San Marino real estate prices rose -- to $2,116,500 -- continuing an upward trend, based on data released July 22. Home sales have been exceeding the number of new listings coming on the market. San Marino remains in a strong seller’s market -- making it a good time to sell San Marino real estate. To learn more about what your home might be worth, visit homevaluesca.comfor a free analysis report.   The trends fluctuate from week to week, so keep watching my blog for updates. The trends are based on Altos Research Real-Time Real Estate Data. San Marino CA real estate: By the numbers Average days on market: 51 Asking price per sq foot: $704 Market Action Index score: 47.7 San Marino CA real estate listings San Marino CA real estate is performing extremely well -- making it a great time to... 07/25/2013

San Marino real estate prices have slipped a bit -- to $1,875,0000 -- but the trend overall has been upward, according to market data released July 15. Home sales have been exceeding the number of new listings, good news for San Marino real estate. San Marino remains in strong seller’s market -- making it a good time to add your property to the market. To learn more about what your home might be worth, visit homevaluesca.com for a free analysis report.   The trends are based on this week alone; the numbers fluctuate from week to week, so keep watching my blog for these updates. If you’d like to read about market trends in other areas of San Gabriel Valley, check out my article, “San Gabriel Valley real estate: In the seller’s zone.” These trends are based on Altos Research Real-Time Rea... 07/19/2013

San Marino CA Homes for Sale and 2013 Mid-Year Real Estate Update       This is a recap of San Marino homes for sale along with a mid-year real estate update as of July 13, 2013.   San Marino is a small city within the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County.   You will find single family homes(no apartments, condos or townhomes) within its city limits and its 91108 zip code is considered quite desirable.   The San Marino Unified School District is highly acclaimed with four schools within its jurisdiction:  Valentine and Carver elementary schools, Huntington Middle and San Marino High School.   See details at http://www.san-marino.k12.us.          A recent addition to the city(opening in 2008) is the Crowell Public Library (formerly the San Marino Public Library).   The library was na... 07/14/2013

San Marino real estate saw renewed life the week of July Fourth, with an uptick in prices as sales exceeded inventory. The numbers for this report were released Jult 1. Even with little market movement in the past few weeks, the low number of San Marino CA real estate listings has kept the area in a seller’s market, meaning that conditions favor home sellers in the negotiating process. The numbers are based on this week alone; trends fluctuate from week to week, so keep watching my blog for these updates. If you’d like to read about market trends in other areas of San Gabriel Valley, visit www.nativatingyourmove.co for more articles. These trends are based on Altos Research Real-Time Real Estate Data. San Marino real estate: By the numbers The median list price this week is$1,888,000. P... 07/05/2013

San Marino real estate is holding steady as a seller’s market, despite little activity. Real estate trends released earlier this week indicated little change in the market, but the number of San Marino real estate listings remained low enough that conditions continue to favor home sellers over home buyers in the negotiation process.      The trends are based on this week alone, so it’s possible we’ll see better in weeks to come. We’ve already seen the Pasadena CA real estate markets swing wildly between one week and the next, so keep watching keep watching for these updates.  These trends are based on Altos Research Real-Time Real Estate Data. If you’re interested in learning more about what your property could bring on the market, visit our Home Values page. San Marino real estate: By ... 06/14/2013

San Marino, CA Homes for Sale & Market Update     This is a report of San Marino homes for sale and a market update as of June 10, 2013.  Since its founding, in 1913, San Marino has been home to some of the most beautiful estate properties in the state of California.   It is home to the Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens, the former home of Henry Huntington.   The 30 acre Lacy Park acts as a community gathering place as does the Crowell Public Library which opened in January 2008.  The San Marino School District has two elementary schools(Valentine and Carver), one middle school(Huntington) and a high school(San Marino High School) with a nationwide reputation for excellence.     San Marino has single family homes only with no apartments, condominiums or townhomes... 06/10/2013

The San Marino real estate market appears to be in a holding pattern for now. We continue to see a limited number of new listings, giving sellers the most negotiating power in home sales in the area. Prices are slipping, but not too far, as the market quiets down for the second week in a row. These trends are based on this week alone, so it’s possible we’ll see better in weeks to come. We’ve already seen the San Gabriel valley real estate markets swing wildly between one week and the next, so keep watching keep watching Classic Pasadena week by week for the latest news of housing conditions in your area. The numbers are based on Altos Research Real-Time Real Estate Data. If you’re interested in learning more about what your property could bring on the market, visit our Home Values page... 06/05/2013

San Marino CA - Firefighters’ Association Annual Pancake Breakfast         The San Marino Firefighters’ Association Annual Pancake Breakfast will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at Lacy Park from 7AM until 11AM.   Tickets are a very reasonable $5.00 in advance or at the event.   What can you expect at the San Marino Firefighters’ Association Annual Pancake Breakfast?   Well, beyond the great pancakes  -- check out these activities..   Pony Rides Petting Zoo Hot Air Balloon Face Painting Rock Climbing Wall Dunk Tank Junior Firefighting Challenge Pancake Eating Contest Basketball Bounce House 28 Foot Jumbo Slide Prize Raffle   Truly, Fun For All   For more information contact 626.300.0735   Want to know more about San Marino or San Gabriel Valley real estate?   Contact me at 818.516.439... 05/13/2013

San Marino CA Homes For Sale and Market Update           This is a report of the San Marino homes for sale and market update for the period from January through April 2013.  It also shows sales activity for the month of April separately both this year as well as 2012 and year-to-date 2012 sales performance.   San Marino is an upscale community in the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County comprised of only single family homes(no multi-family living units).   The city with a population of 13,241(2010 US Census) has tree-lined streets with beautiful homes, an excellent school district, fine library, excellent parks and recreation programs and the world famous Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens.   According to our local multiple listing service, there are currently... 05/08/2013

  When purchasing San Marino real estate, buyers are not always prepared for all the costs that come outside of home's purchase price. To better prepare buyers and sellers both, Classic Pasadena Homes has been posting a series of blogs about real estate fees. Read “Pasadena real real estate: The hidden costs for buyers” for an overview of buyer-related costs. You may search the blog for related articles for sellers, as well. Today, we want to focus on what is known as “earnest money”. Earnest money is similar to a deposit on the house. Most deals require a buyer to provide $500 to $1,000 when offering a contract on San Marino real estate they want to buy, but not all buyers -- particularly those going through the process for the first time -- are aware of the expense and fully prepared ... 05/07/2013

San Marino CA Real Estate First Quarter 2013 Market Update         San Marino, California is a small city within the city of Los Angeles where you will find only single family homes as a housing option.   Impressive homes on tree-lined streets with beautifully manicured lawns are a part of the community which is a desired address in the San Gabriel Valley.   Highly acclaimed schools and a small town atmosphere along with the Crowell Public Library, Lacy Park and the Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens further enhance the appeal of San Marino.       The first quarter 2013 real estate market remains as competitive as ever in the city.  Homes selling with multiple offers and often over the list price are common.   It is important for homeowners thinking of selling to ... 04/09/2013

What does a 203k consultant do for their fee?A consultant is required to inspect the subject property and create a “203k compliance inspection report” commonly referred to as a “home inspection”. In reality it isn’t a home inspection as a home inspection is inadequate for our purposesA home inspection will typically “recommend” a licensed roofer provide a roof report…while a consultant would actually make that determination to repair or replace it and write the specification accordingly.The consultant uses that inspection to create a “scope of work” or list of repair items from the inspection and add the wish list items the borrower wants to add to the scope of work. Then the consultant provides his/her bid on that project   BEFORE it is sent out to bid to contractors. It is this servic... 04/02/2013

San Marino CA - What’s Happening In San Marino Real Estate?   This is a recap of what’s happening in San Marino, California real estate.   I’ll review the sales for month and year-to-date as of February 2013 and compare it to the same period in 2012 as well as sharing the current inventory of homes available for sale as of March 6, 2013 and those properties in escrow. The city of San Marino is comprised of single family residences only - no condos, no townhomes or apartments.   The business community is small.   The city is well-known as the home of the Huntington Library, Botanical Gardens and Art Collections -- a must see for everyone who lives or visits Southern California.    Tree-lined streets and beautiful, lush landscaping highlight the homes in this highly desired location withi... 03/07/2013

San Marino CA Real Estate Market Update Mural by Artist Brian Kenyon www.kenyonart.com This is a real estate market update for the city of San Marino, California.   Located in the San Gabriel Valley, San Marino has only single family homes -- no condos, townhomes or apartments.     The city is well-known for theThe Huntington Library.   The San Marino School District with two elementary schools, a middle and high school is well-regarded.      Opened in 2007, the  Crowell Public Library is a popular destination in the city as is Lacy Park. In January 2013 there were six sales in San Marino ranging in closed price from $1,004,000 to $3,150,000 with an average sales price of $1,764,667 and a median sales price of $1,323,000 according to local multiple listing service(MLS) statistics.   MLS... 02/11/2013

  San Marino CA Real Estate Market Update 2012 This is a San Marino CA real estate market update for 2012 with a comparison to 2011 and current sales activity.   This information is from our local multiple listing service(MLS).   San Marino is a small city within the San Gabriel Valley in Los Angeles County.   Residential housing is single family homes only - no condos, townhomes, lofts or apartments.    The city is well-known for the The Huntington Library.   The San Marino Unified School District with two elementary schools, a middle and high school is well-regarded.      Opened in 2007, the  Crowell Public Library is a popular destination in the city as is Lacy Park.     In 2012, there were 148 property sales according to our MLS.   They ranged in price from $750,000 to $4,700,000 wi... 01/12/2013

San Marino CA 90 Day Real Estate Market Trend This is a recap of the real estate market trend for San Marino CA.  The city has only single family homes - no condos, no townhomes, no apartments.   The period covered is from September through November 2012 with a comparison to the same time period in 2011.   By using this time period we can better capture the current market trend.   Although there is some seasonal slowdown in the fourth quarter of the year, we are continuing to see multiple offers and properties selling in excess of list price in highly desired areas such as San Marino.   Currently there are only nine properties(as of December 9, 2012) on the market for sale in San Marino ranging in price from $1,128,000(Sharon Place) to $6,650,000(Rosalind Road).   Seven properties are i... 12/09/2012

San Marino CA - Market Recap   This market recap is for the city of San Marino within the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County.  This small city has only single family residences - no apartments, no condos, no townhomes and no lofts.  On its streets you will find beautifully manicured lawns with homes ranging from smaller architectural gems to magnificent estates. One of those estates - The Huntington Library, Botanical Gardens and Art Collections was once home to Henry Huntington - the 19th century railroad magnate and philantrophist and now is world known for its educational and research programs.Important links for the city of San Marino: City of San Marino, CA - Home Page San Marino Unified School District The Huntington Library This recap  covers the month of October and the pr... 11/08/2012

San Marino CA - Market Update   This is a market update for San Marino CA for the month and year-to-date for September 2012 with a comparison to the same time periods in 2011.  San Marino is an upscale community in the San Gabriel Valley in Los Angeles County.   With no condos, townhomes or apartments, this lovely residential community is known for its beautiful homes and estates with its most famous home open to the public.   The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Gardens was once home to Henry Huntington.    San Marino Schools have a nationally recognized reputation for excellence.    In September 2012, there were eight home sales in San Marino according to our local multiple listing service.   They ranged in sold prices from $928,888 to $3,070,000 with an average sales price of ... 10/08/2012

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San Marino CA Real Estate -- What’s Selling?  What’s Available?     This is a sales recap and market update for the month of August and year-to-date for 2012 and 2011.   San Marino is a city with single family homes and no apartments, condos or townhomes.   The US census reports that the city’s population is 13,147 as of 2010.The Huntington Library, Gardens and Art Gallery is internationally known and was once the home of railroad magnate and art collector Henry Huntington.  Broad tree-lined streets, beautifully manicured lawns, stately homes and a well-regarded school district are just some of the reasons that San Marino is considered by many as the ultimate San Gabriel Valley address.August 2012 Sales Results & Currently Available for Sale 28 sales ranging in closed prices from $998,0... 09/07/2012