Madison Heights Homes for Sale in Pasadena California

Madison Heights

It is one of the top neighborhoods in Pasadena California. Located close to the Langham Hotel, this beautiful neighborhood has incredible homes for sale throughout the year.

Madison Heights boasts an impressive collection of luxury homes with spacious floor plans set on tree-lined streets. This lovely residential area maintains a sophisticated reputation in the city of Pasadena, and is one of the many neighborhoods possessing a long history. It’s oldest home still standing was built in 1890.

There is a strong Neighborhood Association in Madison Heights committed to advocating for issues affecting the area, as well as maintaining a high quality of life within the community. Madison Heights boasts delightful annual community events such as the 4th of July Parade and Allendale Christmas Tree Lighting. The Madison Heights borders are California Bl. to the north, Lake, El Molino and Los Robles to the east and south and Marengo Ave. to the west.

Lombardy road homes houses luxury estates

Lombardy Rd. homes and luxury estates

How to sell your House

A Lombardy Rd home that "sparkles" on the surface will sell faster than its shabby neighbor, even though both are structurally well maintained.

From experience, Pasadena realtors also know that a "well-polished" house appeals to more buyers and will sell faster and for a higher price. Additionally, buyers feel more comfortable purchasing a well-cared for home because if what they can see is well maintained, they assume that what they can't see has probably also been well maintained. In readying your house or luxury estate for sale, consider:

• how much should you spend to prepare your house for sale?
• exterior and curb appeal
• interior appeal

Before putting your house on the market, take as much time as necessary (and as little money as possible) to maximize its exterior and interior appeal.

See what Lombardy homes and estates are for sale

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How Much Should You Spend to Prepare Your House for Sale?

When preparing your Lombardy Rd home for the market, spend as little money as possible. Buyers will be impressed by a brand new roof, but they aren't likely to give you enough extra money to pay for it. There is a big difference between making minor and inexpensive polishes and touch-ups to your house, such as putting new knobs on cabinets and a fresh coat of neutral paint in the living room, and doing extensive and costly renovations, like installing a new kitchen.

A Pasadena Real Estate Agent is familiar with buyers' expectations in your neighborhood and can advise you specifically on what improvements need to be made and which improvements are most effective. Don't hesitate to ask for advice.

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Homes for Sale - Real Estate

Pasadena California

Estates Pasadena is a brand new development featuring luxurious 5 bedroom properties in Pasadena. If you are looking for new construction or would like the chance to customize your home, Estates Pasadena could be a great choice. Since these homes are still under construction, the builders can take into account buyers’ preferences on certain features of the properties. When I drove by today, I saw that the roofers were working on the roofs on some of the homes, so construction is definitely still progressing.

This new development is located near Hastings Ranch in the Northeast corner of Pasadena. There are nearby schools, businesses, shopping and restaurtants. People living in the Hastings Ranch have good community with annual events such as the Hastings Ranch Christmas light display in December. If you aren’t familiar with this area there is more information at the Pasadena real estate homes site.

Right now developers in Pasadena as well as the rest of the country have been greatly affected by the credit crisis. Their business is built on easy access to credit to fund their purchases and construction projects which can stretch for years. In the current economic environment credit has tightened up. I have heard from local developers that the combination of slowed sales of homes and stricter lending has squeezed them like never before. And even outside Southern California one local government supervisor confirmed that developers have all but shut down their projects in his area, as very few plans were submitted to his department for review.

So if newly constructed real estate is exciting to you, it’s a great time to buy. Estates Pasadena is one of the beautiful new developments in our area, and we can see the development bringing proud new buyers to the area.

We see this development becoming a well known community in Pasadena. Throughout the city of Pasadena there are several well known communities that have developed over the years. One example is Bungalow Heaven. For more information on these areas, visit the real estate Pasadena website.

Did you know it doesn’t cost you anything to use a real estate agent to find one of these great new homes? The agent gets paid only if they find you the right home, and best of all, you don’t pay. The seller’s agent pays the listing agent and the listing agent splits the commission with the buyer’s agent. It’s a free service to work with a Pasadena Real Estate Agent whether you are looking for houses or Pasadena Condos. Most people searching Pasadena Real Estate don’t know this.

Mentor Terrace new condos in Pasadena

Mentor Terrace Condos

You probably drove by and saw the big Kotai Realty sign on Mentor Ave. in front of the Mentor Terrace condominiums and you're researching and trying to find out more about them, including the most important question....."How much are they?"

The reality is that the smallest units in this complex are for sale for $499k, and the most expensive are in the 600k's. This isn't too bad of a price for the kind of quality you are getting in a condo with tile, granite & nice amenities. But, the question is.....can you get them for less?

Here is a link to our Mentor Terrace Condos page that has information on how to get these cheaper than asking price. Because who wants to pay full price when you don't have to? Especially when we're talking about saving thousands of dollars.

120 and 130 South Mentor Ave. Pasadena CA 91106 - Near Lake Avenue and Green Street.

The Prado Condos on Lake Avenue in Pasadena 840 E. Green St.

Don't miss the Prado on Lake Ave. This is an upscale condo development in the heart of the city of Pasadena. Located right off Lake Ave. and south of Colorado Blvd. these units are great for a business executive looking for a quiet place to live in the Lake Ave. area of Pasadena California.

This site has more information on this development and you can even sign up to receive the new condos for sale emailed to your inbox. It doesn't cost anything and it can be helpful if you are looking to buy. Just visit the Prado Pasadena website for more info.

Come again for more links to real estate resources in Pasadena. The Prado on Lake Ave. is just one of the many real estate opportunities that this great city has to offer. See you next time!

Siena Village on Allen Ave in Pasadena

Siena Village

Have you seen these beautiful townhomes located on Allen Ave. in Pasadena 91106? A few days ago I went in to get a preview of these units and I was surprised and how well constructed they were, as well as the great layout. These townhouses were definitely better than the new Catalina Villas. Although I am biased when it comes to Mediterranean style construction!

Here is a blog that has pictures and prices of all Pasadena CA Condos for sale. Right now there are well over 100 units for sale including condominiums and townhouses.

One of the problems with a new development like Siena Village is the timing. Although the market can never be predicted, this is a bad time for new condos to be put on the market with the decline in value over the past year. Who knows, maybe these units will be nice enough to draw buyers and keep the prices higher than average. Only time will tell.

MLS Listing in Southern California

MLS Listing in Southern California

There is a site that offers you free access to the Southern California MLS. The business is located in Pasadena CA and called Beautiful Pasadena Homes. Pasadena is a beautiful city that is the home of the well known Rose Bowl. The site referred to above allows you to search for any MLS Listing in Southern California by giving you access to the local MLS database. With real estate listings easily accessible from the computer, it is fun to sift through the MLS listings to see what is out on the market.

Office Space Pasadena CA

Office Space Pasadena CA

If you are looking for office space in Pasadena California, here is a link to a site that will give you free listings of office spaces available in Pasadena (Pasadena office space). They will call and setup a personalized search for you for free that will give you free access to main services that cost an arm and a leg (like Loopnet and Costar). Doing this isn't as easy as it is with residential real estate, but they will set you up with property reports of local office space listings from major brokerages like Suave Riegel, KW Commercial, Coldwell Banker, MacVaugh and others. Most reports will have pictures. Pictures are a plus in today's economy because gas

Another option is going to Loopnet and paying for a monthly subscription, but who wants to spend money on something that is already paid for? Right now there are several office spaces available on main streets like Colorado Blvd. The overwhelming inventory has caused prices of Office Space Pasadena CA to drop over time.

Pasadena Commerial Real Estate

Pasadena Commercial Real Estate

Multi-Family & Residential Income Investments

Check out these Properties!

If you've wondered what residential income properties Pasadena has to offer, we have the answer. Right now there are several good opportunities to get into the multifamily and residential income market in Pasadena California.

After listening to Robert Kiyosaki of Rich Dad Poor Dad, I have learned the basics of investmenting for cash flow and capital gains. His lessons on leverage and control are essential for investing in the current real estate market, especially in areas like Pasadena California.

Right now is a good time to buy. If you can get the financing, there will be several good options of multi unit residences for sale in the local area. Either check out the properties for sale above, or email daveknight@kw.com for FREE access to the Loopnet database.

Happy investing!

Sienna Village

Sienna Village - Townhomes on Allen Ave. in Pasadena CA

Just put on the market. Click here to see the current units for sale at Sienna Village in Pasadena. These mediterranean townhouses are located on Allen Ave., just North of Colorado Blvd. but south of the 210 freeway.

Facts about these townhomes: There are 11. They have courtyard fountains, lush landscaping, and custom designed wrought iron accents. There are two & three story floor plans that include solid maple hardwood & marble flooring, granite counters, travertine stone tiled bathrooms, high density premium fiber carpeting, and expert finished smooth walls. To top it off, all units but one will have their own private one or two car attached garage, a private patio, in-unit laundry room, double-paned windows, and a cozy fireplace.

Fair Oaks Court

Fair Oaks Court in Pasadena CA

See the current Fair Oaks Court Condos for sale

You may have read about this development in the January edition of Pasadena in Focus or you may have seen the development taking place of the past year. These units are located just North of the 210 Freeway on Fair Oaks Ave. in Pasadena California. All buildings are craftsman style and add a great element of beautiful to this part of the city.

These are a great opportunity for first time homebuyers wanted to live in a good community that is affordable. Its convenient location in the city, easy access to freeways and affordability are going to make these condominiums a great buy. For more information on these units, visit the link above.

Cordova Condos for Sale in Pasadena CA

Cordova is a main street that goes East and West through Pasadena. Right now there are six Cordova Condos for sale. We have included this link so that you can see if they match the kind of condo you are looking for.

Cordova is a great street to live on in Pasadena. It is just south of the 210 freeway and located next to main schools and areas like: Cal tech, Pasadena City College (PCC), Lake Avenue shopping and Old Town Pasadena. There are good opportunities for students, first time homebuyers and investors looking for a good place to purchase in the buyer's market.