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Spacious and Beautiful in Arcadia’s Baldwin Stocker Area!

This Spacious 4 Bedroom, 2.75 Bath Home is Located in the Desirable Baldwin Stocker Area of Arcadia and offer Arcadia Schools…Beautiful from the Curb with Sweeping Driveway Across Wide Front Lawn…The Intelligent, Bright Floor Plan Offers Recessed Lighting Throughout With Large Windows for Natural Lighting…Large Living Room Complete with Bay Window, Fireplace and Hardwood Floors…Wide, Open Kitchen With Ample Cabinet Space…Grand Formal Dining Room with Beautiful Chandelier…Family Room with High Ceilings, a Fireplace, and Sliding Doors to Backyard…Second Dining Area Adjacent to Family Room…Roomy Master Suite with High-Ceilings, Walk-In Closet, and Access to Backyard…Master Bath Features Separate Tub and Shower…Completely Remodeled Hallway Bathroom with Marble Tile…Spacious Bedrooms With Views to Back and Front Yards…Back Yard Features Fountain Pool, Shade, and Patio…Attached 4 Car Garage…Basement Access With Plenty of Storage… A Truly Wonderful Home in A Beautiful Area!

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JUST SOLD! Multiple Offers! Stunning North Arcadia Pool Home!

This Stunning North Arcadia, Highland Oaks Home has Been Completely Remodeled…Complete with Gorgeous Mountain Views…The home offers a Smart, Bright Floor Plan with 3 Large Bedrooms, a Den, and 3 Baths…Recessed Lighting, Double Pane Windows, Rich Hardwood Floors, Crown Molding and Meticulous Attention to Detail are Found Throughout the House…Spacious Living Room with Built in Shelving…Spacious Formal Dining Room with Wainscoting and Large Windows…Huge Great Room Features High Ceilings with Wood Beam Details an Open Kitchen and Family Room…the Kitchen Features a Wide Center Island with Oversized Farmhouse Sink and Built-In Granite Breakfast Table, Top-of-the-Line Appliances Including a Double-Capacity Built-In Refrigerator, Beautiful Newer Cabinetry…Large Master Suite with Walk-In Closet and Spa-Like Master Bath with Double Sinks, a Jetted Tub and a Large Multi-Jet Shower…Newer Sparkling Pool and Spa with Natural Stone Details…Truly a Masterpiece in North Arcadia!

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Over 55 and Moving? Save on Your Property Taxes

One of the most common obstacles I run into when working with clients over the age of 55 to find a new home is their property taxes. Many retirees over the age of 55 rely on fixed income or need to be cautious with their money. So when they want to move, either downsize, move to a different area, or move closer to their kids, they can usually afford the home but sometimes they can’t afford the property taxes that are associated with it. Property taxes are usually assessed when you purchase your home at the market price at the time you complete your purchase. Since home prices are so much higher than they were decades ago, this can mean a huge jump in property tax expense. Luckily, there’s Proposition 60 and Proposition 90 that allows homeowners over 55 to transfer their previous property tax basis to their new home. Here are the requirements:

1. You or your spouse must be 55 or older when the original property sells.
2. Your new property must be your principle residence.
3. Both properties must be eligible for the homeowners’ exemption or disabled veterans’ exemption.
4. The market value of the new property must be lower than the original property. Only 1 to 1 exchanges are allowed. Even if only a partial interested in the new property is purchased, the whole property value will be used for this test.
5. The original property closing date must differ from the construction completion or purchase date by two years or less. You can purchase the new property before selling the original property and vice-versa.
6. You must file within 3 years of purchasing your new property.

This is only a one-time benefit and if you transfer between two counties, make sure the county your new home resides in accepts intercounty transfers. As of the time of this blog article, only Alameda, Orange, San Mateo, Ventura, Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Clara counties allow this type of transfer. Please check with the county you’re moving to verify. I have personally worked with clients transferring their taxes to their new Pasadena and Arcadia homes but every situation is different so please check with your tax accountant or appropriate professional for more information about your particular situation. For more information online, please see this site.

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Just Sold in 11 Days! 2324 El Capitan, Arcadia!

This Beautiful Home is Located on a Quiet Tree-Lined Street in Arcadia…Offers a Bright and Spacious Floor Plan…Immaculately Maintained…Features 3 Total Bedrooms including a Huge Master Suite with Vaulted Ceilings, 2.5 Baths…Formal Living Room with Recessed Lights…Spacious Kitchen with Refinished Cabinets…Formal Dining with Storage Cabinets…Large Den with Wet Bar…Stone Entry and Fireplace…Double Pane Windows Throughout… Plentiful Storage…Beautifully Landscaped Yard……A Wonderful Home in a Charming Neighborhood!

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Pristine North Arcadia Home with Mountain Views

Beautiful Estate in Desirable “Highland Oaks” Area. Professional Landscaped Front Lawn. Completely Renovated with the Addition of 900 sq ft in 2006. Highlighted with Remodeled Kitchen and Bathrooms, Updated Electrical and Cooper Plumbing, Crown Moulding, Milgard Double Pane Windows, and Recess Lighting throughout. Provides an Abundant Opportunity for Formal and Casual Entertaining. Fantastic Floor Plan. Featuring Spacious Living and Dining Room with Wood Flooring, Large Window with Breathtaking Mountain View. Cozy Family Room with Fireplace, View of Center Court Yard. Gourmet Kitchen has Maple Cabinetry, Stainless Steel Appliances and Marble Flooring. Amazing Master Bedroom Suite with Large Walk-In Closet. Adjacent to an office with Bath that can be used as a Guest Quarter with Own Access. Master Bath with Travertine Flooring, Cherry Cabinetry, Steam Shower and Babble bath Tub. Private Back Yard with Beautiful Landscaping and Mature Trees. Walking Distance to Highland Oaks School.

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SOLD! Picture Perfect in Arcadia, 1628 S. Fifth Avenue

This Traditional and Elegant Arcadia Home is Located on a Quiet Cul-De-Sac in the Arcadia School District…Completely Remodeled…The Home Features a Smart, Bright Floor Plan with Three Bedrooms and One and Three-Quarters Baths…Recessed Lighting, Bamboo Floors, and Double-Paned Windows Throughout…Large Living Room with Marble Fireplace…Large Kitchen with Newer Cabinets, Granite Counters…Hallway Bathroom with Newer Cabinets, Granite Counters, Fixtures, and Floors…Large Separate Laundry Room with Plenty of Storage…A Beautiful Home in a Wonderful Neighborhood!

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What are 3 Reasons a Home Doesn’t Sell?

No one wants to be on the market and not sell. No one wants to deal with the pain of preparing the home to have guests, the agony of scrambling to clean and race out of the house when you have a showing, and most of all, being uncertain of whether someone will ever buy your home so you can finally move on to the next stage of your life. So what are 3 major factors for actually getting your home sold?

1.    Presentation – Cleaning, Staging, General Home Preparation
The bottom line is buyers are more picky and more busy than ever. They want the perfect home without having to do much work on it. Most people these days have more responsibilities than hours in the day so the majority of buyers will want something move-in condition or something close. So…Condition matters!

Before you even put your home on the market, you should review the condition of your home. The easiest things you can do to make your home more appealing to today’s buyers are also some of the cheapest: de-cluttering (free), new paint (you can do it yourself), and new carpet (try to get remnant pieces if possible). Other things you can possibly do are landscaping, staging, new fixtures, etc.

It’s impossible to write a comprehensive guide to preparing a home for sale but my general suggestion is to make the worst things better before making the acceptable things even better.

Bottom line: If your home requires your buyer to use any imagination at all, you are leaving money on the table.

2.    Availability to Show
One huge mistake I see sellers make is making their property difficult to show. On some listings, I see agent comments like “Please show between 9am-1pm on Saturday and Sunday”. Limiting your showing availability lowers your visibility and may ultimately cost you a sale or limit the amount you sell for.

Every single buyer has a different schedule and a preferred time of showing. By limiting times of showings you’ve reduced the number of possible buyers for your home. I have worked with buyers who were not able to view certain homes that were otherwise perfect for them because of showing restrictions. Guess what? They eventually bought something else.

Bottom Line: Think of putting a limit on showings as the same as putting a limit your selling price.

3.    Pricing
Pricing your home incorrectly can limit your chances of a sale or limit your ability to achieve a good price. Pricing your home too high will do four things:

1. Limit your momentum coming onto the market.
2. Limit the number of buyers who even visit your property.
3. Limit your number of offers.
4. Prolong Your Days on Market.

Some of these negatives can’t be avoided even if you decide to do a price reduction later on so make sure you price your home carefully right from the start to capture the first two week rush of buyers. If you want more details on pricing your home correctly, see my upcoming blog post Pricing Your Home to Sell for the Most.

Bottom Line: Get professional help evaluating and pricing your home. Zillow is a fun tool, not a substitute for a real estate professional, just like WebMD is a good source of information, just not a substitute for a doctor.

The truth is, if you obey the rules above and you have the right strategy, your home should sell in weeks, not months. If you’re not selling or haven’t sold in that time frame, it may be time to re-examine your strategy. If you need help with your strategy, I am always willing to help and present some of my ideas and my comprehensive marketing plan.

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SOLD IN 7 DAYS ABOVE LISTED PRICE! Arcadia Townhouse!

JUST SOLD! This Arcadia townhouse in the Baldwin Stocker area sold in 7 quick days. It was originally listed for $399,000 but because of multiple offers from multiple buyers, the property eventually sold for over asking price at $415,000.

For the first week, I did some off-market advertising by sending it out to over 700 buyers, brought some of my own personal clients to the property, and finally put it on the public market. We received many offers and eventually sold it for a fantastic price for a really well maintained townhouse.

I am always looking to help clients get the absolute most for their Arcadia homes, so if you’re thinking of selling, please don’t hesitate to contact me by phone at (626) 203-1396 or by email at mark@markcheng.net.

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SOLD IN 1 DAY! 701 E Winnie Way, Arcadia, CA 91006

JUST SOLD! This home literally sold in 3 hours. I did an open house, advertised it like crazy in Chinese and English, sent it out to over 600 past visitors, and put out about 24 open house signs (usually agents do 6-8) and I had over 60 couples and families come in. At the end of the day we immediately received multiple offers and one of them was full price. I work really hard for my clients to expose their homes to as many buyers as possible and sometimes we get lucky and find the right buyer right away. If you’re looking to sell your Arcadia home or other Arcadia real estate, I can sit down with you for a free consultation about your home, its value, and what I would need to do to get your home sold.

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JUST SOLD! 627 Fairview Ave #B, Arcadia, CA

Just Sold! This beautiful Arcadia townhouse with attached garage is located in a convenient location in the heart of Arcadia close to markets, restaurants, banks, and shopping. It features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,909 square feet and a very intelligent floorplan.

I represented the buyer on the property and was competing against multiple offers. Luckily, I was able to secure the property for my wonderful clients as this was their favorite townhouse they had seen in Arcadia. I do my very best to both find the right house and purchase it at the right price for my clients. If you’re looking to purchase, I would very much appreciate an opportunity to interview with you. To schedule, please call me on my direct line at (626) 203-1396 or email me at mark@markcheng.net.

I do specialize in the San Gabriel Valley, particularly Arcadia, San Gabriel, South Pasadena, Pasadena, San Marino, and Temple City real estate. For outside of the San Gabriel Valley, I can also refer you a great agent.

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