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    I’ve greatly enjoyed buying, selling, leasing, and restoring homes in the greater L.A. area for more than 20 years – both for clients and myself. My family and I live in Pasadena in a 1916 Prairie School Craftsman home where we raised our two children, and I serve as a commissioner on Pasadena’s Historic Preservation Commission.

    After purchasing my first condo at 23 and then steadily progressing up the property-ownership ladder, I have learned that there is no better investment than real estate. The equity built through time and improvements both great and small makes all the difference in your long-term financial growth. But you have to get in the game. I’m here to help.

    I specialize in helping first-time buyers, and LOVE doing so. In addition to guiding buyers through the complex purchase process, I also provide expertise with listing properties, home renovation and restoration, 1031 exchange transactions, managing income-producing properties, and land purchases.

    I am an Accredited Buyer’s Representative® having completed comprehensive courses in buyer representation and home financing.

    I’m also a member of the top-rated Teresa Fuller Real Estate Team at COMPASS, ranked by Real Trends and the Wall Street Journal as the #18 large team in California and #53 large team in the United States. We’re also featured on the Los Angeles Business Journal top 100 residential teams and Los Angeles Magazine All-Star Teams.

    As a third-generation Southern Californian, I have a deep appreciation for our region’s architectural styles and surroundings, and I love a good restoration. The daughter of an immigrant and a U.S. veteran, this only child grew up in Glendale and attended UCLA before settling down in Pasadena. I love traveling near and far, and you can often find me at the theater, the beach, or visiting California’s Central Coast, but my favorite activity is helping nice people buy the home of their dreams.

    Fun Fact: I served as the UCLA mascot Josephine Bruin while I was attending college!
    Please reach out with questions any time; I’m here to help you achieve your real estate goals.

    Instagram post New Listing in Pasadena! Updated and refined, 3270 Hermanos Street pairs thoughtful upgrades with a calm, contemporary sensibility in a sought after pocket of east Pasadena. With smooth stucco exterior walls, dual pane windows, and recently refreshed fire-hardened landscaping, the home presents a crisp first impression, both polished and practical. Inside, light fills an open living and dining area anchored by a decorative fireplace with a raised-bench hearth. The generous deck extends directly from these public rooms, creating easy indoor-outdoor flow and an inviting setting for gatherings, quiet mornings, or dining under the open sky. Finishes throughout feel cohesive and current, complementing the home’s clean architectural lines. The kitchen has been updated with classic subway tile, shaker cabinetry, and ample workspace, blending timeless materials with modern function. Just beyond, the direct access attached two-car garage offers convenience and additional storage. A separate Studio Shed office studio provides flexible bonus space, ideal for creative work, focused study, or a retreat from the main house. 3270 Hermanos Street $1,549,000 3 beds 2 baths 1683 sq ft home + 120 sq ft office Teresa Fuller Team Teresa Fuller DRE 01315387 Compass #fullerliving #losangelesrealestate #pasadena Instagram post Under $1,000,000 and incredible! First time buyers and downsizers… don’t miss this lifestyle home in Pomona’s Ganisha Hills. Views are panoramic and the quiet is an absolute shoulder drop; minutes from restaurants and urban amenities but a world away. Join us today and tomorrow 2-4pm to experience this @pasadenanow HOME OF THE WEEK property, also featured @emilygaetke best under $1,000,000. #fullerliving 877 Hillcrest Drive Pomona, CA 91768 2 Bed 2 Bath 1,574 sq ft | 14,344 sq ft lot Teresa Fuller DRE 01315387 Compass #losangelesrealestate #architecture #midcenturymodernhome Instagram post An elegant 1907 Craftsman located in the center of historic Pasadena offers timeless character and high-end updates. 525 E California Blvd Pasadena, CA 91106 3 BD | 3 BA | 2,669 SF Home | 7,290 SF Lot | $2,079,000 Gated Driveway | Original Arroyo Stone Masonry & Fireplace | Chef’s Kitchen | Covered Patio | Furnished Bonus Space Open This Saturday 2-4PM and Sunday 2-4PM Expanded and restored by architect William S Long, in 2007, the floor plan flows seamlessly for convenience and ease: the living room leads into a formal dining room, which opens to both a covered deck via french doors, and to a superlative kitchen. The primary suite features walk-in-closet, en-suite bath with steam shower, and separate soaking tub. Upstairs, two additional sizable bedrooms share another updated full bath with a soaking tub and separate shower. At 388 SF, the garage is large enough for two cars, but the space is finished beautifully and ideal for a den, home office or gym space. Centrally located between Madison Heights, the Playhouse District and South Lake Ave, this home is surrounded by beloved cultural institutions (the Pacific Asia Museum, Caltech and the Huntington, to name a few), with wonderful dining, shopping and architectural sight-seeing just moments from the front door. Teresa Fuller Team Teresa Fuller DRE 01315387 Compass #fullerliving #losangelesrealestate #pasadena Instagram post Enjoy charcuterie and great views with us at 877 Hillcrest Drive this Thursday (2/19) from 5-7pm. It’s extremely rare to find a Mid-Century Modern with expansive views like this for under $1,000,000 anywhere in Los Angeles County. #fullerliving Perched in Pomona’s desirable Ganesha Hills neighborhood, 877 Hillcrest Drive is a Mid-Century Modern lover’s dream. It features a 100 foot patio, wood burning fireplace, clerestory windows, classic board and batten siding, 220 degree views of Mount Baldy, San Jacinto Peak, and the San Gabriel Mountains, and more. 877 Hillcrest Drive Pomona, CA 91768 2 Bed 2 Bath 1,574 sq ft | 14,344 sq ft lot Teresa Fuller DRE 01315387 Compass
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