Eagle Rock real estate isn't the only hot happening in the area!

Eagle Rock businesses really stepped out for We Heart Eagle Rock Shop Small the last Saturday of November. There were 38 businesses on the map, all located along our main two commercial streets, Eagle Rock and Colorado Boulevards. Most of these businesses are "Mom and Pop," privately owned shops by people who live right here in Northeast Los Angeles.  I visited a few, mostly the new businesses that I hadn't seen before. I was so impressed by the individuality and quality of the shops we are so lucky to have in our community. I started my Christmas shopping today in earnest and found gifts that I wouldn't have thought of if I were just shopping on the Internet--not that you couldn't shop in most of these stores online, but it's so much more inspiring to see items in person.

This week we were pleased to send a donation to the Pasadena Humane Society on behalf of our client, whom we helped to sell her long-time family home in Eagle Rock.

The Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA is an independent, donor-supported, non-profit agency that provides animal care and services for homeless and owned animals in our community. PHS takes in nearly 12,000 animals each year from the cities of Arcadia, Bradbury, Glendale, La Cañada Flintridge, Monrovia, Pasadena, San Marino, Sierra Madre and South Pasadena.

This week we were excited to send a donation to the Dahlia Heights PTA on behalf of our clients whom we helped to sell their first home, a sweet bungalow in Eagle Rock, and purchase their next Eagle Rock home!

Dahlia Heights is a beloved elementary school here in Eagle Rock. Since it is no longer considered a Title 1 school, the PTA is working compensate for the hundreds of thousands of dollars the school no longer has in the budget for staffing, extra programs and other resources.

This week we had the pleasure of directing a donation to Hamilton Elementary on behalf of a lovely family who we helped to purchase their first Altadena home, a three bedroom, two bath, updated traditional in the foothills.

Hamilton Elementary is a math, science, and technology academy in the Pasadena Unified School District. When budget cuts started forcing elementary schools to delete their extra programs, Hamilton Elementary set up an annual fund in order to continue making those programs accessible to all of their students. You can read more about the annual fund here.

Living in the city, we dream of the country life--the quiet, space, privacy. At the same time we are spoiled by the convenience of nearby shops and restaurants.

Here in this sweet 1922 cottage, you are less than a 10 minute drive to the Eagle Rock Trader Joe's, 6 minutes from the heart of the York Blvd. scene, and only a mile from Fusion Burger and El Super. Highland Park real estate is booming and the availability of ideal homes such as this is the reason!

Who says we can't have it all? This is a small, charming cottage with wood floors, 2 small bedrooms, a living room and a spacious kitchen, a front porch big enough to sit on with your morning coffee--but the basement offers an additional space for a workshop, a "person" cave, whatever you need.

Many clients ask us why Northeast Los Angeles real estate has become such a hot commodity. Good question!

There are a few factors that influence the real estate market in general:

1. Mortgage interest rates

2. Employment statistics

3. General economic trends

4. Buyer/Seller expectations

Mortgage Interest Rates: We have experienced historically low interest rates for several years now, and although we have seen some movement up and down, nothing seems to indicate that the dread interest rate of 5% is likely to happen soon. Frequent readers are probably tired of me harking back to the early 1980s when interest rates were 14%.

Do you dream of building your own home in Eagle Rock some day? If so, you're not alone. Homes for sale in Eagle Rock have been a hot commodity for a few years now. but here's a way to have it all: a great character home now, plus a great 3/4 acre lot that you can possibly divide into 2 and build your dream home on the flat pad above (check with the City of Los Angeles for what is required).

Not interested in building? How about your very own urban farm? Vineyard? This lot is over 34,000 square feet!

Originally built in 1922, this Spanish lady has managed to retain her original beauty even after 96 years. A real treat to find in the Eagle Rock real estate market, this home has it all.

Miraculously intact after years of neglect then flipped by an investor who was sensitive to appropriate updates and additions, it was then treasured and improved by the current owners who have loved and cared for it throughout their 10-year stewardship, preserving its seductive charms. 

Wish you had a pool on these hot summer days? Grab your sunscreen and beach towel and let's go!

Townhouse homes in Duarte can be the best of both worlds--leave the maintenance of the exterior and the pool to the association for a small HOA fee and then decorate the interior of your home just the way you want.

Here is your opportunity to live in a modern, eco-friendly home in Eagle Rock! 4786 Rock Row is located in a development of 15 LEED-certified single-family homes located off Yosemite Drive.

The living room is bright and spacious, with sliding doors that open onto a balcony. The kitchen opens onto the dining area and has Caesar-stone counters, stainless steel appliances, and breakfast bar. Another balcony is just off the dining area, perfect for your BBQ and container garden.

This custom-built Altadena home nestled in the quiet foothills will have you saying, "wow."  Featuring the open floor plan everyone is looking for, this tastefully designed home offers 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, a gourmet kitchen open to the great room, and a backyard that goes on forever.

Park on the ample driveway and walk through the beautiful landscape to the 8’ hand-forged iron double doors. Just inside, a welcoming entry leads to a large, natural light-filled great room that has built-in-ceiling surround-sound speakers and a gas fireplace.

It's said that your home is your castle, and at this Eagle Rock home you even have the turret! This sweet 1928 character home has so much to offer a buyer starting out or even downsizing.

Lots of original details like the hardwood floors, the hexagonal reading nook, two spacious bedrooms and a charming living room with art deco-style cutouts framing the door to the formal dining room.

The Eagle Rock real estate market is filled with charming bungalows, and this one is a real treat to see. Walk on into this sweet little 1924 bungalow past the drought-tolerant landscape and you will find yourself in a "Dwell" contemporary designed and built by the current owner/architect in 2012.

The front room flows into the open kitchen with orange tile backsplash making a colorful accent to the open, calm, Zen-inspired interior. The kitchen opens to a 2-story open family/dining room with loft and the perfect California life-style design that opens to a large redwood deck for your al fresco dinner party.

Atomic Ranch enthusiasts alert! A rare opportunity in the La Crescenta real estate world - this classic 1960 4-bedroom ranch home is almost entirely original. It offers a unique opportunity to live in a spacious one-story ranch on over a half acre lot (with a 4-car garage) in one of the best neighborhoods in La Crescenta.

Wow! The true soul of this ranch for mid-century aficionados is the fantastic wood-panelled family/dining room with its vaulted ceiling, fireplace wall of Palos Verdes stone, and cascade of period appropriate lights suspended from one side. This vast room, which has 3 distinct areas, extends from the front of the house to the back.

In 1910, Craftsman homes began to dot the hilly farmland that was soon to be the City of Eagle Rock. This fine example of the style has been blessed with owners who have maintained it well and improved it with respect for its heritage.

Today, you can admire the freshly refinished original hardwood floors, hang out on the wide front porch that has been rebuilt and refurbished to seem just like the original only sturdier.

After many years enjoying this classic Eagle Rock bungalow on the palm tree-lined Vincent Avenue, our client was ready to make the move to an assisted living facility. We strategized with him to create a plan to get the house ready for the market.

As soon as he packed his belongings, we came in to prepare the house, including carpet removal, paint, inspections, and cleaning.

Now this is an Eagle Rock midcentury home that I would jump at the chance to live in!

Put on your flipflops and Hawaiian shirt and head straight out to the perfect bamboo-lined corner for your poolside tiki bar at this midcentury gem. Original and/or retro details include pink tile, dual sinks, and amazing patterned lino in the main bathroom, hardwood and stone floors, and several cool light fixtures throughout.

A home with a view attracts a crowd, and this Glassell Park home was no exception! It's not all about the view here, but you can see downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood, Century City, the Griffith Park Observatory, and Glendale from both the decks.

The Eagle Rock real estate market has been especially booming in the fixer market - people love to see potential! More than 100 years after it was built, many of the original details of this home remain: the dark-stained clapboard siding, the wide front porch perfect to sit on and enjoy the neighborhood, the double-hung wood-framed windows, the hardwood floors, the gracious dimensions of the formal living and dining rooms--the list goes on.

The Boyle Heights real estate market has been getting hot! Located at 526 Brittania Street, this 1915 Craftsman was lovingly restored by the sellers, who made it their pet project for the last 11 years.