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7 Ways To Keep Your Property Safe After Moving Out
If you’re moving out while your home is still on the market, your vacant property could attract more than potential buyers—it could attract criminal activity. An unoccupied property is at risk for a break-in, and removing all your belonging...
How is Commercial Real Estate? How Much Longer?
My friend Scott Martin of NAI Capital recently shared with me the following opinion regarding commercial real estate and the current economy. Take a look:
3 Thai Restaurants To Savor In Pasadena, Alhambra, and Los Angeles
Craving Thai food? My wife is Thai and we love Thai food. Check out our list of 3 Thai restaurants to try in the area. Whichever you choose, prepare to have a satisfied palate afterwards. Nine & Nine Thai Kitchen With a variety ...
The Lacy House in San Marino $6.28m
My wife says I look puffy. Does this house at 1460 Avonrea Road in San Marino make me look puffy? The asking price of this home, affectionately known as The Lacy House is $6,280,000. This historic English style craftsman was built in 1907 ...
10 Things That Are Dragging Down Your Home’s Value
There are a lot of things you can’t control in the home-selling process. You can’t force people to come see your home or make an offer on it. But you can make sure to take care of some easy repairs that would otherwise turn off prospective ...
Reginald Johnson’s parents home for $5.45M (check out the math)
Today on caravan, there were a number of nice homes. One of them I really liked was the Reginald Johnson designed home at 1590 Lombardy Road, one of the best streets in Pasadena. Johnson is one of the most significant designers in South...
Market Report for Greater Pasadena in First Quarter of 2016
I am pleased to report that in the first quarter of 2016, four of the five areas covered in this market report enjoyed a steady increase in their Median price, according to the Pasadena Foothills Association of Realtors ITEC Multiple Listing Se...
10 Things Contractors Won’t Tell You
1. License? What License? With the economy rebounding, homeowners may be more likely to include remodeling projects in their budgets. Spending on home improvements has nearly recovered from the Great Recession, with an estimated $314 billio...