You may have heard the terms “buyers market” and “sellers market” used in the media or by real estate agents and wonder what they mean and how it effects you. In a buyers market the one doing the buying has the power because they have the ability to make a purchase at a time when there are more people selling than there are people buying. In this type of housing market the buyer is in the...

  Are you still thinking of buying a home for the first time?  Consider the financial benefits below in addition to all the factors that you would consider before buying a home.  As you work through these thoughts, this would be a perfect time to reach out and talk out loud your thoughts with a realtor you can trust.  Ron Takeuchi 626-808-8430...

A neighborhood is what you make of it and it is more than what you can read in a listing.   Sidewalks, schools, parks and convenient access to freeways and shopping are the physical ways to describe a neighborhood. But the things that don’t appear in a listing are the people and the experiences that you bring to the location you will call home. Community is something you can work to...

NELA has an art walk and for those of you who are just starting to learn about North East Los Angeles (AKA NELA) this is a great opportunity to check out this up and coming area of Los Angeles which includes (but is not limited to) Highland Park, Eagle Rock and Mountain Washington. Town Square agents know these neighborhoods well and if you like to learn more about the real estate market here we would...

Eveyone asks me, "How long will this last?"  or "Is this a good time to buy/sell?"  No one has the crystal ball but how many home buyers who bought in 2012 are now happy as clams.  No one in 2012 saw this market coming either. So YES, take advantage of what's happening now to buy/sell your home.  If prices continue to rise then better to get in on it early.  If this is temporary, how much lower do...

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According to the Standard & Poor’s / Case-Shiller Index home prices nationwide have posted their biggest one year gain in the last seven years. From March of 2012 to March of 2013 the nationwide average home price growth was +10.9%. Even better than the national average the Los Angeles metropolitan area is far beyond that at +16.6%! So sellers, do these numbers have you motivated yet? Please feel...

As homeowners consider seller their home, a big question is should they remodel the home they are selling or should they sell it the way it is. Remodeling a home can be a very intimidating thing, and many times getting overwhelmed is bound to happen. First and foremost remember whether you decide to remodel or not there will be a buyer for your home. A remodel can just add value when done correctly. ...

For those of you who are discovering NELA (North East Los Angeles) the community of Glassell Park may already be on your radar. Located at the base of Mt. Washington off the junction of the 2 and 1-5 freeways. This neighborhood has recently received it's own "Hollywood" style sign. If you find yourself driving on the 2 freeway look up and you will see the sign "Glassell Land". If you want more information...

Art and real estate go hand in hand. Art beautifies the home and community in which we live in and Town Square Real Estate works to help people find a house to call home in the San Gabriel foothill communities and beyond. As a member of the South Lake District of Pasadena for almost a decade Town Square opened its doors on April 21st for the it's 1st art fair. A dozen artists participated in the event,...