Trying to buy a house in this market over the last several years has been extremely challenging. Finding the perfect house that fits your budget probably does not exist. The next step is to lower your expectations and increase your budget. At best, you may just enter a different pool of buyers whose experiences are … Read more
Preparing your home for sale is the key to more money and less stress. Your house has been listed for sale for 30 days. “Good news,” said your agent on the other line, “We have received an offer”. After a couple of days back and forth negotiating the usual price and terms, an agreement is … Read more
What does rain in Pasadena have to do with basketball in Kentucky? I had the opportunity to live in Louisville, Ky before moving to California. Louisville is a great town with big city attractions and a small town feel. Basketball in that part of the country is a way of life. If you needed to … Read more
This well-maintained Alhambra income property is located in the heart of the city. With easy access to the I-10 freeway and Freemont Avenue, this property enjoys long term tenants, a very low vacancy rate. There is no
I recall the story of a young salesperson attempting to make his case to the buyer of an 80 store grocery chain on why they should carry his product versus the competition. He used facts, figures, independent data, charts and graphs to support his story in making a compelling argument. When he was finished presenting … Read more
If you have ever toured the Pasadena Landmark known as the Gamble House, you have probably begun to wonder what it would be like to live in a Pasadena Craftsman? When you mention Pasadena architecture, a 1960 Ranch Style home is not usually the first image that pops into your head. With its rich use … Read more
Southern California home sales crash? There have been several recent news articles the past few weeks all proclaiming the market’s best days are over (meaning home prices will not be going up). Furthermore, one reporter even went as far to say this could be a predictor for the rest of the US since California is … Read more