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Your Home Your Future Just across the Arroyo in a restored 1907 craftsman is the Shelhamer Group office. This boutique real estate brokerage has helped hundreds of families make their dreams come true. Clients are met wherever they are in the process – which usually means logistics and the big picture. With over a decade in the market, the firm is embedded in the local Northeastern Los Angeles communities. The Shelhamer team lives and works here, and their children go to school with yours. While connecting early on, the firm starts relationships several months or years before a sale happens. The Shelhamer Group also proudly offers a program exclusive to maturing folks and their adult children. It’s a process to figure out what’s next and how to get there. Their team is so happy to be of service and offer suggestions and advice when the time comes. Click here to explore The Shelhamer Group’s Neighborhood Guides Learn More: 361 N Avenue 57 Los Angeles, CA 90042-3403(310) 913-9477shelhamergroup.com
Carle Pierose is a Partner at Industry Partners and has been an early champion of the movement towards creative work environments. Previously, Carle was a Director at the Charles Dunn Company where he earned “Rookie of the Year” honors in 2004 and was a Principal at Creative Space, which he co-founded in 2009. Carle joined Industry Partners in 2012 to open and manage the firm’s downtown office. He has been at the forefront of the city center’s revitalization while continuing to represent distinctive properties throughout the city. He has completed over $2 billion in transactions in his 15+ year career and has enjoyed working with some of the brightest innovators in fashion, entertainment, media, and design. A Los Angeles native, University of Southern California alumnus, and continual student of the city’s unique history and emerging trends, he has an intimate knowledge of his township and is personally invested in its future. Santa Monica-based Industry Partners is an entrepreneurial real estate services firm specializing in the representation of landlords, tenants, and developers with a particular focus on creative work environments and adaptive reuse projects in Los Angeles. Industry Partners believes that time is as valuable as money. The firm is very appreciative of this and was created in order to save clients both time and money. Working with Industry means access to a team who isn’t simply trying to match a tenant with a space, or get a deal done. The team does what is right for each building and what is right for each tenant. The firm commits to a relationship based on the client’s success; that means Industry’s connections, experience, and market intelligence is as good as each client’s. The team ensures that the process is easy but thorough, and clients are really, really happy. “Anything less undermines our mission.” Find Industry Partners:https://industrypartners.com2341 Michigan Ave. Santa Monica, CA 90404Carle Pierose – CA BRE No. 01464318cp@industrypartners.com
SouthPasadenaHomes.com delivers a full service residential real estate experience from local South Pasadena real estate expert, Derek Vaughan. Derek lives and works in South Pasadena helping clients who are buying or selling homes in South Pasadena or the surrounding communities. For 24 years Derek has been part of the fabric of the community of South Pasadena. His children went through school from Arroyo Vista Elementary School, to South Pasadena Middle School, and to South Pasadena High School. SouthPasadenaHomes.com genuinely cares about you, your family and your real estate goals. The easiest way to illustrate this is to relate this kind assessment of Derek Vaughan and his South Pasadena real estate expertise from a recent client: “Derek handled three transactions for our family in the past 18 months and we couldn’t be more grateful for his skill and expertise! About a year and a half ago, we met Derek while in search of our first home in South Pasadena. He patiently guided us through the first-time home buying process and helped us purchase a home that (against all odds in this market) was below market price. Derek never pushed us to make offers beyond our comfort level and had great market insight. As the red hot market evolved over the past year, we made a decision to sell our home and upgrade. Derek represented us in the sale, which resulted in an outcome that far exceeded our expectations and never would have expected. He brought in excellent talent to stage, photograph and market the property and had great recommendations for painters and handy people for fixing up/making improvements to sell the property. Derek held several open houses and took endless phone calls from us to help navigate the process. At the same time, Derek helped us purchase our second South Pasadena home, which we hope will be our “forever” home. He recommended a contractor, inspectors and other experts to check out the property and helped us make sure the property was structurally sound. With Derek’s guidance, we were able to make a winning bid on home that we love, and, even in the current environment, we don’t believe we overpaid. In short, Derek has been our South Pasadena real estate guru. He has incredibly deep knowledge of this market. We can’t imagine another agent that would have worked as tirelessly on our behalf or enabled us to secure three results that far exceeded our expectations.” Derek holds undergraduate degrees from Purdue University, The Indiana University School of Music, and a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Vanderbilt University. He also used to work for The Walt Disney Company managing digital marketing. Find them at: WebsiteBlogFacebookInstagram
The Kinkade Group at Douglas Elliman is a premiere team that assists clients with the sale and purchase of homes in Los Angeles. Led by Lauren Kinkade-Wong, GRI, The Kinkade Group focuses on providing white glove service to each of our clients, as well as ensuring the utmost in communication throughout the transaction and beyond. We know that buying or selling your home can be a stressful process, and we are here to help alleviate that stress as much as possible. THE HOME BUYING PROCESS Buying a home is a big step! Whether you’re buying your first home, your dream home, or your tenth investment property, yours will be a big investment. We know how important this is to you, and we have an army of experts to make sure we find the perfect property for your unique circumstances. We know the market and love real estate, and we’ll educate you throughout the buying experience. Finding the perfect property is just one way we can help you with your real estate purchase. As real estate agents, we have ongoing access to experts in every related field from lending to relocation. START YOUR HOME SEARCH – SEARCH FOR HOMES WHEREVER YOU ARE When buying a home, start by making a wish list and setting a budget. We can help you choose a lender to get you pre-approved for a loan, and then you’re ready to start house hunting. Search for your dream home from any device on our website. You can even compare walk scores, school ratings, and neighborhood demographics for different listings. Click here to start searching now. WE KNOW WHAT MAKES YOUR HOME SELL We know what makes your home sell: How it’s priced, how it shows, and how it’s marketed. Selling your property is a big decision, so it’s important to work with agents you can trust to get the job done perfectly. When you choose to work with us, you’re not just getting agents who use the best tools and technology to sell your property for the most amount of money in the least amount of time. You’re getting transparency and instant communication throughout the entire process, so you can relax knowing every detail is taken care of. We custom tailor property marketing strategies to target where buyers are looking – both online and in person. Plus, we make listings shine with the best photography and content. When you meet with us, we’ll get to know you to understand your selling goals, and explain the selling process so you know what to expect. We will come prepared with comparable property data to show you how much to list the property for and how long it should take to sell. We will also show you the innovative technology we use to market your listing and manage the whole transaction to make sure nothing slips through the cracks. You will never feel left in the dark when you work with our team – we keep you in the loop so you know what’s going on every step of the way. The right price for your property is not determined by any agent or seller – it’s determined by current market conditions. We plug into rich, up-to-date MLS data to select 5 active, 5 pending, and 5 sold properties that are comparable to your home. Combined with our in-depth knowledge of market statistics, this method assures we market your property correctly so that your listing sells when you want for the price you deserve. WE MAKE YOUR LISTING SHINE: PHOTOGRAPHS, VIRTUAL TOURS, 3D WALKTHROUGHS AND VIDEOS Today’s home buyers are armed with more information than ever. They tell their agents which homes they want to see – and they’ve already rejected listings with too few, or poor quality photos. It is absolutely vital that your online listing has high-impact photos to make a lasting first impression and create a desire to see more. WE KNOW HOW TO REACH THE 92% OF BUYERS WHO SEARCH ONLINE We target our marketing strategy and resources to match where buyers are finding homes right now. The more places your property is marketed, the more buyers see your property, the faster it sells, period. We will market your listing with high-converting content in multiple places, including our website, home search portals, search engines, and social media sites. WE DON’T RELY ON THE INTERNET ALONE Buyers still find homes through other channels, so we also use proven real-world marketing techniques. Our for sale signs feature a unique keyword that buyers can text to get your listing instantly sent to their phone. When they text, we instantly get their contact information and follow up immediately to schedule a showing. Find them at:70 S. Lake Avenue Pasadena, CA 91101(626) 210-4010https://thekinkadegroup.com/
We manage projects with an eye toward creating lasting value. The Kutzer Company (“TKC”) was founded in Los Angeles by Pete Kutzer in 1992 and is a leading real estate management company in Southern California. Creative thinking, combined with strict planning and diligent operations enables TKC to identify opportunities, position properties in the marketplace, attract and retain quality tenants, minimize expenses, and meet the goals of our clients and investors. Property types include retail, office, medical, industrial, and multi-family. TKC has formed long-term relationships with leading institutions, corporations, international investors, and family offices. TKC and its principals have worked on assignments totaling approximately $2 billion in value. Additionally, The Kutzer Company has formed multi-decade relationships with leading national, regional and local companies. We have experience in all aspects of infill development, including working with municipal officials and staff, selecting tenants, coordinating construction and tenant improvements, as well as on-going management and operations. TKC also has extensive experience in managing distressed debt, loan workouts, and recapitalizations. Find them at: 716 Mission Street South Pasadena, CA 91030 (626) 441-9620 www.kutzer.com
Andrew Berk, a native of Los Angeles, has been practicing real estate since 1994. Andrew joined Avison Young (formerly Ramsey-Shilling) as an Associate in 2002, and quickly propelled to Vice President by establishing himself with landlords and tenants, sellers and buyers in the Central and North Los Angeles locales from Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley to Burbank, Glendale, and the East San Fernando Valley. Ramsey-Shilling was subsequently purchased by Avison Young in 2012. Initially specializing in representation of small to medium size companies, Andrew developed a broad and devoted client base over his years in the industry. Today, he has broadened his work and client representation to include larger corporate and Fortune 500 Companies such as PPG, Menasha, Sun Chemical, and individuals including Quentin Tarantino. With a degree in Psychology from the University of Colorado, Andrew maintains his business acumen with a strong connection to the community and an insistency on giving back. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, and just recently completed terms with the South Pasadena Educational Foundation (in 2015 SPEF delivered over $800k to SPUSD), the Superintendent’s Real Property Advisory Committee, and was the Business Director of the Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council. An active participant with the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, and Habitat for Humanity, Berk finds that owning, managing, and maintaining his own commercial property, he is keenly aware of both the rewards and challenges that Landlords address. “As one of the Principals (owners) of Avison Young, we have over 5,000 people in 120+ offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia, ready to go above and beyond to help you with your commercial real estate requirements here in South Pasadena, SoCal or throughout any of our locations and areas of world renown expertise.” “I love what I do and am happy to help you with any commercial real estate requirements regardless of how small or large it is, or to just jump on a call to advise or consult with you all with no cost or obligation.” Connect with Andrew: andrew.berk@avisonyoung.com Website LinkedIn
Michele has worked in Real Estate since 1988. In 2012 she had the opportunity to become a Founding Partner of Partners Trust Real Estate in Pasadena. Then in 2017 Partners Trust Real Estate and Pacific Union International merged together to create the #1 Independently Owned and Operated Real Estate Company in California. Today they are all Compass. Michele has been recognized for her uniquely tenacious, nurturing, and supportive service. She is a full-time professional who takes pride in quality representation, skillful negotiation, and aggressive marketing. These qualities and abilities have led to numerous recognitions both at Compass and with the local community. She also understands the importance of always keeping her clients best interest at heart. Her reputation for honesty, trustworthiness, and fairness are the cornerstones that define her character and competence. Her clients find that she has a unique ability to identify what is truly important to them and to then create swift results that fulfill those chosen dreams and desires. She and her husband have lived in South Pasadena for over 33 years where they raised their two daughters. Her longevity in the area has provided her with exceptional knowledge of all the local communities throughout the San Gabriel Valley. She is currently a proud, longtime member of the Pasadena Foothills Association of Realtors and South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce. Connect with Michele: michele.downing@compass.comM: 626-523-6939O: 626-205-4040