St. Elizabeth’s Parish Fiesta is May 30, 31 and June 1 in Altadena. Don’t miss out on fun for the entire family, including carnival rides, games, food, drinks, homemade treats and much more. Dates and Times: May 30, Friday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. May 31, Saturday from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. June 1,… Read more
Monthly Archives: May 2014
Come out to the Aveson’s June Jubilee on June 1!
Come out this Sunday, June 1st for Aveson’s June Jubilee from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Farnsworth Park at 568 East Mountain Curve Avenue, Altadena, CA 91001. It’s going to be a great day for the family with games, crafts, cool marketplace vendors, yummy food and live music! Admission is free. This year’s music will include: Nerf… Read more
Existing Homes Sales Post First 2014 Increase
From Mortgage News Daily. There were stirrings of a spring market in April as both existing home sales and the inventory of available homes increased. The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) said that home price growth also slowed, an encouraging sign of continued affordability.
Mortgage Rates Hit Six-Month Low; Not Likely to Rebound
From the Wall Street Journal. Mortgage-interest rates have fallen to their lowest level in six months, and may struggle to surpass last fall’s peak by the end of the year. Such a development could be a boon for the housing market slowed by a rise interest-rates that began a year ago. Interest rates on 30-year… Read more
Come out to the South Pasadena Fun Fair on May 17 and 18
Please join us in supporting three local South Pasadena elementary schools (Arroyo Vista, Marengo and Monterey Hills) and the essential programs they offer. Come out to the 17th Annual South Pasadena Fun Fair on Saturday and Sunday, May 17th and May 18th at the South Pasadena School District Parking Lot at 1020 El Centro, South Pasadena,… Read more
Cash-Out Refinances Up as Home Equity Rises
According to the LA Times, equity holdings in homes are surging again, cash-out refinancings are coming back into vogue — this time under much tighter controls by lenders and used for saner purposes by borrowers than they were last decade. Giant mortgage lender Quicken Loans estimates that about one-quarter of new refinancings are cash-outs. Federally… Read more
Sierra Madre Art Festival May 3 & 4
Friends of the Sierra Madre Library will be hosting the 52nd Annual Art Fair at Memorial Park (at Sierra Madre Boulevard and Hermosa Avenue) in the charming village of Sierra Madre. The two-day, widely publicized event offers artists a chance to show and sell their work. To enhance the Fair for artists and customers, visitors have the opportunity… Read more