Your Online Estimate Isn’t Your Payout

Series: Understanding the Seller Net Sheet (Part 1 of 6) If you’ve looked up your property online, you’ve seen a number. Zillow calls it a Zestimate. Redfin has its own version. Every real estate portal has one, and it’s usually the first figure a homeowner fixates on when they start thinking about selling. Here’s the … Read more

Pasadena vs. Arcadia: Which Is Better for Home Buyers?

If you’re comparing Pasadena and Arcadia, the short answer is this: neither city is objectively “better” — they’re better for different priorities. Pasadena wins on culture, walkability, and architectural variety. Arcadia wins on school-district consistency and newer housing stock. The right choice depends on what matters most to your family. Here’s a full breakdown to … Read more

When Berkshire Bets on Housing, Pay Attention

Jeffrey Kam Green Street Real Estate market insights Berkshire Hathaway Taylor Morrison housing

The Berkshire Hathaway housing market bet just got a lot bigger. On May 31, Berkshire Hathaway announced it would acquire Taylor Morrison Home Corporation in an all-cash deal valued at approximately $8.5 billion — one of the first major moves under new CEO Greg Abel. Warren Buffett himself called it out publicly, saying Abel executed … Read more

Why Your Home Didn’t Sell. And What to Do Next

If your expired listing in Pasadena left you frustrated, you’re not alone. A lot of sellers go through the process, do everything their agent asked, and still end up with no sale. But an expired listing isn’t a verdict on your home. It’s usually a signal that something specific went wrong. Here’s what that typically … Read more