pasadena: New Listing - 968 Palm Terrace in Pasadena
- 03/29/11 01:14 AM
New Listing - 968 Palm Terrace in Pasadena Located in the Washington Square Landmark District 968 Palm Terrace is a 1921 California bungalow. Although small in size, its charming curb appeal, popular location and large lot make it an ideal find for the visionary homebuyer. http://www.californiamoves.com/Property/PropertyDetails.aspx?SearchID=8335656&PropertyID=1158278&RowNum=2&StateID=9&RegionID=4&IsRegularPS=True&IsBranded=1&AgentID=6833 Come by and visit our open houses Tuesday, March 29 10AM until 2PM Wednesday, March 30 10AM until 1PM Thursdsy, March 31 10AM until 3PM New Listing - 968 Palm Terrace in Pasadena Michael Jacobs is a Realtor who serves the Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley areas as well as the northeast foothill communities within (6 comments)
pasadena: TV Staging Shows Vs Realty Reality
- 03/27/11 04:49 PM
TV Staging Shows VS Real Estate Reality I was holding an open house today at a new listing and there was a good turnout --- over 50 groups of people. The house is in a great neighborhood, good curb appeal and a nice lot. It is a small home(about 700 square feet) and has been tenant occupied for a number of years. My out-of-the-area owner did not want to do an extensive renovation of the property -- make it as easy and quick as possible. A cleaning crew tore up carpet, hauled trash, washed windows and completed some light cleaning. Not as much as (7 comments)
pasadena: 968 Palm Terrace --- New Listing in Pasadena CA Open Today 12 Noon Until 5PM
- 03/27/11 04:46 AM
968 Palm Terrace --- New Listing in Pasadena CA Open Today 12 Noon Until 5PM http://www.californiamoves.com/Property/PropertyDetails.aspx?SearchID=8335656&PropertyID=1158278&RowNum=2&StateID=9&RegionID=4&IsRegularPS=True&IsBranded=1&AgentID=6833 While small in size, this 1920s California Bungalow has a large lot, popular location and is filled with potential. Previously tenant occupied, our seller has priced this home to attract the savvy value conscious homebuyer who wants put their stamp on a home in a historic neighborhood of about 250 character homes on pretty tree-lined streets. We'll be open today from noon until 5PM 968 Palm Terrace in Pasadena CA 968 Palm Terrace --- New Listing in Pasadena CA Open Today 12 Noon Until 5PM (6 comments)
pasadena: Sometimes Just Slow Down, Take a Moment and Enjoy The View
- 03/25/11 07:40 PM
Sometimes Just Slow Down, Take a Moment and Enjoy The View It was a bit of a hectic day and not everything was going my way(don't you just hate that???). I was going back to the office from an appointment and traveling down Wilson Street in Pasadena -- not far from Caltech. I was stopped at a traffic light and saw a young man and two older women standing in front of a simple yet beautiful display of color in front of a condominium complex. They were busy taking photos of each other. I thought to myself --- I am missing this (5 comments)
pasadena: 968 Palm Terrace, Pasadena --- Be First To Know
- 03/25/11 05:59 AM
968 Palm Terrace, Pasadena --- Be First To Know Early Announcement 968 Palm Terrace is located in the Washington Square Landmark District. This circa 1921 California cottage style home is one of approximately 250 character homes in the district that was established in 2003. Washington Park with its natural and native plants, play equipment, picnic area and sports courts is a short stroll away. The home features abundant windows that enhance the efficient floor plan and capture garden views. The spacious living room opens to a enclosed sunroom with hardwood floors and nice details reflective of the era. The (5 comments)
pasadena: Come To The Worlds Most Unusual Flea Market -- Pasadena Rose Bowl
- 03/12/11 05:12 AM
Come To The Worlds Most Unusual Flea Market -- Pasadena Rose Bowl Sunday, March 13, 2011 After more than 40 years in existence it may be difficult to argue that the Rose Bowl Flea Market is one of the most famous and unusual markets of its type in the world. On the second Sunday of every month(Sunday, March 13, 2011) more than 2500 vendors and approximately 15000 to 20000 buyers come to browse, shop and people watch(perhaps catch a glimpse of a celebrity shopper) at the world famous Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. If you Attend: there are options... Regular admission starts at 9AM with general (6 comments)
pasadena: The Great Sprinkler Shutoff Comes to Pasadena CA
- 03/11/11 02:02 PM
The Great Sprinkler Shutoff Comes to Pasadena CA Starting Friday, March 18, 2011 and continuing until Sunday, March 27, 2011 residents of Pasadena, California will not be able to water their lawns. This is due to a seismic retrofit by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. As a result of this work, water supply to Pasadena and other neighboring cities will be cut off and the Pasadena City Council agreed to implement a ban. Before the shut-off, Pasadena will lift existing restrictions to allow people to water any day. Pasadena Water and Power will use reserves during this ten day shutdown and will (5 comments)
pasadena: Are You Prepared? Your Earthquake Preparation Supply Checklist
- 03/11/11 05:13 AM
Are You Prepared? Your Earthquake Preparation Supply Checklist Our thoughts and prayers are with Japan as news from that country dominates the media today. On a practical note, as we prepare for changing our clocks for daylight savings time this weekend in addition to checking/changing smoke detector batteries, I am providing this basic earthquake preparation supply checklist for your home, car and office. Feel free to include any additional items I may have missed. It's not a question of if but when an earthquake will hit our area Flashlights Batteries and transistor/hand crank radio A-B-C rated fire extinguisher Cash Bottled water -- three to five days worth (6 comments)
pasadena: Pasadena CA Condo & Townhome Sales Report /Market Update - February 2011
- 03/06/11 03:14 PM
Pasadena CA Condo & Townhome Sales Report/Market Update - February 2011 I was intrigued to read a report from another area of the country where the author described the least expensive homes in her market. An interesting take on real estate, don't you think? Well, this report for Pasadena CA is a recap of condos and townhomes currently on the market for sale, in escrow and sold during the month of February 2011 according to multiple listing service sources. There are currently 218 condos and townhomes on the market for sale in Pasadena. This does not take into account every property but (0 comments)
pasadena: I Rather Not Be Number One -- Thank You Very Much
- 03/05/11 06:17 AM
I Rather Not Be Number One -- Thank You Very Much Today, the Los Angeles Times informed readers as of Friday, California is number one in the country. Oh, so what, you say? Californians are noted for boasting of our status as number one in soooo many things. I Rather Not Be Number One -- Thank You Very Much You see, on Friday, California passed every state in the country to have the highest price for gasoline in the country. California even passed Hawaii and Alaska, typically known for the highest fuel prices in the United States. According to the Los Angeles (16 comments)
pasadena: Miracles Happen -- Congratulations Caltech
- 02/23/11 03:39 PM
Miracles Happen -- Congratulations Caltech Picture it January 1985 Where were you? Were you even born? Fast forward to Tuesday, February 22, 2011 something amazing happened. Caltech, home of 31 Nobel Prize winners did something for the first time in 26 years. They beat Occidental College(once the school of one Barry Obama) in a basketball game Not just any game The California Institute of Technology from Pasadena, California beat whipped pounced defeated was victorious over (ok you get the idea) Occidential College of Eagle Rock 46 - 45 This was not just any victory The last time Caltech won a basketball (6 comments)
pasadena: Congratulations Caltech -- Pride of Pasadena
- 01/31/11 03:28 AM
Congratulations Caltech -- Pride of Pasadena During last week's State of the Union address, President Obama praised the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena as one of the nation's leaders in sustainable energy based on its work related to sun-based renewable energy. The President called for renewed efforts to break our country's dependence on traditional sources of energy and be the first country to put one million electric cars on the road by 2015. The California Institute of Technology in Pasadena is a highly regarded private university with a strong emphasis on science and engineering with an enrollment of less than 1000 undergraduate and 1200 (13 comments)
In order to prepare --- here is a small list of eating establishments from informal to formal from A to Z (well, most of the alphabet) a variety of cultures Azeen's Afghan Cuisine, Arroyo Chop House, Avanti Café, All India Grill, Bistro 45, Beckham Grill, Buca di Beppo, Bar Celona, Boiling Pot, Burger Continental, Big Mamas, Bonnie B's Smokin' BBQ Heaven, Bodega Wine Bar, Celestino, Café Bijou, Cabreras, Café Verde, Cheesecake Factory, Counter, Cameron's Seafood, Choza Mama, Central Park, (6 comments)
Do you remember the movie and play The Graduate? Recent college graduate Ben is approached by a obnoxious businessman in the film "The Graduate" and told just one thing: Plastics How was that for advice in 1967? Plastics is a big field. Would Ben become a plastics magnate (if he hadn't slept with Mrs. Robinson, crashed her daughter Elaine's wedding & run away with her on a bus) ?
Now it's 2010 (with 2011 approaching quickly) The county of Los Angeles has voted on a ban on plastic bags. This effects grocery stores, pharmacies and convenience stores in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles CountyIncluding Altadena and (10 comments)
pasadena: Where Does Your City Rank?
- 11/23/10 02:23 AM
You may have read, watched or heard the news story concerning the CQ Press 17th annual survey of the most dangerous cities - St Lous, Missouri ranks as the worst city(read most dangerous) in America(for comparison purposes and using specific data). Colonie, New York ranks as the country's safest according to the report. The list consists of 400 cities. Locally, Pasadena ranks 290 and according to the report -23.26% below the national average. Alhambra ranks 301 while the city of Los Angeles is shown as 158. For more information: http://os.cqpress.com/citycrime/2010/citycrime2010-2011.htm
Obviously, not all will agree with the findings of the report or (0 comments)
pasadena: Danger Will Robinson! Opportunity or Danger - What Do You Think?
- 11/21/10 05:30 PM
Beyond the headline, More Americans Likely to Rent the author(Mary Umberger, Los Angeles Times via Chicago Tribune, November 21, 2010) wrote that the key word of the year was "cautious". I say the better word is OPPORTUNITY. Where some will see doom, gloom and all sorts of negatives - why not look towards the positive? She writes in part... while Americans are not giving up the American Dream, and while about 84% said owning makes more sense, the percentage who said their next home would probably be a rental has grown(33% from 30% June/July 2010 report vs a April 2010 report). Renting makes more (14 comments)
The Los Angeles Times reported this morning the annual 20% sale of the iconic mid-century American potter. The sale includes first quality and seconds. Dinnerware, glassware, flatware, tile, books, food items and linens. If you go on Saturday or Sunday there is guided tour of the facility. Plus if you just want to window shop - it's free. Located at 7525 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles. Sale in effect through November 28. (0 comments)
When meeting with a buyer(s) for the first time, I try to set the standard that we are trying to find them an acceptable property for them to live. Upon acceptance of a buyer's offer, I send them an email with a checklist of what to expect during our transaction. I find it helpful to focus on the result. Congratulations! Here is a preliminary checklist for you to keep in mind: Check Deposit You will need to deposit your check by (fill in the date) so I will coordinate with you a time to pick it up. OR(in California we have options (3 comments)
pasadena: Realtor Responsibilty - Condominium Lockbox-Mania
- 11/10/10 03:36 PM
Realtor Responsibility - Condominium Lockbox-Mania I know I cannot be the only Realtor with this pet peeve. Today, while previewing/reviewing condominiums for an upcoming client, I came across the bane of many buyer agents----searching for the condominium but only after attempting to find the lockbox. Even in a smaller complex, with only one active(or pending) listing...there were no less than five lockboxes.....all without any unit or agent identificiation. So I opened each lockbox to play the "is this the one???" key that will open the unit I hope to sell my client. Oh my, wouldn't it be easy to sell if the lockbox had (2 comments)
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