Slow Down You Are Moving Too Fast   Slow Down You Are Moving Too Fast  I have been known to speak too quickly.  Sometimes speaking before thinking if I am not mindful.  Moving too quickly.  Bypassing or skipping things as the world goes by.  There's a lot to be said for slowing down.  I am definitely trying it more. Each and every day. Being deliberate. Focus.  Staying aware.  And in-the-now.  Success?  I don't claim so.  Again, a work-in-progress is a more apt description.   The other day Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP commented on one of my posts where I used a photo of the Colorado Street Bridge in Pasadena, CA and she wrote of her fondness and appreciation of bridges.  She didn't mention the 59th Street Bridge but her comment led me to thinking of it as this post came to be.  I... 05/22/2019

In May of 2019, PFAR.org reported that an average list price for a home and a condo was $1,496,080 in April of 2019 down 7.3% or from $1,614,566 in April of 2018; While, median listing price for a home and a condo was $1,398,500 in April of 2019, lower 9.8% from $1,550,000 April of 2018 in South Pasadena, California.There were 21 active listing of homes and condos in April of 2019 unchanged 0.0% or from 21 listing in April of 2018; While there were 1.5 months available inventory of homes and condos in April of 2019, decreased 21.4% or 1.9 months of available inventory from April of 2018 in South Pasadena, California.An average sales price for a home and a condo was $1,244,558 in April of 2019 declined 21.1% or from $1,578,091 in April of 2018; While, median sales price for a home and a ... 05/21/2019

  How Much Is That Dogma In The Window?     How Much Is That Dogma In The Window?  Every dogma has its day.                                                                                                        Anthony Burgess   Conversations overheard can  often be confusing.  Things out of context.  Indeed.  And more.  The same can be true in a lot of situations.  Recently, I was reading an article.  The word dogma was used.  I thought incorrectly. Or maybe it was intentional for creative license.    But admittedly I get confused at times so I quickly looked up the definition online which informed me:  dogma is a doctrine or a corpus of doctrines relating to matters such as morality and faith.  Set forth in an authoritative or accepted uncritically.  I was right.  A victory of sorts I... 05/04/2019

In April of 2019, PFAR.org reported that an average list price for a home and a condo was $1,330,640 in March of 2019 fell 19.2% or from $1,647,827 in March of 2018; While, median listing price for a home and a condo was $1,383,000 in March of 2019, higher 2.6% from $1,348,000 March of 2018 in South Pasadena, California.There were 26 active listing of homes and condos in March of 2019 gained 44.4% or from 18 in March of 2018; While there were 2.4 months available inventory of homes and condos in March of 2019, increased 5.1% or 2.3 months of available inventory from March of 2018 in South Pasadena, California.An average sales price for a home and a condo was $1,359,286 in March of 2019 declined 11.4% or from $1,534,909 in March of 2018; While, median sales price for a home and a condo w... 04/12/2019

 A Critical Choice    A Critical Choice   The world of critical review is interesting to me.  The varied quotes on the subject of criticism and critical review appear to cover a range of opinions much like a review of or by any critic might express.  Positive. Negative. Thumbs-Up.  Thumbs-Down.  For those of you who have followed my posts over the years may know that I enjoy movie-going.  I often choose to see movies that are not widely known. Rarely a box office success in dollars, I see movies to enjoy.  And to experience.  Lots of different reasons.  Obscure may be an appropriate word to describe many of the films I choose to see.   I admit I do follow movie reviews from time-to-time not for a play-by-play but for knowing the basic premise of a film.  Something that grabs my attentio... 03/08/2019

In February of 2019, PFAR.org reported that an average list price for a home and a condo was $1,392,981 in January of 2019 up 0.4% or from $1,387,281 in January of 2018; While, median listing price for a home and a condo was $1,368,000 in January of 2019, lower 12.6% or from $1,565,500 January of 2018 in South Pasadena, California.There were 26 active listing of homes and condos in January of 2019 gained 18.2% or from 22 in January of 2018; While there were 2.4 months available inventory of homes and condos in January of 2019, unchanged 0.0% or 2.4 months of available inventory from January of 2018 in South Pasadena, California.An average sales price for a home and a condo was $1,288,500 in January of 2019 declined 6.7% or from $1,381,500 in January of 2018; While, median sales price fo... 02/25/2019

  The Emperor Wore No Clothes      The Emperor Wore No Clothes  Not really a surprise.   Afterall, most of us can cite an example or two or more in our lives where such "secrets" are/can be unmasked. It happens. Even on ActiveRain where a spammer/scammer was revealed as part of the Q&A section of this forum.   Another spammer or scammer is revealed.  But it happens everyday in some way or another.  Regardless of how mindful or watchful we try to be.   Just this morning I received a text message asking "how i was doing?". The person did not use my name but revealed their own.  My attention was alert.  Just because. And mind you, no coffee.   I want to be your friend on social media.   Other questions would surely follow I am sure had I not cut it off fairly quickly.   Just another day in... 02/09/2019

 T M IWhen Is It Too Much Information?   It makes you wonder.  What's Up?  There are multiple reasons.  Many of them valid. But perhaps more information is needed.  And that question leads to others such as:  How much?   When  Is It Too Much Information?  And when does it all become too bothersome?  Is it simply just too much?  Too Much Information.  Overload. Maybe.  Of course.  It depends on the situation.  And lots of other factors. Different situations.  Different "standards".  Does being succinct matter?  Being to the point? Pondering won't resolve issues of information, per se.   Nor will it answer questions of a legal nature.  Or common sense.  Logic matters too.  So when does too much information become simply too much.  I guess we know it when we experience it.  Maybe.   Photo ... 01/17/2019

Snooze Alarm     I don't usually use an alarm clock.  It's uncommon.  Definitely not typical.   At this time for me.  And for a long time too.  I digress.  I ponder.  There's a valid purpose for using an alarm clock.  And a point.  A time and a place.  Actually times and places have much to do with the actual purpose of an alarm clock I imagine.  But these days the task is taken care of internally rather than externally.  And it works.  Generally.  Everyday.  I have proof too.  Many years. Perhaps decades.  I could go back to the twentieth century.  But I won't.  You get the point. Right?  But the thought of snoozing and snooze alarms came to mind recently.  No specific reason.  And that reason prompts some pondering. Not specifically about alarm clocks. Or even schedules.  Not even tim... 01/16/2019

In December of 2018, PFAR.org reported that an average list price for a home and a condo was $1,251,750 in December of 2018 lower 2.9% or from $1,289,282 in December of 2017; While, median listing price for a home and a condo was $1,286,500 in December of 2018, down 0.1% or from $1,300,000 December of 2017 in South Pasadena, California.There were 24 active listing of homes and condos in December of 2018 up 9.1% or from 22 in December of 2017; While there were 3.0 months available inventory of homes and condos in December of 2018, declined 4.5% or 3.1 months of available inventory from December of 2017 in South Pasadena, California.An average sales price for a home and a condo was $1,178,602 in December of 2018 fell 24.8% or from $1,567,400 in December of 2017; While, median sales price ... 01/12/2019

 Looking Both Ways   Stop.  Look.  Listen.  Look Again.  You know so much in life goes back to the things we learn long ago.  In real life.  And in real estate.  So many things "real".  The basics. Important.  The foundation.  Often it is said that we must return/get back to the basics.  It may be true in January as we start a new year but it is true throughout the year too.  I recently saw a man and a young child(I think a boy I imagine about five or six years old being held by hand) crossing the street.  Early morning though already light maybe around 8AM.  Not crossing in a  crosswalk.  In traffic.  Nothing happened thankfully.  But lessons  are "out there".  An opportunity to teach.  And to inform.  To share.  Especially since there is an elementary school just around the corner.  T... 01/08/2019

In November of 2018, Realtor.com reported that a median list price for a home and a condo was $1,290,000 in October of 2018 gained from $1,149,000 in September of 2018, and higher 3.0% or from $1,250,990 in October of 2017 in South Pasadena, California. While, median sales price for a home and a condo was $1,200,000 in October of 2018, up 1.0% from October of 2017 in South Pasadena, California.The median listing price per square foot of a home and a condo was $636.00 in October of 2018 down from $669.00 in September of 2018, but rose 3.0% or from $617.00 in October of 2017 in South Pasadena, California.Homes and condos averaged 63.0 days in the market in October of 2018, increased from 55.0 days in September of 2018, jumped from 58.0 days in October of 2017 in South Pasadena, California... 11/17/2018

Free Market Analysis What Is My South Pasadena Home Worth Today?  South Pasadena Real Estate Update September and First Nine Months of 2017What Is My South Pas Home Worth?Small Town Charm Yet City ConvenienceFree Market Analysis    This is a look at real estate activity in South Pasadena, California for the month of September as well as the first nine months of 2017 for the single-family home segment of the market.  I will provide information regarding properties currently available for sale and in escrow as well as transactions that closed in September and include sales results for the same periods for the previous two years.  Statistical information in this report has been gathered from our local multiple listing service(mls) and may not include all sales.  While the information is de... 10/12/2017

Condo Loft Townhome Living In South Pasadena Free Market Analysis  What Is My Condo Loft Townhome In South Pasadena Worth?  Living In South Pas - Small Town Appeal But City Convenient FREE MARKET ANALYSIS   This is a real estate market activity report for the market segment in South Pasadena which consists of condos, lofts and townhomes.   In this report, I will share information regarding properties currently for sale, in escrow and sold in September as well as the first nine months of 2017.  Additionally, I will share the same sales results for those periods in the previous three years.    Statistical information in this report has been gathered from our local multiple listing service(mls) and may not include all sales in the category. While the information is deemed reliable, it has ... 10/09/2017

South Pasadena Monterey Townhomes  Attached Garages Are Featured At This South Pasadena Townhome Complex This is a real estate market activity report for the Monterey Townhomes in the city of South Pasadena zip code 91030.  I will share information for activity so far in 2017 along with a recap of sale for the previous three years. The statistical information in this report has been gathered from our local multiple listing service(mls) and may not include all transactions in the complex.   Located at the southeast corner of Indiana Avenue and Monterey Road there are three addresses at the complex for the 43 unit South Pasadena townhome community: 1200 Indiana, 1202 Indiana and 1204 Indiana. Built in 1971, these multi-story townhomes feature two or three bedrooms, two-and-one- half baths... 09/15/2017

How Are Recent Sales Changing The Value Of Your South Pasadena Home? A Market Report Of Homes For Sale And Sold in South Pasadena  This is a real estate market activity report for South Pasadena real estate for the month of August and the first eight months of 2017 with a comparison to the same periods for the previous two years.  Statistical information in this report has been gathered from our local multiple listing service(mls) and may not include all transactions of homes in the city. South Pasadena is a separate city(zip code 91030) within the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County and not part of its larger neighbor - Pasadena. The city population of 25,619(2010 census)  features highly ranked schools, a well-regarded library, outstanding parks and recreation programs plus uniqu... 09/08/2017

How Are Recent Sales Changing The Value Of Your South Pasadena Condo - Townhome - Loft?  The Condo - Townhome - Loft Segment South Pasadena Real Estate Market  This is a real estate market activity report for the condo(as well as townhome and loft) segment of the South Pasadena CA real estate market.  In this report, I will share information regarding units sold in the month of August 2017 as well as the first eight months of the year with a comparison to those same periods for the previous two years.  In addition, I am including a recap of units currently for sale and in escrow.   All statistical information in this report has been gathered from our local multiple listing service(mls).  While it is deemed reliable, the data has not been verified and is not guaranteed and may not reflec... 09/07/2017

On August 16, 2017, California associations of Realtors (C.A.R) reported that nationwide median list price for a home was $1,650,000 in South Pasadena, California in July of 2017 higher from $1,450,000 in June of 2017, and gained from $1,215,500 in July of 2016. The average price per sq-feet of a home was $699.00 in July of 2017 declined from $702.00 in June of 2017, but jumped from $619.00 in July of 2016 in South Pasadena, California.Homes averaged 18.0 days in the market in July of 2017, down from 19.0 days in June of 2017, and fell from 20.0 days in July of 2016. While, an average there were 3.1 months inventory of homes available in the market in July of 2017 increased from 2.0 months in June of 2017, and rose from 2.4 months in July of 2016, in South Pasadena, California according... 08/23/2017

 This is a real estate market activity report for the condos at 314 Monterey Road in South Pasadena.  The aptly named 314 Monterey Road complex consists of 24 single and two level condos.  They range in size from 847 to 1521 square feet per public records with one and two bedrooms and up to two baths. The units have patios or balconies(some with both) and many have high ceilings that enhances the living spaces.   Built in 1982 the complex with a unique modern Mediterranean-inspired architectural feel includes a pool, spa and common area laundry facilities although some units have laundry connections (check with homeowner association).   Parking is subterranean and there is guest parking on site as well.   In this report I will share information regarding units for sale, in escrow and so... 08/15/2017

Are You Looking For A Loft - Condo - Townhome in South Pasadena?  A Recap of The South Pasadena Real Estate Market for the Month of July and the First Seven Months of 2017 This is a real estate market activity report for the loft, condominium and townhome segment of the South Pasadena real estate market for the month of July and the first seven months of 2017.  In addition, I will share sales information for the same time periods for the previous three years.  All statistical information has been gathered from our local multiple listing (mls) and may not include all transactions in the city.   South Pas, as it is also known to residents and fans alike, is a separate city within the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County.  Although some may think so, it is not a part of the city of Pas... 08/08/2017