altadena: Short Sale to Foreclosure - 10/29/08 11:23 AM
Well, after going back and forth with the lender of my seller's home, the house will be going to foreclosure sale next Wednesday, November 5th.
The history of this home goes back over 1 year when it was first put on the market in August of 2007. I came on board … (2 comments)
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altadena: West San Gabriel Valley Real Estate Market Report, September, 2008 - 10/12/08 07:15 PM
The , composed of Pasadena, Altadena, South Pasadena, and San Marino
Market Index
A market index of above 1.20 is a seller’s market, between 0.80 to 1.20 is a balanced market, and below 0.80 is a buyer’s market.
September marks the eighth month in a row that the Market Index … (0 comments)
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altadena: Monte Cedro Retirement Development in Altadena - Meeting - 09/01/08 05:31 PM
On Tuesday, September 2nd at 7pm, the Land Use Committee (a sub-committee of the Altadena Town Council) will meet at the Community Center on Altadena Drive.
One of the items of particular interest that will be on the agenda include the Monte Cedro retirement development that is under construction on the … (0 comments)
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altadena: Altadena Homes Are Selling Over List Price - 08/27/08 05:18 PM
Wow! We know it is a very interesting and exciting time in the real estate market.
As of August 1 to August 27, there were 19 homes which closed escrow in Altadena. 5 homes sold over the list price, 1 sold at 100% asking, and rest sold at 94% or above. So who says … (2 comments)
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altadena: FREE CONCERT IN ALTADENA - 12TH ANNUAL 2008 SUMMER CONCERT - 07/18/08 08:05 PM
Just a reminder for music lovers, don't miss the FREE, yes, free summer concert in the park.
Concerts are conducted on Saturdays from 7:00PM.
Farnsworth Park in Altadena brings the 12th Annual 2008 Summer Concert.
Venue located at 568 East Mt. Curve Ave.
Here are the schedules and the performers:
July 26 … (0 comments)
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altadena: Real Estate Market Update Altadena, June 2008 - 07/07/08 07:47 PM
Real Estate Market Update For The City Of
Altadena, Ca, 91001
Month Of June 2008
In my endless pursuit to keep my friends, family and past clients updated in the Real Estate Market, I am submitting to you the following statistics for the city of Altadena.
The following is the … (0 comments)
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altadena: JULY 2008 - Altadena Market Active Listing Report - 07/07/08 04:34 PM
July 7, 2008 - There are over 135 active listings (single family homes attached/detached) in the Altadena community.
There are many houses in different price range, size, and style to suit every buyers' needs.
*information courtesy of Itech MLS/PFAR
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altadena: From Altadena to the Beach - Take the Summer Beach Bus - 07/07/08 03:39 PM
Altadena has this great way of getting you from the mountains to the beach.
Did you know that you can leave your car behind and head to the beach from Altadena to Santa Monica Beach? How? Take the Summer Beach Bus.
Save gas, ride in comfort, relax and leave the driving … (0 comments)
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altadena: Farnsworth Park Concerts - 06/01/08 03:02 PM
It's that time again - time to relax under a tree, spend time with friends and enjoy a free concert in the park.
Farnsworth Park is located at 568 E. Mount Curve Avenue in Altadena. Just take the 210 freeway, get off at Lake Avenue and travel all the way … (0 comments)
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altadena: Great Price - Charming Spanish Style Home In Altadena - 05/23/08 04:36 PM
Where can you find a great Spanish -Style home in Altadena for under $450,000?
3059 Glenrose Avenue, Altadena, CA 91001
Broker's Caravan May 22 - I came across a charming Spanish-Style home and what a great value!
This home is located on a large lot near the foothills of Altadena. Built … (0 comments)
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altadena: Altadena Library District - One Stop Site For Many Information - 05/11/08 06:40 PM
Did you know that the Altadena Library offers so much to the community? You can be a resident of a community for a long time and not know much about it, right?
The Main Library located at 600 E. Mariposa St. was built back in 1967. It has a very park like setting … (0 comments)
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altadena: Short Sale - A bargain in Altadena for a 4 bedroom - 05/04/08 09:59 PM
This 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home at 728 Colman in Altadena is currently listed at $675,000.
It's not the greatest to look at until you get past the front door...
Then you'll notice all of the fantastic upgrades inside...
More pictures are at http://www.728colman.com/
The home was completely rebuilt in 2006 is located on a … (1 comments)
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altadena: Open House in Pasadena - at JPL - 05/04/08 09:10 PM
Finally, after decades of saying I was some day going to visit JPL down the street from my home - I finally went.
It was a long, hot afternoon walking around JPL with my husband, Chris. I never knew how big the place was.
We went from visiting the Microdevices Laboratory (where engineers … (0 comments)
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altadena: Victor Wright 2nd Update! - 05/03/08 07:29 PM
I just got back from Victor's house. Big difference from a week ago. The home is in the middle of being painted. The kitchen is almost complete. The bathroom is almost ready for light fixtures and a couple of new windows have been installed. However, it still looks a bit strange … (0 comments)
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altadena: Altadena Community Are You Prepared for Fire Prevention and Safety - 05/01/08 08:26 PM
Fire season came much earlier than we expected. With temperture rising above 90 degrees in the San Gabriel Valley, there were incident of fires in Sierra Madre, the Santa Anita Fire.
Are you ready? I live near the Altadena Foothills on north of Marengo Avenue and Altadena Drive. Last year, while I … (0 comments)
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altadena: Victor Wright Update! - 04/27/08 09:46 PM
Yesterday I gotta tell ya - IT WAS HOT!! Victor's house has no air and I don't think it had been cleaned (spring cleaned) in over 20 years. The carpet in Victor's bedroom was the same carpet that was there when they built the addition on to their home to accommodate him … (3 comments)
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altadena: Fiddle Away - 04/27/08 08:53 PM
Some of you know me as the "Singing" Realtor. But, did you know that my first musical instrument was the violin? Yes, I played that fiddle 'til the blisters became callouses AND I could never have fingernails. When I went to music camp, though, on solo night when everyone played their instruments, I put … (0 comments)
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altadena: ROSES AND ROSES IN ALTADENA, CA - 04/25/08 01:56 PM
ROSES AND ROSE, BEAUTIFUL ROSES.
Altadena has beautiful views of the San Gabriel Mountains, and now, the roses are breathtaking.
Now that spring is here and summer coming along, I have seen so many beautiful flowers, especially roses in many homes. As I drive along Altadena Drive, up Marengo Avenue, I encounters these … (3 comments)
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altadena: Mt. Wilson Bicycling Association Fund Raiser Sunday, April 27th - 04/24/08 07:26 PM
The Mt. Wilson Bicycling Association will hold its 19th Annual Fundraising Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, April 27th. It starts with a 7am ride then breakfast from 8 to 10am at the Cobb Estate located at Loma Alta Drive and Lake Avenue in Altadena. The suggested donation is only $12.
The fundraiser benefits … (0 comments)
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altadena: Please Help Victor Wright and his family - My "Big Give"(c) Project for 2008 - 04/24/08 06:45 PM
In 1976, while I was in the 10th grade at John Muir High School in Pasadena, a classmate of mine, Victor Wright was participating in a football game. He was in a tackle situation and fell backward where he received a traumatic spinal injury. He became a quadriplegic and in order … (6 comments)
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altadena: Echo Mountain Tour - Saturday, April 26, 2008 - 04/24/08 03:52 PM
If you don't think your old bones can make it hiking up a 3 mile mountain trail and then hiking back down the 3 miles then now is your only chance this year to take your car almost all the way up to Echo Mountain in the hills of Altadena.
After driving … (0 comments)
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altadena: Railroad Historian to speak at Altadena Historical Society Meeting - 04/24/08 02:29 PM
On Monday, April 28, 2008 from 7pm to 9pm the Altadena Historical Society will hold its Spring General Meeting and the speaker will be John Smatlak, a Railroad Historian.
Mr. Smatlak will have a presentation on the history of the five major railroads and transit companies that served Southern California. It's a … (0 comments)
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altadena: Will Christmas Tree Lane Go Dark? - 04/24/08 12:12 PM
This is Christmas Tree Lane in 1959.
As some of you may know, I'm one of the Directors on the Board of the Christmas Tree Lane Association. Every 2nd Wednesday of the month we meet at the Altadena Library on Santa Rosa and Mariposa. We have 12 Board Members and only a … (5 comments)
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altadena: 11th annual Summer Concerts in the Park Series at Farnsworth Park Amphitheater, Altadena, CA - 04/20/08 03:02 PM
SUMMER IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER - GET READY FOR THE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES.
Farnsworth Park located in Altadena, CA at 568 E. Mount Curve Ave. offer concerts during the summer months.
The first concert is scheduled on June 14 Saturday.
The Altadena Sheriff's Station and the LA County Deparment of Parks and … (2 comments)
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altadena: Christmas Tree Lane - Historic Site of Altadena, CA - Another Endangered Species - 04/10/08 05:43 PM
It's not Christmas yet, but we know how fast a year goes by, right?
In Altadena, there is a street call the Christmas Tree Lane where each year, a "Lighting Ceremony" is held in December.
Christmas Tree Lane is located between Altadena Drive and Woodbury Road on Santa Rosa Avenue.
In 1886, the … (1 comments)
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altadena: Altadena Real Estate Market - Last 7 Days - 03/24/08 07:12 PM
Here is the report from Pasadena Assn. of Realtors, ITECH MLS, on Altadena Real Estate Market.
March 17 through March 24, 2008
8 New Listings
4 Pending/In Escrow 2786 Highview was on the market for 12 days.
3 Back up/In Escrow 2286 Navarro was on the market for 8 days, 443 Alameda 14days, and 522 … (3 comments)
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altadena: Altadena - The San Gabriel Mountain and Cottages In Janes Village - 03/22/08 05:13 PM
I recently wrote about the San Gabriel Mountains and Janes Village in Altadena, CA. Pictures obviously speaks more than thousands of words, so here are few pictures of my neighborhood, San Grabriel Mountain and the cottages located in Janes Village. Altadena is minutes from Old Town Pasadena, very fashionable area with … (4 comments)
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altadena: Altadena is more than a foothill mountains - 03/09/08 05:39 PM
Altadena- more than a foothill mountains - yes it is!
Do you like gardening? Flowers? How about azaleas and camellias?
Now that spring is arriving, I see many homes being dressed up with colorful flowers. Did you know that there is a famous nursery of growers and hybridizers of azaleas and camellias in … (0 comments)
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altadena: Altadena is full of charater cottages - Janes Village - 03/07/08 08:15 PM
Charm and History - Janes Village in Altadena, California
Where is this Janes Village? What is it? Janes Village is located in NW Altadena and was designated as "Altadena Heritage Area" by the Altadena Heritage in 2002. These cottages were designed and built by Elisha (E.P.) Janes. It has it's uniqueness. Is your … (3 comments)
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altadena: Altadena Listings Last 7 Days - 03/04/08 06:25 PM
MLS Listing Stats in Altadena
Today, looking at the MLS info on our Pasadena Foothill Assn. Realtor, ITECH MLS, following are stats I observed for single family residence (attached/detached) in Altadena, CA:
5 new listings, 5 back up offers, 5 pendings, 9 expired listings.
Pending DOM (days of on market) = 75 days
Pending CDOM … (0 comments)
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altadena: City of Altadena is filled with many surprises - 03/01/08 12:59 PM
Beautiful Altadena.
Just north of Pasadena is a great city called Altadena. Until the recent real estate boom, I have a feeling that many people did not know much about Altadena. We knew it was there, just few minutes from Pasadena. However, there are many attractive sites that makes Altadena living a … (20 comments)
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altadena: e-PRO certification, a great tool for Brokers and Agents in Real Estate - 01/18/08 02:25 PM
e-PRO certification, a great tool for Brokers and Agents real estate
John Vostenak, broker in Los Angeles county, cities of Arcadia, Monrovia, Pasadena, all San Gabriel Valley areas, has successfully completed the REALTOR e-PRO course to become one of a select few real estate professionals to earn the prestigious certification offered through … (16 comments)
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altadena: 5 Acres in Altadena - 01/15/08 11:36 AM
Five Acres
On December 6th, I attended a Festive Holiday Open House and Toy Drive at Five Acres in Altadena. Being a resident of Altadena since I was a child, I had never visited Five Acres. Sure, I drove by many times, but this was my first "official" visit to the … (0 comments)
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altadena: November Sales Near Pasadena - 12/13/07 02:14 PM
Here's a list of some of the recent area sales near the Pasadena, California area:
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altadena: Christmas Tour Around Pasadena - 12/13/07 12:10 PM
OK, So you've heard of all the decorations in the Pasadena area. I even heard it mentioned on the KTLA news yesterday morning...Here's a route you can take to see all the sights of the Christmas Season in and around the Pasadena area.
Christmas Tree Lane, AltadenaOne mile of trees decorated with … (0 comments)
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altadena: KW Challenge - 9th Annual Wiggle Waggle Walk at the Rose Bowl - Your Help Is Needed! - 09/20/07 01:17 AM
Pasadena has gone to the dogs!!!
Sunday, September 30, 2007, Pasadena will host a fund raiser for the Pasadena Humane Society and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty of Animals. This is the biggest fundraising event every year for the shelter. Last year they raised about $155,000 and this year their goal … (2 comments)
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altadena: "Let's Read Altadena" set for September 20th - 09/05/07 07:24 PM
Calling all parents, educators, residents, businesses, senior citizen centers, parks, and daycare facilities. LET'S READ ALTADENA is co-partnering with JUMPSTART in sharing a special event with the child(ren) in your life. There is a national campaign, called Jumpstart's Read for the Record, that is designed to encourage hundreds of thousands of children and … (0 comments)
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altadena: The Altadena Real Estate Market - 08/01/07 05:23 PM
Currently there are 144 homes available in Altadena ranging in price from $300,000 to $2,295,000. The average days on the market for a 3 bedroom 2 bath home with an average price of $764,749 are 61. 98 homes are available priced under $700,000. A lot of people are still looking for fixers, but coming up … (0 comments)
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altadena: Singing Realtor in Altadena - 07/21/07 11:50 AM
I get a lot of E-mails from people asking where I'll be performing next. Well, no open houses are planned just yet. (Yes, I sing at "some" Open Houses). But, I sing regularly at church (if you want to call it a "performance" so be it) - Altadena Baptist Church is … (0 comments)
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altadena: Christmas Tree Lane in Altadena, California - 07/13/07 11:24 AM
I have been a Director of the Christmas Tree Lane Association for a little over a year. I never knew how much work was involved in maintaining "The Lane" - until now.
Christmas Tree Lane is located on Santa Rosa Avenue in Altadena between Woodbury and Altadena Drive. It is listed in … (0 comments)
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altadena: July 13 - 15 Events Not To Miss Around Altadena and Pasadena - 07/13/07 10:41 AM
July 13-7pm Amanda Dumas-Phenomenal 21 year old guitarist. Levitt Pavilion (Memorial Park - 85 E Holly Street, Pasadena) FREE
July 14-11am Kids Workshop: Making a Coin Bank. Lakeshore Learning. 3848 E Foothill Blvd., Pasadena FREE http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/
July 14-11am Long Term Care Workshop. Pasadena Public Library at Lamanda Park. 140 S. Altadena Dr., Pasadena. FREE http://www.pasadenapubliclibrary.net/ or 626/744-7266
July … (0 comments)
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altadena: My First BLog EVER! - 07/03/07 06:25 PM
WOW! Time has flown by this year. I never thought I would start blogging. As an appraiser, I spend 6 - 15 hours a day on a computer, filling out apprasial reports, the last thing i want to do is sit and do more writing. However I see the benefit of … (12 comments)
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altadena: Southern California: May '07 Real Estate Market Report - Is It Really a Buyer's Market? - 06/14/07 12:36 PM
With all the hoopla in the media about slow sales and the market shifting to a buyer's market, it's interesting to note that Southern California's real estate market is continuing to appreciate.
DQNews reports that even though the number of homes sold is slowing down, the median sales price of a home in Southern … (8 comments)
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altadena: Real Esate Q & A - 05/04/07 06:03 PM
Question: I was wondering about people who sell their homes at a loss. Can you write off the loss as a deduction against income? Are there any other options that make the loss less painful?
Answer: One of the great oddities of the tax system is that profits from the sale … (0 comments)
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altadena: Referrals for real estate buyers & sellers in Los Ageles Greater Areas & many cities ! - 01/25/07 07:23 PM
I am not sure about many articles here in various blog's entries ... about " referrals " ?!
but ... I rather do referrals the old fashion way ..... ask for it directly .. :-)
, please keep me on your Los Angeles areas referral list ,I pay 30% also !
referral fee 30 % … (0 comments)
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