Comments on: Still Singing? http://www.arcadiahousingblog.com/2008/03/27/still-singing/ Tracking the Arcadia and San Gabriel Valley Housing Market Mon, 06 Sep 2010 06:58:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: SavedbyGrace http://www.arcadiahousingblog.com/2008/03/27/still-singing/comment-page-1/#comment-1091 SavedbyGrace Fri, 28 Mar 2008 03:32:52 +0000 http://www.arcadiahousingblog.com/2008/03/27/still-singing/#comment-1091 Different strokes for different folks. If we were all the same, then we'd like all the same stuff and everything will look *gasps* like cookie-cutter homes. Different strokes for different folks. If we were all the same, then we’d like all the same stuff and everything will look *gasps* like cookie-cutter homes.

]]> By: IdiotBoy http://www.arcadiahousingblog.com/2008/03/27/still-singing/comment-page-1/#comment-1090 IdiotBoy Fri, 28 Mar 2008 03:02:17 +0000 http://www.arcadiahousingblog.com/2008/03/27/still-singing/#comment-1090 God bless variety. I was really surprised at how people are bagging on this house. I generally like "contemporary" or "modern" houses, so this is one of my favorite properties in the area. Because houses of that ilk are relatively rare outside of Hollywood and Malibu, they typically go to some fool like me who is willing to pay a premium for the look. What makes this particularly attractive is that you still get a kick-ass yard, a nice pool, etc. But there's just no way in hell this thing sells for more than $2.5M. God bless variety. I was really surprised at how people are bagging on this house. I generally like “contemporary” or “modern” houses, so this is one of my favorite properties in the area. Because houses of that ilk are relatively rare outside of Hollywood and Malibu, they typically go to some fool like me who is willing to pay a premium for the look. What makes this particularly attractive is that you still get a kick-ass yard, a nice pool, etc. But there’s just no way in hell this thing sells for more than $2.5M.

]]> By: SavedbyGrace http://www.arcadiahousingblog.com/2008/03/27/still-singing/comment-page-1/#comment-1086 SavedbyGrace Thu, 27 Mar 2008 18:22:35 +0000 http://www.arcadiahousingblog.com/2008/03/27/still-singing/#comment-1086 I think a "Dear Sellers" letter is in order ;) I think a “Dear Sellers” letter is in order ;)

]]> By: SavedbyGrace http://www.arcadiahousingblog.com/2008/03/27/still-singing/comment-page-1/#comment-1085 SavedbyGrace Thu, 27 Mar 2008 18:21:10 +0000 http://www.arcadiahousingblog.com/2008/03/27/still-singing/#comment-1085 It is sterile, but cosmetics are somewhat easy to change. A warmer color palette inside with some changes to the decor could help with that. Outside hmm...that's a bit harder to do. And I totally agree with entertainment centers...lame. Personally, I like the layout of the house. It's open, but not so open that it's difficult to furnish; something I see a lot in the newer mcmansions. I particularly like the courtyard in the back and how the master suite is completely separated from the rest of the house. It is sterile, but cosmetics are somewhat easy to change. A warmer color palette inside with some changes to the decor could help with that. Outside hmm…that’s a bit harder to do. And I totally agree with entertainment centers…lame.

Personally, I like the layout of the house. It’s open, but not so open that it’s difficult to furnish; something I see a lot in the newer mcmansions. I particularly like the courtyard in the back and how the master suite is completely separated from the rest of the house.

]]> By: Beachy http://www.arcadiahousingblog.com/2008/03/27/still-singing/comment-page-1/#comment-1084 Beachy Thu, 27 Mar 2008 18:04:43 +0000 http://www.arcadiahousingblog.com/2008/03/27/still-singing/#comment-1084 This is one of my favorite streets in Arcadia. Too funny about the professional pictures. Can't you just see the owners thinking, "I bet if we spring for the pro pics, we'll easily get another 600 grand out of this deal!" Ha! This is one of my favorite streets in Arcadia.

Too funny about the professional pictures. Can’t you just see the owners thinking, “I bet if we spring for the pro pics, we’ll easily get another 600 grand out of this deal!”

Ha!

]]> By: Corntrollio http://www.arcadiahousingblog.com/2008/03/27/still-singing/comment-page-1/#comment-1083 Corntrollio Thu, 27 Mar 2008 18:04:22 +0000 http://www.arcadiahousingblog.com/2008/03/27/still-singing/#comment-1083 Wow, even the Redfin comps suggest this place should be at $2.3M. The inside (and the outside for that matter) look way too sterile and unattractive. Also, I don't see how a built-in "entertainment center" is necessarily a plus these days (see the listing where the realtor gushes over it). You have to make your TV fit your furniture, rather than the other way around. Is it just me, or is the wall between the den and the front door paper thin in picture #11? It makes me wonder if there is cheap construction/workmanship all around. Speaking of which the "dramatic entry" looks like it's facing a blank white wall with a large mirror -- please explain the drama there... Wow, even the Redfin comps suggest this place should be at $2.3M. The inside (and the outside for that matter) look way too sterile and unattractive.

Also, I don’t see how a built-in “entertainment center” is necessarily a plus these days (see the listing where the realtor gushes over it). You have to make your TV fit your furniture, rather than the other way around.

Is it just me, or is the wall between the den and the front door paper thin in picture #11? It makes me wonder if there is cheap construction/workmanship all around. Speaking of which the “dramatic entry” looks like it’s facing a blank white wall with a large mirror — please explain the drama there…

]]> By: phantom600rr http://www.arcadiahousingblog.com/2008/03/27/still-singing/comment-page-1/#comment-1082 phantom600rr Thu, 27 Mar 2008 17:48:46 +0000 http://www.arcadiahousingblog.com/2008/03/27/still-singing/#comment-1082 I personally think the physical structure on this property has absolutely zero curb appeal. If it wasn't for the beautiful front and backyard landscaping, this property would be quite a dud. Adding recessed lighting and probably removing the popcorn ceiling just doesn't cut it. Maybe it's just me, but I need to see "A HOUSE" if I'm going to pay upwards of $2M for a property. I personally think the physical structure on this property has absolutely zero curb appeal. If it wasn’t for the beautiful front and backyard landscaping, this property would be quite a dud. Adding recessed lighting and probably removing the popcorn ceiling just doesn’t cut it. Maybe it’s just me, but I need to see “A HOUSE” if I’m going to pay upwards of $2M for a property.

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