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09/22/2026

Most people don’t look at their title until they’re already in escrow. That’s the mistake.

Your preliminary title report shows everything recorded against your home. Paid-off loans that were never formally released. A lien tied to old work on the property. Even a tax lien that isn’t yours, because a common name can trigger a false match.

None of it has to stop your sale. But catching it early turns a closing-week emergency into a quiet phone call weeks ahead of time.

09/09/2026

A timeless French cottage tucked behind a lush rose garden on one of Pasadena’s most charming, tree-lined streets. Light-filled living room, coved ceilings, a brick fireplace, and a kitchen built for gathering. Four bedrooms total, including a primary suite retreat upstairs with vaulted ceilings and original wood floors. Outside, a covered terrace and a grassy yard made for entertaining. Move in-ready thanks to a thoughtful and extensive 2020 renovation. A must-see in the heart of Pasadena!

4 Bed • 3 Bath • 1957 Sq Ft • 7,082 Lot

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08/26/2026

We love this hidden gem in our neighborhood, that you’ve probably driven past it a hundred times.

Dots Cafe sits on Colorado right near Michillinda, easy to miss from the street but worth the stop. Cheerful wallpaper, a little bit of charm, and the perfect escape from this heatwave.

It’s become our go-to family spot this summer. The food is what keeps us coming back: breakfast burritos, sandwiches, the tuna melt (personal fave), avocado toast, and refreshing drinks. Their rotating family meals are a lifesaver on nights you’re short on time or just don’t feel like cooking. And of course save room for their famous cupcakes!

08/19/2026

The average LA homeowner stays 20 years before selling. That’s the longest in the country and nearly double the national average of 12.

Some of that ties back to how property taxes work here, which gives people a real reason to stay put. The result is that a lot of longtime owners are sitting on untapped equity they’ve never really measured, and most have no idea what their home would actually sell for today.

For buyers, this is part of the reason behind the low inventory. When people stay in their homes this long, very little comes up for sale, contributing to the housing shortage. It’s why the right home in the right neighborhood can be so hard to find and sells so quickly.

Source: Redfin Report “The Typical U.S. Homeowner Hangs Onto Their House for 12 Years. In Los Angeles, It’s 20 Years.”

08/14/2026

2 bedrooms, 1 bath, just over 1,000 square feet. 1923 cottage with original Batchelder tile fireplace, oak floors, and charming built-ins. This neighborhood is full of character homes on tree-lined streets.

Listed by Jack Harriman, Seven Gables Real Estate

08/05/2026

A little pre-anniversary weekend away in Del Mar ❤️🌊

07/30/2026

Two homes can be worth the same and sell completely differently.

Two forces are pulling against each other: Demand is still there, and LA counties to have a housing shortage. Rates are still hovering around 6.5%, which makes borrowing a bit more expensive. So buyers have gotten a lot more discerning. They’re not settling, they’re waiting for the home that’s worth it to them.

That’s why one listing draws multiple offers over asking and another sits for weeks with price reductions. It isn’t the market picking winners. It’s positioning.

If you’re selling, the difference comes down to:
→ Priced correctly from day one
→ Staged so people feel something the second they walk in
→ Repairs handled before a buyers fixate on them
→ The right marketing and energy

Buyers are still buying. Position your home the right way and you can tilt this market in your favor.

07/13/2026

Love this classic home in Altadena. Fully updated, move-in ready, and still has that charm you want to come home to.

3 bed, 4 bath · 2,160 sq ft · $1,899,000

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Listed by Samuel Darahdgian

07/10/2026

Here are our top picks for the weekend 🎶

Free live music at Memorial Park for the Levitt VIBE kickoff, the Rose Bowl Flea Market for some Sunday morning treasure hunting, and a Taylor Swift tribute concert to wrap up the weekend in Sierra Madre.

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