Located on a treelined avenue just below Kenneth Rd, 1405 N. Columbus is completely renovated by a professional interior designer.  The original soul is kept intact with just the right amont of Ritz Carlton panache added for good measure.  The floor plan is functional for today’s lifestyle and the backyard is a tranquil oasis.  Offered at $659,000 for 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a huge dollop of perfection.

I will be hosting an Open House this Sunday from 1 – 4 PM.  1405NColumbus.com for pictures and details.

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My regulars know that I have been playing “What’s my Price” on this cute Glendale home for sale.

In the original post I told you all how to set a home’s price, and I shared all of the specific information I used for this Northwest Glendale home.

You all took a survey and I posted the results: 42%  felt the sales price would be between $675,000 and $700,000.

The sellers and I sat down with the results and the information and chose a pricing strategy designed to overcome the buyer’s fear of a short sale.  We also wanted the potential buyer to focus on the amazing backyard and prime location and less on the condition of the home.

The sellers chose an event price strategy- $599,000, and I immediately started helping buyers and agents understand our strategy and the facts we used to establish value.

Did it sell?

It was a whirlwind 10 days.  While I knew that 1446 Cleveland was a very desirable home, even I was surprised by how popular the home became!  We received offers almost immediately, with entreaties to stop marketing the home and accept the offer right away.

Event pricing is becoming a more common price strategy.  Here are some of the best practices that I observe in great buyer’s agents:

1. Call the listing agent to find out the ideal scenario for the seller
2. Give the listing agent a brief statement that tells why their buyer is best suited to that scenario (NOT, “my buyer is well qualified”.  That is a given)
3. Find out what the listing agent will and will not do and when
4. Follow up with the listing agent to see if there are any changes

That’s nice.  Did it sell?!

Opps, sorry.  I was distracted.  Yes!  In the end we received 10 offers, a few below list, many within $5k of list and a few were a lot higher than list.

The buyers that came in with the higher offers were all very motivated and knowledgable about recent sales in the area.  They understood the value this house represented to them and they made offers accordingly.

The terrible truth is that one buyer is really happy and several more very disappointed.

But wait! You didn’t tell me how much!

I really can’t do that until we close escrow. If everything goes well we will close escrow in about three to four months- but a lot can change in that time period.

Stay tuned to this Bat Channel and I will update you whenever something significant happens.

Someone turned on the spigot with open houses for this weekend.  After several fairly ho-hum weekends we have 37 homes open in Glendale, La Crescenta and La Cañada.

As always, I am here to guide you in the best and loveliest homes to see this weekend.

In all honesty I really think the absolute is “Best in Show” 1446 Cleveland (disclosure- this is my own listing).  This charming English Style Home features high peaked roof, remodeled baths, lots of room in both house and yard, pool, lawn- it is a sweet house.  It is offered as a short sale for $599,000, and I already have a few offers.  It is likely that this will be your only chance to see it!

Another great choice is 3457 Downing in the heart of Sparr Heights.  Located moments from the lovely Montrose Shopping Village, this is a home with a high walk score and should be at the top of every buyer’s “To See” list.

If you are looking for a home with La Cañada schools, I think the best value is 5259 Gould.  This home is a blank canvas waiting your personal touch and the yard is huge.  It is listed for $799,000 but I think it will sell for more.

The weather should be particularly fine this Sunday- if you are out and about I would LOVE to see you at my open house at 1446 Cleveland!  I will be there both Saturday AND Sunday from 2 – 5 PM for your viewing pleasure.

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Well, keep in mind, the game was about picking the SALES price- not the list price.

Last week I gave you the results.  42% of respondents thought the sales price would be closer to $700,000- that’s amazing and awesome! And, if this was an equity sale (not short sale or bank foreclosure) I would totally recommend listing the home near that price.

However… this is a short sale and buyers have heard negative stories about these types of transactions.

My listing needs to be irresistible.

So, I present to you, 1446 Cleveland.

Simply Irresistible.
Situated just below Kenneth Rd, this high style home is being offered at an amazing price. The dramatic living room features high ceilings, batch elder fireplace and large picture window. Both master and main bath are remodeled and the generous family room leads to an entertainer’s dream backyard with patio, lawn and beautiful pool. Central AC and copper plumbing are also featured. With over 1900 legal SF per the owner, on a 9500 sf lot, this is a home that will turn heads.

Offered at $599,000.  Open House October 23, 2-5 PM

This is an outstanding opportunity and there is the real possibility that it will attract offers above the list price.  After all, you all felt the value was considerably higher!  Stay tuned as I keep you guys informed of what happens as the story unfolds.

Will this home get the attention I think it deserves?  Will it get more than one offer?  What will the bank do?  Questions answered as it happens- I can hardly wait.

Here is the latest update to recent sold homes in your neighborhood. The first question you are going to ask is, “Is that all?”

Regular readers will tell you that the number of sold homes has dropped dramatically over the last 12 months.  Now, you might assume this is because it is so hard to get a mortgage- but that is only a small part of the problem.  A larger problem is the lack of inventory- would be home sellers either can’t, or won’t, market their homes at today’s prices.  On top of this, banks have held back on putting their foreclosed and distressed properties on the market.

This list might not tell you what you want to know- what is my house worth?  If that is the case, click here for your Glendale Home Value.  I am happy to give you a quick opinion just for grins!

Go ahead, admit it. You would really like to know the final price for the home down the street. You know the one- it is clearly inferior to your own, perfect abode!

Starting this week I will publish my periodic reports of all the single family homes that have sold in the last few months in your zip code. The information gathered is from the Multiple List System and is considered accurate, but not guaranteed. Also- be advised that this is not a report of MY sales activity, this is a report of all the activity in your zip code.

You will always be able to see the current report by clicking in the menu bar above- click “Market Stats” and then “Glendale Sales” in the drop down menu.

Do you have questions about this information? Feel free to contact me- click the “About” button on the menu bar or call me at 818-396-7588.

The information is from the I-tech MLS system and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. If your home is currently listed, this is not intended as solicitation. *Not all homes sold by Kendyl Young.

Go ahead, admit it. You would really like to know the final price for the home down the street. You know the one- it is clearly inferior to your own, perfect abode!

Starting this week I will publish my periodic reports of all the single family homes that have sold in the last few months in your zip code. The information gathered is from the Multiple List System and is considered accurate, but not guaranteed. Also- be advised that this is not a report of MY sales activity, this is a report of all the activity in your zip code.

You will always be able to see the current report by clicking in the menu bar above- click “Market Stats” and then “Glendale Sales” in the drop down menu.

Do you have questions about this information? Feel free to contact me- click the “About” button on the menu bar or call me at 818-396-7588.

The information is from the I-tech MLS system and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. If your home is currently listed, this is not intended as solicitation. *Not all homes sold by Kendyl Young.

And here is all the information and pictures.

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Let’s start with food (my favorite).  Just a short distance away is Sidewalk Cafe and Zanku Chicken.  This casual dining establishment features cafe fair and coffee drinks in an open and inviting atmosphere.  There are lovely patios outside and the famed Zanku Chicken has a counter right inside the restaurant.

Just around the corner is Cafe Ramos- casual Mexican food and a Glendale institution.

I used to live just one block from this house and I frequently walked over to Kenneth Village. Tremona Cafe is the quintessential neighborhood coffee cafe  and the French Bakery serves up stupid good pastries and cookies.

Cafe Bravo is also nearby.  I often call this place the best fast food known to mankind.  An exaggeration?  You should try it for yourself.

Groceries are a unique opportunity, as this home is very close to Jon’s on Glenoaks and Trader Joe’s on Alameda.  If you simply must have Starbucks there is one next to Jon’s.

Recreation is, of course, at Brand Park.  Huge grassy fields for soccer practice, some of the best play structures in town, the Brand Library, the Tea House, Doctor’s House and fantastic hiking offer endless weekends of things to do.

Come by my open house this Sunday and then take a bit to check out the wonderful lifestyle of Northwest Glendale.  You will find that we offer a simple and comfortable lifestyle- just like living at 1110 Highland Ave.

Here is your complete list of open homes in Glendale, La Cañada and La Crescenta for Sunday, July 31.

The most important Open Home is MINE- a brand new listing at 1110 Highland Ave. in Northwest Glendale.  This is a super cute traditional home that has a warm and inviting front porch and an easy living floor plan that is bright and open.

This 3 bed, 3/4 bath home has nearly 1500 SF on a 6800 sf lot features upgraded kitchen, remodeled baths centra AC and newer roof.  It is aggressively priced at $499,000 and is a normal sale. Details and more pictures

Other best bets: A gorgeous La Cañada Spanish Home on Harter Lane, this incomparable work of art La Cañada View Home on Domal and an awesome and somewhat rare La Cañada Horse Property on Vista Lejana.

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