It's a New Year. Your at home with a blanket watching the Rose Bowl Parade on TV, and then it hits you. Why am I here? The winters are too cold and grey. Look at those people in California, enjoying the sunshine and the outdoors 52 weeks of the year. So before you pack your bags, here are some things you should know.Housing is Expensive - the median priced home is LA County is in excess of $500,000. In Pasadena, its even more expensive. In March, the approximate median price of a home in Pasadena was $670,000, then add property taxes in the neighborhood of 1.25% annually or $8375Beautiful Landscape-from the beach to the mountains its all here. A wonderful array of the earth's beauty is found within a 2 hour drive. On a clear day the sights are unbelievable. Remember I said "on a clear ... 04/27/2007

Lycee International de Los Angeles's Pasadena campus is now accepting enrollment for the school year 2007/2008.  If you have a child aged 2 (have to be potty trained) to 5th grade, now is the time to contact the school to get more information.This wonderful school will be having a Fair on Saturday, May12th from 11 am to 5 pm on their campus at:30 North Madison Avenue just across Pasadena City College (PCC) on ColoradoThey will have an auction with great items like a week in South of France, electric scooter, art pieces, classes, wine and more!Additional Open House dates are scheduled for April 25th and May 9th from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm.Please call the school at 626.793.0943 for additional information.There are additional locations of this school in Los Feliz, Orange and West Valley.For in... 04/18/2007

“My father would drive around town and point at various houses. He’d say ‘You know, I could have bought that house for $2800 in 1940.’ Why didn’t you? I would ask. His answer: ‘Because it cost too much.’”  -Actor Tim Matheson, Money Magazine. I think about that quote a lot when I'm driving around town, largely, I think, because everybody knows that guy.  I know that guy.  That guy, in my life, is my father-in-law Keith Miller.  He can drive all over Pasadena and point out houses that went for like twenty dollars a mere thirty years ago.  He knows the exact sales price of just about every house in town, at various points in history, whether they were fixers or turnkey, Craftsman or postmodern.  The one thing all those houses had in common was that he couldn't afford them at the time. Kei... 04/16/2007

Yes... it's heaven in Pasadena!This April, get ready for the 18th Annual Architectural Tour of Bungalow Heaven in Pasadena, California.  This beautiful neighborhood consists of over 800 craftsman and bungalow style homes and is rich in history.  It's hard to believe that some of these absolutely gorgeous homes were selling for as little as $2,500 during the bungalow boom.  The architecture, attention to detail, the use of wood and built-ins throughout make these homes so very special.  If you are new to our community or have lived here your whole life, I know that you will enjoy a self guided home tour or a guided neighborhood tour this April.  The information is listed below or can be found on my website.ENJOY! Self-Guided Home Tour:Advance Home Tour Ticket Day of Home Tour Ticket $15.... 03/21/2007

Need information on Pasadena, CA area? Please visit my website for additional and surrounding cities and to search Pasadena homes and condos for sale as their added to the Multiple Listing Service. Please click on the topic that interests you.  Please call me should you need additional information at 626.629-8439 or help with your home search process.  Enjoy!   City of Pasadena WebsiteCity of Pasadena DepartmentsCity of Pasadena Government OfficesCity Services Pasadena HeritagePasadena History Bungallow Heaven Pasadena Rose BowlPasadena Playhouse Pasadena Public LibraryPasadena Kid's KlubPasadena Tournament of RosesLocal RestaurantsLocal Public Schools Pasadena City College California School of Culinary Arts California Institute of Technology You and thousands of other residents, neigh... 02/03/2007

The opportunity for great real estate deals has not been better in years! After years of record high prices & meager inventory, we are NOW in a market where prices have been tamed, interest rates are at a 7-months LOW &the inventory offers the extraordinary luxury of choice.According to the national association of realtors, 2006 is shaping up to be the 3rd best year in history and the alignment of LOWER prices, LOWER interest rates & fabulous inventory offer INCREDIBLE buyer & investor opportunities in the coming months.Savvy buyers have already gotten the message. This is the market condition they've dreamed about. join them & "SEIZE THE DAY" and the chance to make your lifestyle dreams come true. The brokers & agents of the BZPros Real Estate Team are ready to assist you with knowledg... 01/04/2007

I hope this is helpful for all of you non spanish spaking or spanish speaking professionals out there. I am mexican so the diatlect might slightly differ from other latinos and the terminology they use.Mortgage = Hipoteca    -----    Hipoteca Ajustable = Adjustable Rate Mortgage --- Hipoteca Fija = Fixed Rate Mortgage Penalidad = Penalty  ------ Hipoteca Segunda = Second Mortgage ---- Agente de Bienes y Racies = Real Estate AgentLoan = Prestamo ----- Cobros = Fees ----- Opciones = Options ----- Pago Mensual = Monthly PaymentImpuestos = Taxes ----- Aseguransa = Insurance ----- Loan Officer = Agente de Prestamos / Presamista Financiamiento = Financing ---- Cash Out = Dinero en effectivo ----- Equity = Equidad If anybody has anymore terms they need translation on feel free to ask............. 08/05/2006