There are several reasons why you should consider buying or selling property at this time of year. Traditionally, most people think the holidays are not a good time and prefer waiting until after the first of the year. However, this time of year is perfect. The last quarter of the year is advantageous to buyers [...]
While watching what has occurred with my buyers and sellers over the past few months, I have noticed that most buyers have been getting beaten up in the market. Due to the combination of low interest rates, fewer available properties for sale, and the high volume of cash buyers and investors, the market is extremely
Attorney General Kamala Harris has announced a new piece of legislation called the Homeowner Bill of Rights, effective January 1, 2013, that will protect homeowners and borrowers during the mortgage and foreclosure process. This law makes banks a lot more transparent, and allows homeowners to access courts to enforce their rights. Under this law, a [...]
As I reflect on all that has happened in my life personally and professionally in 2012, I am most proud of the many achievements I have had as the President of the Arcadia Association of REALTORS. I began this year striving to make a difference for our members in this difficult economic climate. The Arcadia [...]
CIRCUS VARGAS November 22-December 3 | Times vary Santa Anita Park 285 W. Huntington Dr. > Arcadia For circus with a touch of Broadway, don’t miss this production of musical magnitude in its most exciting, innovative edition ever! Enjoy a splash of razzle-dazzle and an unbelievably entertaining extravaganza! 877.468.3861 | circusvargas.com THE PASADENA SYMPHONY PRESENTS HOLIDAY CANDLELIGHT December 1 [...]
CREATIVE ARTS GROUP ANNUAL ARTS FESTIVAL November 2-4 | Times Vary Creative Arts Group 108 N. Baldwin Ave. > Sierra Madre View creations of talented local artists, including jewelry, pottery, enamel work, and other works of art. Hundreds of unique, one of a kind, handmade pieces will be available for sale to benefit the Creative [...]
At Think RE*Link, we love giving back to the communities we care about most. That’s why we’re introducing the Friends and Family Program. Buy or sell with Think RE*Link and we’ll donate $500 of our commission to the organization of your choice when you close. It’s that simple. Give us a call today at 626.253.4557 [...]
ARTNIGHT PASADENA October 12 | 6-10PM Various arts and cultural institutions > Pasadena Enjoy a free evening of art, music and entertainment as Pasadena’s most prominent arts and cultural institutions swing open their doors. 626.744.7887 | artnightpasadena.org TASTE OF SOUTH LAKE 2012 October 13 | 11AM-4PM 251 S. Lake Ave. > Pasadena Enjoy prizes, [...]
Last week I shared some of my own experiences during my family’s recent move into our new home. This week, I am going to touch on another stressful situation for home owner’s; remodeling. When my wife and I first bought our home, we noticed a lot of areas that could use improvement. Instead of getting bogged down by
This lovely remodeled home is located in the wonderful city of Alhambra in a quiet and safe neighborhood. This house has an open floor plan featuring a large living room with plenty of windows that allow good air circulation and natural light. The kitchen has been updated with
SEPTEMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS COMEDY HOUR September 8 | 7PM The Lodge 33 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. > Sierra Madre Comedy Night will be a family-friendly show that will keep you laughing. The line-up includes fan-favorite stand-up comedians and 2012 Best Improv group Secret City Comics Society. Admission: $8 online, $10 at door. 323.573.3579 | brownpapertickets.com/event/258635 OBSERVE [...]
You can’t expect a piece of property to sell itself. Even the most beautiful house will need some kind of exposure and marketing to get sold. I’ve seen a lot of great houses attract little to no buyer interest simply because the sellers didn’t know (or didn’t bother) to market or price the property appropriately. [...]
The survival guide to moving out I recently found myself in the position of my clients – packing up and moving into a new, beautiful home. My family is really excited about the new place. We’re already looking forward to having family and some close friends over for some barbecues. The new home may be [...]
Today’s market climate has opened great opportunities for buying property. Rates are competitive, and buyers can obtain many different financing options. Depending on your credit score, you might have to go through the FHA, but that’s one way you can purchase property with as little as 3.5 percent down payment. Unless you
I’ve been talking to a lot of buyers lately and they have been telling me about some bad experiences with past Realtors. Most of them were pushy, aggressive, and wouldn’t really listen to the buyer; showing them properties outside of the price range they had in mind. In one instance, a Realtor even sent the [...]
Short sales are the hottest word in real estate today. What is a short sale? By definition, a short sale is when a seller is dealing with a hardship and they are selling their home for less than what they would have expected to make. An example is if they owe $500,000 on a [...]
OLD PASADENA WALKING TOUR August 4 | 9-11:15AM Pasadena Heritage 651 South St. John Ave. > Pasadena Pasadena Heritage hosts tours of Pasadena’s historic Old Pasadena with its fascinating array of historic buildings. As a National Register Historic District, it is one of the best examples of downtown revitalization in the country. 626.441.6333 | pasadenaheritage.org SUNLAND WATERMELON [...]
Buying a property can prove to be a very frustrating affair especially in these highly competitive times. Ryan Asao, CEO and President of Think RE*Link, a real estate team specializing in residential sales in the San Gabriel Valley and the surrounding areas, shares a couple of helpful pointers on how buyers can get their offers [...]
This year the theme of the NAR Midyear Meeting was Homeownership Matters. Our NAR President Moe Veissi delivered a speech that inspired all of us to stand together and be a part of the solution to secure the future of homeownership! For the first time ever our group joined over 15,000 REALTORS in a REALTOR [...]
July Calendar of Events THE NETHERCUTT COLLECTION Tuesdays-Saturdays | 9AM-4:30PM The Nethercutt Museum 15151 Bledsoe St. > Sylmar The Nethercutt Collection is the life’s work and passion of the late J.B. and Dorothy Nethercutt. Today, this world-class treasure trove of prize-winning automobiles, mechanical musical instruments and many rare collectibles is housed in two beautifully appointed exhibit facilities located just north [...]
Members of the Young Professionals Network discuss with Ryan Asao how the group has changed their life for the better.
Real Estate Professionals making a difference for the homeowner. Click here for part 2
For June we have 17 great events in and around the Los Angeles area for families, couples, and even motor heads! Be sure to check back each month for fun things to do in your city.
•• Egg Hunt and Pictures with the Easter Bunny Saturday, April 7th, Noon – 2:00 pm Clearman’s NorthWoods Inn 7247 Rosemead Blvd, San Gabriel Have some fun with an Egg decorating event and egg hunt in the north parking lot. Kids and tots up to 12 years old are welcome. Bring your cameras as there will be ample [...]
Think RE*Link is proud to c0-host the latest edition of The Scavenge Bowl. Here is some background on the event from the Scavenge Bowl website. The Scavenge Bowl: Home Edition is an all-out, no holds barred Royal Rumble of a Scavenger Hunt. Combining traditional scavenger hunt aspects (pictures, items, etc.) with unique elements (team challenges, [...]
Family Fun for February Whether you’re looking for love or just a night out with the family, we’ve got your covered for February with 14 great events in and around Los Angeles. Check ThinkRELink.com every month for more great ways to keep your calendar busy!
On December 9th 2011, Think RE*Link founder Ryan Asao was installed as President of the Arcadia Association of Realtors. Dinner was themed “Bourban Street Bash”, taking vibes from the streets of New Orleans. The ball room of Noor at the Paseo in Pasadena provided an excellent ambience for guests to enjoy dinner, event speakers, and festive dancers. Ryan is excited [...]
This year the NAR Conference Meetings and Events were in our own backyard, beautiful Anaheim California, on November 10-13th. This was a great opportunity for local REALTORS to attend the NAR EXPO if they had not been able to do so in the past. Over 20,000 people attended this year! There were hundreds of exhibitors [...]
3rd Annual Strikers Charity Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament For the third year in the row, the Strikers Charity Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament is being held to benefit the GU14 Strikers team their upcoming soccer season. We’ll have food, hourly raffles, and big prizes for the top 5 finishers. Come for the cause and stay for [...]
November Family Events Now that Halloween has passed, the true colors of Fall are really starting to show. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we’ve got tons of great events around Los Angeles to enjoy. From food drives to cooking classes, festivals to ice skating rinks, our November list is sure to keep you busy! [...]
October Family Events We’ve compiled a great list of fun family activities to do for Halloween. There are lots of fantastic events going on all over Los Angeles, many of which are free! Download the PDF below to see our list and be sure to tell us what you did for Halloween! Click here to download the [...]
One word that can sum up a week at the San Jose meetings for the California Association of REALTORS on September 20-24 is, “INFORMATION!” That’s why I love to be affiliated with great organizations such as the Arcadia Association of REALTORS, the California Association of REALTORS, and the National Association of REALTORS. These organizations keep [...]
It’s that time of year again to “Join an Arcadia Association of REALTORS Committee for 2012!” As your 2011 President Elect for our great Association of REALTORS , I look back and reflect on how I got to where I am today… it really is all because of joining the Tech Committee back in 2003. [...]
On July 23rd, Ryan Asao put on a free summer soccer clinic for kids of all ages. Best of all, his old friend Jimmy Conrad was there to give all the players insight and encouragement. It was a great way to prepare for the upcoming soccer seasons and enjoy some tasty food. We were able [...]
Check our Ryan in this new video from the California Association of Realtors promoting the Realtor Action Fund. If you’re a Realtor and looking to become more proactive in the industry, the Realtor Action Fund is a great way to start. Get in touch with Ryan to find out more information.
As a way of saying thanks, Think RE*Link is kicking off 2011 by giving back to the communities we care about most. That’s why we’re introducing the Friends and Family Program. Buy or sell with Think RE*Link and we’ll donate 10% of our commission to the organization of your choice when you close. It’s that [...]
As I reflect on the California Association of REALTORS Legislative Day meetings in Sacramento held on May 4 – 7, I feel that it is such an amazing time to be involved in organized real estate! Legislative day is when thousands of REALTORS throughout the state gather in Sacramento to storm the Capitol and meet [...]
The YPN Million Dollar Pledge is an initiative to help fund the REALTOR® Action Fund by pledging a donation of $10,000 over REALTOR’s® time in the real estate undustry . The REALTOR® Action Fund is an important organization that helps to fund initiatives benefiting REALTORS® at the local, state, and national level. Donations are needed to maintain the [...]
It’s April which means time for another Think RE*Link giveaway! This month we’re celebrating Easter and we’ve got an awesome challenge with great prizes. Last month we celebrated our friend and professional soccer player Jimmy Conrad’s return to Los Angeles. It was Jimmy’s first time playing his old team Sporting Kansas City in a [...]
Come celebrate with Think RE*Link as we welcome hometown hero Jimmy Conrad back to California! The Temple City High School graduate is back in town with his new team Chivas USA, to play against his old team the Kansas City Wizards. To commemorate this occasion we are giving away two tickets to the Chivas v Wizards game [...]
Welcome to Anaheim! I hope we get a chance to connect at Keller Williams Family Reunion this year. Some KWFR tips to remember: – Bring lots of business cards to everything that you attend and if you run out of cards photo copy a sheet of them and cut them out at your hotel’s business [...]
The City of Angels is awash with the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, but not everyone has the budget of a Movie Star to enjoy it with. There are still plenty of great things you can do in and around the city that won’t cost you a cent. You would be remiss if you visited [...]
What do you look for first when searching for a home? Location, architecture, space? Few people consider the cost of home insurance premiums, which can vary widely. Smart homebuyers will also look at a home from an insurance agent’s point of view. If a house has a swimming pool without a privacy or security fence [...]
As a proud member of AREAA’s Edge committee, I am always thinking of the changing market and where business will come from in the future. I spoke to influential members of AREAA, Allen Okamoto & Allen Chiang, and they both agree the global market is where the money’s at in real estate. The best way [...]
Another month…another Think RE*Link giveaway! For December, we’re giving away 4 movie tickets and a $50 gift card to AMC. On top of your plethora of movie treats we’re throwing in a Think RE*Link souvenir. Now everyone say “OOOOOOOOOO” OOOOOOOOOO “AHHHHHHHHHH” AHHHHHHHHHH Much better! A perfect prize for the holidays with so many great family flicks [...]
Christmas: the season for burglaries and home invasions. Though the threat of robbery exists all year round, there’s a very real increase of theft between Thanksgiving and New Years. Now is the time to keep the season bright by conducting a home safety walk-through. Outdoors: Burglars love places to hide. Do you have any tall [...]
We just wanted to wish you and your family a Happy Halloween Weekend! Below are some fun things to do if you haven’t made any plans yet. Remember to be safe tonight, watch out for little ghouls and ghosts, and have a great weekend :] •• Old Town Haunted Weekend and Extended Weekends in October [...]
A wise man said that raising the temperature is always expensive. He was referring to relationships and how heated arguments caused lasting animosity; emotionally, this was expensive. He could well have been referring to home heating. In winter, raising the temperature of a home by just one degree can substantially increase the heating bill. Looked [...]
This is a wonderful home in a nice area of Northwest Pasadena. Recently remodeled with new interior paint, new windows, new electrical panel, new laminate wood floors, and much more. This home has a lovely floor plan and has lots of natural light. There has been an additional bedroom and bathroom that is not included [...]
This is a great home located in one of the best locations in Pasadena (near Gwinn Park and all the stores/restaurants). This home has been totally remodeled with new interior/exterior paint, new carpets throughout, new fixtures, and many other little changes to get this home move in condition. The kitchen is very open and has [...]
1) Ticor Title Insurance premiums are paid at the close of sale. There are no subsequent payments requested after. 2) Prior to the sale of a property, Ticor Title does a detailed search of the property through county records to eliminate any problems which may arise pursuant to issuing a policy. Make sure you have [...]
FREE AYSO Soccer Clinic This Saturday 8/21-Hosted by Ryan Asao and Friends Location Arcadia County Park 405 South Santa Anita Avenue Arcadia, CA 91006 Park in the west lot (across the street from city hall on Huntington) Look for our canopy with red balloons Time 10am to 12pm-Soccer Clinic 12pm to 1pm-Lunch What to Expect Experience [...]
$206 This condo is in pristine condition & was remodeled in 2010! This home is located in one of the best areas in the wonderful city of Duarte. Featuring designer colors, a totally remodeled kitchen with granite counter tops, and a very spacious living room. This property also has a lovely dining area & is [...]
Come celebrate with Think RE*Link as we welcome hometown hero Jimmy Conrad back to California! The Temple City High School graduate will be back in town with the Kansas City Wizards to play against his fellow alumni Bryan Jordan and international superstar Landon Donovan. To commemorate this occasion we are giving away two tickets to the [...]
A good credit history is more important than ever. Solid credit keeps down the cost of consumer financing, and it can be the deciding factor in whether an auto or home loan application is approved. In today’s fast-paced, high-tech age, your credit history will be reviewed more often by artificial intelligence than human intelligence. This [...]
If you went solar already, you are a die hard. Kudos to you. Congratulations on watching your electric meter spin backwards. If you haven’t gone solar, you haven’t seen the light (excuse the pun). Well, the light got brighter in Southern California recently with the introduction of a new way to save money on your [...]
This spectacular home is located in the historic Colony Area of Anaheim. This house has a wonderful floor plan featuring a “wainscot” inspired living room (16×20) & formal dining area (12×17). The kitchen has been updated w/lots of storage space and has an adorable breakfast nook area with a built in hutch. There are lovely [...]
This spectacular home is located in the popular Bean Tract area of North Alhambra (adjacent to San Marino). This home has a lovely floor plan featuring a large living room (21’4 x 15’3) with lots of natural light. The kitchen has been updated w/lots of storage space and has an adorable breakfast nook area. There [...]
A great way to brighten your space is by adding a beautiful living plant. Plants bring many great things to an indoor environment. They can help with the air quality by bringing fresh air into a small place and bring life into a workspace or room. “Indoor plants and their micro-organism friends in the soil [...]
“The EDGE” is a group of young real estate professionals in AREAA (Asian Real Estate Association of America). Their website explains a little more about their organization and what The EDGE means to individuals involved. Our mission is to inspire, empower, educate and connect the young AREAA real estate professional community by combining leading industry [...]
In 2008 the home buyers’ tax credit was established to help a slumping real estate market. When it was slated to end November 30th, 2009, Congress extended the credit until April 30th. As the market has begun to rise again (such as it did in November), buyers from all over the country are cashing in [...]
Los Angeles – Home inspector LaRocca deems preparation best defense against earthquake destruction
The 1,2,3′s of Foreclosed Homes
