OAK KNOLL

Pasadena California

Once the site of a sheep ranch owned by Henry Huntington, this neighborhood began its life before the turn of the 20^th century featuring many grand estates. These estates were built to showcase the lovely native oaks growing in the area. The most famous estate in the area would be the former Ritz Carlton, now Langham Hotel & Spa.

Oak Knoll boasts the architecture of the famous Greene & Greene brothers, Sylvanus Marston and Wallace Neff.

If you have an opportunity to visit Oak Knoll make sure to drive by these estates:

Langham Hotel, formerly known as Ritz-Carlton (built in 1906 and rebuilt in 1991)

1401 S. Oak Knoll Avenue, Pasadena

Originally opened as the Hotel Wentworth in 1907 and repurchased by San Marino tycoon Henry Huntington, who had it redesigned by Myron Hunt. It reopened as a resort destination in 1914 and came to represent Pasadena's elite good life.

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Blacker House (1907)

1177 Hillcrest Avenue, Pasadena

One of the crowning achievements of Greene & Greene architecture along with the Gamble House. It is privately held and was meticulously restored to its previous glory.

Freeman House

1330 Hillcrest Avenue, Pasadena

A craftsman designed by Arthur S. Heineman. Heineman was the designer of the first motor hotel, and is said to have coined a term "motel" for motor hotel.

Dome House (1946)

1097 S Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena

A Wallace Neff design. Neff experimented with concrete structures as part of his on-going interest in building affordable housing. Dome House represents an example of his "bubble" construction.

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Home staging (the art of preparing your home for sale and arranging your furniture to best showcase your home) has been proven to sell homes faster and for more money in any real estate market. Feng Shui (the art of purposefully placing the things within your environment to create positive results) can help achieve even greater results faster. Feng Shui creates harmonious rooms that feel good because they are in the flow with nature and there is balance among the elements. Combining home staging with the principles of Feng Shui is a sure fire way to get greatest positive impact from your efforts.

Have you ever walked into a room and although it was gorgeous, it felt cold or somehow just off-putting? Chances are that with a few Feng Shui adjustments, the room would feel warm and welcoming instead of stuffy. It may be the arrangement of the furniture is the problem or it could be that one of the five elements is missing or is too overwhelming.

The same principle applies to staged homes. The furniture and accessories might be fabulous, but if the arrangements are off they are not doing the home justice. I've seen luxury homes with fantastic items in them, but buyers just walk in and walk right back out. After making the adjustments, the reaction is completely different. The positive energy created by a space that is in harmony draws people in. It feels safe and comfortable. Buyers will linger longer in a space that is balanced and calm.

So if you find that your home is staged beautifully, but is not getting the reaction from buyers that you are looking for, evaluate whether or not you need some Feng Shui adjustments. A few simple changes can make all the difference between sitting on the market for months and sold.

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See all Alhambra homes for sale that have been listed on the MLS (Multiple Listing Service) by real estate agents. The map below will show you geographically where these homes for sale are and you can click on any of the properties for more information like their price history, photographs and assessor data. Below the map, you will find a partial list of these homes for sale.

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Irina is a Top Realtor and the founder and President of Pasadena Views Real Estate Team™. She is available to assist you in all of your Real Estate transactions. Email or call her today at (626)629-8439.

Are you relocating to Pasadena?  If so, take a look at our 365 Things To Do In Pasadena® .  Call us at 626-629-8439 to schedule a time for your free home buyer or home seller consultation!

READ MORE:  Pasadena real estate update 2012 – see luxury home sales.

Irina is a Top Realtor and the founder and President of Pasadena Views Real Estate Team™. She is available to assist you in all of your Real Estate transactions. Email or call her today at (626)629-8439.

Are you relocating to Pasadena?  If so, take a look at our 365 Things To Do In Pasadena® .  Call us at 626-629-8439 to schedule a time for your free home buyer or home seller consultation!