Neighborhoods | Pasadena & South Pasadena Real Estate

Bungalow Heaven Home Prices

October 9, 2009 By Doug Willis 1 Comment

The name does live up to its billing. A news announcement this week proclaiming Pasadena's Bungalow Heaven a great place to live begets the next question....."How much does it cost to live there"? While the American Planning Association's list of "Great Places", doesn't quite have the prestige of Money Magazines Best Places to Live it is a very desirable accolade nonetheless. Just drive down the tree lined streets and you quickly realize what a special place it is. The other interesting fact … [Read more...]

Pasadena Ecohouse Project – For Sale

April 1, 2009 By Deena Willis 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 Neighborhood Focus on Madison Heights

September 4, 2008 By Doug Willis Leave a Comment

We provide monthly reports on the Pasadena real estate market and the current trends in home prices. Since Pasadena encompases approximately 22.5 square miles, there are wide variances in terms of housing prices and the neighborhoods in which they are located. If it is true that all real estate is local, then we are going to break it down in its smallest form and find out what is happening in the many locales that comprise the City of Pasadena. Madison Heights Home Sales The mix of … [Read more...]

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Sierra Madre — A Quiet Town by the Foothills

March 3, 2008 By admin 2 Comments

If your moving or re-locating, take a closer look at the city ofÂ Sierra Madre.Â Sierra Madre is a quaint, little community nestled at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains-- only 30 minutes from downtown LA and 10 minutes from West Pasadena.Â Yet, despite its close proximity to these large metropolitan areas, life here runs at a slower pace.Â It has provided a calming respite for our family to the hustle and bustle of everyday life.Â Sierra Madre has a "small town" feel with a … [Read more...]

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Neighborhood Focus: “Upper Hastings” Pasadena’s Upper East Side

June 27, 2007 By Doug Willis 1 Comment

You have probably heard the phrase "I live on the upper east side"? I bet you did not know that it referred to Upper Hastiings Ranch, which is Pasadena's northeasterly neighborhood. Most of the homes in this area were constructed between 1950 to 1955 and just like its neighbor to the south Lower Hastings, most of the architectural styles exhibited are California ranch, dominated by 3 bed / 2 bath homes with front or side entry garages. The area offers hilly terrain and close up views of the San … [Read more...]

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