Around Town Pasadena

09/26/2025

Step into retro Pasadena at the Saga Motor Hotel, a Route 66 classic where the Rose Parade rolls by your front door. 🎺🌹 Discover why it’s still a filming hotspot and local favorite.

Discover the retro charm of the Saga Motor Hotel, a Pasadena landmark showcasing midcentury cool during Living Well Pasadena September 26.

09/12/2025

🎯 Did you know Pasadena has a public archery range? The Lower Arroyo Seco is home to Saturday morning First-Time Archer Classes — equipment included! Step into tradition and try something new. ➡️ Read our Living Well feature: https://aroundtownpasadena.com/archery-in-pasadena/

Discover Archery in Pasadena at the Lower Arroyo Seco! Join Saturday’s First-Time Archer Class with gear included. A unique outdoor adventure in Greater Pasadena.

09/08/2025

Real Estate Tip #12 is here! 📸 Sellers: optimize digital curb appeal with pro photography + virtual staging. 🕒 Buyers: midweek offers give you leverage.
✨ Featured: 931 E Walnut (virtually staged) + 748 Locust (just closed!).
https://aroundtownpasadena.com/pasadena-real-estate-tip-september-9/

For sellers in Greater Pasadena, digital staging enhances curb appeal, while buyers can leverage timing for offers. Read our Pasadena real estate tip September 9.

09/05/2025

This week’s Living Well Pasadena September 5 spotlight is on the Pasadena Ice Skating Center! A hub of wellness, fun, and community for nearly 50 years. From first-time skaters to seasoned pros, it’s where generations have created memories on ice. ❄️
https://aroundtownpasadena.com/living-well-pasadena-september-5/

This week’s Living Well Pasadena September 5 feature spotlights the Pasadena Ice Skating Center — a community hub where history, wellness, and fun glide together.

09/01/2025

Did you know Labor Day began as a political olive branch after a deadly strike? Or that there was once a “Labor Sunday”? 🌹🍞 Even Ohio claims its own “Father of Labor Day,” John Patterson Green. And in Massachusetts, the Bread & Roses Festival still celebrates workers’ dignity every year.
This holiday is more than barbecues — it’s rooted in resilience, courage, and community. Wishing you a meaningful Labor Day from Greater Pasadena!

08/27/2025

This week’s snapshot: rates flat, statewide sales still below last year, and local price splits by city. See where your neighborhood lands and how to play offense (or defense).
https://aroundtownpasadena.com/greater-pasadena-real-estate-august-27/

08/25/2025

Insurance is now the deal-maker. Tip #11 explains how buyers and sellers can stay ahead in Greater Pasadena homeowners insurance August 25 conditions: start early, show safety upgrades, and close with confidence. Read more →

How to handle Greater Pasadena homeowners insurance August 25—why coverage is harder to get and simple steps for buyers and sellers to keep deals on track.

08/22/2025

🎨🐐 Zorthian Ranch — Altadena’s 48-acre bohemian art colony.
Built by Armenian-American artist Jirayr Zorthian, it became Pasadena’s creative heartbeat. After the 2025 Eaton Fire, much was lost—but its spirit of resilience and art lives on.
Read this week’s Living Well in Greater Pasadena → https://aroundtownpasadena.com/greater-pasadena-living-well-august-22-2025/

In Greater Pasadena living well August 22 2025, we explore stories that transcend the ordinary, focusing on the artistic resilience of Zorthian Ranch.

08/20/2025

📊 This week’s Greater Pasadena Market Snapshot:
443 active listings | 182 pending | 108 sold | Avg DOM 39
➡️ South Pasadena remains the fastest mover (31 DOM).
➡️ Pasadena leads with 60 sales.
Rates are down, buyers are up. See what it means for you → https://aroundtownpasadena.com/greater-pasadena-housing-market-august-20/

08/13/2025

✨ In Escrow! ✨
748 Locust, Unit 403 at The Hudson drew multiple offers in record time! 🏙️ This William Hefner–designed corner residence blends timeless style with modern upgrades, private elevator access, and rare 4-car garage parking.

Expertly marketed by Hem-young deFazio, who attracted multiple qualified buyers and navigated every detail to secure the best price for her seller. She can do the same for you.

📍 Pasadena Playhouse District
💬 Ready to talk about your home’s market potential? Let’s connect!

08/08/2025

🎯 Priced to sell — the seller has already purchased another home!
Unit 403 at The Hudson offers luxury penthouse-style living with 3 beds, 3 baths, private elevator entry, and rare 4-car garage. Thoughtfully upgraded and walkable to the best of Pasadena, this is a smart buy in today’s market.
🏷 Pasadena real estate prices are shifting — and homes like this are rare.
📍 748 Locust St, Pasadena
📸 View the listing →

A luxury corner condo at The Hudson in Pasadena, priced to sell by motivated seller. Explore what’s driving Pasadena real estate prices in 2025.

08/06/2025

The housing market is changing—but not collapsing. In our latest report, we break down what to expect through 2030 and how the Greater Pasadena market performed in July. Prices are up, inventory is climbing, and buyer momentum is quietly returning.
🔎 Want to explore your own neighborhood? You can filter by price, location, and more—updated daily.
👉 View Market Activity https://aroundtownpasadena.com/greater-pasadena-5-year-housing-forecast/

Discover the latest insights in our July 2025 Market Snapshot and the Greater Pasadena 5-year housing forecast, including trends and future expectations.