Pasadena Craftsman Homes

Pasadena is known for it’s unique and unparalleled Craftsman architecture homes. This charming craftsman built in 1911 is truly a diamond in the rough and is waiting to be fully restored to it’s full character and charm. It’s spacious 2,176 sq. ft. floor plan boasts 4 bedrooms and 3 baths. It’s currently listed for sale at $584,000, view more information on this and other Pasadena Homes.

The Craftsman Movement (also known as the American Arts & Crafts Movement) emerged in the early 20th Century in the United States as an outgrowth of the English Arts & Crafts Movement. Its hallmark is a philosophy of honest, simple design expressed in hand-made creations by skilled craftsmen. While the Movement flowered throughout the U.S., Pasadena became a particularly strong center for Craftsman style design including architecture, art, and ceramics. International recognition of Craftsman expression in Pasadena has been accorded to the work of architects Charles and Henry Greene, tilemaker Ernest Batchelder, artists Elmer and Marion Wachtel, and writer/photographer Helen Lukens Gaut, among others.

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Pasadena Condos: Home or Condo?

Condominiums and townhouses offer an affordable option to single-family homes in many markets, and they’re ideal for those who appreciate a maintenance-free lifestyle. But before you buy, make sure you do your legwork and seek the help of a Pasadena Realtor. These are some of the important elements to consider:

Storage. Some condos have storage lockers, but usually there are no attics or basements to hold extra belongings.

Outdoor space. Yards and outdoor areas are usually smaller in condos, so if you like to garden or entertain outdoors, this may not be a good fit. However, if you dread yard work, this may be the perfect option for you.

Amenities. Many condo properties have swimming pools, fitness centers, and other facilities that would be very expensive in a single-family home.

Maintenance. Many condos have onsite maintenance personnel to care for common areas, do repairs in your unit, and let in workers when you’re not home — good news if you like to travel.

Security. Keyed entries and even doormen are common in many condos. You’re also closer to other people in case of an emergency.

Reserve funds and association fees. Although fees generally help pay for amenities and provide savings for future repairs, you will have to pay the fees decided by the condo board, whether or not you’re interested in the amenity.

Resale. The ease of selling your unit may be dependent on what else is for sale in your building, since units are usually fairly similar.

Condo rules. Although you have a vote, the rules of the condo association can affect your ability to use your property. For example, some condos prohibit home-based businesses. Others prohibit pets, or don’t allow owners to rent out their units. Read the covenants, restrictions, and bylaws of the condo carefully before you make an offer.

Neighbors. You’re much closer to your neighbors in a condo or town home. If possible, try to meet your closest prospective neighbors.

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Pasadena Real Estate: Tips To Selling Your Home

In a down market, whether you're selling a multi-million dollar mansion or a condo, pricing it well affects how long it sits on the market. When it's a buyers' market, time is of the essence, and the longer a house sits, the less it will eventually sell for. Especially if you have a high-quality property, don't be afraid to sandbag the listing price to garner more interest. Chances are the money you lose here will be less than if you listed it higher and subsequently reduced the price.

Tip #1: Proper Pricing

Economists, brokers and home sellers agree a mispriced home sits on the market longer, and eventually sells for less than a similar, correctly priced home. The same theory holds for trophy properties. Slightly lowballing a price upfront often results in a higher sales price, because it generates greater interest and more offers. It is also less likely to languish; when this happens, buyers wait, hoping its price will go further south. In a down market, that's a good way to go for houses that, in an up market, would have multiple offers.

Tip # 2: Employ An Internet Savvy Pasadena Realtor
More often that not, realtors add enough value to the sale of your home to make up the 6% of the sale price they will receive in commission. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) estimates that three-quarters of home buyers start their searches online. The most important thing is to choose a realtor with online presence and who is familiar with your neighborhood. Search online on sites such as Craigslist.com or type in Pasadena Realtor in Google.com. Pick a realtor with heavy internet presence. In a down market, a realtor with internet marketing knowledge becomes critical, because he or she knows how to market to not only local buyers but also to potentially thousands of buyers searching for a Pasadena Real Estate Listings on the internet.

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Pasadena Home For Sale

This fabulous Pasadena home exhibits Contemporary features and great detail throughout. Your first step invites to an open living and dining area making it perfect for entertaining. The living area is light and bright with high ceilings, a gorgeous fireplace, and recessed lighting. The kitchen has plenty of cupboard/counter space, ceramic tile, and it opens up to the adjacent dining area. Upstairs you have three spacious bedrooms with plenty of closet space. Two rooms share a full bath, and the master bedroom has a three-quarter bath. Additional features include laundry area, two car attached garage, and beautiful landscaping. See more photos of this Pasadena Home.

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This Pasadena Real Estate is being offered at $589,000. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, 1374 sqft. 565 Palisade Street, Pasadena, CA 91103.

Pasadena Homes: New Townhomes Now Available

There is a really nice new development of Pasadena townhomes called Fair Oaks Summit that have just been reduced in price. They are located on Fair Oaks just minutes from Old Town Pasadena and the Paseo Colorado Mall.
The Pasadena craftsman-style homes feature spacious and bright floor plans with lots of natural lighting. Other features include a fireplace and entertainment niche in the living room, large dining room, French doors, gorgeous kitchen with granite countertops, beechwood cabinetry, designer hardware and fixtures, energy-saving appliances and ceramic tile flooring. The Master Suite includes dual wardrobe mirror doors and a bath with dual sinks, separate shower and generous tub. The residences are pre-wired for an alarm system and cable television. There is also a spacious two-car attached garage with remote control.

There was recently a huge price reduction on a few of the units so if you are looking to purchase Pasadena Real Estate, I highly suggest taking a look at these townhouses.

Pasadena Foreclosures on the Rise!

The number of Pasadena Foreclosures is on the rise. Recently, I have noticed that the banks are finally listening to the news. Since inventory is up to six months on the market, many bank owned properties are getting their prices slashed anywhere from $50K to even $100K off Pasadena market home values.

Now, the surge of home buyer's are coming out of the wood works and are taking advantage of these incredibly low interest rates. Some of the Pasadena Countrywide REO's are being offered at beyond bargain prices.

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About Ramiro Rivas & Associates

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Our Client-First Philosophy

Ramiro Rivas, Pasadena Realtor

There are many qualities and skills that go into being an excellent real estate professional – integrity, in-depth community and market knowledge, marketing savvy, effective negotiation skills and a high-quality professional network, all of which are hallmarks of how I work.

That said, in my experience as local real estate professional, I've also found that providing the very best service is essentially about putting my clients first. This means keeping myself accessible, being a good listener as well as a good communicator, and responding quickly to your needs.This "client first" philosophy has always been my approach and it requires me to continually improve my skills and ways of doing business. In addition, I've found that the latest technologies are enabling me to do everything I've always done, only much more quickly and efficiently. They've also helped me to extend the range of services I provide to my clients.

Together with Coldwell Banker, we are committed to meeting your personal, financial and life-style goals while maintaining a life time business relationship based on trust, value and performance.So when you decide that you'd like to buy or sell Pasadena Real Estate, San Marino Real Estate, South Pasadena, Arcadia Real Estate, San Gabriel Valley & Los Angeles County, please Contact Me.

Pasadena, City of the Roses

Pasadena is probably most famous for the annual Tournament of Roses Parade and Rose Bowl Game. The city is also home to Caltech, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the Art Center School of Design. Several multi-national companies are also headquartered in the area. Pasadena is located just 15 minutes from downtown Los Angeles , at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains . Close by are extensive hiking, biking and horseback riding trails. Within about an hour's drive, one can be skiing in the nearby mountains or swimming at the beach. Pasadena's " Old Town ", popular shops and world class restaurants blend comfortably with beautiful tree-lined streets, distinctive neighborhoods, historic buildings and a vibrant cultural scene. The community is further enhanced with beautifully landscaped parks and golf courses.

Local government is progressive and extends unmatched customer service in an environment of sound fiscal management. Our community is composed of older, well established homes and estates; many were designed by noted architects--Green and Green, Paul Williams, Wallace Neff, Reginald Johnson, Marston Van Pelt., Myron Hunt. The city has its our own symphony orchestra, Pasadena Playhouse and the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. The Norton Simon Museum , Pacific Asia Museum and the Green and Green designed Gamble House are located here.

See photos of my recent photo shoot of Pasadena City Hall.