August 2014

, . When driving through a neighborhood any given Sunday you may see signs with arrows that stand about 2 feet off the ground directing you to an open house. These directional signs act like temporary mini billboards advertising a house that is for sale and the realtor holding that property open to the public. While they may be little they have the power to alter the course of weekend traffic and give...

Photo by Michael Jacobs All cash purchases for homes in Los Angeles are at their highest level since 2011, according to an article by KPCC. One out of three homes sold in California were paid for in cash, during Q1 of 2014.  Some of the higher percentages of these cash sales are in wealthy communities such as Beverly Hills, Arcadia and San Marino.  In Arcadia alone, nearly 60% of sales last...

OPEN Sunday 1 - 4 pm  August 17 Listing this week! Call Leslie Cross 626-399-6622 for information or a showing appointment.  CA BRE# 01277174. Come home to this charming Pasadena condo in the heart of the city. Convenient to Caltech and PCC, walk or cycle to everything in town. Recently updated by the current owner, you'll find chic and stylish finishes and colors. You won't be able to resist...

Taking a Look Back at Five of LA's Bygone Racetracks Tuesday, August 5, 2014, by Bianca Barragan LA's sport culture now revolves around baseball-hockey-basketball, but there was a time when it involved racing--racing cars, camels, or horses, and doing it on wood and dirt tracks. From Beverly Hills to El Sereno, races drew celebrity attention, awarded major purses to the winners, and sometimes riled up...

  15643 Vieridge Lane, Granada Hills, CA 91344 has just listed for $349,000 Located above the San Fernando Valley this comfortable and sophisticated Granada Hills town home has 180 degree views from the private front balcony. Balcony was just resurfaced. Single level living space sits above a 2 car garage with private washer/dry hook up and water heater. 2 bedroom 2 bath town home feature...