Multiple Offers... Shortage of Homes... Heated real estate market!  

All of the above seem to be the norm in the last month or so.  Pasadena home buyers are finding themselves rushing to be the first one to see a house for sale and hoping that they will not have ...

Should I buy or rent a home in Pasadena?

As long as I've been selling real estate, this question comes up.  Actually, I take it back... it has come up even before I got into the  real estate business.  You hear it at "get togethers", as you ...

Now that we understand what Shadow Inventory is and how the Robo Signing fiasco created a backlog of distressed homes waiting to be released on the Pasadena real estate market, let's take a look at what role the National Mortgage Settlement plays in all of this.

National Mortgage Settlement ...

A couple of weeks ago, federal government and Attorneys General in 50 states reached a settlement with major banks called the National Mortgage Settlement.  I’m sure you have read and seen from the newspapers and on tv about the current state of affairs in the real estate market and ...

Many Pasadena home buyers turn to HUD for their FHA financing to purchase their home with minimal down payment. Unfortunately, April 1, 2012, these loans will be significantly more expensive.

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The cost of borrowing is ...

Condos and Townhomes in Pasadena Real Estate Statistics

Looking for a Pasadena condo for sale?  Or, maybe, you own one of these properties and would like to keep an eye on the Pasadena real estate market?  If so, you've come to the right place.  I'll ...

Pasadena first time homebuyer in 2008? Did you buy your Pasadena area home under the The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008?  If so,  you most likely received up to $7,500 which needs to be repaid over 15 years. It is very different from the Obama ...

Federal Housing Administration (FHA) has been instrumental in helping first time home buyers achieve their dream of home ownership.  Over the last several years, we've been seeing many changes in programs offered.  As we start 2012, we see that this year is no different - the changes are ...

If you are in the market for your first home and are looking in Altadena or in the Pasadena area, then you absolutely need to take a look at this newly updated property.

This storybook Tudor offers 4 bedrooms and 2 baths which has been recently remodeled and upgraded ...

Monterey Hills Real Estate Statistics for November 2011 – Monterey Hills California – Condos and Townhomes

Monterey Hills is a community next to South Pasadena, a truly hidden gem since not too many people know about it.  It's conveniently situated next to 110, 134, 5 and 10 freeways ...