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Bruce Dilbeck & Chelby Crawford REALTOR® (DRE License Number 00937191)
Chelby Crawford REALTOR® (DRE License Number 01399237)
Dilbeck Realtors
132 E Colorado Boulevard
Pasadena,  CA  91105
626.431.2246
800.dil.beck 
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SPANISH MODERN HOME-$1,299,000
North San Rafael Hills-this home offers a vast yard,remodeled kitchen,5 BD,3BTH,new Berber carpet...
MAJESTIC CANYON VIEWS-$899K!
Oversized double lot with pool/spa waterfall & outdoor fireplace,5BD,5BTH,chef's kitchen,loft, etc..
HOME IN THE FOOTHILLS- $799K!
This 3BD,3BTH home exudes warmth w/ a Great Room,customized chef's kitchen,spacious master suite....
Represented Seller-$2,572,000
Prestigious La Canada home w/5 BD,5BTH,pool w/ waterfall,oversized kitchen w/granite countertops,etc


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For Want of a Nail
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Failed flip flirts with foreclosure
DEAR BENNY: I am retired. About 18 months ago (before the economic crash), I bought a fixer-upper and renovated it, but have been unable to sell it. If I let the property go into foreclosure, can/will the bank that gave me the mortgage try to get at my other assets (equity in my home, stocks, etc.)? –Irvine ...more
 
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Summer Energy Saving Tips
A news release from Direct Energy recently crossed my desk, talking about ways to save energy in the home in the summer. It seemed like an odd time to talk about energy efficiency, which I equate with keeping warm by sealing the house to cold drafts, adding insulation and upgrading the furnace. ...more
 
Delay move until deal is done
Sellers should start packing as soon as they think they might want to put their home on the market. That is, they should start weeding out all the personal property they no longer want or need. It makes no sense to spend time and money packing and moving these things. ...more
 
New Green Construction Code Unveiled
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What "Realtor" Means to You
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Resale value high on buyers' minds
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