ALEGRIA AVE. IN SIERRA MADRE CLOSED FOR HALLOWEEN.....Pg. 9

October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

 
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2020 

VOLUME 14 NO. 42VOLUME 14 NO. 42

With so many red hot real estate markets 
across the country, DIY-minded sellers 
might get ahead of themselves and 
decide they can sell their own home. 
With low inventory levels and sky-high 
prices, it might be tempting to stick a 
sign in the ground and see what they can 
get (without paying that pesky agent 
commission, of course). 
broker lic. #01514230 | source: CoreLogic, Freddie Mac, BankrateTHEWEBB-MARTIN GROUPJan Greteman 626.975.4033jan@jangreteman.com 
jangreteman.com #01943630Judy Webb-Martin 626.688.2273jwmartin@dppre.com #00541631 
Katie Orth 626.688.0418korth@dppre.com #00942500•Your safety is a priority a real estateprofessional will have the proper protocolsin place to protect your belongings andfamily's health and well-being.
•A powerful online strategy is a must toattract a buyer recent studies from NARhave shown that, the first step 44% of allbuyers took when looking for a home wasto search online. Throughout the process,
that number jumps to 93%.
•As part of their training, agents are taughthow to negotiate every aspect of the realestate transaction and how to mediate theemotions felt by buyers looking to makewhat is probably the largest purchase oftheir lives.
•Having a buyer who wants to purchaseyour house is the first step. Makingsure they can afford to buy it is justas important. As a FSBO, it's almostimpossible to be involved in the mortgageprocess of your buyer.
•FSBOing has become more difficult froma legal standpoint. In an increasinglylitigious society, the agent acts as athird-party to help the seller avoid legaljeopardy. This is one of the major reasonswhy the percentage of people FSBOinghas dropped from 19% to 8% over the last20+ years.
•A study by collateral analytics revealedthat FSBOs don’t actually save anythingby forgoing the help of an agent. Insome cases, the seller may even net lessmoney from the sale. The study found thedifference in price between a FSBO and anagent-listed home was an average of 6%.
It’ll practically sell itself, right? 
Not so fast. 
Here are six reasons that 
FSBOs typically find selling much 
harder than they imagined.
When the buyers don’t come running 
after putting the house up for sale, 
for-sale-by-owners (FSBOs) are left 
scratching their heads, perplexed about 
what’s happening. After all, they don’t 
know what they don’t know. 
Listing on your own leaves you to manage the 
entire transaction by yourself. Why do that 
when you can hire an agent and still net the 
same amount of money? Before you decide 
to take on the challenge of selling your house 
alone, reach out to one of us to discuss your 
options.
SIERRA MADRE BUSINESSES NEED YOU! By Audrey Swanson

This year, our town's businesses have 
been severely affected by the global 
coronavirus pandemic. Luckily, most 
of our local businesses have found 
creative ways to adapt to the changes 
they’ve experienced over and keep 
their doors open. Through takeout, 
outdoor dining, appointment based 
services, and more, they’ve been able 
to stay in business, and for some, even 
to expand their reach due to increased 
visibility. 

 To help you keep up with these necessary 
changes, we have provided a list 
detailing the hours and precautions 
taken by local stores to keep you safe 
and healthy during this time. Remember, 
mask wearing and social distancing 
must be observed at all locations 
and be sure to stay home if you’re feeling 
any symptoms. Otherwise, keep 
supporting our local businesses! 


Outdoor dining has saved most restuarants. Below, former site of KOI - Permanently Closed

(Partial listing subject to change) 

ARIA NAILS SPA: Outdoor and socially distanced salon services available 
by appointment only 


ATTITUDE: Open 


BALDWIN JEWELERS: Open 


BANK OF THE WEST: Open with reduced hours: Mon-Fri. 9:30am-4pm, Sat. 9am-12:pm, Closed Sunday 


BEAN TOWN: Temporarily Closed Under Construction


BEST BUY DRUGS: Open 


THE BOTTLE SHOP: O pen Sun-Thurs from 9am-9pm and Fri & Satfrom 9am-10pm. 


BROWN’S CLASSIC INTERIORS: Open Tuesday-Saturday from11am-5pm, evening appointments available. 


THE BUCCANEER: Temporarily Closed By County Order

CAPELLI COURT SALON: Open for appointments only 
CASA DEL RAY: Open for takeout, outdoor dining also available 


CHASE BANK: Closed until Oct. 19 


COFFEE.JPG: Open for takeout 


CORFU: Open for takeout 


DOG WASH AMERICA: Open with reduced hours for appointment 


LEMON ZEST CAFE: Open for takeout, outdoor patio seating 

LUCKY BALDWIN'S DELIRIUM CAFE: Open for takeout, outdoor 
patio seating also available 


LUCKY CLOVER SPA: Open by appointment only 


LUMEN OPTOMETRIC: Open 9:30am-5:30pm - Tues, Wed, Fri, & Sat 


MAESTRO CUSTOM TAILOR: Open 


MONSIEUR CRÊPE: Open for takeout with reduced hours: 8am-2pmfrom Tues-Sunday 


MOTHER MOO CREAMERY: Open for takeout, online orders also 


THE ONLY PLACE IN TOWN: Open for outdoor dining and takeout 


PAMPERED NAILS SPA: Open for appointments only 


POPPYCAKE: Open for takeout 


RAFAEL’S INTERIORS: Permanently Closed 


RUIZ SHOE REPAIR: Open, large selection of cool face masks available 
for purchase! 

SAVOR THE FLAVOR: Open 


SHABBY DOG by appointment only

SIERRA FITNESS outdoor gym; online classes

SIERRA FUSION: Open for takeout and outdoor dining 


SIERRA MADRE DANCE CENTER: Open, offering both online and 

socially distanced dance classes for children and teenagers. 


SIERRA MADRE PIZZA COMPANY: Open for takeout 


SOCAL KENPO KARATE: Open, offering online and outside classes 


STARBUCKS: Open for takeout, outdoor seating available 


SUBWAY: Open for takeout with reduced hours: mobile order and 
curbside pickup also available 


SYNDICATE COFFEE: Open for takeout, outdoor seating available 


TACOS ENSENADA: Open for takeout 


TAYLOR'S OL' FASHIONED MARKET: Open daily except Sunday


TROPICAL NAIL SPA: Open for appointments with limited hours: 

VILLAGGIO PIZZERIA: Open for takeout 


WISTARIA RESTAURANT AND BAR: Open with reduced hours and 
outdoor patio seating from 5pm-9:30pm Wednesday-Sunday 


YOGURT AND MORE: Permanently Closed


INSIDE MOUNTAIN VIEWS 
NEWS THIS WEEK

ELECTION 2020.........................................PAGE 15

COVID 19 UPDATES .........................PAGE 7

SIERRA MADRE NEWS.................................Pgs 3, 4

PASADENA NEWS...............................,.......Page 5

ARCADIA/MONROVIA & MORE..... .Page 6

AROUND SAN GABRIEL VALLEY.................Page 7

EDUCATION & YOUTH..HALLOWEEN.........Page 9

BEST FRIENDS.............................................Page 10

THE GOOD LIFE..........................................Page 11

OPINION..........................................,,,.......Page 12

CONVERSATIONS......................................Page 13

LEGAL NOTICES...............................,,,.......Page 14