by Kathy Gibson | Aug 5, 2022 | Buying, Market, Neighborhood
Photo by Erda Estremera on Unsplash 5 Essential Tips for Moving to a Big New City Moving to a big city, such as the Los Angeles area or Pasadena can seem daunting. You’ll have to consider living costs, taxes, real estate, making new friends, finding employment, and more. This can be an incredibly stressful, yet also exciting, time of your life. The following tips will help you move to a large new city: 1. Budget for Higher Living Costs Higher living costs are inevitable when you move to a big city. The world’s greatest cities, such as New York City, London, and Los Angeles, come with endless career opportunities but a hefty price tag. The average cost of living in Los Angeles is $1,073 for one person without rent. That’s significantly more than most of the United States. However, you can budget by using apps like Mint, which allows you to manage your spending all from one account. 2. Look for Big City Attractions You’ll find more attractions in a big city than in a small town. Los Angeles, for example, has some of the best tourist attractions in the United States, including the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Griffith Observatory, and Santa Monica Pier. Visiting the city’s best attractions when you first move can make you feel at home. If you’re a sports fan, Los Angeles has some of the best sporting events. For example, take in a game at the famous Dodgers Stadium. Find great rates for Los Angeles Dodgers tickets online. Some online ticket sellers even offer 360-degree virtual in-seat views. 3. Connect at Social Events Moving...
by Kathy Gibson | Mar 3, 2022 | Market
Altadena This week the median list price for Altadena, CA 91001 is $999,999 with the market action index hovering around 76. This is the same as last month’s market action index of 76. Inventory has increased to 29. Click here to see more details. In the last few weeks the market has achieved a relative stasis point in terms of sales to inventory. However, inventory is sufficiently low to keep us in the Seller’s Market zone. If the market heats up, prices are likely to resume an upward climb. Pasadena This week the median list price for Pasadena, CA is $1,700,000 with the market action index hovering around 63. This is an increase over last month’s market action index of 61. Inventory has increased to 79. Click here to see more details. Home sales continue to outstrip supply and the Market Action Index has been moving higher for several weeks. This is a Seller’s market so watch for upward pricing pressure in the near future if the trend...