Monterey Park CA Real Estate Market Report February 2010   There were 12 homes that closed within the month of February 2010 for Monterey Park California, compared to 13 homes closed in February 2009, a decrease of -1. Sales Volume for homes closed in Monterey Park CA for February 2009 was $6,004,250 Sales Volume for homes closed in Monterey Park CA for February 2010 was $5,652,000 Average list price for homes closed in Monterey Park CA for February 2009 was $460,673 Average list price for homes closed in Monterey Park CA for February 2010 was $472,640 Average SOLD price for homes closed in Monterey Park CA for February 2009 was $461,865 Average SOLD price for homes closed in Monterey Park CA for February 2010 was $471,000 Average Days on Market for homes closed in Monterey Park CA for ... 03/11/2010

The Second Mouse GETS the Cheese Would you like to be the 2nd mouse? I would because it gives you a better chance at success. You see. There is something called a mousetrap. It is used as a bait along with a piece of cheese. First in, first out as the saying goes and this adage is very pertinent in this case. Since the mouse is desperate it will ignore all logic and go after the cheese at all cause no matter the danger. Why? Because it is hungry and has to get the cheese. ZAP!! Awghhh! There it goes. The early bird does not always get the worm. The first in line does not always survive. In real estate, this wisdom is most certainly something to embrace. I've seen many times when listings get expired and then they get SOLD on the 2nd time around. This is because the 1st time the agent ma... 02/11/2010

I CANNOT believe they made a BIG MESS out of this when they don't have the money to BUY!! Is this how you feel when meeting certain clients? Do you pre-judge them based on the way they dress and carry themselves? Interesting thing happened yesterday as I went shopping at a mall. It's sort of like a combo swap meet and outlet where they sell all sort of trinkets and clothings. In one particular store, I stopped by to look at some items and noticed there were other people browsing nearby. A group of 3 people who were together asked the owner if there was a smaller size to which the owner replied they did not have so the people left. After they departed, one of the employees who was observing them, came over and made a big annoucement to the owner. I CANNOT believe they made a BIG MESS out... 02/04/2010

Waking up at the same time EVERY DAY will lead you to success Do you wake up at the same time everyday? If you are, you are on the right track towards success. I recently listened to an interview about an agent who made that recommendation. It's odd that when I used to work at a job, I would wake up at the same time EVERY DAY. But since working in real estate full time, my times have staggered and have been as aberrant as a behavior of a hyperactive child. Sometimes, I stayed up late to research on properties or reading blog posts on AR (uh hmmm.. which can be addictive). This keeps me up and consequently throws my schedule off. In the interview, the agent was suggesting that you need to wake up at the same time EVERY DAY. EVERY SINGLE DAY! This is the first step towards achieving succe... 02/03/2010

  Monterey Park CA Real Estate - Closed SALES for January 2010   Below is a Market Statistics for HOMES SOLD in San Gabriel CA. There were a total of 20 closed sales comprised of 12 Standard Sales with the balance either Bank Owned REOs or Shortsales. Of the 20 homes sold, 18 were Single Family Homes, 1 Condo, and 1 Townhome. Average Days on Market for SFR was 43.   Average prices SOLD for SFR, Condos, and Townhomes were 465k, 382k, and 378k respectively. Total sales volume for the month ending January 2010 for Monterey Park CA was at $9.1 million.   Average SOLD/LIST price was as follows: SFR:               99.9% Condos:         98.1% Townhomes: 102.7%      Type: Single Family Residence (18)         List Price  ADOM  Selling Price  SqFt  Min  289,900 4 320,000 970 Max  588,000 123 590,... 02/03/2010

"Do not lose your home to Foreclosure, Short Sale your home" Owners in distress and who are in Pre-Foreclosure have the options to sell your house through a Short Sale. If you are unable to afford your monthly mortgage payment, don't hide in the sand and wait for miracles to happen. You need to take actions in order to get yourself and your family out of the negative situation you're in. Waiting until the last minute can put you in a more detrimental situation which can lead to Foreclosure or Bankruptcy. It can help save your credit and get your life back on track. However, you must have a Hardship in order to qualify to Short Sale your home. Here are some hardships that may qualify. 1) Mortgage interest payments have increased 2) Negative equity on your home 3) Loss of job 4) Divorce o... 10/26/2009

New Listings: 4 Average Listing Price: $ 363,449 Listings Under Contract: 2 Average Listing Price: $ 334,994 Sold Listigs: 1  Average Listng Price: $ 450,000 % Sales Price Versus Listing Price: 100.02 % % Sales Price Versus Old Listing Price 100.02 %  Average Days on The Market: 49    http://www.stoppayingrentinla.com Fha, Mls, Foreclosures, Schools, Mortgage Calculator 07/17/2009

New Listings: 3 Average Listing Price: $ 646,330 Listings Under Contract: 0 Average Listing Price: $ 0 Sold Listigs: 3  Average Listng Price: $ 396,666 % Sales Price Versus Listing Price: 99.71 % % Sales Price Versus Old Listing Price 80.39 %  Average Days on The Market: 172    http://www.stoppayingrentinla.com Fha, Mls, Foreclosures, Schools, Mortgage Calculator 07/17/2009

New Listings: 2 Average Listing Price: $ 412,000 Listings Under Contract: 3 Average Listing Price: $ 449,500 Sold Listigs: 0  Average Listng Price: $ 0 % Sales Price Versus Listing Price: 0 % % Sales Price Versus Old Listing Price 0 %  Average Days on The Market: 0    http://www.stoppayingrentinla.com Fha, Mls, Foreclosures, Schools, Mortgage Calculator 07/17/2009

The Monterey Park Farmers' Market on Saturdays is a great place to go with the kids and get your fresh produce for the week. Make sure to check it out!     Day: Saturday Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Location: Parking lot at the corner of Lincoln Ave and Garvey Ave City: Monterey Park County: Los Angeles Manager: Tanja Castle Office Address: 145 S. Glenoaks Blvd. #457 Burbank, CA 91502 Phone: 310 633 3966     Try this great pumpkin recepie for this fall season! Roasted Pumpkin Bites Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs fresh pumpkin, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2 inch cubes 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon herbes de provence 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon cumin 1/2 tablespoon good quality balsamic vinegar 4 tablespoons good quality olive oil Directions Preheat the oven ... 10/23/2008