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Glendale Housing Update July 2019
Glendale Housing July 2019: Selling prices ranged from $345,000 for a one bedroom, one bath, 567 square foot home on Romulus Dr. to $2,250,000 for a six bedroom, seven bath, 5,960 square foot estate at 705 Cumberland Rd. Last month thirty-six G...
Real Estate 101: Professional real estate photos
Each morning most real estate agents check the MLS. I have a "hot sheet". My custom hot sheet reflects new Glendale, Pasadena, La Canada and La Crescenta listings. It also notes price reductions, new escrows, sales and cancellations. I enjoy...
705 Cumberland Road, Glendale: Most Expensive Home Sold July 2019
The most expensive home sold in July 2019 was 705 Cumberland Road, Glendale. This gorgeous Spanish estate sold for $2,670,000 in forty-four days. This luxury Glendale home originally listed at $3,100,000. The home was previously listed at $3,20...
What are the pros and cons of a long escrow?
What are the pros and cons of a long escrow? Dear Phyllis, I read your real estate column and understand that many homes are selling quickly. But I have a higher valued home which has been on and off the market for nearly a year. My a...
Pasadena Housing Market July 2019
Pasadena Housing Market July 2019: Selling prices ranged from $485,000 for a one bedroom, one bath, 608 square foot home on Montana St. to $6,885,000 for a three bedroom, four bath, 6,092 square foot estate at 220 N. San Rafael Ave. Last month ...
220 N San Rafael Ave Pasadena: Most Expensive Home Sold July 2019
The highest-priced home sold in July 2019 was 220 N San Rafael Ave Pasadena. The Richter Estate was listed for $6,885,000 and sold for the asking price in twelve days. The sellers bought this home in 2008 for $3,600,000. Before their purch...
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...
