Weeks Five and Six- Inspections Week five was all about paperwork. Tres boring and not even **I** can make it interesting. Week six is all about inspections- Who? What? Why? How many people do you want at the house at once?! Read Full Story

Kenneth Village is just your average, small town village where everything you need is contained in just a few blocks and everyone you see is someone you know.  Except this one is located in the heart of Glendale. Farmers Market This weekend marks the first Farmers Market in Kenneth Village and I am sure this is going to become another honored neighborhood tradition like the Fall Fesitval and the Parking Lot Movies.  Farmer’s Market is Friday from 3PM to 6PM in the parking lot behind/ne... Read Full Story

Save the Date!! This event is open to all residents of Los Angeles County. This is the perfect way to either prepare your home for sale or tie up loose ends at the close of escrow. No one wants those old paint cans, even if it is the perfect match for the bathroom.  You last painted that puppy in 1962 and, trust me, the paint in that can aint’ helpin’ nobody. Same goes for the old car battery, the used motor oil and the dozens of somewhat used bug killers and plant treatments.  Yo... Read Full Story

The number of homes for sale in Glendale keeps shrinking… but there are still listings on the market that are overlooked and unsold. Active on the MLS for more than 120 days, these Glendale homes have lost that “shiny new thing” cachet- but that does not mean that can’t be a great deal for someone! Would the seller sell for substantially below list price if presented with a strong offer? Is this home quirky in a way that works for you, but not the masses? Is it a sho... Read Full Story

The whirlwind of activity has died down and the sellers are wondering what we should do next. They have had several really low offers (listed at $799k and offers at $720k) and are feeling disheartened.  Should they pull the home off the market?  Should they make a “hail mary” price reduction?  Are they even willing to do that? Click on the video to see the shocking happenings for this week! Read Full Story

This house literally stopped me dead, in my tracks, yesterday. Like it or hate it, there is a story behind these color choices! Wouldn’t you love to know what it is? Read Full Story

My company, Coldwell Banker, really hit it out of the ballpark.  We now have a rockin’ great YouTube Channel, “On Location”.  Inman News did a great article about it here. We all know that a professional home inspection is very important,  but what can you discover before you go into escrow?  Can you use that information during the negotiations on the sales price?  Take a look. Read Full Story

I saw this title on an article… as I was perusing my morning news today.  It made me think, I write about smokin’ hot deals all the time- does anyone know what I mean? When it comes to residential real estate, a great deal is really in the eyes of the beholder.  A cute 4 bedroom Spanish with a big yard located across the street from an elementary school is ideal for a young family, but the virile playboy would shudder in horror. You Look Mah-velous So, how do you spot a great Gle... Read Full Story

Image via Wikipedia The state of our local real estate market is really pronounced here, in La Crescenta.  Listing inventory is waaaaay down and the number of homes entering escrow is brisk. Look at the Sales Pending numbers- see how that number keeps rising?  This is becasue short sale transactions are so common in La Crescenta.  A [...] Read Full Story

Holy Tomato, Batman, at $690,525, this one is doozy! 304 Santa Inez Way, La Canada This gorgeous mid-century home in La Canada appears to be wholly un-remuddled and I can’t wait to see it in person. The listing agent states that this is believed to be an Eichler home (buyer to verify for themselves, of course). I’ve [...] Read Full Story