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This past week, the Pasadena-Foothills Association of Realtors (PFAR) held its anticipated quarterly meeting, a gathering that not only sold out but also buzzed with the energy of professionals keen to delve into pressing industry topics. The highlight of the event was the presence of Gov Hutchinson, who provided pivotal insights into recent legislative changes affecting the real estate...

I. Introduction In the sprawling expanse of the Los Angeles real estate market, making the right choice between renting and buying is a crucial decision. As we delve into this topic, we'll uncover why it holds such significance for those navigating LA's real estate landscape. We'll also provide an insightful overview of the advantages and disadvantages associated with renting and buying in the City of...

Introduction Buying a home is a significant financial decision, and setting home-buying goals is crucial. To achieve your home-buying goals in 2023, we'll discuss four tips in this post. These tips will help you plan, prepare, and succeed in the home-buying process. 1. Work on Your Credit Your credit score plays a significant role in buying a home, and it's essential to work on improving...

Pre-approval is one of the first steps in your homebuying journey. Before you go out and begin looking at homes, it’s important to get pre-approved by a lender. But what is being “pre-approved”? And why do you need it? What Is a Pre-approval? A pre-approval is a step in the mortgage process that occurs before you apply for a loan. In a pre-approval, the lender tells you which types of loans you...

An update on our Little Beast Van, through the years. For those of you who may not know what or who is our Little Beast Van, then here's a little intro. Our Little Beast is a classic 1952 International Harvester Metro Van. This classic car brings a great deal of character and personality to our agency. It is the rolling symbol of our company that represents our independence, impact and...

Sharing the best tips to prepare yourself for the CA real estate exam. If your goal is to become the next prospective agent or broker in your city, then the first step to getting your license is to pass the exam in your state. The California real estate exam is challenging to the least but with the right preparation you can pass it on your first try. We are going to share some tips to make this...

Sharing the best Winter experiences in Los Angeles, 2021   Winter season is in full effect and Los Angeles definitely knows how to bring out the decorations and host amazing attractions for the family.   Dodgers Holiday Fest 1000 Vin Scully Ave Los Angeles, CA 90012   The LA Dodgers bring some lights, fun, and ice skating to the newly-renovated Centerfield Plaza. This is their...

If you’re an Angeleno then you definitely recognize the iconic city that we live in, yet this city has a sinister side to it as well. As Halloween finally approaches this weekend, we round up the 10 locations that served as the base of various legendary horror films.  The Myers House - Halloween (1978) 1000 Mission St, South Pasadena CA   Famously known and frequently visited home here in...

Sharing the best Halloween experiences in Los Angeles, 2021 Fall has just arrived and so has the month of October; which means sweater weather is in full effect as well as getting into the spirit of Halloween. If you're ready to enjoy all your classic scary movies or if you are in the mood for a spooky experience, we got you covered. In this blog post we share the best theme parks and immersive events...

Some of you are wondering what exactly to get into this Labor day weekend? As we all know, it lands on Sept. 6 which means Monday is off. No work for adults (hopefully for some of you) and also no school for children and young teens. So, what to do with this 3 day weekend? If you are not hosting anything at the comfort of your home or have an invite anywhere else, or even looking to plan something with...