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La Canada Flintridge, CA Real Estate News

By Gina Puckett
(STAGING By Gina (LA area Staging & Design))
We've heard the axiom "A staged home is a sold home"- and this is very true. Staging is all about preparing THE PROPERTY for sale, showcasing it in the best possible light, to appeal to the broadest range of prospects. I've developed a list to explain the staging process, called the Ten Keywords of Staging: 1. Clean 2. De-Cluttered 3. Non-personal 4. Updated 5. Upscale 6. Flowing Floorplan 7. Usable Space 8. Warm 9. Inviting 10. Exciting Today we'll talk about Steps#1 through#3 CLEAN, DE-CLUTTERED, NON-PERSONAL.  Think of it as "Selling your house with a KISS" (Keep It Simple, Silly!) But then of course, SIMPLE is not always EASY...... Nobody wants to deal with another person's dirt, grime, odors, clutter, or personal agendas. Yet, you know if you've been living in your home, it's inevi...
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Real Estate Market Report La Canada Flintridge, CA    June, 2009   Market Index  0.32, up 10 points! 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. The Market Index is at 0.32 up .10 from last month's 0.22 and last year's 0.22.    New Listings - 17, down from 39 last month and last year's 29.    Pending Listings - 15 listings opened escrow, compared to 10 last month.  Last year 10 properties sold.    Pending Ratio - Big increase to 0.88, from 0.26 last month.   A year ago it was 0.34.     Listing Inventory - 111 properties, down from 134 homes last month and up from 104 last year.  Sold Listings - 20 homes sold, equal to the 20 last month.  Last year 13 homes sold.     Absorption Rate - 5.6 months down fr...
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By Fran and Rowena, La Canada Realtors - (818) 952-0077
(Dilbeck Real Estate)
La Canada Flintridge - monthly market activity statistics* report as of July 1, 2009 – Active Residential Listings as of July 1 - Quantity - 113 Minimum list price - $418.900 Maximum list price - $5,999,000 Contingent/Pending (accepted offer, in escrow) as of July 1 - Quantity - 49 Minimum list price - $475,000 Maximum list price - $4,995,000 Sold Residential Listings, with close of escrow 6/1/09 to 6/30/09 - Quantity - 19 Lowest sale price - $505,000 Highest sale price - $4,920,000 Average sale price - $1,426,816 Prior reports – La Canada Home Statistics as of June 1, 2009 La Canada Home Statistics as of May 1, 2009 La Canada Home Statistics as of March 1, 2009 La Canada Home Statistics as of February 2, 2009 La Canada Home Statistics as of January 1, 2009 La Canada Home Statistics as ...
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By Alberto Pacheco, Experience and Trust
(Home Smart Evergreen Realty)
New Listings: 1Average Listing Price: $ 4,250,000 Listings Under Contract: 0Average Listing Price: $ 0Sold Listigs: 0Average Listing Price: $ 0 % Sales Price Versus Listing Price: 0 %% Sales Price Versus Old Listing Price: 0 %Average Days on The Market: 0 http://www.stoppayingrentinla.com   Fha, Mls, Foreclosures, Schools, Mortgage Calculator
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By Alberto Pacheco, Experience and Trust
(Home Smart Evergreen Realty)
New Listings: 1Average Listing Price: $ 774,900Listings Under Contract: 3Average Listing Price: $ 1,056,300Sold Listigs: 0Average Listing Price: $ 0 % Sales Price Versus Listing Price: 0 %% Sales Price Versus Old Listing Price: 0 %Average Days on The Market: 0 http://www.stoppayingrentinla.com   Fha, Mls, Foreclosures, Schools, Mortgage Calculator
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Real Estate Market Report La Canada Flintridge, CA    May, 2009   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. The Market Index is at 0.22 up from last months 0.19 and the same as last years 0.22.    New Listings - 39, up from 31 last month and last years 28. Pending Listings - 10 listings opened escrow, compared to 13 last month.  Last year 9 properties entered escrow.  Pending Ratio - Decreased to 0.26, from 0.42 last month.   A year ago it was 0.32.   Listing Inventory - 13 properties, equal to 134 homes last month and up from 104 last year.         Sold Listings - 20 homes sold, similar to 12 last month.  Last year 17 homes sold.  Absorption Rate - 6.7 months down from last month's rate...
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By Fran and Rowena, La Canada Realtors - (818) 952-0077
(Dilbeck Real Estate)
La Canada Flintridge - monthly market activity statistics* report as of June 1, 2009 – Active Residential Listings as of June 1 - Quantity - 122 Minimum list price - $475,000 Maximum list price - $5,999,000 Contingent/Pending (accepted offer, in escrow) as of June 1 - Quantity - 40 Minimum list price - $418,900 Maximum list price - $4,995,000 Sold Residential Listings, with close of escrow 5/1/09 to 5/31/09 - Quantity - 20 Lowest sale price - $395,000 Highest sale price - $3,310,000 Average sale price - $1,405,800 Prior reports – La Canada Home Statistics as of May 1, 2009 La Canada Home Statistics as of March 1, 2009 La Canada Home Statistics as of February 2, 2009 La Canada Home Statistics as of January 1, 2009 La Canada Home Statistics as of December 3, 2008 Search La Canada listings...
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By Fran and Rowena, La Canada Realtors - (818) 952-0077
(Dilbeck Real Estate)
The 88th Annual Children's Horse Show will be held at the Flintridge Riding Club on April 24th, 25th and 26th. Sponsored by The Flintridge La Cañada Guild of Huntington Memorial Hospital of Pasadena, proceeds from this event benefit the Hospital. Members of the Flintridge La Cañada Guild also donate countless hours to the Hospital. Events go beyond the horse show and include wine tasting, dinner and entertainment. Additional information is available on the official website: Children's Horse Show Huntington Hospital was founded in 1892, and remains a landmark in the Pasadena community. To learn more about the hospital, please go here: Huntington Hospital, Pasadena ************************ Community information: Pasadena community info La Canada community info Become a fan of our Facebook...
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Real Estate Market Report La Canada Flintridge, CA   March, 2009   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.   The Market Index increased to 0.19 from last month and last year of 0.12.  New Listings - 42, up from 35 last month.  Last year we had 33. Pending Listings - 12 listings opened escrow, compared to 6 last month.  Last year 4 properties entered escrow.  Pending Ratio - Increased to 0.29, up from 0.17 last month.   A year ago it was 0.12. Listing Inventory - 135 properties, up from 114 homes last month and 109 last year.  Sold Listings - 14 homes sold, up from 8 last month.  Last year 9 homes sold. Days On Market- 129, way up from 53 days last month and 80 days last year.   Average...
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La Canada Flintridge, CA   January, 2009   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. The Market Index's third monthly increase to 0.20, up from 0.17 last month.  A year ago the index was at 0.19, so we can see the effect the shift in the financial markets.   New Listings - 25 new listings, up from 7 last month and 14 last year.    Pending Listings - 7 listings opened escrow, compared to four last month.  Last year 7 properties entered escrow.     Pending Ratio - Dropped to 0.28 from 0.57 last month.   A year ago it was 0.50.   Listing Inventory - 84 homes were on the market at the end of the month, compared to 59 listings last month and 80 last year.    Sold Listings - 10 homes closed es...
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By Fran and Rowena, La Canada Realtors - (818) 952-0077
(Dilbeck Real Estate)
Have you tried Google Earth?  Until now, you could explore the earth's surface from the comfort of your computer. Enter Google Ocean!   You can dive into the ocean with Google Earth 5 Beta.  Wow! Channel your inner-Jacques Cousteau with Google Earth!  Explore the creatures under the sea, beautiful scenery, and more!Read about it on the Google Earth and Maps blog here: Google Ocean We'd love to share more ... but we're off to explore the world beneath the surface of the ocean - no diving equipment necessary!
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By Fran and Rowena, La Canada Realtors - (818) 952-0077
(Dilbeck Real Estate)
An annual tradition in La Cañada Flintridge, the blooming of the camellias at Descanso Gardens is a site to behold!   According to the Descanso Gardens website "Descanso Gardens is home to the largest camellia collection in North America and consists of more than 34,000 plants. Descanso's Camellia Forest has both rare and familiar camellias and has been designated a Garden of Excellence by the International Camellia Society."January and February are the best months for camellia viewing.  This weekend is the Pacific Camellia Society Flower Show at Descanso Gardens, behing held on Saturday, January 17 from 1 to 4 pm and Sunday, January 18 from 9 am to 4 pm.  This is part of the 2009 Camellia Festival at Descanso GardensThis is an opportunity to see some of the most dazzling flowers!  On S...
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By Fran and Rowena, La Canada Realtors - (818) 952-0077
(Dilbeck Real Estate)
We have created a Picasa photo album with photos of La Canada Flintridge. These photos are taken by us, and represent sites in and around the community of La Canada Flintridge. To view these photos: La Canada photos We will add to the album, so keep checking the photo album! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Read our past online articles about La Canada neighborhoods, activities, recreation and more!: La Canada Junior Baseball and Softball sign-ups La Canada High School - CongratulationsLa Canada Skate ParkLa Cañada Tournament of Roses Association La Canada - spotlight on La Canada Flintridge Community Center La Canada – spotlight on Descanso Gardens La Canada Hiking Trails La Canada Hiking Trails - photographsFor additional information on La Cañada, or on La...
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By Sue Eller
(Realogics Sotheby's International Realty-Sequim)
  As we begin the new year, it is time to take time to reflect on what to do for more balance in our lives. One way that might be beneficial is to take advantage of your neighborhood parks. In my neighborhood near my office at Dilbeck Realtors in La Canada, there are a number of parks that can give you a moment's peace on your lunch hour, or a place to walk your dog or play with your kids. One such place is Descanso Gardens in La Canada-Flintridge.  Today I took a walk there and had lunch. It was a beautiful winter day with very few people out so I had the picnic area all to myself. It was a great way to unwind, commune with nature, and get some exercise. I highly recommend this park to anyone who loves flowers. In the winter, their most popular area is the Camellia gardens. It is just ...
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By Fran and Rowena, La Canada Realtors - (818) 952-0077
(Dilbeck Real Estate)
The La Cañada Junior Baseball/Softball Association (LCJBSA) is encouraging signups now.  Celebrating it's 54th year in 2009, the program is very popular!  Last year there was a waiting list.  Sign up before January 10 to avoid penalty fees. You can read more online and sign up here:  La Cañada Junior Baseball and Softball Association Play ball! ************************************************************************* If you have a La Canada organization with a public event you would like us to promote for you, please send us an email or call us.   Fran and RowenaDilbeck Realtors GMACinfo (at) franandrowena.com(818) 952-0077
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By Fran and Rowena, La Canada Realtors - (818) 952-0077
(Dilbeck Real Estate)
La Canada Flintridge - monthly market activity statistics* report – Prior report – La Canada Home Statistics as of December 3 Active Residential Listings as of December 3 - Quantity - 59 Minimum list price - $285,000 Maximum list price - $7,500,000 Contingent/Pending (accepted offer, in escrow) as of January 1 - Quantity - 19 Minimum list price - $595,000 Maximum list price - $3,095,000 Sold Residential Listings, with close of escrow 12/1 to 12/31/08 - Quantity - 6 Lowest sale price - $740,000 Highest sale price - $1,150,000 Average sale price - $984,400 Search La Canada listings here: La Canada real estateFran and RowenaDilbeck Realtors GMAC(818) 952-0077Fran and Rowena serve the greater Foothills communities of La Canada (La Canada Flintridge), La Crescenta, Pasadena, Sunland, Tujunga...
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By Fran and Rowena, La Canada Realtors - (818) 952-0077
(Dilbeck Real Estate)
Congratulations to La Cañada High School!  In the December report - 2009 U.S.News & World Report America's Best High Schools - La Cañada High was awarded a Silver Medal. More than 21,000 public high schools in 48 states were considered in the study.  Read here:  La Canada High School - America's Best High Schools - USNews.comWe just took some photos of La Canada High School, home of the Spartans (yes, these photos really were taken this week!): Photos:Top Left:  Front of building, administration on lower levelTop Right:  Front of LCHSBottom Left:  TrackBottom Right:  Pool Read our past online articles about La Canada neighborhoods, activities, recreation and more!: La Canada Skate ParkLa Cañada Tournament of Roses Association La Canada - spotlight on La Canada Flintridge Community Cente...
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By Fran and Rowena, La Canada Realtors - (818) 952-0077
(Dilbeck Real Estate)
La Canada is getting ready for January 1st. Sponsoring one of the few self-built, community volunteer and community funded floats for the annual Rose Parade is a tradition! Each year the community has a "contest" for the float design. The winning design is built by volunteers. There are fundraisers throughout the year to pay for the float. As members of the community, it's quite exciting to watch the float being built (it's situated at the corner of Foothill Boulevard and Hampton Road, under the 210 Freeway bridge). You can go day or night and see volunteers working on the float. On New Year's Day, we watch the parade on television, anxiously awaiting the La Canada Flintridge Tournament of Roses float, hoping that it has a banner in front of it's arrival to announce that it has won an a...
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By Fran and Rowena, La Canada Realtors - (818) 952-0077
(Dilbeck Real Estate)
To help you with the La Canada real estate market, we would like to provide monthly market activity statistics* on homes in La Canada Flintridge.  You will be able to compare month-over-month, to get a feel for what is happening.  Active Residential Listings as of December 3 -   Quantity - 85   Minimum list price - $285,000   Maximum list price - $7,500,000Contingent/Pending (accepted offer, in escrow) as of December 3 -    Quantity - 15   Minimum list price - $685,000   Maximum list price - $2,325,000  Sold Residential Listings, with close of escrow 11/1 to 11/30/08 -   Quantity - 10   Lowest sale price - $650,000   Highest sale price - $2,595,000   Average sale price - $1,231,500 Looking for more information?  Check out our website here:  La Canada Real Estate If we can help you with ...
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By Fran and Rowena, La Canada Realtors - (818) 952-0077
(Dilbeck Real Estate)
4318 Bel Aire Drive, La Canada Flintridge Open Sunday,December 7 from 2 to 4 pm Offered for sale at $1,495,000 What a treat! Please come this Sunday to see this lovely remodeled four bedroom home! Large yard with patio areas, grassy yard, salt-water pool and spa. Simply wonderful! For additional information, including photos and a virtual tour, please go hereFor additional information about the community, please go here:  La Canada Flintridge If you are looking for a La Canada home, please go here: search MLS listings  For further information, feel free to call us at (818) 952-0077  
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