Diane has been nagging me and Michael Jacobs  seems like for years: When will the Wine Bar be open? I want to get drinks and hang out with Michael and buy books.... well Michael kept us up to date about the progress... and we were looking forward to getting together at our favorite bookstore and wine bar to be.... Then the Pandemic Hit.... so with that said Michael Jacobs  the nagging will continue:)) When will they open up the Wine Bar??? How ironic the WAITE continues:)))Wishing you a safe and healthy life and I look forward to your comments.If you are looking for a knowledgeable, focused and goal-oriented Realtor in the Beverly Hills area who will help you achieve your Real Estate goals, please reach out to me directly!If you are looking for a pet friendly Beverly Hills Realtor who c... 11/29/2020

On November 17, 2020, Realtor.com reported that in Pasadena, California median list price was $998,000 in October of 2020 unchanged from $998,000 in September of 2020, and same as 0.0% from $998,000 in October of 2019. While, median sales price for a home and a condo was $902,000 in October of 2020, higher 2.0% from October of 2019 in Pasadena, California.Houses stayed 50.00 days in the market in October of 2020 gained from 48.00 days in September of 2020, but dropped from 61.00 days in October of 2019 in Pasadena, California.The median listing price per square foot of a home and a condo was $589.00 in October of 2020 declined from $595,00 in September of 2020, but increased 3.0% from $572.00 in October of 2019 in Pasadena, California according to Realtor.For complete more detailed info... 11/25/2020

Pasadena Ca Real Estate Market Update October 2020The Pasadena market is very active, 93 homes closed escrow for that month, 32 homes sold below asking price and 53 above.Two were Trust Sales, one Bank Owned, one Probate and the rest were standard sales.Mortgage Interest Rates: 2.750 for conventional, 2.5% for Fha and Va loans, all are fixed for 30 years   11/04/2020

On October 9, 2020, Realtor.com reported that in Pasadena, California median list price was $998,000 in September of 2020 unchanged from $998,000 in August of 2020, but slightly lower 0.0% from $999,000 in September of 2019. While, median sales price for a home and a condo was $943,000 in September of 2020, increased 5.0% from September of 2019 in Pasadena, California.Houses stayed 49.00 days in the market in September of 2020 down from 50.00 days in August of 2020, and fell from 56.00 days in September of 2019 in Pasadena, California.The median listing price per square foot of a home and a condo was $596.00 in September of 2020 up from $592,00 in August of 2020, and gained 4.0% from $571.00 in September of 2019 in Pasadena, California according to Realtor.For complete more detailed inf... 10/14/2020

In September of 2020, Realtor.com reported that in Pasadena, California median list price was $998,000 in August of 2020 higher from $995,000 in July of 2020, and up 1.0% from $989,000 in August of 2019. While, median sales price for a home and a condo was $991,000 in August of 2020, rose 13.0% from August of 2019 in Pasadena, California.Houses stayed 49.00 days in the market in August of 2020 increased from 48.00 days in July of 2020, but declined from 58.00 days in August of 2019 in Pasadena, California.The median listing price per square foot of a home and a condo was $592.00 in August of 2020 up from $587,00 in July of 2020, and gained 4.0% from $568.00 in August of 2019 in Pasadena, California according to Realtor.For complete more detailed information about Realtor.com’s latest ho... 09/13/2020

Should I Keep Making My Mortgage Payment?  With so many people refinancing these days, and with the loan process sometimes crossing one or two months' time, a question we frequently get from those in process is, "Should I keep making my mortgage payment?"  The answer is a simple and clear, "Yes!"   But let's talk about why, because the concept is as simple as it is often misunderstood.  In our formative financial years, many of us rented a home or apartment before we made the leap into home ownership.  And I'd be willing to be bet that more than a few of us got chased by a landlord about the rent being a few too many days late past first of the month.  Herein lies the mortgage payment dilemma when it comes to refinancing.  Unlike rent payments, which are due on the first of the month an... 09/02/2020

On August 17, 2020, Realtor.com reported that in Pasadena, California median list price was $992,000 in July of 2020 higher from $975,000 in June of 2020, and rose 5.0% from $945,000 in July of 2019. While, median sales price for a home and a condo was $895,000 in July of 2020, jumped 8.0% from July of 2019 in Pasadena, California.Houses stayed 48.00 days in the market in July of 2020 fell from 54.00 days in June of 2020, and declined from 56.00 days in July of 2019 in Pasadena, California.The median listing price per square foot of a home and a condo was $585.00 in July of 2020 down from $587,00 in June of 2020, but gained 3.0% from $568.00 in July of 2019 in Pasadena, California according to Realtor.For complete more detailed information about Realtor.com’s latest homes and a condos r... 08/29/2020

Pasadena January 1, 2021 Tournament of Roses Parade Canceled Rose Bowl Football Game Still Possible  After a Zoom Class this afternoon, July 15, 2020, I learned the Tournament of Roses Parade which is held each January will be canceled for 2021 due to the impact of the coronavirus.  The announcement came from the pasadenastarnews.com and and as of 1:45 pm local time are still being formulated. The photo in this post is from the 2015 parade.     07/15/2020

On July 9, 2020, Realtor.com reported that in Pasadena, California median list price was $995,000 in June of 2020 gained from $989,000 in May of 2020, and rose 8.0% from $918,000 in June of 2019. While, median sales price for a home and a condo was $828,000 in June of 2020, fell 7.0% from June of 2019 in Pasadena, California.Houses stayed 53.00 days in the market in June of 2020 declined from 65.00 days in May of 2020, but up from 51.00 days in June of 2019 in Pasadena, California.The median listing price per square foot of a home and a condo was $589.00 in June of 2020 down from $594,00 in May of 2020, but higher 4.0% from $568.00 in June of 2019 in Pasadena, California according to Realtor.For complete more detailed information about Realtor.com’s latest homes and a condos real estate... 07/10/2020

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On June 5, 2020, Realtor.com reported that in Pasadena, California median list price was $995,000 in May of 2020 decreased from $998,000 in April of 2020, but jumped 7.0% from $925,000 in May of 2019. While, median sales price for a home and a condo was $935,000 in May of 2020, almost the same 0.0% from May of 2019 in Pasadena, California.Houses stayed 65.00 days in the market in May of 2020 gained from 58.00 days in April of 2020, and higher from 52.00 days in May of 2019 in Pasadena, California.The median listing price per square foot of a home and a condo was $595.00 in May of 2020 increased from $579,00 in April of 2020, and rose 5.0% from $567.00 in May of 2019 in Pasadena, California according to Realtor.For complete more detailed information about Realtor.com’s latest homes and a... 06/12/2020

On May 7, 2020, Realtor.com reported that in Pasadena, California median list price was $998,000 in April of 2020 rose from $975,000 in March of 2020, and gained 9.0% from $907,500 in April of 2019. While, median sales price for a home and a condo was $972,000 in April of 2020, jumped 19.0% from April of 2019 in Pasadena, California.Houses stayed 57.00 days in the market in April of 2019 higher from 55.00 days in March of 2020, but unchanged from 57.00 days in April of 2019 in Pasadena, California.The median listing price per square foot of a home and a condo was $581.00 in April of 2020 unchanged from $581,00 in March of 2020, but increased 4.0% from $558.00 in April of 2019 in Pasadena, California according to Realtor.For complete more detailed information about Realtor.com’s latest h... 05/16/2020

 When I Feel The Earth Move...   When you live in California, news of earthquakes rarely reach the forefront of news reporting.  I wouldn't use the word common but those who live here or know a little about our state are not exactly surprised that feeling the earth move brings on a certain congeniality in everyday life.   Such activity in other places is well-known too.  And this occurs in areas that may be less familiar to seismic movement as we have discovered over the years.    Yes, unlike music afficianado and fellow ActiveRain member Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 I too can feel The Earth Move in some different ways. While(or whilst in honor of Nick)music may not be a big part of "me" - it is a part of living on planet Earth.  It certainly moves me a bit differently than Carly Simon, ... 04/18/2020

On April 10, 2020, Realtor.com reported that in Pasadena, California median list price was $970,000 in March of 2020 down from $987,000 in February of 2020, but jumped 7.0% from $900,000 in March of 2019. While, median sales price for a home and a condo was $845,000 in March of 2020, declined 2.0% from March of 2019 in Pasadena, California.Houses stayed 55.00 days in the market in March of 2019 lower from 72.00 days in February of 2020, but unchanged from 55.00 days in March of 2019 in Pasadena, California.The median listing price per square foot of a home and a condo was $581.00 in March of 2020 higher from $574,00 in February of 2020, and rose 4.0% from $661.00 in March of 2019 in Pasadena, California according to Realtor.For complete more detailed information about Realtor.com’s late... 04/15/2020

On March 12, 2020, PFAR.org reported that an average list price for a home and a condo was $2,220,372 in February of 2020 gained 28.6% from $1,725,996 in February of 2019; While, median listing price for a home and a condo was $1,599,999 in February of 2020, jumped 48.8% from $1,075,000 February of 2019 in Pasadena, California.There were 345 active listing of homes and condos in February of 2020 fell 28.6% from 513 listing in February of 2019; While there were 2.6 months available inventory of homes and condos in February of 2020, dropped 52.5% from 5.5 months of available inventory in February of 2019 in Pasadena, California.An average sales price for a home and a condo was $1,348,641 in February of 2019 rose 8.8% from $1,240,068 in February of 2019; While, median sales price for a hom... 03/13/2020

On February 12, 2020, Realtor.com reported that in Pasadena, California median list price was $1,069,000 in January of 2020 declined from $1,049,499 in December of 2019, and rose 11.0% from $949,999 in January of 2019. While, median sales price for a home and a condo was $935,000 in January of 2020, jumped 11.0% from January of 2019 in Pasadena, California.Houses stayed 81.00 days in the market in January of 2019 higher from 64.00 days in December of 2019, and gained from 70.00 days in January of 2019 in Pasadena, California.The median listing price per square foot of a home and a condo was $577.00 in January of 2020 up from $575.00 in December of 2019, and increased 2.0% from $563.00 in January of 2019 in Pasadena, California according to Realtor.For complete more detailed information ... 02/15/2020

 Serendipity Sunday Of Sorts:It's Not Just The Cup That Runneth Over  It's Not Just The Cup That Runneth Over  Recently, in the Q&A(typically a laugh riot of all sorts) section a question was asked about glasses half-filled or half-empty.  As one might expect, the responses covered many possibilities.   The truth, of course, is that cups or glasses can be seen in varied states of fullness.  Perspective is found in those vessels.  So is opportunity.  In all likelihood lots of things can be found there.   We can find answers to many things that floweth and overfloweth going back in history if one is so inclined to do an extensive search.  Words of wisdom can be seen from a religious context as well as from our furry friends.  The sources may be endless.  This quote sums it up well for me:... 02/09/2020

On January 9, 2020, Realtor.com reported that in Pasadena, California median list price was $1,049,999 in December of 2019 declined from $1,075,000 in November of 2019, but jumped 10.0% from $949,888 in December of 2018. While, median sales price for a home and a condo was $930,000 in December of 2019, rose 5.0% from December of 2018 in Pasadena, California.Houses stayed 67.00 days in the market in December of 2019 higher from 64.00 days in November of 2019,and up from 62.00 days in December of 2018 in Pasadena, California.The median listing price per square foot of a home and a condo was $576.00 in December of 2019 down from $591.00 in November of 2019, but increased 2.0% from $562.00 in December of 2018 in Pasadena, California according to Realtor.For complete more detailed informatio... 01/14/2020

Well it has been a while since I wrote an Almost Speechless Sunday Post, hence I feel it is long overdue. Now with that said every year either Diane and I  go to Vroman's Book Store  together or I go alone to Pasadena for the After Christmas 40% sale. Some  of you might ask WHY? well the idea of buying 200-300 Christmas & Holiday Cards might not mean much to most, but if you calculate at 40% discount it is a respectable savings.Now this year we had a few Animal Emergency Visits to see our Vets, so Diane took the sickly animals to our Vet and I went to Vroman's. We both spent a lot of money but my ride was more enjoyable.FYI these photos were taken on December 27th, 2019!Michael Jacobs  there is another post coming your way:))If you are looking for a pet friendly Beverly Hills Realtor wh... 01/05/2020

 In The Beginning In The Beginning Some may think of December Thirty One as the last day of the year and, of course, it is but it's also so much more than that or any day...   Rather than endings, I am thinking of beginnings.  In Pasadena, that means the arrival of The Tournament of Roses Parade and The Rose Bowl Game on January 1, 2020.  This year, the theme of the parade is The Power of Hope.   It's not just a good theme for the day but for any day.  I found this quote and I think it fits for me.  Right now.   First comes thought; then organization of that thought, into ideas and plans into reality.  The beginning, as you will observe, is in your imagination.                                                                                           Napoleon Hill   The image in this pos... 12/31/2019