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Sold for Full Price! Multiple Offers! Spacious and Beautiful in Arcadia

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! Spacious and Immaculate Arcadia Townhome

This Immaculate Arcadia Townhouse Resides in a Desirable Neighborhood with Award Winning Temple City Schools…Located Conveniently within Walking Distance of Two Supermarkets, Shops, Restaurants, LA Fitness, and CVS Pharmacy, this Townhouse is Perfect for those who want to be near some of the Area’s Finest Amenities…the Intelligent Floor Plan Features Large Windows for Plenty of Light and an Open Layout for a Spacious Feel…This Roomy Townhouse Boasts 1,642 Square Feet of Living Area on the First and Second Floors and an additional 300 Square Feet in the Den on the Bottom Floor…Spacious Kitchen offers an Abundance of Storage Cabinets and Plenty of Counter Space including a Breakfast Bar and Peninsula…New Stainless Steel Refrigerator and Stove included…Family Room with Brick Fireplace…Large Living Room and Dining Area with adjacent Wet Bar…Upstairs features a Huge Master Suite complete with a Large Walk-in Closet, a Roomy Master Bath with Spa Tub, and access to the Large Balcony…Huge Den perfect for an Office or Entertainment Room and a large Laundry Room complete with Sink and Plenty of Storage…Deep Attached, Two Car Garage…This Magnificent Townhouse is the Perfect Blend of Space, Style, and Convenience!

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Just Sold! Multiple Offers! Charming Arcadia Pool Home on Quiet Tree-Lined Street

This Beautiful Home is Located in the Prestigious Arcadia School District on a Quiet Tree-Lined Street…The Bright and Open Floor Plan Features a Huge Living Room, Complete with Brick Fireplace, Wood Mantel, Large Windows to the Backyard and Opens to the Dining Area…The Large Kitchen Features Ample Storage Cabinets, Plenty of Counter Space, and even Offers a Buffet Area for Entertaining…All 4 Bedrooms Offer Large Windows for Plenty of Light…The Large Master Bedroom Offers 2 Separate Closets, a Vanity Area, and Leads to the Full Bath…All but the Master Feature Gleaming Hardwood Floors…Separate Laundry Area…Separate Three-Quarter Bath Services Guests…A Wide Breezeway Connects the House to the Spacious 2 Car Garage…A True Arcadia Beauty in a Quiet Neighborhood!

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Just Sold! Beautiful North Arcadia Home Located in Highly Desirable Highland Oaks Area

This Beautiful North Arcadia Home is Located in the Highly Desirable Highland Oaks Area and offers Award-Winning Arcadia Schools…The Intelligent and Bright Floor Plan features 3 Bedrooms and 3 Bathrooms in 2,371 Sq Ft of Living Space…Mountain Views from the Front of the Home…Hardwood Floors in the Common Areas…Wide, Oak Double Door Entry Leads to Foyer Open to Spacious Living Room with a Stone Fireplace and Large Windows…Open Dining Area…Roomy Kitchen With Granite Countertops and Built-In Refrigerator, Electric Stove, and Double Oven…Breakfast Nook Adjacent to Kitchen With Separate Counter…Large Laundry Room with Pantry Cupboards…Spacious Family Room Features Brick Fireplace and Parquet Floors With Views of the Sparking Pool…Tiled Hallway Leads to Spacious Bedrooms with Ample Closet Space…Master Suite Includes Closet Alcove Area and A Separate Bath…Detached Office or Storeroom Adjacent to Garage…Detached 2 Car Garage…Covered Outdoor Area…Beautifully Landscaped Front Garden and Backyard…Truly A Wonderful Home in Arcadia!

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Sold in 14 Days! Stunning Arcadia Home with Gorgeous Views

This Pristine North Arcadia Home is Located in the Beautiful Highland Oaks Area…The Home Boasts Spectacular City Lights Views…Beautiful from the Curb with Meticulous Brickwork Leading Up to Main Entrance…The Intelligent, Bright Floor Plan Offers A Huge Living Room Complete with Crown Molding, Recessed Lighting, and Stone Fireplace…Kitchen With Gleaming Granite Counters and Large Built-In Refrigerator Opens to Family Room With Large Brick Fireplace and Dining Area…Two Spacious Bedrooms with Views and an Additional Master Suite with Walk-In Closet and Full Bath…Outdoor Covered Patio…Spacious Attached 2 Car Garage…Individual Laundry Area 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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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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