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Simple Things To Keep You Safe as You Age

Simple Things To Keep You Safe as You Age

by | Nov 29, 2021 | Uncategorized

We all get a little bit older every day. And as we inch closer to our golden years, it’s wise to consider ways we can keep ourselves safe at home. No matter how healthy and active we are now, there’s a good chance we’ll slow down, at least a little, as we flirt with 70 and beyond. Realtor Kathy Gibson shares a few simple ways to make sure that this change of pace doesn’t grind you to a halt. Watch the stairs Stairs are risky no matter your age, but when you begin to have issues with your vision or ability to quickly react to getting off-balance, they can be a huge hazard to your health. HealthDay explains that one in four seniors fall annually. Many of these accidents occur while maneuvering up or down the stairs. Reduce your chances of this happening by taking steps to prevent stair- related injuries. Add a few lights along the wall, increase the color contrast between each riser and step, and ensure you have a sturdy rail to hold onto both sides of the stairwell.   Reconsider Your Bathroom and Kitchen Remember what we said about falls? Well, the bathroom and the kitchen are prime areas where falls occur. Take stock of each, and determine what you can do to make them safer and more accessible. When it comes to implementing design and accessibility updates, it’s in your best interest to work with a contractor to make your home more conducive to aging in place. For example, in your bathroom, consider adding a curbless shower, a raised toilet, and several grab bars....

Market Report for Altadena and Pasadena | November 29

by | Nov 29, 2021 | Market

Here is a Market Report for Altadena and Pasadena for the week of 11/29. Altadena This week the median list price for Altadena, CA 91001 is $1,112,000 with the market action index hovering around 75. This is an increase over last month’s market action index of 74. Inventory has decreased to 26. 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 so watch changes in the MAI. If the market heats up, prices are likely to resume an upward climb. Click here for a detailed report. Pasadena This week the median list price for Pasadena, CA 91101 is $1,130,000 with the market action index hovering around 38. This is an increase over last month’s market action index of 30. Inventory has held steady at or around 2. 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 so watch changes in the MAI. If the market heats up, prices are likely to resume an upward climb. Click here for a detailed...

Market Report for Altadena and Pasadena | November 15

by | Nov 15, 2021 | Market

Here is a Market Report for Altadena and Pasadena for the week of 11/15. Altadena This week the median list price for Altadena, CA 91001 is $995,000 with the market action index hovering around 73. This is less than last month’s market action index of 75. Inventory has increased to 33. The market has been cooling over time and prices plateaued for a while. Despite the consistent decrease in MAI, we’re in the Seller’s zone. Watch for changes in MAI. If the MAI resumes its climb, prices will likely follow suit. If the MAI drops consistently or falls into the Buyer’s zone, watch for downward pressure on prices. Click here for a detailed report. Pasadena This week the median list price for Pasadena, CA is $1,697,000 with the market action index hovering around 59. This is less than last month’s market action index of 62. Inventory has decreased to 102. 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 so watch changes in the MAI. If the market heats up, prices are likely to resume an upward climb. Click here for a detailed...

Pasadena Micro Market Q3 Report

by | Nov 11, 2021 | Market

Pasadena Quarterly Market Insights Report (Micro): Q3 2021 Home sales activity in Pasadena increased 22 percent compared to last year’s third quarter. Home prices were strong with the average sales price increasing 28 percent to $1.3 million. The average sales price for Pasadena condos hit a 29 percent increase at $923,698. Year-over-year condo sales in Alhambra was quickly rising to 60 percent.   Number of Sales Average Sold  Price Days on Market TYPE 2020 2021 %CHANGE 2020 2021 %CHANGE 2020 2021 %CHANGE Alhambra SFR  CONDO 42 37 56 59 33% 60% $804k $580k $928k $645k 15% 11% 20 37 18 25 -10% -32% Altadena SFR  CONDO 92 1 106 1 15% 0% $1.1m $475k $1.4m $689k 25% 45% 26 7 26 40 0% 472% Pasadena SFR  CONDO 225 133 244 183 8% 38% $1.4m $717k $1.7m $924k 24% 29% 33 35 26 36 -21% 3% San Gabriel SFR  CONDO 71 13 79 27 11% 108% $927k $690k $1.14m $782k 23% 13% 26 29 26 18 0% -38% San Marino SFR  CONDO 35 0 41 0 17% N/A $2.2m 0 $3.5m 0 60% N/A 43 0 33 0 -23% N/A South Pasadena SFR  CONDO 35 9 42 10 20% 11% $1.6m $818k $1.9m $923k 16% 13% 37 26 21 22 -43% -15% *Numbers are rounded *Extracted from Compass California Blog. Click here for the original...

Market Report for Altadena and Pasadena | November 8

by | Nov 8, 2021 | Market

Here is a Market Report for Altadena and Pasadena for the week of 11/08. Altadena This week the median list price for Altadena, CA 91001 is $998,750 with the market action index hovering around 74. This is less than last month’s market action index of 75. Inventory has increased to 34. The market has started cooling and prices have been flat for several weeks. Since we’re in the Seller’s zone, watch for changes in MAI. If the MAI resumes its climb, prices will likely follow suit. If the MAI drops consistently or falls into the Buyer’s zone, watch for downward pressure on prices. Click here for a detailed report. Pasadena This week the median list price for Pasadena, CA is $1,750,000 with the market action index hovering around 62. This is an increase over last month’s market action index of 60. Inventory has decreased to 91. 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 continues. Click here for a detailed...