Juli 2011

Sunday a.m. newspaper reading with New York Times' Gretchen Morgenson

Today's Sunday a.m. reading comes to us courtesy of the NY Times and their stellar regular columnist, Gretchen Morgenson. Her article i...

Need a 4+3 in Burbank? 947 Cambridge is for sale

Although it's not on the multiple listing service yet, 947 Cambridge in Burbank is for sale. This is a 4+3, about 2600 square feet (ta...

Coming soon! Aaroe Architectural Properties Division and website

I'm thrilled that my company, John Aaroe Group, will soon be launching an Architectural Properties Division and website. Even if you...

More about open house thefts in the San Fernando Valley

Dang. Here's more about recent open house thefts, courtesy of a colleague: On Sunday, July 24 an agent from my office was holding an op...

That was fast. 2012 W. Verdugo Ave. is in escrow

I listed 2012 W. Verdugo in Burbank last week for $525,000. It went on the multiple listing service on Monday. By Wednesday night we had a...

From today's L.A. Times: What it's like to lose your house

L.A. Times runs a regular "Postcards from the Recession" column. Today, the column has a terrific, first-person article about wha...

Great new site: dumbagents.com

I just discovered www.dumbagents.com . Hilarious oh-no-they-didn't listing pictures straight from the mls.

Open house thiefs

Got this email today; this is sad but has happened to all of us: "Please be aware that there may be an individual or small group target...

Rumor: Frankie Laine built and owned my listing in Burbank

Don't you love a little bit of Hollywood glamor? Especially when it's from the last century? I heard a rumor today from a senior Rea...

Outstanding property of the week in Sherman Oaks

The picture is not good, but I had the rare pleasure of showing this 3-acre property yesterday at 15036 Marble in Sherman Oaks (listed for ...

2012 W. Verdugo, Burbank just listed at $525,000, rare mid-century 4+2+pool!

Looking for that rare mid-century at Burbank prices? Want style and substance? I just listed this Eichler-esqe 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 1955 sf. ...

Avast, ye landlubbers! The backstory on the Burbank backyard pirate ship

Finally, we all get to learn about the builders and owners of the Burbank backyard pirate ship. I first blogged about the ship, Red Dragon&...

Don't buy this house

I wish I could publish an address or more details about the home I'm about to tell you about, but... It's a short sale in Sherman Oa...

Coming next week: mid-century modern with 4 bedrooms in Burbank

More details to follow, but next week I will be listing a 4 bedroom, 2 bath home in the center of Burbank for $525,000. It has a pool, loft...

A snake at yesterday's Burbank showing - real buyer or just lookie-loo?

Yesterday's showing of a Burbank hill estate was going very well until we came upon this visitor (shown in the photo above). I don'...

Studio City is getting a movie theater once again. But...

Here's today's article from Studio City Patch re the new SC movie theater that will be opening up in the old Aura place. Even tho...

"South California" a 51st state? But it wouldn't include Los Angeles

According to today's L.A. Times , 13 California counties want to break away and form their own state. It would be called "South Ca...

Luxe resort -- at private home in Encino?

Here's the fanciest house I saw this week -- and it's in the flatter part of Encino. Looks like a resort, no? It's at 17941 Ran...

Who pays the difference in a short sale? - A quiz

Let's quiz your short sale knowledge! As we all know, a short sale is when the owner/seller needs to sell the property and it is worth m...

1106 N. Cordova, Burbank closed today and here's how it went

1106 N. Cordova Street in Burbank closed escrow today. We had two offers very quickly after putting it on the market at the end of May, an...

I'll be doing a presentation on blogging...

Tomorrow, I'll be doing a brief presentation on blogging and social media conversion for my Sherman Oaks John Aaroe Group office. Any ...

Can't wait for Carmageddon? Enjoy a sneak preview and train your hurry-up-and-wait chops with...BURBAGEDDON!

Do you feel the need to practice up for Carmageddon on July 16-17? Now you can...with Burbageddon! Thanks to its Party of the Century, all...

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