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Pasadena, Schools, Taxes and Starbucks

January 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Prop 13 places an unfair burden on property owners

After all, it is for the children. The city of LA Canada did it. The city of South Pasadena did it. It passed in San Marino as well. A lead pipe cinch. In these days of declining revenues and the California State budget well past the stage of life support, local communities are looking for ways to provide much needed monetary relief to the school systems. A parcel tax seems to be the weapon of choice. Seemingly innocuous in its inexpensive amount of $120 and the indiscriminate application in … [Read more...]

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Pasadena Ecohouse Project – For Sale

April 1, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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Have you ever dreamed of building a  Green home of the Future?  Here is your chance today! The Pasadena Eco House Project is for sale. This has been in planning for 24 months and has full approval to start building now.  The project includes: lot, plans and permits. This home, designed to be the first Platinum LEED Certified home in Pasadena, offers many energy saving advantages. It 's construction utilizes insulated concrete panels that are far superior to standard wood … [Read more...]

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Pasadena On Location

March 12, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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As you meander through Pasadena neighborhoods you may come across a caravan of large white trucks along with miles of electrical cable. You may even see a few Star Wagons. No, its not the new shovel ready projects designed to upgrade our infrastructure, it's likely a production shoot for a movie, a television show or commercial. The City of Pasadena has many wonderful locations that are appealing to the film industry. With it's varied home styles and architectural offerings, to its mature … [Read more...]

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A Hand Up… Not a Hand Out in Pasadena

February 22, 2009 By 1 Comment

I had the pleasure, to tour a facility called the "Door of Hope"  located in Pasadena. It is a small home that educates and councils struggling families. It was a refreshing look at how donations are used to truly change lives. The Door of Hope  is  a facility that relies on donations from churches, private groups and organizations and the general community. I had never heard of them until my daughters 2nd grade class from Clairbourn School had a pocket change drive and helped to raise … [Read more...]

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Pasadena Home Buyer Assistance Programs

December 1, 2008 By Leave a Comment

With Pasadena real estate prices declining over the last several months, many would be home buyers still find themselves priced out of the market. The reasons may include insufficient funds for a down payment, or overall prices coupled with the mortgage payment and taxes still exceeding their monthly budget. If this describes your current situation, the City of Pasadena may be able to help. Housing programs available through the City include rental and home ownership. For the purposes of this … [Read more...]

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