San Gabriel Valley Real Estate Blog
Why Your Home Is Worth More Than It Was A Year Ago
- 2 months ago
Even as other markets faced drastic declines in the past 5 years, many cities in San Gabriel Valley saw minimal to no change in their real estate values. The main reason – buyers with large down payments or cash continue to purchase homes in the area. Today, fewer homes are being listed for sale causing a shortage of home inventory in most of these cities. Consequently, homes are selling faster and... [Read More...]
Looking for a deal buying a foreclosure? Learn the basics here.
For Buyers - 1 year ago
Are there any foreclosures I can buy for cheap? It’s one of the questions people ask me the most. As with most things, every type of foreclosure sale has a catch. Before even answering it, we’ll need to define what a foreclosure is and to do that we’ll need to explain the timeline. First, there’s a couple of different types of properties that are commonly referred to as a foreclosure... [Read More...]
Arcadia Events – April – Santa Anita Derby 5k, Easter Egg Hunts, and More…
Local Events - 1 year ago
Looking for family fun in Arcadia in April? Try these events including the Santa Anita Derby 5k run, Easter Egg Hunts, a Junior Golf Tournament, and a Family Nature Hike at Eaton Canyon. Friday, April 6, 2012 Teen Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt The Arcadia Par 3 Golf course is hosting a special Easter Egg Hunt for teens starting at 8pm on April 6, 2012. The best thing about it is it’s free! Bring... [Read More...]
Windstorm Cuts Through San Gabriel Valley
Local Events - 1 year ago
A fierce windstorm cut through the San Gabriel Valley late evening last Wednesday and into the morning on Thursday (November 30 and December 1). The wind blew over trees, electric poles, and debris that caused damage to cars, homes, sidewalks, and caused power outages throughout the area. Our office had power restored early Saturday morning but many of the busier streets still had broken signals. As... [Read More...]
Closing Your Sale the Easy Way
For Sellers - 2 years ago
Even though every transaction has unique challenges, there are ways you and your agent can make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible to get you to an easy closing. Eliminating Surprise Costs and Issues Throughout the escrow process, sellers will provide both reports and disclosures to a buyer that are either required by law or used to ensure a safer transaction. The 3 reports that a seller... [Read More...]
The 5 Most Important Factors in Negotiating an Offer
For Sellers - 2 years ago
So you have an offer on your home, great! What’s important in the offer and how can you make the most of it? The Negotiation Starts Before the Offer is Written The truth is that even though two offers that may look exactly the same on paper, they can have very different amounts of negotiating room and very different chances of even closing. It’s important to understand the buyers who are making... [Read More...]
What Past Clients Are Saying About Us
"I was extremely happy working with Mark. I know that I would not have gotten better service with any other agent. I could always depend on him to come through and highly recommend him."
-Shila G., Pasadena CA
"Weeks after I purchased a condominium in Arcadia, my living situation changed and I had to sell it immediately. In less than 30 days through his aggressive marketing campaign, Mark obtained multiple offers for my condominium. One offer was an all cash offer and amounted to $32,000 more than I purchased the home for. I credit his work ethic, his professionalism, and his perseverance for the successful sale of my home. You will not find a real estate agent who works harder for his clients than Mark."
- Ying Pei, Arcadia CA
"Mark helped me negotiate an amazing price for my first home. A few months after I bought my condominum, a very similar unit in the complex in worse condition sold for much much more than I paid. It was my first home buying experience and Mark walked me through all the details of the process and was always accessible for my questions. I couldn't have asked for more."
- Stanford Huang, Arcadia CA
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Charming Home In El Monte
Located in a quiet neighborhood, this home features 3 spacious bedrooms, one and three quarter baths in a smart and bright 1,200 sq. ft. floor plan on a 6,500 sq. ft. lot. Built in 1957, this home offers an open feel with high ceilings the living room, dining area, and in every bedroom, including the master suite. A huge kitchen is complete with large eating area and plenty of counter and cabinet space.... [Read More...]
Newer, Spacious Woodlands Home in Arcadia
Built in 2002, this spacious newer home resides in the prestigious Woodlands gated community. The home features an intelligent, bright, open floor plan made up of 4 large bedrooms and 3 full baths, which includes a full suite on the ground level, in a well-designed 2,268 square feet. High ceilings, tall windows, and custom draperies provide a luxurious yet comfortable feel to the formal living and... [Read More...]
A Spacious and Immaculate North Arcadia Home
This immaculately maintained Arcadia home belongs to the prestigious Arcadia School District. Built in 1956, this home offers a spacious floor plan with plenty of light. Four spacious bedrooms and one and three-quarters baths makes up this intelligently designed 1,843 sq. ft. home. The newly re-modeled high-end kitchen features beautiful newer cabinets, rich wood floors, gleaming granite counters,... [Read More...]