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THIS MONTH IN REAL ESTATE: JULY 2010

Real Estate SOLD IN 14 DAYS

1080 N. HILL AVENUE, PASADENA

$675,000

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True Architectural Pasadena Craftsman Bungalow Designed By David M. Renton And Built In 1913. This Home Boasts Four Bedrooms, Two Baths, And Hardwood Floors Throughout. This Craftsman Home Has Great Wood Details With Amazing Built-Ins. The Large Living Room And Large Dining Room Make This Home Ideal For Entertaining. The Kitchen Is Spacious And Features Plenty Of Cupboard Space And Has A Large Breakfast Bar. All Rooms Are Spacious And Functional For Your Desired Use. Additional Features Include A Cozy Fireplace, Large Outdoor Yard, Updated Electrical/Plumbing, Central Air & Heat, And Bradbury & Bradbury Wallpaper In Dining Room. SEE MORE INFO AND PHOTOS ON THIS PASADENA CRAFTSMAN BUNGALOW

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The Top 5 Pitfalls of Selling Your Own Home

While it is certainly understandable why some people would like to avoid paying a real estate agent’s commission—especially in today’s economy—homeowners need to be aware of the serious pitfalls that can occur before they embark on the process of selling their own Pasadena home.

As a member of the Top 5 in Real Estate Network®, I have had many clients enlist my services after losing valuable time and money attempting to sell their own home. What seems like a relatively easy undertaking at first, can become a time-consuming and overwhelming process. I’d like to share with you some of the most significant snags that often occur when selling one’s own home:

1. Ineffective marketing. Most Pasadena homeowners simply lack the resources necessary to effectively market their own home. Working with a professional real estate agent, such as a member of the Top 5 in Real Estate Network®, however, usually means your home will be marketed to the widest group of potential buyers possible, both through digital and print advertising, virtual tours, and online listing portals.

2. Mispricing your Pasadena home. In order to sell your home quickly for the best possible price, pricing your home correctly is critical. This very nuanced process of choosing the right listing price, however, is always best left to a real estate professional. Most who sell their own homes price too high, resulting in their home sitting on the market for an extended period of time. And, unfortunately, the longer a home remains on the market, the less desirable it becomes for buyers.

3. Missing documentation. These days, a Pasadena real estate transaction requires more documentation than ever before. It’s virtually impossible for the average homeowner to be aware of all the forms necessary to complete a real estate deal, and missing paperwork will bring any transaction to a grinding halt.

4. Overlooking legalities. The risk of overlooking important legalities, such as disclosure and compliance regulations that vary from state to state, is high for most homeowners. The average person is, understandably, not well versed in the many laws that govern the sale and purchase of a property.

5. Dealing with unqualified buyers. If you accept an offer from an unqualified buyer, you can delay the sale of your home indefinitely. A professional real estate agent will take the necessary steps to work with a lender to ensure a buyer is qualified before accepting their offer.

In most cases, owners end up exhausting more dollars than they would have paid in commission when attempting to sell their own home. If you would like more information on selling your home, please email me Ramiro@RivasEstates.com or call 626-497-4606.

 

Easy Ways to Cut Summer Energy Costs
With summer officially upon us, many Pasadena homeowners will be confronted with rising electric bills as fans and air conditioners kick into high gear in an effort to keep cool. Demand for electricity can also increase if you have house guests or children home for the summer.

As a member of the Top 5 in Real Estate Network®, I have access to lots of great ideas for planning ahead to control energy costs this summer. The following tips are from the experts at Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G):

  • Use ceiling fans in the counter-clockwise direction to create a wind-chill effect, making you feel cooler. Also, whole-house fans that bring in cooler night-time air can pre-cool a house and reduce energy use in the daytime if heat is kept out by closing windows and shades.
  • Install a programmable thermostat. If health conditions permit, raise the setting from 73 to 78 degrees. You can save 3-5% on your air conditioning costs for each degree you raise the thermostat.
  • Close doors leading to uncooled parts of your home. If you have central air conditioning, close off vents to unused rooms and be sure to keep filters clean.
  • Plant shade trees close to the house on the South and West sides.
  • Seal holes and cracks around doors and windows. Eliminate air leaks between window air conditioners and windows with foam insulation or weather-stripping.
  • Turn off power sources. TVs, computers and other electronic devices draw power when they are in standby mode or turned off but still plugged in. Plug electronics into power strips and turn off the power switch when the items are not in use.
  • Switch to compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs), which use 75% less electricity and burn more coolly than incandescent bulbs. Keep in mind that CFLs are especially handy in hard-to-reach fixtures and won't need to be replaced for about five years.
  • Use timers and motion detectors on indoor and outdoor lighting.
  • Delay heat-producing tasks such as laundry until later in the day. Wash full loads, using cold water whenever possible.
  • Run the dishwasher at night, using the shortest cycle that will get the dishes clean. If manufacturers' directions permit, turn the dishwasher off before the dry cycle or use the air dry feature if your machine has one.
  • Take short showers as they use less hot water than a bath.
  • Replace old appliances with new energy efficient Energy Star appliances.
  • Unplug the extra refrigerator in your garage or basement and use it only when necessary. Refrigerators that are only 10 years old can use twice as much electricity as new Energy Star labeled models.
Top 5 Ways to Build a Pasadena Green Home

Most of us know that adopting an environmentally conscious or “green” approach to life can benefit the planet and its future generations. But did you know that greening your home can also benefit your bottom line in terms of energy savings and tax credits?

 

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I’ve learned a lot of the latest green building strategies from my real estate clients and Pasadena home builders I deal with as a Member of the Top 5 in Real Estate Network®. I thought I’d share some innovative green building ideas from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB, www.nahb.org) in case there’s a remodel or new-home build in your future:

1.The roof. According to NAHB, 75% of new homes use “oriented strand board” (OSB), an engineered wood product that does not require the use of large trees in its production, to sheathe roofs and walls. Additionally, durable roof coverings, such as steel and fiber cement, reduce the need for roof replacement and are a key part of many solar roofing products that lock in heat during winter and help keep homes cool in summer.

2.The windows. Energy-efficient windows that incorporate advanced technologies like low-emittance glass coatings, keep heat inside in winter and outside in summer. “Passive” solar design features like large, south-facing windows, also help heat the home in the winter and allow for abundant natural lighting.

3.The walls. Vinyl siding on exterior walls saves money on installation and maintenance; fiber-cement siding is termite- and water-resistant and warrantied to last 50 years. Increasing the amount and R-value of insulation is a cost-effective way to save energy and help reduce heating and cooling bills, which account for at least half of all energy use in the home.

4.The outside. “Xeriscaping,” or using native plants, can significantly reduce the need for watering, fertilizers and herbicides, and preserving trees on your property reduces energy costs by providing shade in summer and a wind barrier in winter. Also consider a covered entry for your front door, which can help prevent water intrusion and costly repairs.

5.The appliances. According to NAHB, the energy efficiency of refrigerators and freezers has tripled over the last three decades. Front-loading washers use about 40% less water and half the energy of conventional models. New toilets have redesigned bowls and tanks that use less water, while advanced shower and sink faucet aerators provide the same flow regardless of reduced water use.

Please consider the above green building ideas for your next Pasadena construction project and forward this e-mail to anyone else who may be in construction mode. I’d be happy to answer any real estate questions you may have or point you toward further green resources, so feel free to e-mail me for more information.

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Real Estate SOLD - MODERN LOFT/CONDO

812 Fremont Avenue 103, South Pasadena

$640,000

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This functional yet stylish two-story loft is centrally located in the highly sought after Mission District where you will enjoy modern living in one of the best communities in Southern California. As you enter, you will be captivated by the streamlined kitchen with stainless steel appliances, maple cabinets, granite counter tops, and wood floors that run throughout. This is the real deal in urban, loft living, with the high ceilings, industrial windows, and exposed solid concrete columns, and ductwork. Endless possibilities are waiting with its open floor plan, making this perfect for entertaining. Enjoy outdoor relaxation with the two balconies that run adjacent to the upstairs kitchen and the expansive downstairs bedroom. The sought after Mission District lofts are located close to the Metro Gold Line Mission/Meridian Station, dining, shopping, and entertainment.

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Ramiro and his real estate team supported us for several years patiently scouring the Pasadena area housing market until it was the right climate for us to purchase a home. They were highly knowledgeable about the real estate market and were able to show us areas we would have never found on our own. When the time came, they found not only the right first home, they found us our dream home! They aggressively helped us throughout the whole purchasing process and made it as stress free as possible.

Erik and Bridget Berg, Altadena Pool Home

 

Working with Ramiro, Pasadena Real Estate Agent on buying our first Pasadena Home was a real pleasure from start to finish. He quickly learned our needs and likes and was able to find us our perfect home. He then walked us through every step of the offer and escrow processes, and has been there to help us out even after we closed escrow. At every step of the way, Ramiro Rivas answered all of our real estate questions quickly and thoroughly, which is quite impressive considering the number of questions that we had! I would certainly not hesitate to work with Ramiro again and would certainly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell Pasadena Real Estate.

Doug & Lisa Gardner, Pasadena Home

 

I just finished another Pasadena Condo purchase with Ramiro Rivas, Pasadena Real Estate Agent . The reason I decided to buy a Pasadena Condo with Ramiro again is that he is excellent at determining needs, negotiating, and acting with my best interests at heart. I have worked with other real estate agents in the past, but Ramiro Rivas has worked hard to exceed my expectations and he consistently delivers results.

Kurt Kleespies, Pasadena Condo

 

Ramiro Rivas,  Pasadena Real Estate Agent , was there for us as we were turning our first Pasadena Investment Home last summer and we Sold at the Top of the Market. Thus improving our own Pasadena home's value, which just happened to be next door. Then, six months later, we sold our current Pasadena home and bought with Ramiro. I was impressed. Ramiro Rivas really went “Above and Beyond” our real estate expectations.

Also, when it comes to Pasadena Real Estate, there's no one better at knowing and understanding the City of Pasadena. We couldn't be happier in our new home. Thanks Ramiro!

Josh & Michelle Carmichael, Pasadena Craftsman Bungalow Home

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