Whether you are looking to prep your home for sale or want to make improvements to maximize its appeal, there are several low-cost upgrades you can make to maximize its appeal;  Here are some common ones and their benefits: 1- Cleaning and Tidying  Up: A freshly cleaned home will signal to potential buyers that it is in good condition and ready to sell. Get all of the closets ...

• calendar_month February 13, 2023
• category Home Improvement
• post Altadena, Buyer, Glendale, House, La Crescenta, Listing Agent, Rosa Pena Real Estate, Valley Village

 Armenians are well known for their love of love, especially on Valentine's Day. Traditionally, Armenians would jump over a fire to express their love of someone. Interestingly, this custom has its roots in pagan tradition. According to legend, when Ares and Aphrodite were separated after being turned into horses by Zeus, the goddess of war fled to the Armenian highlands to b...

• calendar_month February 14, 2023
• category Tid Bits
• post Altadena, Burbank, Buyer, Glendale, La Canada, La Crescenta, Listing Agent, Los Angeles, Montrose, Rosa Pena Real Estate, Rosa Pena Realty, RosaPenaRealty.com, Valley Village

There is no denying that keeping a house cluttered can be quite a nuisance, but it doesn't have to be. Here are a few ideas to keep your home clutter-free without spending much time or money. 1- Start with your living space. First, declutter any areas that are easily accessible, such as your TV stand or entertainment center. Organize your belongings by type. If you have a ...

• calendar_month February 15, 2023
• category Home Improvement
• post Burbank, Clutter, Glendale, House, Rosa Pena Real Estate, RosaPenaRealty.com, Valley Village

Driving can be a thrilling activity, but it comes with a price. Thousands of people die yearly in car accidents, and many suffer serious injuries. To keep yourself and those around you safe, it is essential to practice safe driving behaviors. The number one reason why people get into accidents is driving while intoxicated and the second is distracting driving. Yesterday I experienced a hit-and-...

• calendar_month February 22, 2023
• category Safety in Driving
• post Altadena, Burbank, Glendale, La Canada, La Crescenta, Lake Balboa, Los Angeles, Montrose, Rosa Pena Real Estate, Rosa Pena Realty, RosaPenaRealty.com, Santa Clarita, Valley Village

Dogs have been known to provide love and companionship to families for centuries, and owning a pet is often seen as a sign of joy and a happy home. Dogs, in particular, are known to bring an extra level of delight and joy to a household, with the benefits offered to both their owners and to the surrounding community. As companions, dogs increase happiness and satisfaction in their owner...

• calendar_month February 22, 2023
• category Family Life
• post Altadena, Burbank, Glendale, La Canada, La Crescenta, Lake Balboa, Los Angeles, Montrose, Rosa Pena Real Estate, Rosa Pena Realty, RosaPenaRealty.com, Santa Clarita, Valley Village, ventura

Have you been wondering where the Real Estate Market is headed? The CEO  of JohnHart shares with us eight reasons why we won't see home prices dropping anytime soon. Click below for an excellent read.   The Sky Is Falling!

• calendar_month February 27, 2023
• category Real Estate Market
• post Altadena, Burbank, La Canada, La Crescenta, Lake Balboa, Los Angeles, Montrose, Rosa Pena Real Estate, RosaPenaRealty.com, Santa Clarita, Valley Village, Valley Villlage, ventura

The absorption rate is an important metric used to measure the flow of the real estate market in certain areas or regions. In particular, the absorption rate in a given area can help indicate the amount of housing inventory sold in a particular month, quarter, or year. We will look at the absorption rate in the context of the Los Angeles real estate market and discuss in detail w...

• calendar_month March 6, 2023
• category Real Estate Market
• post Altadena, Burbank, Glendale, La Canada, La Crescenta, Lake Balboa, Los Angeles, Montrose, Rosa Pena Real Estate, Santa Clarita, Valley Village

International Women's Day is celebrated every year on March 8th. It is a day to remember the accomplishments of women around and to share the experiences of women worldwide. The first  International Women's Day was celebrated on March 8th, 1913. The event was organized by the American Association for the Advancement of Women. The day's purpose was to raise awareness of the ineq...

• calendar_month March 8, 2023
• category Women's Day
• post Altadena, Burbank, Glendale, House, La Canada, La Crescenta, Lake Balboa, Listing Agent, Los Angeles, Montrose, Rosa Pena Real Estate, RosaPenaRealty.com

Every year in March, daylight saving time (DST) forces us to "spring forward."   It's a reminder that spring is approaching, and warmer temperatures will be in the months ahead. For many of us, DST is a time for a change, a time to adjust our clocks, routines, and lifestyles. In this blog post, I'll discuss the history and implications of DST, and why we...

• calendar_month March 9, 2023
• category Tid Bits
• post Altadena, Burbank, Glendale, La Canada, La Crescenta, Lake Balboa, Listing Agent, Los Angeles, Montrose, Rosa Pena Real Estate, RosaPenaRealty.com

St. Patrick's Day is an Irish national holiday observed on March 17th. It commemorates the patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick, who is also the patron saint of the Irish diaspora. The holiday first became widely celebrated in the mid-17th century, coinciding with the flowering of Irish culture in the Tudor period. St. Patrick's Day has been celebrated in Ireland since the early ...

• calendar_month March 15, 2023
• category Tid Bits
• post Altadena, Burbank, La Canada, La Crescenta, Lake Balboa, Los Angeles, Montrose, Rosa Pena Real Estate, RosaPenaRealty.com, Santa Clarita, Valley Village