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Color is key when it comes to making your home your own (and it could help boost your property value, too). Here's a roundup of the top colors of the year.

Planning a home improvement project? This color guide can help.

The twice-monthly newsletter discusses market trends, decor tips, renovation inspiration and more.

Are you looking for staging tips in advance of putting your home on the market? Just want to make your entryway more functional? Read these smart tips.

Buying a home with a friend or family member isn't as rare as it used to be. Find out more about this trend and take a look at the pros and cons if you're considering co-buying.

Thinking about updating your bathroom in 2022? These design trends may inspire you.

Are you planning to buy a home next year? Here's what to do now to make the process easier later.

The twice-monthly newsletter discusses helpful topics for homeowners, including market trends, renovation tips and more.

If you're having guests over, staging your home to prep for a sale, or you just need a change, take a look at these tips for making your house feel warmer and more comfortable.

These three projects could lead to serious ROI. Find out if they'd be a good idea for your home.

Wondering what the top renovation trends of the year were? Find out what other homeowners spent their time and money on.

The twice-monthly newsletter discusses market trends, homeowner tips and more.

Whether you're flipping a house or renovating your own, find out how to choose the right flooring.

Are you keeping a close eye on your credit to help you plan for the future? Good news: You can get free weekly credit reports for a while longer.

Streamline your home search by making a focused list of features and amenities.

The twice-monthly newsletter delivers helpful updates and insights to your inbox.

Looking to boost your home's appeal to potential buyers? Do you simply want to enjoy your property more? Take a look at these backyard improvement ideas.

If checking on your appliances is part of your spring maintenance plan, don't overlook this simple and important task.

If you use a fireplace or wood-burning stove, keep these essential safety tips in mind.

Did you start a new job this year? Here's how that could affect your chances of getting a mortgage.

These color inspirations can help you feel more relaxed at home.

Here are four ways you can save for a renovation or home purchase -- and stick to it.

Your home's paint color can enhance your mood. What feelings do you want your space to inspire?

Rental Perks You Can Get - If You Just Ask: Most apartments will never have the same perks as hotels do. There won’t be any wake-up calls, no housekeeping, no room service, and there won’t even be a mint on the bed or even fancy soap in the bathroom. However, while your regular apartment may lack a few gratification niceties, they can offer a few charming perks of their own. You can get on-site laundry, a fit...

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Touch Down, Rock ‘n’ Roll and Fireworks’ The Complete Rose Bowl Experience: Known for its eponymous football game, The Granddaddy of Them All, Rose Bowl is a stadium that has been the site for a variety of historic events. The NFL Super Bowl games have been hosted 5 times; it has even hosted the Olympics, the FIFA World Cup, and has even served as a home field for the UCLA Bruins Football team. So, whether y...

Altadena Country Club - A Perfect Place To Be: Residing at the bottom of the San Gabriel Mountains, you’ll find the beautiful Altadena Town and Country Club. Even though it may be difficult to believe that this gorgeous estate now includes a swimming pool, gardens and several verdant acres of tennis courts, it once was a simple Craftsman’s bungalow. The Altadena Country Club was built during the 1910’s; however, ...

6 Steps to Buying Your California Dream House: First, you need to 1. Figure out Your Needs In order to make your experience a positive one, you should first list down the items you need when think about buying your house, such as the kind of neighborhood you would want to live in, the size of the house and of course, the amenities provided. Then look through the realty section of the newspaper, figure out the ...

A Hike to Remember Trails through Altadena and Pasadena: Hiking up the Mt. Lowe trail in Pasadena/Altadena is a journey that will allow hikers to grasp their imagination and transport themselves back a hundred years ago in the San Gabriel Mountains. Hikers can enter through the narrow 2 foot trail which is at the top of Lake Avenue, nearly 3 miles north of the 210 freeway. Parking is available on both sides ...

Is it the Right Time to Buy?: Do you hear that? There it is again! It’s getting louder every day, every week and is pretty much plastered all over the TV, newspapers and various news sites - they’re saying that you can ‘buy a house’. Okay! There might be a little exaggeration there, but according to real estate experts, it might actually be the right time to buy your very own home. Wait! Is it really the ...

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The Foodies Choice in Old Town Pasadena: Most people enjoy bashing Old Town Pasadena, especially those who have lived there long enough and have witnessed Colorado Boulevard change into more charming architecture known as the Santa Anita mall. In fact, in Chowhounds, you will always see a new thread appearing weekly, full of complaints about how the restaurants in Old Town Pasadena stink! Well, if you were...

Lake District Pasadena - Urban Living At It’s Best : Unarguably, the South Lake Avenue District is one of the trendiest places of Pasadena. It is beautifully aligned with trees across the streets featuring 10 blocks of amazing restaurants, small boutiques and top retailers. It’s even considered to be the heart of Pasadena’s financial district. The South Lake district runs from Mentor Avenue to the East, Hu...

Buying Your Dream Home In Pasadena : Buying your dream home can be a very difficult process, and particularly daunting if you’re a first time buyer. Well, when you’re buying your first home, the timeline for that big investment begins at least one year before. It’s an ideal way to arrange for finances, and if you’re smart, you would go through all the steps, making sure you keep everything in order. This...

First Time Home Buyers Do's and Don'ts: Blog For many people, buying their first home is a really big step in their lives, since it’s the most important investment they could ever make. With interest rates at an all time low and home prices offering a friendly tone, it might actually be a good time to buy rather than rent a home. So, here are a few Do’s and Don’ts about home buying. Do’s Make Sure You...

After 16 years of experience as a realtor/broker, I have decided to take the next step and move forward with opening my own brokerage. I am very excited and enthusiastic about this change and look forward to establishing a renown and service oriented business. I am proud to announce the establishment of my new Real Estate company, Lucent Properties. Servicing the Greater San Gabriel Valley and extended Los Angeles Cities. I would like to extend my greatest respect and app...reciation to Hovig and Aida Dimejian and the entire Century 21 Golden Realty family for many years of guidance, assistance, support and lifelong friendships. My continued success is due to the loyalty of clients, friends and family, like you. I thank you for the many years of support and look forward to many more years to come. Thank you!