pasadena california: Rose Parade in Pasadena - 12/30/12 06:58 AM
Pasadena is getting ready for the biggest event of the year- Tournament of Roses Parade! Folks are already setting up their mini camps in the center divider as I'm driving down Sierra Madre and along the Colorado Blvd.  It's fun to see so many people getting into the Rose Parade spirit! The first Rose Parade took place in 1890 and was attended by 2000 people.  The attendance has grown to close to one million over the last few years.
Interesting Facts about Rose Parade: Rose Parade does not always take place on New Year's Day.   The Tournament has a "never … (21 comments)

pasadena california: How Low Can We Go? - 09/24/11 06:17 PM
Pasadena's housing inventory has hit the lowest point in 2011. And, we are not alone. Wall Street Journal just wrote an article stating that the national housing inventory dropped to the lowest point of the year in August- down 1.9% from July 2011 and 19% from same time last year (data used Realtor.com). Pasadena is definitely following the trend, but our numbers are quite a bit higher. Take a look at the data below:
July 2011 - 554 housing units
August 2011 - 533 housing units
3.8% drop in inventory from last month for Pasadena's real estate market.
Now, let's … (10 comments)

pasadena california: Millionaires' Row Neighborhood - Condo for Sale - 09/03/11 05:30 AM
OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE: Saturday, September 3, 2011 from 1 pm to 4 pm
Sunday, September 4, 2011 from 1 pm to 4 pm
More Information:  www.MillionairesRowCondo.com
Exclusive South Orange Grove Neighborhood 300 South Orange Grove #2, Pasadena, CA 91105 View Map A bubbling fountain framed by gracefully arching Japanese Maples greet you as you enter the private & tranquil courtyard leading to this sophisticated Millionaires' Row residence. A formal entry with gleaming hardwood floors opens to the generously sized living room w/ plantation shutters, fireplace and 9' ceilings. Chefs will love this gourmet kitchen with eat-in area featuring stainless steel Viking … (0 comments)

pasadena california: Pasadena through the Eyes of Others - 07/25/11 06:05 PM
Brad Andersohn just wrote a cool post about a fun photo capturing tool called Tag Galaxy.  it captures photos from flickr users and puts them together in a fun looking globe.  I thought it would be fun to see a representation of Pasadena California.  Take a look below:

Per Natalie & Steve's suggestion, here's the Rose Parade globe:

Brad, thanks for sharing!
Interested in more information about Greater Pasadena Area cities, check out our City Guides below:
Alhambra City Guide
Altadena City Guide
Arcadia City Guide
Eagle Rock City Guide
Monterey Hills City Guide
Pasadena City Guide
San Gabriel … (7 comments)

pasadena california: 4th of July Celebration - Pasadena - 06/29/11 02:59 AM
The Rose Bowl in Pasadena Come and Enjoy the Rose Bowl Fireworks extravaganza, “Family Fun on the 4th,” the 85th year for this outstanding community tradition. There will be food, activities and a Fun Zone for children, admission to the Fun Zone will be free. The show inside the Rose Bowl stadium will begin at 7:00. Don’t miss out on all the excitement!
Schedule of Events 2:00 pm The Festival begins outside the stadium. Family Fun Festival & Food Court on Area H 6:00 pm Gates open 7:00 pm Entertainment to include live entertainment by the Jan & Dean Show featuring … (4 comments)

pasadena california: Pasadena California Real Estate Market Report for October 2008 - 11/24/08 01:29 PM
Here's the latest and greatest report for Pasadena's real estate market inclusive of statistics going back to August 2008.
Pasadena's real estate inventory of homes has decreased in October to 127 units overall - inclusive of single family residences, condos and townhomes.  It is not surprising as folks are getting ready for the holiday season and in the natural annual cycle of real estate, we expect to see less inventory to choose from.  The sales have closed strongly in October at 117 units.  Next month, we will see a marked decrease in this number as evidenced by the decline in the … (4 comments)

pasadena california: Historic Highlands in Pasadena California - 09/01/08 10:01 AM
HISTORIC HIGHLANDS
 

In late 2007, city of Pasadena has unanimously approved Historic Highlands as a Landmark Distirct.  It's about time since this area has some of the most beautiful craftsman homes in Pasadena.
Historic Highlands Neighborhood website has this to share about the Historic Highlands history:
What is known today as the Historic Highlands encompasses the estates and land holdings of two prominent Pasadena pioneers:  David MacPherson, former Santa Fe Railroad design engineer of the famed Mt. Lowe railroad; Ezra Dane, an orchardist who settled here in 1883.Ezra Dane crossed the plains from Massachusetts sometime between 1849 and 1852 … (2 comments)

pasadena california: Looking for a Craftsman in Pasadena? - 04/05/07 02:28 PM
This character craftsman offers the best of "old world" charm and modern conveniences!  It has been fully renovated by the best artisans with newer roof, rebuilt chimney, electrical and copper plumbing. 
We will be open this Thursday, April 12th from 5 pm until 7 pm for a Twilight Open House, as well as this upcoming weekend from 1 pm until 4 pm.  Please stop on by!

Localism visitors are getting a preview...
It's in the Historic Highlands of Pasadena and has been totally renovated - 4 bedrooms, 2 baths with a guest/pool house, pool & spa.  Click here for the flyer and … (0 comments)