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By Pasadena Short Sale Agents Pasadena Short Sales
(Munson Realty Southern California Real Estate)
What is HFA? Home Foreclosure Alternatives (HFA) is a source for distressed homeowners facing possible foreclosure to find out what their alternatives to foreclosure are.There is a really good chance that you or someone you know may be facing foreclosure.  Approximately 1 in 7 homeowners aren’t’ making their payment and many more are facing that problem very soon.The Goal of HFA is to answer your questions and hopefully provide you with Alternatives to foreclosure so you can make the best choice for you.We’ve all had friends and family faced with the idea of losing a home and we know just how overwhelming it can be. It is essential for you to have all the facts necessary to make an informed decision. Learn More about: What Is A Short Sale? Process Of A Short Sale The Truth About Loan Mo...
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By Richard Ruggaber, California Real Estate - (818) 422-5035
(Metro Life Homes)
Spend a luxurious weekend at the Bissell House Bed and Breakfast in Pasadena, California! The Bissell House is an 1887 Victorian estate that is full of charm and ultimate beauty. This amazing beautiful estate is located in the Orange Grove Mansion District which makes it perfect for attending annual home and garden shows or even the Rose Bowl Parade. Enjoy the sparkling pool and walk amongst the beautiful gardens the estate has to offer! For more information regarding the Bissell House please visit the link below: http://www.bissellhouse.com/ What a great way to unwind and relax from the everyday hustle and bustle! CHEERS
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By Richard Ruggaber, California Real Estate - (818) 422-5035
(Metro Life Homes)
So you need a place to stay for your next vacation while you are in Pasadena, California? Why not, stay at the Terraces at Paseo Colorado, where you can indulge in the luxurious amenities that this amazing place has to offer! The Terraces at Paseo Colorado is located in the heart of Old Town Pasadena. This luxurious resort is located to all the wonderful places that Old Town Pasadena has to offer for all your needs. At the Terraces Paseo Colorado, you will be able to enjoy your vacation while having the comforts of home at your fingertips. For more information regarding the Terraces at Paseo Colorado please visit the link below: http://www.hotel-rates.com/us/california/pasadena/terraces-at-paseo-colorado.html What a wonderful way to spend a vacation! CHEERS
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By Richard Ruggaber, California Real Estate - (818) 422-5035
(Metro Life Homes)
    Enjoy a wonderful lunch at the Element Café in Pasadena, California! The Element Café is located in Old Town Pasadena and features a wonderful open kitchen for your enjoyment. This exquisite café offers lunch and weekend brunch for you to indulge in their delicious American cuisine! The Element Café even offers wonderful weekly specials to tantalize your taste buds. For more information regarding the Element Café please visit the link below: http://www.elementskitchen.com/cafe.html What a great way to treat your palette! CHEERS  
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By Ralph Gorgoglione, California and Hawaii Real Estate (310) 497-9407
(Metro Life Homes)
The historic Millard House also known as the La Miniatura is located in Pasadena, California. The Millard House was built in 1923 and is a Frank Lloyd Wright home. This amazing home is in the textile block style that Mr. Wright was well known for in his designs. In fact, the Millard house was the very first textile block home that Mr. Wright designed. The house was owned by Alice Millard a rare book dealer for whom Mr. Wright built a home for in Highland Park, Illinois in 1906. The Millard House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. For more information regarding the Millard House please visit the link below: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millard_House Another great piece of history right in our own backyard!
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By Ralph Gorgoglione, California and Hawaii Real Estate (310) 497-9407
(Metro Life Homes)
Made contact with an old acquaintence and made a donation to his spiritual organization - Pay It Forward This week, I was working on my database and getting things updated and saw that I had an old address for someone that I used to work with. So I went on to Google and looked him up.  It turns out he has co-founded an organization that centers around spiritual awareness and enlightenment. I read the website, and it was very cool, so I made a $25 donation. Mark ended up getting a copy of the donation receipt and emailed me back to thank me, and said it was a pleasant surprise to hear from me again. It's cool to get in touch with old friends, and it's so important to keep in touch with everyone!! Los Angeles Homes For Sale Los Angeles Condos For Sale Los Angeles Townhomes For Sale
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By Ralph Gorgoglione, California and Hawaii Real Estate (310) 497-9407
(Metro Life Homes)
Enjoy an amazing evening at the historic Pasadena Playhouse in Pasadena, California! The Pasadena Playhouse is a beautiful historic performing arts venue in Old Town Pasadena. The historic playhouse is used for many events each year such as professional shows and community engagements. The Pasadena Playhouse Association was founded in 1917. The playhouse itself was completed and designed in 1925 in the Spanish Colonial Revival style by Elmer Grey an artist and designer. Despite the many financial difficulties that the playhouse has endured, it still stands strong waiting for those to come and admire its beauty as well as its rich history! For more information regarding the Pasadena Playhouse please visit the link below: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pasadena_Playhouse What an amazing hi...
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By Michael Jacobs, Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393
Pasadena CA 2010 Market Update South Orange Grove Corridor Condos & Townhomes First of all, a definition of the area for this report is in order.  In my opinion, I extend beyond what some may consider the "prime area" and include all properties sold south of Colorado Boulevard and north of Columbia.   For the eastern boundary, I include Singer Park on California and all of the streets that run parallel.  The western boundary for the sake of this report is the Arroyo(south of the Colorado Street Bridge).  This report does not include any of the condos or townhomes in Old Pasadena or those north of the 210 Freeway(so does not include Orange Grove Village I or II, Continental Court or any of the developments between North Orange Grove and the Arroyo Drive). Pasadena CA 2010 Market Update S...
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By Ludovic Kohler
(Delancey Realty Group)
Never before have there been so many excellent foreclosure properties available in and around Pasadena, and many potential buyers would like to purchase one of these discounted homes for a primary residence, vacation property, or income producing rental. But the foreclosure market is complicated, and not every good deal that shows up on the Pasadena foreclosure market is free of problems. Many foreclosed homes, for example, are burdened with legal and financial liabilities including past due taxes to the IRS, invoices due to contractors who have filed liens against the value of the property, or structural problems with the house that can cost a great deal of money to repair. By taking ownership of one of these homes you automatically inherit those problems, and that can be a disaster. O...
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By Ralph Gorgoglione, California and Hawaii Real Estate (310) 497-9407
(Metro Life Homes)
  Spend the day with the kids at the Kidspace Children’s Museum in Pasadena, California! The Kidspace Children’s Museum is a great way for children to explore and be in a creative environment. Children are able to experience learning of the arts, sciences and humanities through fun self-directed and interactive play. This amazing and fun place not only helps the children, it also enriches the community as well! For more information regarding the Kidspace Children’s Museum please visit the link below: http://www.kidspacemuseum.org/site/PageServer?pagename=index What a great way to spend the day and just have fun! CHEERS
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By Pasadena Short Sale Agents Pasadena Short Sales
(Munson Realty Southern California Real Estate)
Home Buyers Agent-Can I Save Money Without one? Unless you buying a home from a "For Sale by Owner" you will be using a Realtor or Real Estate Agent. The question is will you be using the Sellers agent (the persons name on the for sale sign representing the seller) or your own agent (someone representing your best interest).  Some buyers may think they can get a bettter deal negotiating directly with the sellers agent. Well, think again! Consider this, the Sellers Agent (guy or gal on the sign) has a fiduciary responsibility (to act in the best interest of his or her client) the seller. His or her job is to get the most $$$ for his client. With that in mind, he could never tell you that you are offering too much or should request his seller to fix this or that. If he did, he or she woul...
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By Richard Ruggaber, California Real Estate - (818) 422-5035
(Metro Life Homes)
The historic Millard House also known as the La Miniatura is located in Pasadena, California. The Millard House was built in 1923 and is a Frank Lloyd Wright home. This amazing home is in the textile block style that Mr. Wright was well known for in his designs. In fact, the Millard house was the very first textile block home that Mr. Wright designed. The house was owned by Alice Millard a rare book dealer for whom Mr. Wright built a home for in Highland Park, Illinois in 1906. The Millard House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. For more information regarding the Millard House please visit the link below: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millard_House Another great piece of history right in our own backyard! CHEERS
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By Richard Ruggaber, California Real Estate - (818) 422-5035
(Metro Life Homes)
  I made a donation to APLA.  Having lost some dear friends over the years, this cause is a big one in my heart.  All the charities are suffering during these lean years and I urge everyone to try and remember to continue donating no matter the size of the donation.  Wishing everyone a great week.
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By Pasadena Short Sale Agents Pasadena Short Sales
(Munson Realty Southern California Real Estate)
Los Angeles First Time Home Buyers |Home Vs. Condo-Which is better? This is a very common question buyers are faced with now (especially Los Angeles First Time Home Buyers ). Often because there seems to be a lot more "bang for the buck" in square footage and property condition when you compare a Home Vs. Condo. One of the toughest pills for buyers to swallow is the HOA Dues (Home owner associations dues). These fees over the maintenance of the building/grounds, insurance and most of the time trash and water. On the other hand, if your strongly considering buying a home for sale in Los Angele, there are also "Home owner dues" but their not called "HOA Dues" Their called "maintenance costs"! And they don't come in a nice neat monthly package. They come in the form of: New roof $20K, Gard...
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By Richard Ruggaber, California Real Estate - (818) 422-5035
(Metro Life Homes)
  Spend the day with the kids at the Kidspace Children’s Museum in Pasadena, California! The Kidspace Children’s Museum is a great way for children to explore and be in a creative environment. Children are able to experience learning of the arts, sciences and humanities through fun self-directed and interactive play. This amazing and fun place not only helps the children, it also enriches the community as well! For more information regarding the Kidspace Children’s Museum please visit the link below: http://www.kidspacemuseum.org/site/PageServer?pagename=index What a great way to spend the day and just have fun! CHEERS
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By Richard Ruggaber, California Real Estate - (818) 422-5035
(Metro Life Homes)
Enjoy a day at the Pasadena Roving Archers Club in Pasadena, California! The Pasadena Roving Archers Club has been opened since 1935. Experience the pure joy of becoming one with the bow and arrow, while showing your true marksmanship skills! There you will be able to receive lessons for visitors 10 years and older. Classes are given to all Pasadena and Southern California residents. For more information regarding the Pasadena Roving Archers please visit the link below: http://www.rovingarchers.com/instruction.php What a great way to spend the day! CHEERS
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By Pasadena Short Sale Agents Pasadena Short Sales
(Munson Realty Southern California Real Estate)
Home Seller FAQs-Must there be an open house on my home? Answer: Generally speaking, unless you live in a gated community that does not have free access to the public, there is no real need for an open house. Certainly no need for more than 1 public open house (when it’s first listed) and one Brokers Open (sometimes called caravan is usually held during a morning on a weekday for “brokers only”). Today’s “state of the art” lock boxes track every agent that comes into your home. Additionally, they can be set to specific times in which to be accessed providing you with privacy when you need it. The good news is you will not have to take off every weekend and find something to do while your home is being held open. With excellent photos, maps and virtual tours, buyers will have enough inf...
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4 Reasons Why Your Best Option Could Be to Lease with the Option to Buy A Lease with the Option to Buy also referred to as Rent to Own or Lease Option can be a great introduction into homeownership. 1. A Lease with the Option to Buy or Rent to Own gives you time to get to know the community and neighborhood where you'll be living for the next few years.  Have you ever gone to see a movie because everyone else said it was really good and you didn't want to be the only one of your friends not to see it, then when you finally saw the movie you were highly disappointed?  Sometimes that can happen in a home purchase.  You and your agent can find what you think is the best house in the best neighborhood but after living there a year you discover that the traffic from your house to the office ...
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By Pasadena Short Sale Agents Pasadena Short Sales
(Munson Realty Southern California Real Estate)
Home Seller FAQ’s-Is it smart to "test" the market with a higher offering price at first? Answer: It does neither you nor your agent any good to list a property overpriced. But why not test to be sure? Here's why: Because you will lose precious market time and you risk an over all lower final sales price. You can not ignore the comps (recent comparable sales) and your Realtors advice. Testing high signals a greedy seller and buyers have way to much to choose from right now. They will wait and hit you below the belt once you finally drop your price. Overpriced Homes-Sell Slower, For Less and often not at all. I maintain that you’ll shoot yourself in the foot by overpricing your home. Your home will almost always sale at or above market value by pricing at or below market value.   Follow ...
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By Michael Jacobs, Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393
12 + 1 = 23 Remember the New Math? Try This... 12(months) +1(one extra payment--principal only) equals 30(year original loan) - 7(number in years of savings) 23 HUH? Did you know that there is a way to save a lot of $$$ on your mortgage?   Did you know that if you make just one extra payment a year (of course this is a principal payment solely) you will cut seven years off your mortgage---instead of a typical 30 year mortgage, you could own your home outright in just 23 years!  No mathematicians were harmed in this example although they may be shaking their heads. Always check with the appropriate professionals your to verify how this will effect your individual financial situation. Check with your non-human companion should you wish to try this experiment with their domicile.
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