Alhambra, CA

In my last blog, I wrote about a L/A who did a poor job. He was hired to do a job for his client, the sellers, and completely underperformed. Sellers, here is a piece of advice for your sake. If your L/A is not performing; if he is not returning your phone calls; if he is not updating you on the status of your listing; if he is not advertising to move your listing. I have good news for you. You DO have OPTIONS. There is one option that I would highly recommend. FIRE them! Just say it like Donald Trump (even if you don't have the same hairdo as his). "You're FIRED!"

Now, wasn't that easy? Why do you have to cling onto a sinking ship? Hiring someone to help you sell your house is the same as a personal relationship. If things are not working out, if you're being abused, etc, then find a solution to get out of the 'difficulty' you're facing. You do NOT have to endure such treatment. Commitment is one thing but you do not have to stay with that same person if things are not working out the way you had envisioned. Don't become an ostrich with your head in the sand and hoping things will get better. Let me tell you one thing. Get your head out of the sand and take actions to rectify the situation. The solution will not come to you. You have the control. You have to create the solution. It is in your hands.

Based on my last experience with this agent, I believe other selling agents may have encountered his idiosyncrasy. I know I'm not alone. This is preposterous! I can't fathom why sellers continue to stick with the same L/A agents. I think it is called INSANITY. Doing the same thing over but expecting different results. It ain't gonna happen. Here, there, or anywhere.

I'll just go sell another listing where the L/A is MORE competent.

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Sellers, FIRE your Listing AgentS if they are not performing!

Noah's Ark Weekend Workshops

A Creature Celebration

Sun, Jan 25, 10 am-1 pm or 1-4 pm - Skirball Cultural Center

Come celebrate the New Year with a Chinese spin. Explore Noah's Ark for animals that relate to the Chinese Zodiac calendar, like the monkey and rat. Then return to the studio to create a take-home animal puppet. Ticket required.

Chinese New Year of the Ox 4707

110th Annual Golden Dragon Parade

Sat, Jan 31, 2 pm - Chinatown, Starting on Hill Street (See Map)

Without a doubt, the Golden Dragon Parade is the highlight of the Chinese New Year in Southern California. Purchase grandstand seats for the parade! Only $27, call the CCCLA Office, for more info.(213) 617-0396 x10.

La Cañada Flintridge

SoCal Camellia Society Show & Sale
Camellia Festival 2009

Jan 31-Feb 1, Sat 1-4 pm/Sun 9 am-4 pm - Descanso Gardens
1418 Descanso Drive

Did you know, Descanso Gardens is home to the largest camellia collection in North America and consists of more than 34,000 plants? Descanso's Camellia Forest has both rare and familiar camellias and has been designated a Garden of Excellence by the International Camellia Society.

Huntington Library's Children's Workshop:

The Unseen World of Trees

Sat, Jan 31, 9-11:30 am - The Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens, 1151 Oxford Rd., San Marino

How do trees breathe? What do they "eat?" What tiny microorganisms live in their leaves and bark? Scientist Tara Gomez will help kids take a closer look at trees, revealing all their hidden secrets with the power of microscopes. Ages 7 and up with one accompanying adult. Cost: Members $20, Non-members $25. Registration: (626) 405-2128.

The Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens

Chinese New Year Festival

Sun, Feb 1, 11 am - 4 pm - The Huntington Library
1151 Oxford Road, San Marino

Celebrate the lunar new year in The Huntington's Chinese garden, as the Year of the Ox gets under way. Festivities will include lion dancers, Chinese musicians, folk dancers, martial arts demonstrations, and children's activities. East West Bank is the sole corporate sponsor of this event. General admission $6-$20.

Pasadena Certified Farmers' Market - Saturdays, 8:30-12:30 pm, Victory Park
N. Sierra Madre Blvd. & Paloma, Pasadena

Farm-fresh produce all year 'round.

Pasadena Certified Farmers' Market - Tuesdays, 9 am-1 pm, Villa Parke Community Center
East Villa & North Garfield Ave., Pasadena

Fresh produce at reasonable prices for community residents.

Staging an updated Craftsman in Alhambra CA.

Moving Mountains Design Home Staging is know for staging multi-million dollar luxury estates in the Los Angeles Area. But we also stage lots of more modest homes in lower price points.

Last week we staged a beautiful updated Craftsman home in Alhambra CA. The homeowners were very willing to do most of the suggested repairs and fixes, beyond those they had already undertaken, and they followed my instructions to the letter, especially on the curb appeal issues.

Living room of updated Craftsman in Alhambra before home staging. Those window treatments darkened the room and made the ceiling feel lower.

Living room of updated Alhambra Craftsman after staging. Notice the difference removing the window treatments made.

This home had many beautiful upgrades (like granite counter tops in the kitchen and bathrooms) yet still managed to maintain the period charm characteristic of many Craftsman homes like a beautiful fireplace and wainscot.

Fireplace does not stand out. And the window treatments make the home look dark and fussy, not light, bright and updated.

Now the fireplace is the centerpiece of the living room and the room is divided up in a way that each area has purpose.

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*Alhambra Home Staging - An Updated Craftsman*copyright 2008 Michelle Minch and Moving Mountains Design. All rights reserved.

For more information about Michelle Minch and Moving Mountains Design, please visit our Los Angeles home staging web siteor call Michelle at (626)441-8975. Moving Mountains Design has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, the Chicago Tribune, Sunset Magazine and numerous other national and international publications. Don't settle for second best: choose the home staging company with the track record and portfolio that demonstrates our ability to help your home sell faster and for the best price.

Wahib's New Dinner Theatre coming Soon Featuring "Bullets for Broadway" (edit/delete)

Hw would you love to enjoy some great Mediterranean food and a night enjoy some wonderful entertainment.... Dinner Theater at Wahib's

Starting the Last Saturday and Sunday in June, Wahib's Middle Eastern Resturaunt located at 910 E. Main Street in Alhambra,Ca. Will be having Proffessional Dinner Theatre in their Banquet Room. The Music/Comedy/mystery "Bullets for Broadway" is the first show up and will run June 27,28 , July 5th and Friday and Saturday July10,11,17 and 18.

This show is a real crowd Pleaser, Tickets are $38.95 this includes: appetizers, salad,main course, dessert,soft drinks tax & tip.

Call 626-484-8447 to book your party,fundraiser or individual reservations.

Tell your friends. It should sell out!

Hw would you love to enjoy some great Mediterranean food and a night enjoy some wonderful entertainment.... Dinner Theater at Wahib's

Starting the Last Saturday and Sunday in June, Wahib's Middle Eastern Resturaunt located at 910 E. Main Street in Alhambra,Ca. Will be having Proffessional Dinner Theatre in their Banquet Room. The Music/Comedy/mystery "Bullets for Broadway" is the first show up and will run June 27,28 , July 5th and Friday and Saturday July10,11,17 and 18.

This show is a real crowd Pleaser, Tickets are $38.95 this includes: appetizers, salad,main course, dessert,soft drinks tax & tip.

Call 626-484-8447 to book your party,fundraiser or individual reservations.

Tell your friends. It should sell out!