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How to create curb appeal on a budget
How to create curb appeal on a budget Dear Phyllis, My aunt passed away and I am therefore, the executor of her estate. I live in Northern California and don’t have time to do much before it gets on the market. I don’t mind doing ...
Harb and Co. Summer Wind Down
It's hard to believe summer is nearly over. I was at Smart and Final this week, and there was a massive display of back-to-school supplies. Last weekend, I finally enjoyed my pool (with one quick break to meet a buyer at an open house). The sod...
Coming Soon Listing in Burbank
We are busy preparing a coming soon listing in Burbank. A coming soon listing is one where the home seller has signed the listing contract and their Realtor is now working on preparing the home for sale. So, here's where we are at. We have an e...
Saturday Farmers Market in La Canada
A few hours devoted to meal prep on Saturdays saves me hours during the week. Keeping a set schedule in the real estate business is challenging, so having something in the fridge I can pull out, and cook is nice. It's taken me years to get meal...
How much access is the buyer allowed for inspections?
How much access is the buyer allowed for inspections? Dear Phyllis, I have been following your column for years and don’t recall seeing this question asked and or answered. Earlier this year, my fiancé and I bought our first home. ...
Pasadena Housing Market June 2019 Update
Pasadena Housing Market June 2019: Selling prices ranged from $450,000 for a two bedroom, one bath, 756 sq ft home on Wilson Ave. to $6,300,000 for a five bedroom, five bath, 7,184 sq ft estate at 890 Huntington Circle. Last month ninety-three ...
What are offer instructions?
We received eight offers on our Montrose listing. It is a very competitive real estate market for desirable Montrose and La Crescenta homes for sale. What are offer instructions? Sorting through multiple offers can be very confusing unl...
890 Huntington Circle Pasadena: Most Expensive Home Sold in June 2019
Last month the highest priced home sold in June 2019 was 890 Huntington Circle Pasadena. This historic Langham Huntington home was originally listed for $5,988,000 and sold in 22 days for over asking at $6,300,000 all cash. The sellers boug...
