South Pasadena Homes

As a top realtor in South Pasadena, CA - I have the occasion to present a property to the marketplace which is less than turnkey. 1555 Diamond Avenue was just such a property. Built in 1911 and only modestly updated throughout the years, the seller decided to undertake renovations on the kitchen ...

Halloween in South Pasadena, California is a long standing tradition of fun and excitement. It's a big part of why this community supports this South Pasadena realtor! It's a fun place to live! Right near the South Pasadena Library on the short segment of Diamond Avenue - homeowners create entire...

Research has shown that any home within a 1 mile radius of a Trader Joe's store is worth up to 10% more than a similar home which is not in proximity to Trader Joe's. That means some properties here in South Pasadena just became more valuable! Hopefully that means more business for South Pasadena...

In my real estate market (South Pasadena, CA) - the homes range from about $1.5 million to over $5 million. That means the photos are always professionally taken - even for modest homes or those needing repairs. I just listed a fixer upper for sale at land value only - since the structure needs c...

Ever wonder why someone builds an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit)? I recently had the pleasure of touring my neighbor's South Pasadena ADU - which he both designed and build here in Southern California.The structure was built as a freestanding second home on the back of his 9,000 square foot lot. I...

I had the distinct privilege of traveling from my home in South Pasadena, CA to Paris, France this month. While in Paris I took in a few Olympic Events as a spectator and generally soaked in the vibe of the city during the Olympic Games.It was an active and exciting trip - and fortunately I have ...

See a restored French Chateau from 1780 – complete with the original wine press. This magnificent home features an original pigeonnier, the huge cave for wine production and storage and the large original wine press. It’s so interesting to see how people from a different time period lived and pro...

As a top realtor in South Pasadena, I get to inform visitors from out of the city about what is so great about this town. One of the ways I do that is by creating short videos that cover the fun community events in South Pasadena.South Pasadena is a small town - and we have a great small town 4th...

Part of being a savvy buyer or seller of real estate is understanding exactly what a home should sell for. As realtors we know that comparing recently sold homes within a close proximity of the home for sale will give us great insight into the likely market sales price. It has been a key to me in...

Even though I live in South Pasadena, California and mostly focus on South Pasadena real estate - I managed to take some time away recently. My son and I traveled about 2 hours south to La Jolla, California. Specifically we visited La Jolla Cove - a charming and amazing bit of beach with walking ...