Door Knocking - Together With The Postman And Jehovah Witness - 10/21/08 04:10 PM
Another nice day in sunny Southern California.  I get my door hangers ready and out I go to stomp the pavement of Altadena neighborhood.
After few doors, I find someone walking behind me and it's the postman.  I walk up the door, he walks up the door.  Then he passes me, then I do the same.  The dog sees the postman, then the dog sees me and barks like crazy.
I take a different street later to avoid the postman, only to find him on Highview Street.  I tell him, "You are on my street, and affecting my business."  Then he said, … (8 comments)

Altadena Home Sale Price From October 1 through October 15, 2008 - 10/20/08 05:54 PM
Here is the report for homes sold in Altadena, CA from October 1 through October 15, 2008.  Yes, homes are selling and few are selling at or over the list price.  Check it out.

*information courtesy of Itech MLS data.
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New Listings In Altadena Over $500,000 - 10/1 - 10/15/2008 - 10/17/08 06:06 PM
Here are new listings in Altadena from October 1 through October 15, 2008 over the price $500,000.

*Information courtesy of ITECH MLS.
*single family attached and detached homes.
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Altadena New Listings Under $500,000 - From 10/1 - 10/15/08 - 10/17/08 05:56 PM
Here are new listings in Altadena from October 1 - October 15, 2008 under the price $500,000.

*information courtesy of ITECH MLS.
*single family detached and attached homes.
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Greening Your Office and Business, Part II - 10/15/08 05:56 PM
Here is part II of Greening Your Office, 10 more tips from CA Real Estate Magazine, contributed by Michelle D. Alderson.

GOING, GETTING GREEN 10 TIPS
11.  Buy an Energy Star Equipment - Wow, according to Energy Star, its qualified office equipment uses 30-75 % less electricity than standard ones.
12.  Recycle company cell phones - Many companies give out new phones when new model comes out. Check if your office recycles, if not find out where you can.
13.  Get E-Savvy - Create on-line e-newsletter and interoffice memo via email, and work towards becoming paperless. 
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Great Rental In Azusa - Ready To Move In - 10/13/08 02:07 PM
777 S. Citrus Ave. Unit 223, Azusa, CA
This is a great unit in Azusa.  One Year Lease  $1500 month
A very resort style gated community in Azusa.  Easy commute - near freeway. Close to shopping area, schools and colleges (Azusa Pacific University and Citrus College). This is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom 2nd floor unit. Kitchen has granite countertop, with stove, microwave, dishwasher.
Newer paint & carpet. Washer-dryer hook up in unit. Large balcony with storage area. There are two swimming pools, BBQ area, playground, fitness center, and beautiful landscaping. Must see to appreciate. Minutes to shops, & restaurants. Nearby … (0 comments)

Greening Your Office And Business, Part I - 10/09/08 05:18 PM
The September issue of the California Real Estate Magazine was filled with many "Green Issues."  For starters, we, the agents, can improve by starting to help the environment at our office/business.  Here is Part I, 10 Tips & Ways to Go Green.

1.  Reduce, recycle, reuse - put a blue bin to recycle paper. Rescue paper for copying.
2.  Turn off the computer - According to Wall St. Journal, estimated that American business can save $1.72 billion each year by getting employees to turn off computers at night or put on energy saving mode.
3.  Install Organic Carpet - Synthetic carpets … (2 comments)

Open House 10/05/08 From 2-4PM - Eagle Rock Adjacent - Great Views - 10/04/08 02:31 PM
4565 Round Top Drive, Eagle Rock, CA 
$649,000
3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms
MLS# 22116445
Open House from 2-4PM, Sunday, 10/05/08
View! View! View! quiet cul-de-sac in Sagamore Park neighborhood adjacent to Eagle Rock.  Great curb appeal, hardwood floors, high open-beam ceiling, family room surrounded by balcony with breath-taking view, generous-sized bedrooms, lots of built-in storage, spacious kitchen with small office space, bonus rooms next to garage for storage or workshop, beautiful woodworks throughout the whole house. 
This home is a must see, and a pleasure to show!




Listing Office - Coldwell Banker San Marino
Listing Agent- JC … (0 comments)

Yes, Homes are Listing and Homes Are Selling - 10/02/08 12:20 PM
I had a conversation with my friend (who may considering selling/short sale); he asked, "Are homes moving at all?"  And I said, "YES."
Here is what I saw on the Itech MLS search:
Altadena in month of September 2008
31 New listings 30 Closed sales Pasadena in the month of September 2008
136 New listings 92 Closed sales So I say yes.  The market is very ACTIVE.
*listings are single family home, condo, townhome, own yr own, pud.
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