/10/2009

New Listings: 68Average Listing Price: $ 1,109,776 Listings Under Contract: 23Average Listing Price: $ 1,005,598 Listings Sold: 48Average Selling Price: $ 761,395 % Diference Between Listing Price versus Selling Price: 97.42 %% Sales Price Versus Old Listing Price: 94.36 %Average Days on The Market: 52   http://www.stoppayingrentinla.com  Arcadia Real Estate, Arcadia Probates, Arcadia Foreclosures,  Loans, Statistics, Mortgage Loans 12/10/2009

New Listings: 99Average Listing Price: $ 1,066,522 Listings Under Contract: 12Average Listing Price: $ 855,333 Listings Sold: 63Average Selling Price: $ 755,217 % Difence Between Listing Price versus Selling Price: 93.31 %% Sales Price Versus Old Listing Price: 90.82 %Average Days on The Market: 62   http://www.stoppayingrentinla.com  Arcadia Real Estate, Arcadia Probates, Arcadia Foreclosures,  Loans, Statistics, Mortgage Loans 12/10/2009

As per article in REAL ESTATE magazine , page 44. ...  October 2009 New Mobile Application " Gets an A " New Electronic Lock box without the extra eKey ! used by other Realtors in San Diego and other states in US. Arcadia Board should get it , if YOU request it ... ! Yes , ... there is a great competition to obsolete SUPRA lock box !~! and you do not need to have or charge or otherwise deal with the extra electronic eKey either ..! :-) Has Mobil PDA support , and many benefits compared to SUPRA Lock Box,  to do any changes, reports, etc .. Please read more at company website ...http://www.sentrilock.com/services-matrix/   Please see me at : http://www.JohnVostenak.com   Agency: Century 21 Ludecke Realty 20 E. Foothill Blvd. #105 , Arcadia, CA 91006 Name: John Vostenak Phone: 1-626-445-0... 11/03/2009

$510,000 - Arcadia CA Home for Sale, **Remodeled/UPgraded**This charming, south facing lovely home located in a tree lined street has a covered patio/barbecue area w/ large backyard perfect for entertaining. Relaxing mountain view & fruit trees. Close to schools, bus stops, restaurants, supermarket and banks. It has fireplace, hardwood floors and tiles, newly painted interior/exterior, upgraded windows, jacuzzi tub in main bathroom, water softener, window air conditioner and cable satellite ready. Master bathroom has no permit. PROPERTY FEATURES: Single Family Residence 3 Bedrooms 2 Bath Living: 1100 Sqft Lot size: 6774 Sqft Fireplace Hardwood floors Upgraded windows NEW paint inside/outside Water softener $510,000 - Arcadia CA Home for Sale, **Remodeled/UPgraded************************... 10/26/2009

Congratulations Tommy Thai, listing agent extraordinaire! You did an incredible job marketing this luxury Arcadia listing and getting it sold quickly and for top dollar ($2.4M+). And thank you for hiring Moving Mountains Design to stage this gorgeous new construction home. Escrow opened and closed in a record 4 days after receiving 3 bids! Click here to read more about how we staged this gorgeous new construction Arcadia luxury home Click here to visit our home staging in Los Angeles and Arcadia web site For more information about home staging in Los Angeles, Arcadia and Pasadena, or to learn how we can help you sell your home faster and for a better price, contact Michelle Minch at (626)441-8975 or via email Michelle@MovingMountainsDesign.com Moving Mountains Design We know what makes ... 07/11/2009

Los Angeles home staging company, Moving Mountains Design, was hired to stage this gorgeous Arcadia home last week. It's brand new construction, approximately 6,000 sq. ft. with 5 bedroom suites, 5 1/2 bathrooms. We staged the entire downstairs including the entry, living room, family room, dining room, breakfast area, 2 kitchens, pantry, butler's pantry, family room/great room, formal office and downstairs bedroom suite. Upstairs we staged another family room, a second bedroom suite, a wet bar, the Master bedroom and bath.  It took 6 stagers & 2 furniture movers the better part of the day, but we got this beautiful home staged in one day on time and on budget. Read more and see more photos at Moving Mountains Design home staging web site For more information about this gorgeous new con... 06/15/2009

#6 Be Persistent: Continued existence or occurance. The continuance of an effect after its cause is removed. The Big Fish: A few months ago, I received a Lead that was looking for a home up to $1.5 Million in my area. It had his name, e-mail, and his phone number. I called him that same night...yes...he was prequalified for that amount! We set a time to homes for later that week. I scheduled all of the appointments. A few hours before our showings, he called to cancel...not reschedule...but he CANCELLED!  Don't Scare the Fish:  I called him the following week and left a message. The next week, I sent an e-mail (Yes, I did feel like calling him every day and sleeping on his door step until he bought something). The third week I made NO CONTACT (there is such a thing as being TOO PERSIST... 05/05/2009

If you going to be in the Arcadia area this Tuesday, April 21st between 9am and 3pm please come over to the Santa Anita Racetrack for the 13th Annual REALTOR Tech & Green Expo. Free Admission & Free Parking Food, Fun, Drinks, Great Speakers/Seminars Great Door Prizes & Giveaways Register and get more info at: www.theaar.com/expo 04/17/2009

Housing Market In The San Gabriel Valley  The industrial vacancy rate in the San Gabriel Valley is only 1.9%. In the year 2005, nearly 2.3 million square feet of space was under construction.  The real challenge in the San Gabriel Valley is finding land for new development.  The office vacancy rate in mid-2005 was only 10.0%.  However, once again it is because it is not easy to find vacant land.  In addition, many of the vacant land have what is known as Brownfield issues.  A Brownfield is a site, or a portion of a piece of property, that has actual or perceived contamination and an active potential for redevelopment or reuse. Many areas across the country that were once used for industrial and commercial purposes have been abandoned - or are underused, given their location. On the resi... 03/05/2009