Here we have Eddie from Sharp Image Copier in Alhambra. 2960 W. Valley Blvd., Alhambra CA 91803 (626) 458-8000. The Mortgage Spin 06/09/2010

Renewing your City - Alhambra Real Estate prime Example   In a previous post on my outside blog we analyzed how Detroit has created a Re-Newal engine to Re-Vitalize itself. What we should also discuss is how Alhambra also has a Re-Newal Engine working and it's great not only for Alhambra real estate values but more importantly for the quality of life of its citizens.   Of course on Main Street the whole area there has been completely re-invented. The introduction of the Edwards Stadium Theaters being the anchor. Not only has Alhambra Commercial buildings along the way being revitalized but of course the Alhambra residential real estate side gets a boost. Recently on the corner of Fremont and Valley Blvd. the "Gate" to the city of Alhambra was inaugarated, the Gateway Plaza Park.  Direct... 05/29/2010

Alhambra CA Real Estate Market Report March 2010     There were 10 homes that closed within the month of March 2010 for Alhambra California, compared to 9 homes closed in March 2009, an increase of +1. Sales Volume for homes closed in Alhambra CA for March 2009 was $4,331,900 Sales Volume for homes closed in Alhambra CA for March 2010 was $4,915,800 Average list price for homes closed in Alhambra CA for March 2009 was $497,989 Average list price for homes closed in Alhambra CA for March 2010 was $493,050 Average SOLD price for homes closed in Alhambra CA for March 2009 was $481,322 Average SOLD price for homes closed in Alhambra CA for March 2010 was $491,580 Average Days on Market for homes closed in Alhambra CA for March 2009 was 70 days. Average Days on Market for homes closed in Alh... 04/01/2010

  ALHAMBRA CA HOMES FOR SALE - $417,000 OR LESS       Below is a list of homes for sale in ALHAMBRA California that is less than $417,000. These range from 1 to 3 bedrooms, built between 1911 to 1951. This is a well established neighborhood so the homes are much older. Out of these 14 homes, half have recent price changes. Shortsales and Bank Owned REO make up half of these Active homes for sale.       Street City     Price Sqft Lotsize Lemon ST    Alhambra   $199,000   400   1,800 Fremont AV    Alhambra   $299,000   352   6,966 FRONT ST    Alhambra   $310,000   965   4,720 San Marino AV    Alhambra   $329,000   746   2,652 La Crescenta AV    Alhambra   $335,000   948   5,597 SHORB ST    Alhambra   $341,700   1,154   4,720 Marengo AV    Alhambra   $350,000   696   7,500 ALHAMBRA RD    A... 03/21/2010

Alhambra CA Real Estate Market Report February 2010     There were 11 homes that closed within the month of February 2010 for Alhambra California, compared to 10 homes closed in February 2009, an increase of +1. Sales Volume for homes closed in Alhambra CA for February 2009 was $4,099,900 Sales Volume for homes closed in Alhambra CA for February 2010 was $5,963,500 Average list price for homes closed in Alhambra CA for February 2009 was $427,150 Average list price for homes closed in Alhambra CA for February 2010 was $545,264 Average SOLD price for homes closed in Alhambra CA for February 2009 was $409,990 Average SOLD price for homes closed in Alhambra CA for February 2010 was $542,136 Average Days on Market for homes closed in Alhambra CA for February 2009 was 89 days. Average Days on... 03/11/2010

Key to a SUCCESSFUL Real Estate Career ...... *WOMEN* Ok, I said it. No, I am not really insinuating about beautiful women or the kind of women you're thinking of so get that off your mind. Capeesh? It may help but that's a whole 'nother post in and of itself so we won't dwell on it. Just hear me out and you too may learn a lesson or two. For those who are 'masters' at this, just bear with me. There is an underlining reason behind this statement. It is not the alcohol, whiskey, or chocolate I've consumed that forced me into coercion. No, nothing of that sort as I am rather free and unrestrained. Thank you very much. :D It is not a madness. It is the truth. You see, women are complicated in many ways and that can be an understatement. Ok, I meant it in a good way. :0 This past Sunday, I ... 02/23/2010

Alhambra CA Real Estate - Closed SALES for January 2010   Below is a Market Statistics for HOMES SOLD in Alhambra CA. There were a total of 29 closed sales comprised of 17 Standard Sales with the balance either Bank Owned REOs or Shortsales. Of the 29 homes sold, 12 were Single Family Homes, 13 Condo, and 4 Townhome. Average Days on Market for SFR was 56.   Average prices SOLD for SFR, Condos, and Townhomes were 512k, 372k, and 411k respectively. Total sales volume for the month ending January 2010 for Alhambra CA was at $12.6 million.   Average SOLD/LIST price was as follows: SFR:             102.0% Condos:        99.7% Townhomes:  97.8%   Below is a chart illustrating the trends from the prior month and year compared to Jan-10. Total closed transactions (29) have decreased from last m... 02/20/2010

ALHAMBRA CA REAL ESTATE HOMES FOR SALE - PRICED $1,000,000+   There are a total of 5 homes on the market for sale priced over $1,000,000 as of 2/19/2010. The City of Alhambra is located in the western part of the San Gabriel Valley. It is located just 8 miles east of Downtown Los Angeles. The city is bordered by Monterey Park, San Marino, Pasadena, San Gabriel, and Rosemead.  These luxury homes are located on the northern region of Alhambra. The 2 homes built in 2010 are Custom built home. They are located on cul-de-sac and comprising of 6 new homes built with Energy Efficiency in mind. It comes with a 3-car garage and an 800 square footage bonus room in the basement. The home is 3-tiered and broken down as follows: Upper Level: Living Room w/ fireplace, dining room and ½ bath. Kitchen ... 02/19/2010

In my last blog, I wrote about a L/A who did a poor job. He was hired to do a job for his client, the sellers, and completely underperformed. Sellers, here is a piece of advice for your sake. If your L/A is not performing; if he is not returning your phone calls; if he is not updating you on the status of your listing; if he is not advertising to move your listing. I have good news for you. You DO have OPTIONS. There is one option that I would highly recommend. FIRE them! Just say it like Donald Trump (even if you don't have the same hairdo as his). "You're FIRED!" Now, wasn't that easy? Why do you have to cling onto a sinking ship? Hiring someone to help you sell your house is the same as a personal relationship. If things are not working out, if you're being abused, etc, then find a s... 12/27/2009

FHA 203k and YOU - Los Angeles CAThe 203k loan program is a program for purchase or refinance that includes money for the renovation of a property that is or will be a 1-4 unit building. Just like any other tool you may have at your disposal but if you don't know how to use it, it is a wasted tool. It isn't for every deal, but if you put it in your arsenal you can bring it out whenever the need arises and fell confident that you know how to put it to use. Won't you join our team? If you view it that way and add it to your arsenal of creative answers you will be a more complete professional. While it isn't the answer to every situation it is a valuable tool when you actually need it. Learn the process and it will serve you when you need it. If you need assistance or a friend in the busin... 03/29/2009

There seems to be a lot of discussion about the contractor not requiring a license for a 203k loan. Any time you have a contractor on the job it is my opinion and many lenders agree that they should be licensed. If your project requires permits and your contractor isn't licensed the home owner must take out the permits. If there is any electrical work or work that could cause personal harm then why wouldn't you want a licensed contractor? We have always offered a list of potential contractors to our clients. We start with a disclaimer that suggests the borrower use this list, the phone book, the internet, or their circle of friends but the choice is the borrowers's ultimately. If you plan to use the "self help" feature of the 203k and hire 'non licensed' contractors and I was on your pr... 03/17/2009

Noah's Ark Weekend Workshops A Creature Celebration Sun, Jan 25, 10 am-1 pm or 1-4 pm - Skirball Cultural Center Come celebrate the New Year with a Chinese spin. Explore Noah's Ark for animals that relate to the Chinese Zodiac calendar, like the monkey and rat. Then return to the studio to create a take-home animal puppet. Ticket required. Chinese New Year of the Ox 4707 110th Annual Golden Dragon Parade Sat, Jan 31, 2 pm - Chinatown, Starting on Hill Street (See Map)  Without a doubt, the Golden Dragon Parade is the highlight of the Chinese New Year in Southern California. Purchase grandstand seats for the parade! Only $27, call the CCCLA Office, for more info.(213) 617-0396 x10.   La Cañada Flintridge SoCal Camellia Society Show & SaleCamellia Festival 2009 Jan 31-Feb 1, Sat 1-4 pm/Su... 01/22/2009

Staging an updated Craftsman in Alhambra CA. Moving Mountains Design Home Staging is know for staging multi-million dollar luxury estates in the Los Angeles Area. But we also stage lots of more modest homes in lower price points. Last week we staged a beautiful updated Craftsman home in Alhambra CA. The homeowners were very willing to do most of the suggested repairs and fixes, beyond those they had already undertaken, and they followed my instructions to the letter, especially on the curb appeal issues.   Living room of updated Craftsman in Alhambra before home staging. Those window treatments darkened the room and made the ceiling feel lower.               Living room of updated Alhambra Craftsman after staging. Notice the difference removing the window treatments made.             Th... 10/05/2008

AND, KENNY LOGGINS!!!!  How cool is this????? Summer is about being outdoors, enjoying activities with friends and family and of course, heading over to your favorite park for a concert.  If that concert is free, well... that's even better. ALHAMBRA, CA Location:  2nd Street, between Main Street & Commonwealth Avenue Time:  6:00 to 10:00 pm (Headliner Band starts at 8:30 pm) August 2 Foreigner August 9 Kenny Loggins August 16 The Fab Four August 29 Tower of Power  READ MORE:  Alhambra, California   CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF ALL LOCAL SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Posted By: Irina Netchaev - Pasadena California Real Estate Agent - Irina Netchaev & Associates.  Irina and her Team of Real Estate experts work in the beautiful Keller Williams Realty in Pasadena California specializing in Pasadena Rea... 07/31/2008

Wahib's New Dinner Theatre coming Soon Featuring "Bullets for Broadway" (edit/delete) Hw would you love to enjoy some great Mediterranean food and a night enjoy some wonderful entertainment.... Dinner Theater at Wahib's Starting  the Last Saturday and Sunday in June, Wahib's Middle Eastern Resturaunt  located at 910 E. Main Street in Alhambra,Ca. Will be having Proffessional Dinner Theatre in their Banquet Room. The Music/Comedy/mystery "Bullets for Broadway" is the first show up and will run June 27,28 , July 5th and  Friday and Saturday July10,11,17 and 18. This show is a real crowd Pleaser, Tickets are $38.95 this includes: appetizers, salad,main course, dessert,soft drinks tax & tip.  Call 626-484-8447 to book your party,fundraiser or individual reservations. Tell your friends. It s... 06/07/2008

Hw would you love to enjoy some great Mediterranean food and a night enjoy some wonderful entertainment.... Dinner Theater at Wahib's Starting  the Last Saturday and Sunday in June, Wahib's Middle Eastern Resturaunt  located at 910 E. Main Street in Alhambra,Ca. Will be having Proffessional Dinner Theatre in their Banquet Room. The Music/Comedy/mystery "Bullets for Broadway" is the first show up and will run June 27,28 , July 5th and  Friday and Saturday July10,11,17 and 18. This show is a real crowd Pleaser, Tickets are $38.95 this includes: appetizers, salad,main course, dessert,soft drinks tax & tip.  Call 626-484-8447 to book your party,fundraiser or individual reservations. Tell your friends. It should sell out! 06/07/2008

Are short sales and REOs a great way to pick up cheap property? Sometimes, but not the way most people generally think. There are 76 properties for sale in Alhambra currently reported as "active." Of those 76, there are a few that have been coded as "short sale" and "real estate owned." The following properties may not be the ONLY short sales and REOs in Alhambra right now. The accuracy of the data is dependent upon the agent inputting the listing. Short Sale & Foreclosure properties: REO properties: When an REO has been on the market for a while, there may be some incentive for the lender to accept a reduced offer, but I have seen them simply pull a property off the market if it doesn't sell for the price they want. From there, I'm guessing that they might sell it at an auction, or lum... 04/23/2008

When I was growing up in a neighboring city, something that was topnotch was deemed A-1 by my mother. Alhambra is certainly A-1 in many areas in my book. Seniors really Count as evidenced by the number of programs and housing units. One of my dearest friends, at 90+, is still volunteering at the Joselyn Senior Center and she takes her job very seriously and lovingly refers to others as "elderly." The Joselyn Center offers such a wide variety of programs it would be unlikely that you wouldn't find something of interest to you personally. 03/27/2008

               The New Alhambra Library 2008There is a new construction for the Alhambra California library for 2008. Alhambra is a city located in the San Gabriel Valley, approximately 10 miles east of Downtown LA. A company based in Tarzana, CA, Sinanian Development, Inc., was selected by the City of Alhambra to complete the construction of the new Alhambra Civic Center Library. This is located next to the City Hall and is currently being built at 101 South First Street in the city of Alhambra. This is a nice change as the old library was rather old and has limited parking. It is always nice to have a new project built in the area. The new library will be comprised of a total floor area of 45,000 sq. ft. and a two-level underground parking garage with approximately 240 spaces.Service ... 11/29/2007

Are you ready to party?  This Saturday, July 14th, Kool and the Gang will be performing in Alhambra.  This concert is part of Alhambra's Summer Jubilee series.Turns out, I missed Pat Benatar who performed this last Saturday, but heck, Kool and the Gang is more my style anyways.  :-)There will be lots of activities including games, arts & crafts fair, children's activities, and scores of food vendors. This FREE event runs from 6 pm to 10 pm and is located on South 2nd Street between Main & Commonwealth Avenue.So... put on your dancing shoes and get ready to sing along with KOOL AND THE GANG!!!Stay tuned for more great performers over the next weeks (including Three Dog Night and K.C. and the Sunshine Band) Party on...  07/11/2007