Pasadena has a great mix of historic architecture, world-class gardens, museums, shopping, restaurants, and outdoor activities. If you’re looking for the most popular things to do in Pasadena, California, these are the places and experiences I’d put at the top of the list, based on the city’s visitor guides and major attractions. 1. Explore Old…
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After years of a competitive housing market, Pasadena is showing signs of a changing real estate landscape. Buyers may be gaining negotiating power, but the latest numbers suggest the market is more nuanced than a simple story of falling home prices. For homeowners considering a sale, buyers waiting for the right opportunity, and anyone keeping…
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Pasadena Housing Market Update: October 9, 2026 Home Prices Stay Steady as Inventory Continues to Grow Pasadena’s single-family housing market is entering the fall with home prices holding strong, inventory expanding, and buyers becoming more selective. The latest weekly data from Altos Research, dated October 9, 2026, points to a market that continues to favor…
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Immediate release from the LA County Assessor’s Office: September 24, 2026 Reminder: Decline-in-Value Review Deadline is November 30 Los Angeles County property owners are reminded that they have until November 30 to file an application for a Decline-in-Value Review (DIV) if they believe the market value of their property has fallen below its assessed value…
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Altadena’s Residential Rebuilding After the Eaton Fire The Eaton Fire left a lasting heartbreak across Altadena, displacing thousands of families and forever changing a community that so many called home. For homeowners, the loss was not simply a house, but years of memories, hard work, and a place deeply connected to their lives. Altadena is…
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Villa Solana: 22 New Three-Bedroom Condos Taking Shape in Northeast Pasadena Neighborhood If you’ve driven through the North Lake area of Pasadena recently, you may have noticed a significant new residential development taking shape at the corner of East Villa Street and North Wilson Avenue. As a local Pasadena Realtor, I’ve been following the changes…
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Stay at The Iris Haus: The Perfect Big Bear Lake Getaway for Oktoberfest & Fall Looking for the perfect Big Bear Lake vacation rental for Oktoberfest? Imagine spending the day enjoying German food, live music, beer, dancing and traditional Oktoberfest festivities, then returning to a cozy mountain home glowing with warm lights, fall decorations and…
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Selling a Pasadena bungalow is different from selling a typical house. Whether your home is a classic Craftsman in Bungalow Heaven, a Spanish Colonial Revival bungalow, an early California bungalow, or another historic architectural style, its value is about more than bedrooms, bathrooms and square footage. Buyers are often purchasing a piece of Pasadena history,…
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The Pasadena Bungalow: How a Simple House Became an Icon of Southern California If there is one type of home that captures the spirit of early 20th-century Pasadena, it may be the bungalow. Today, Pasadena is famous for grand historic estates, architectural landmarks, and neighborhoods filled with beautifully preserved Craftsman homes. But the bungalow was…
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Pasadena is facing a significant housing shortfall — it has a Regional Housing Needs Allocation of 9,429 units between 2021 and 2029, with only 1,095 units delivered through 2024 and 1,780 in the pipeline, leaving a gap of roughly 6,554 units. So expect this pipeline to keep growing. For the most up-to-date project statuses you…
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